Cast: PREACHER and CONGREGATION, three WOMEN and three MEN

Length: 7 minutes

Seven stools are arranged in a "V" shape leading away from the audience with the PREACHER's stool at the apex. The PREACHER takes his stool first and settles himself self-importantly. The members of the CONGREGATION file in slowly and take the remaining stools. The CONGREGATION will keep their eyes on the PREA CHER throughout their time on stage but their stools should be arranged so that they will not have to turn their faces too far away from the audience.

PREACHER: (In a loud and impressive voice) Praise to God that we are gathered here once again to celebrate a new day!

CONGREGATION: Amen!

PREACHER: There will not be many more such days and we must give thanks for each and every one.

CONGREGATION: Amen!…