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1. The Armor of Light

Romans 13:8-14

Drama

Larry Lange

... wake from sleep!... The night is far gone. The day is near! Let us then lay aside the works of darkness and put on the armor of light!" (grandly flourishes the light saber at the congregation) Margaret: (reading the paper again) The night's not the only ... is marked with a cross, shrugs it off, then returns to looking through the binoculars.) In baptism, Harry, when we put on the armor of light, when we put on the Lord Jesus Christ, we were marked with his cross. The cross defines whose we are, but also who we ...

2. The Pageant

Luke 2:8-20, Luke 2:1-7

Drama

Jerry Eckert

... she had been a servant because she was poor, was an orphan, and had to take care of herself for so long. For such a young person, it was a very lonely existence over those years. Ron, who will be our Mary? (As a person is chosen and a costume put on her, the reader goes on.) Life took on a new meaning for Mary when Joseph met her and went to the male relative to whom to pay the betrothal price for her. She probably shouldn't have cost that much. But Joseph was a carpenter, a skilled craftsman, one worthy ...

3. Let's Have A Fruitful Christmas Season

Drama

May Dembowski

... we want to do and scratch half of them off. MAY: Probably more than half. I'm sure our families would be happier if we did less and smiled more. MARCY: Amen to that! (Collecting her things and getting ready to go) Well, I gotta go, girls. (Putting on coat) I'm going home to catch a few minutes before the school bus arrives to make some plans. (With emphasis) Some PEACEFUL ... SIMPLE ... ENJOYABLE ones. (CAROL and MAY also get ready to leave. JANE stands back as hostess, holding one's coat or whatever seems ...

4. People Are Different, People Are The Same

Drama

Marge Passamaneck

... with ornaments of all kinds and shapes. Tony showed David the one their grandmother had given to their mother when she was a little girl. SUSAN: And here’s one my Uncle Bob gave me when I was born. NARRATOR: David had great fun hanging the decorations. He even put on a six-pointed star that he had made. The tinsel gleamed so, and the tree smelled as if it had brought the whole forest with it. On Christmas Eve David went back to the twins’ house. Tony had asked him to bring his menorah, and David had it ...

5. Who Is God?

Matthew 16:13-20

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... mad? PLAYER 1: It sure does. Where was God all that time? PLAYER 2: Yeah, I know what you mean. God is like a policeman. (GOD PUTS ON POLICEMAN'S CAP) Ya know what I mean? Never around when you need him, but boy, run a red light and he's right there! PLAYER ... a pretty good idea of who God is. I used to think He was kinda like a Santa Claus, you know. (GOD TAKES OFF GLASSES AND PUTS ON SANTA CAP AND BEARD) "He knows when you are sleeping, he knows when you're awake, he knows if you've been bad or good, so ...

6. Recollections of Mary -- Dramatic Monologue

Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:8-20

Drama

Robert A. Morgan

... to arrange a little space. I moved two of the calves into the stall with their mother cow, and I got some fresh hay to put on the floor where they'd been lying. The warmth from their bodies could still be felt there, and Joseph spread one of his blankets on ... on until you're ready to go to sleep." I wondered what was going on out there, so I threw a cloak over my shoulders, put on my slippers, and went out to peek through the stable door. I know - this is the part of the story you always like best, and ...

7. The Golden Gift

Drama

... to the square where I lay down on a stone bench. A good woman showed me your house and said, "Knock there." What is this place? Are you an auberge? I have money. I am tired and hungry. Can I stay? (During these lines Arlette has entered.) BISHOP: Arlette, put on another plate. We have company. ARLETTE: But, Uncle, this is the man who - BISHOP: Just do it. (She stomps off in a huff, but returns to set the table angrily.) You will join us, Monsieur? JEAN: This isn't a joke, is it? This is my passport - yellow ...

8. Priorities

Luke 9:51-56

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... KNOCKS HIM DOWN) MOE: Yes, without plowing and without living with the foxes and birds. Here's the plan. We'll dress like Jesus and then He'll think we're some of His disciples. CURLY: His despicables? MOE: Never mind. (HANDING THEM ROBES WHICH THEY PUT ON) Put these on. LARRY: I feel funny. MOE: You look funny. (HAIR PULL) CURLY: I never wore a dress before. MOE: These are bathrobes. (EYE PUNCH) CURLY: I never took a bath before. MOE: Okay, now we look like disciples. CURLY: Despisibles? MOE: Never mind ...

