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1. Proper 8

Mark 5:21-43

Drama

Dallas A. Brauninger

WHAT'S HAPPENING? By interjecting the story of the woman who suffered from hemorrhages into the middle of the story of Jairus' sick daughter, the writers suggest these two miracles are designed to be studied together. First Point Of Action As a crowd gathers around Jesus, who had just crossed the water, Jairus, a synagogue official, comes to Jesus and begs him to save his sick daughter. Jesus goes with him, the crowd following and pressing in on him as he goes. Second Point Of Action In the middle of this ...

2. Eternal Echo Of Easter - Part 2

Matthew 28:1-10

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Esther R. Russ

... . They can be very simple or very masterful, depending on the ability of the organist. PROVIDING SOUND EFFECTS AND PROPER LIGHTING Voices The following voices are needed for this production: God’s voice, Jesus’ voice, two thieves’ voices, and ... , we turned up the recorder to its highest volume. The sound was deafening, but the effect was frightening and effective. Lighting Proper lighting in this production is critical. You should be able to achieve complete darkness. If you do not have a cross ...

3. Sunrise Surprise

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... whom I love most is here. (Begins to weep softly) Body ... dead ... It’s senseless ... so senseless. I was so sure he was the Messiah! (She sits down) The other women should be here soon. Peter asked us all to meet here at sunrise so we could give his body proper embalming. (Weeps again) I can’t stand to think of it! (Pauses) I don’t know what hurts the most ... the loss of my friend, or the loss of my hope! (Looking up) Oh, Yahweh ... how could you permit such a thing? I ask you what he asked you ...

4. Stilling The Storm

Mark 4:35-41

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Dallas A. Brauninger

... able to go against Goliath because he was just a boy. He trusted that the God who saved him from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear would also save him from the hand of Goliath. (See this Old Testament pericope, 1 Samuel 17:32ff, for Proper 7.) Disciple: Every one of us is vulnerable. Even so, God meets us where we are and offers strength. We disciples see Jesus as our protector. We also protect him when he tires. Sharp as he was with us, Jesus did quiet the storm. Asker: This was not make-believe ...

5. Mary Of Nazareth

Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:8-20, Ephesians 1:15-23

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Lynda Pujad

... of crying. Jesus was placed in a tomb and a heavy stone was angled in against it so the stone could not be removed. The tomb was sealed permanently. Even so, the Pharisees had it guarded. Part Five During this time, it was hard to think or reason properly because I was so engulfed with shock and numbing horror. I do not understand how anyone could become accustomed to brutality and death, but the Pharisees and the Roman soldiers did not seem to mind at all. I thought I might go insane if I thought about the ...

6. Monologue: Hannah

1 Samuel 1:1-20

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Lynda Pujad

... to trust God to give Eli the wisdom and the capacity to be a good role model for my son and to take care of him properly. I would only see my small boy once a year when we came to make our Sacrifice. It was extremely difficult to leave my son there, ... I loved for God and I felt very much alone in my decision Every day, I wondered if my child was being taken care of properly. After Samuel had been left at the temple to be raised by Eli, God blessed me with more children. It was wonderful and beyond belief. ...

7. The Wedding Feast

Matthew 22:1-14

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Robert A. Lehmann

... Solo 1 (King): Friend, how did you get in here without a wedding garment? Solo 3: You can't come to a wedding with dirty clothes. Solo 2: That's insulting. Solo 4:. You have to be properly dressed. Solo 2: You have to be acceptable to the host. Narrator: And the man was speechless. Solo 2: He knew he wasn't dressed properly. Solo 4: He wasn't worthy to be at the wedding. Narrator: And the king said to the attendants, Solo 1 (King): Bind him hand and foot, and cast him into the outer darkness; there men will ...

8. The Golden Gift

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... in one minute than both of us put together. BISHOP: He is our guest, and that is his right. Whatever we have in this house is his just as much as it is ours. ARLETTE: You are incurable, Uncle. Incurable! I will go to bed now. BISHOP: Give me a proper kiss, and say good night to our guest. ARLETTE: Bonne nuit, Uncle. (She kisses him.) Bonne nuit, Monsieur. I will leave you gentlemen to your conversation. (She exits and slams a door.) JEAN: I don't think she likes me. BISHOP: Oh. It's not that she doesn't ...

