A Light Verse
Matthew 17:1-13
Drama
by Robert F. Crowley

Theme: Does knowing Jesus change a person's life?

Summary: Two Christians are busy learning Bible verses and ignore Ollie, who is slow. They learn patience and kindness from the one they have hurt.

Playing Time: 5 minutes

Place: A work place

Props: Two coffee cups

Costumes: Contemporary, casual

Time: The present

Cast:
Greg
Mark -- Greg's friend
Ollie

GREG: (ENTERING WITH TWO COFFEE CUPS) Well, here's your coffee, just the way you like it, double cream and no sugar. Are you ready for this week's verse? I don't mean to lose again.

MARK: Well, I'm going to win again.

GREG: Here comes Ollie. C'mon, Ollie.

MARK: That guy is so slow. Why do we have to have him along? We only have a ten-minute break, you know.

GREG: I know, but think of him as a ministry. C'mon, Ollie. You're the offi…

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