9. The One Who Made His Cross

Drama

... Yes, a prostitute. Barnabas You were so young! Didn’t it bother you? Mary At first it did. I felt nothing but guilt. I felt rotten and worthless and cheap each time it would happen. But after awhile, I stopped feeling anything. I became numb ... and empty. I put on some cheap jewelry, a fancy dress, and painted my face. I smiled ... Anna But you are not like that at all now. What happened? Mary One day I met Jesus. He was having supper at a Pharisee’s house. Of course, I hadn’t been invited, but I ...

10. A Pilgrimage To Bethlehem

Matthew 3:1-12

Drama

Matthew Powell

... Land, I may actually lose him. Storyteller 2: Gregory heard that there was a horse and cow for sale at the public house. He struck a bargain with the owner and bought them. Storyteller 1: Very early the next morning, while everyone was asleep, Gregory got up, put on his shoes, packed his bag, and set off to follow Ivan. Storyteller 2: When he had gotten a little way from the village, he stopped to count his money and was surprised to find that he had only seventeen rubles left. Gregory: Well, it is no use ...

11. Search for The Treasure

John 17:6-19

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... out of a height." BEA: So, what do we have? "Sit and wait for a power out of a height." AILY: That might be it. Now this part -- "Pledge." BEA: Read the entire thing again. AILY: What have we got here? "Pledge -- something -- sit and wait in the city -- something -- put on a garment -- power out of a height." BEA: What is this word? AILY: Well, with its position in the phrase it could modify the word "pledge." BEA: Then it could be a type of pledge. AILY: Now that I look at it, I don't think so. It could be ...

12. A Christmas Program

Luke 2:21-40

Drama

Arley K. Fadness

... never be quite the same. We had seen, there in the stable, in a manger in the same hay our sheep relished, a newborn child who would one day change the world. Narration: That night was an amazing night. It was the greatest event in human history. God put on bands of cloth and God became one of us and they knew it. The angels knew it and they sang, “Gloria in excelsis” for the world to hear forever. Angel’s Monologue: The Lord of the universe announced to our choir that singing was needed for a most ...

13. This Is Athletics -- Check Your Christianity At The Door

Drama

Karren Boehr

... JOHN on the back) Atta boy. Now you're thinking on all cylinders. Come on, let's go finish this game. JOHN: (Muttering to himself) ... not going to be easy ... no cleats, no blood, no gore ... B ... oring.... (Both characters put on helmets and exit stage right) Scene III Setting: Spectator stands of a volleyball game Characters:CLAIRE: Same as Scene IANN: Bouncy, outspoken teenager, also attended Powerhouse, part of youth group Costumes: Teenage casual clothes Props: Seating to resemble bleachers, sack of ...

14. Peace Please

Drama

Dave Marsh

... Adam just looks at it.) Dave: Oh, well, nice to meet you Adam. (turns to Amanda) So, honey, how long have you and, er, Adam been dating? Amanda: 4 days now and you know what? We’re in LOVE! Aren’t we Adam? (Adam grunts) Dave: Oh, heh, Love eh? (puts on fake smile) Well, that’s great! I mean, you are, after all, 16 years old. I mean, I fell in love for the first time at 24. That’s about the same age right? Heh… Amanda: And do you know where we are going tomorrow night? (Dave shakes his head ...

15. Legends Of Christmas

Drama

Georgianna Summers

... . Hardgrader: Good. Why don’t we all sing "Jolly Old St. Nicholas" while you’re getting yourself awake. [During the singing, a student who plays Nicholas goes offstage and slips on a robe or surplice and a miter. Student who plays Papa also leaves and can put on a sleeveless jerkin over his shirt and trousers.] Danny: [Standing and reading] St. Nicholas was a bishop who lived during the fourth century in Asia Minor. He was a very good man, and one of his chief traits was his generosity. One of the most ...