9. When Old Nick Met Nicodemus

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... burial. Joseph of Arimathea Yes, some of the women believers have offered to meet us here to give him a decent embalming. It was so late on the evening of the Sabbath that we could not give him proper preparation for the tomb. Nicodemus What a beautiful thing you have done in giving him your tomb. And it is fulfillment of prophecy, I am sure. (Two very excited soldiers run in, interrupting this last line) Soldier I Joseph, how glad we are to see you! Soldier II (Gesturing greatly) ...

10. The Coming of the Lord

Luke 21:5-38

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... sorry, but that information is classified - even I don’t know it. All I can tell you is [Announcement] THE COMING OF THE LORD IS IMMINENT! You have been allowed to know this so you can prepare yourselves and the rest of the world to give a proper reception. 3: How can we receive him properly, if we don’t know why he is coming? Angel: But he is coming, isn’t that enough! 3: Well, I don’t know. 1: Well, I’m sure not waiting around to live in "peace" with "pigs"! 3: Is that right! Well, I’m not ...

11. EPISODE 1: THE FIRST WEEK IN LENT

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Robert Clausen

... definitely guilty of subversive activities. BISHOP: There you are. FIRST CLERGYMAN: He talks constantly about a kingdom. BISHOP: Mark you, a kingdom. FIRST CLERGYMAN: He calls people to follow him. BISHOP: Could we build a stronger case? Here is a man who forsakes his proper trade to become an idler, a drifter. This sort is always open to suspicion. He calls men into his service. He sends his agents to circulate among the people. He inflames the populace with visions of a utopian kingdom. And who is to be ...

12. Slices of Life

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Sarah Walton Miller

... camp bus. Let’s go load your stuff. TWO: [singing as they leave] Heigh-ho, heigh-ho, it’s off to camp we go! THE PILL two girls ONE: Have you heard? GINNY’S taking the PILL! TWO: I don’t believe it! ONE: It’s true. Miss Prim and Proper Ginny told me herself. TWO: Why should SHE be taking the pill? ONE: Well, I asked her. And I quote, "You never know what will happen on a dark street some night!" TWO: You mean her folks BOUGHT that? ONE: A ...

13. The Difference Between Getting and Giving

John 1:1-18

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Arley K. Fadness

... ? I just do this routine for a job! Ask somebody who isn’t busy listening to other people’s kids nag and whine all day like I have to put up with. This is a real pain. Oh my aching back, my sore feet. (cranks up his voice to the proper pitch and tone) Ho, ho, ho! (continues to fake being jolly) Happy holiday, everybody! Ho, ho, ho! Narrator: The old man plodded on wondering what it all meant. (Old Man walks on.) Narrator: His next stop was at the home of a devout gentleman who was at the very moment ...

14. The Lord's Maid Servant

Luke 1:39-45, Luke 1:46-56

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Robert F. Crowley

... . It was a time that I learned to trust that she was in the Lord's hands. When someone is far away you realize that you cannot take care of them as you used to, so you put them in the care of the Lord God, who can do a proper job of caring. Well, I didn't think I'd ever see her again. You know how it is. The young people move away and sometimes ... well, you know. And then one day there she was, standing in my door -- the same sweet, smiling face. And do you know the ...

15. Doubters All, Part IV

John 17:20-26

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Robert F. Crowley

... what to do. The way you're going about it, you'll burn out in a couple of weeks and get discouraged. I'll tell you what we can do. We can pray together for the people you want to witness to and ask the Holy Spirit to arrange the proper time to do it. GERRIE: All right. We'll do it your way. TOMMIE: I think you'll find it more effective. GERRIE: Maybe, but what about the three people that I asked who are already coming to the Bible study tonight ? What should I tell them? (THEY BOTH LAUGH ...

16. Clear The Way!

Luke 3:1-20

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Pamela Urfer

... fire! SECOND: (To FIRST) Whew! I think he really means it. Maybe we'd better not fool around any more. FIRST: We're sorry, John. We weren't taking you seriously, but we are now. What must we do to be saved? JOHN: You must truly repent and act properly toward one another. Whoever has two coins must share with anyone who has none, and whoever has food must do likewise. Do not cheat in business and be content with the life God has made for you. SECOND: We will, John. We will! JOHN: Good! And the most important ...

