A LITURGICAL DRAMA FOR ALL SAINTS’

[Placed in the chancel area of the sanctuary is a large cardboard box, about two to three feet high, with a chair setting in it. At the end of the prelude "Box" takes his place on the chair. Immediately in front of the pews, on both sides of the center aisle, is an arrangement of candles. Five candles are necessary for the chancel drama, plus a candle for each member of the congregation who died in the past 12 months.]

Prelude

Box: Before we go any further, let’s lay all the cards on the table. You are probably wondering why I am sitting in this box. Today happens to be All Saints’ Sunday/Day.

Minister: [from pulpit] On this day we commemorate all those heroes of the faith who have left their mark upon the church. We honor those of our own congregation who ha…