16. Journey To The Heart Of Christmas

Luke 2:1-7

Drama

Lois Anne DeLong

... Joy decided to get a better look at the stars over here, I guess we’ll tell you and you can share it with the others. (calls up) Could we have a little light here? (to the children) You might want to shield your eyes ... or better yet, put on these. (hands them dark sunglasses) Aaron: What are these things? Gloria: They’re called sunglasses. Trust me, they’re going to be very popular in the future. Faith: Is it time to sing now? Gloria: Yes, Faith, it’s time to sing. Are you ready? All Angels: YES ...

17. A Liturgical Drama For Advent

Drama

Tom Eberle

... how critical the moment is. It is time for you to wake out of sleep, for deliverance is nearer to us now than it was when first we believed. It is far on in the night; day is near. Let us therefore throw off the deeds of darkness and put on our armour as soldiers of the light." [Romans 13:11-12] [A member of the congregation moves toward the Advent wreath and picks up the lighted candle. The person stands in a location central to the vision of the congregation. This person shall be called, Light, in the ...

18. A Pilgrim Recounts

Psalm 107:1-43

Drama

Edward G. Hunter

... bottle of medicine to remind us that we have hospitals and doctors and nurses and medicine to help us when we get sick. Maybe it should be a picture of our family, to remind us of the wonderful parents and brothers and sisters we have. You know what I would put on my plate? A picture of Jesus, to remind me of the greatest gift God has given us - his Son. Each of you would have something special on your plate, something you are truly grateful for, I'm sure. Let us not just thank God one day of the year, such ...

19. The Darkest Hour

Drama

Pamela Urfer

... carrying the cross by himself, he went out to what is called The Place of the Skull, which in Hebrew is called Golgotha. There they crucified him. And with him two others, one on either side, with Jesus between them. Pilate also had an inscription written and put on the cross. It read, "Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews." Many of the Jews read this inscription because the place where Jesus was crucified was near the city, and it was written in Hebrew, in Latin, and in Greek. Then the chief priests of ...

20. The Darkest Hour

Drama

Pamela Urfer

21. Reason for the Season

Luke 1:39-45, Luke 1:46-56, Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:8-20

Drama

Dave Marsh

... old touch tones! Hey, didn't you buy this for me last Christmas? Teri: (through gritted teeth) D o n ' t g o t h e r e.... Dave: Yeah, whatever. I better go outside and see if the neighbors have power. If we're out, they better be! (puts on coat and leaves) Teri: (shakes her head) This is some Christmas. (Teri now turns to the kids and asks them questions about what they saw. What problems did they have? How did they respond to them? What did they find important and who did they forget about?) Teri: I wish ...

22. The Armor of What?!

Ephesians 6:10-20

Drama

Dave Marsh

... powers and forces are we talking about here? It sounds kind of like a Darth Vader thing "Luke, give in to the powers of the dark side!" And what’s with that ‘evil in the heavenly realms’ bit? Sounds wacky… Oh well. Dave: (reads some more) "Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness ...

23. A LITURGICAL DRAMA FOR LENT

Drama

Tom Eberle

... me would burn like crazy. Mother: But as soon as it stopped burning you would become fascinated with the red stain on your skin. And you would tell me that even though it stung, the next time you fell you wanted it put on your cut again. That’s how it is on the other side of the colored glass. Each time a pain is encountered, each moment a human sore is shared with another person and healing occurs, that open sore becomes a mark of beauty, like the red color that fascinated you. [ ...

24. The Heralding Of Advent

Drama

Karren Boehr

... , then you also will be revealed with him in glory." 3RD HERALD: (Lights own taper from taper in center candle, raises one hand and proclaims) "And so, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience ... And beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body ... And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in ...

25. The Ugly Duckling

Drama

Karren Boehr

... running track. Whatever it was, I could sure use it. WOMAN: It was even simpler than that. It was Linda's women's Bible study group. ANN: (Suddenly disinterested) Oh ... that's interesting. (Crawls on exercise bike and begins to peddle) You are looking great. WOMAN: (Puts on sweatbands) I know a Bible study sounds pretty religious and stuffy, but this one is different. The women are so real. I discovered they've got problems just like I do. They offered to help me find a house of my own. They prayed until I ...

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