17. Demonized

Matthew 15:21-28

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Robert F. Crowley

... to share with you the spiritual root of her problem. There are many Christian psychiatrists today that would agree with me. I brought this book. I hope you will read it. (HANDS HIM THE BOOK) DR. WILLIS: Your daughter needs professional help. What I should do is to notify the proper authorities concerning this. MRS. KING: Good bye, Doctor. (SHE EXITS)

18. Who Is God?

Matthew 16:13-20

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Robert F. Crowley

... what turns me off to Christianity? It's Christians. PLAYER 2: You're not going to say that they're hypocrites. PLAYER 1: No, I wasn't, but some are. No, I was thinking that they are so boring. PLAYER 2: Yeah, they are, aren't they. So prim and proper. Who could get interested in a God that wanted His people to be like that? PLAYER 1: Most Christians look like they've been sucking on a lemon. (GOD PUTS AWAY CRUTCH AND SUCKS ON A LEMON) PLAYER 2: They have their own god, don't they? PLAYER 1: What ...

19. The Gift of Lent I: A Widow Gives Her Mites

Luke 21:1-4

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Donald Neidigk

... supplies was rumbling along the rough stone pavement. Somehow my husband slipped and fell under the wheels. He was fifty, still strong and healthy to the last, still able to work long hours in the field. God was merciful. He died quickly. There was just enough money for a proper funeral. The other widows came and mourned with me. We laid my husband's body in the family burial place. I shall be the last to rest there. You see, I have no sons or daughters. If I had a son, I'd be living with him now. What ...

20. Gifts of Lent VII: Joseph Gives His Tomb

John 19:38-42

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Donald Neidigk

... jar of oil I could sell him at a special price. But I knew in my heart that eventually I would have to take a position. Meanwhile, I busied myself with my work and family and made plans for the future. A man of my status and wealth needed a proper burial place. My father and many other relatives were buried in Arimathea, a town north of Jerusalem. But I had set down roots here in the capital. My wife and sons and their wives and children would need a tomb. I located the perfect spot, a garden on a rocky ...

21. Zacchaeus

Luke 19:1-10

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Jerry Eckert

... when Jesus had supper with us. Actually, he had supper with us many times. But before I get into that, let me tell you what my dad was like. First of all, he was not a crook. He was very honest. He purchased the right to collect taxes, a proper business deal. He always saw to it that the Roman government got what it asked for, and he did not overcharge or threaten anyone. In fact, many times he "carried" people, mainly the farmers, paying their taxes for them until they could pay him back. And he was not ...

22. The Unclean Spirit

Mark 1:21-28

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Dallas A. Brauninger

... is mentioned in this miracle, the main issue is authority. In another Cycle B miracle for Epiphany 7, healing the paralytic (Miracle 4), Jesus observes rumblings and questions among the scribes (Mark 2:6) and challenges them. The fifth miracle in this series (Proper 4), healing the man with the withered hand, also touches on Jesus' authority. However, its main focus is healing on the sabbath. First Point Of Action The first two verses state the synopsis of the story. "They" go to the synagogue at Capernaum ...

23. Sermon In A Word

John 20:10-18, John 20:1-9

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Jerry Eckert

... , led by the acolyte carrying the lit Christ candle, brought in the flowers, altar decor, the normal candles, and "dressed" the altar. The candles that had been used for each of the disciples were reset in the altar, unlit, to be lit by the pastor at the proper time in this sermon. Here is the sermon's dialogical text. First Person: The word is "brethren." Second Person: The word is "brethren." First Person: That's the sermon. Just the one word. Second Person: I guess you had to be there to hear it. First ...

24. John Christian Frederick Heyer First American Lutheran Missi

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Thomas A. Renquist

... of the insidious drink; so, in 50 years I have saved much. I have children and grandchildren some of whom are poor, and who would have been delighted had I divided this money among them. But then, they smoke and use alcohol; therefore I do not consider it proper for me to give them this money which I have saved, just to see them smoke and drink it away. “I thus hand it over to this congregation, on the following condition: until Christmas, 1870, no interest should be paid on the $1,000. But from Christmas ...

25. Ludwig Nommensen Missionary To The Bataks

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Thomas A. Renquist

... young, making their way to these churches; on every side I hear the sound of church bells calling the believers to the house of God. I see everywhere cultivated fields and gardens, green pastures and forests, tidy villages and dwellings in which are found properly dressed descendants of this people. Still more, I see preachers and teachers, natives of Sumatra, standing on the platforms and behind the pulpits, pointing out the way of the Christian life to both young and old. You will say that I am a dreamer ...

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