The Deeds
Drama
Sermon Warm-ups
21 Lead-in Skits
Cast Of Characters
Minister: male or female any age over college
Members: male or female played in a rotating manner. You can use as few as two, or as many as ten, with each person circling around behind to the end of the line.
(The lights come up on the minister standing center stage, greeting and shaking hands with all of the church members, as if after the service. Actors should bring a prop, which signifies the deed/job they are talking about and give the item to the minister. The minister has an increasingly difficult time trying to shake everyone's hand)
Minister: So glad you came today.
Member 1: Thank you. Say, I couldn't help but notice that the trash can needed emptying. (Hands the minister the trash can and leaves)
Minister: (Continues to hold the trash can throughout) How are you today?
Member 2: I'm fine. I just thought I would mention that this Bible has a torn page that needs to be taped up. (Hands the Bible to the minister and leaves)
Member 3: A fine sermon today, except, of course, the parts I slept through. (Laughs)
Minister: (Laughs) Well, thank you.
Member 3: Just kidding. By the way, I noticed there was a visitor sitting in my row.
Minister: Oh, wonderful. Did you greet him?
Member 3: No, but I wanted to be sure you knew, so you could take care of him. (Leaves)
Minister: I'm so pleased you came today.
Member 4: Well, thank you. I guess it has been a while. Listen, I thought I should bring to your attention, that the pencil in the church pew in my aisle was used down to the nub. (Hands the pencil to the minister)
Member 5: Well, at least your row had a pencil. We didn't have anything to write with in our row.
Minister: Would one of you be able to go to the office and get some pencils out?
Member 4: Oh, no, I couldn't. I barely had enough time in my schedule to attend church. (Leaves)
Member 5: Well, maybe next time. Today I have to leave right away to meet someone for lunch. (Leaves)
Minister: We're glad to have you here.
Member 6: Why, thank you! Say, my neighbor has been sick for about a month. I was wondering if you could call on her, just to pick up her spirits a little.
Minister: Of course, I'd be happy to visit her.
Member 6: Oh, great! Her name is Mrs. Rodgers; she spells it with a d. And her house is just to the right of mine.
Minister: Have you been spending a lot of time with her, since her illness?
Member 6: Oh, no, I just don't have the talent for being around ill people. (Leaves)
Minister: How is your arthritis?
Member 7: It seems to be pretty good today. I wanted to let you know that the church newsletter arrived folded improperly and torn. (Hands the newsletter to the minister) Just look at it! (The newsletter is folded wrong, with a small tear)
Minister: I had to fold the newsletters this week because no one showed up to help.
Member 7: Well, that is a problem. Anyway, I would appreciate it if you called the post office and spoke to them about handling the church mail with more care. (Leaves)
Member 8: Speaking of the church's newsletter, I don't seem to be receiving a copy. Could you please check to be sure my address is correct on the mailing list?
Minister: Is your address correct in the church directory?
Member 8: Well, I don't know. I've never looked. However, you or the secretary could verify my correct address in the telephone book.
Minister: I just happen to have a copy of this week's newsletter here. (Still holding everything) Would you like to take this copy?
Member 8: No, thank you, it's used! Just stick a fresh one in the mail. (Leaves)
Minister: Sorry, I'm having a little difficulty shaking your hand.
Member 9: Oh, don't worry about that. I was just wondering how to hand you this hymnal. Unfortunately, someone has marked with a pencil on several of the pages, probably a child. You'll need to go through and erase them.
Minister: Do you know where the scribbles are located?
Member 9: No, you'll just have to look through the whole book. (Places the hymnal on the edge of the trash can) There you go, now walk carefully. (Leaves)
Member 10: Last, but definitely not least. Quite an armload you have there! Did you notice the offering plates were still sitting on the table?
Minister: Well, no, but the money will need to be counted.
Member 10: Just thought I'd mention it. Well, I'm out of here. Have a good week! (As he leaves, he pats the minister on the arm, and dislodges everything, which falls to the floor)
(Blackout)
Minister: male or female any age over college
Members: male or female played in a rotating manner. You can use as few as two, or as many as ten, with each person circling around behind to the end of the line.
(The lights come up on the minister standing center stage, greeting and shaking hands with all of the church members, as if after the service. Actors should bring a prop, which signifies the deed/job they are talking about and give the item to the minister. The minister has an increasingly difficult time trying to shake everyone's hand)
Minister: So glad you came today.
Member 1: Thank you. Say, I couldn't help but notice that the trash can needed emptying. (Hands the minister the trash can and leaves)
Minister: (Continues to hold the trash can throughout) How are you today?
Member 2: I'm fine. I just thought I would mention that this Bible has a torn page that needs to be taped up. (Hands the Bible to the minister and leaves)
Member 3: A fine sermon today, except, of course, the parts I slept through. (Laughs)
Minister: (Laughs) Well, thank you.
Member 3: Just kidding. By the way, I noticed there was a visitor sitting in my row.
Minister: Oh, wonderful. Did you greet him?
Member 3: No, but I wanted to be sure you knew, so you could take care of him. (Leaves)
Minister: I'm so pleased you came today.
Member 4: Well, thank you. I guess it has been a while. Listen, I thought I should bring to your attention, that the pencil in the church pew in my aisle was used down to the nub. (Hands the pencil to the minister)
Member 5: Well, at least your row had a pencil. We didn't have anything to write with in our row.
Minister: Would one of you be able to go to the office and get some pencils out?
Member 4: Oh, no, I couldn't. I barely had enough time in my schedule to attend church. (Leaves)
Member 5: Well, maybe next time. Today I have to leave right away to meet someone for lunch. (Leaves)
Minister: We're glad to have you here.
Member 6: Why, thank you! Say, my neighbor has been sick for about a month. I was wondering if you could call on her, just to pick up her spirits a little.
Minister: Of course, I'd be happy to visit her.
Member 6: Oh, great! Her name is Mrs. Rodgers; she spells it with a d. And her house is just to the right of mine.
Minister: Have you been spending a lot of time with her, since her illness?
Member 6: Oh, no, I just don't have the talent for being around ill people. (Leaves)
Minister: How is your arthritis?
Member 7: It seems to be pretty good today. I wanted to let you know that the church newsletter arrived folded improperly and torn. (Hands the newsletter to the minister) Just look at it! (The newsletter is folded wrong, with a small tear)
Minister: I had to fold the newsletters this week because no one showed up to help.
Member 7: Well, that is a problem. Anyway, I would appreciate it if you called the post office and spoke to them about handling the church mail with more care. (Leaves)
Member 8: Speaking of the church's newsletter, I don't seem to be receiving a copy. Could you please check to be sure my address is correct on the mailing list?
Minister: Is your address correct in the church directory?
Member 8: Well, I don't know. I've never looked. However, you or the secretary could verify my correct address in the telephone book.
Minister: I just happen to have a copy of this week's newsletter here. (Still holding everything) Would you like to take this copy?
Member 8: No, thank you, it's used! Just stick a fresh one in the mail. (Leaves)
Minister: Sorry, I'm having a little difficulty shaking your hand.
Member 9: Oh, don't worry about that. I was just wondering how to hand you this hymnal. Unfortunately, someone has marked with a pencil on several of the pages, probably a child. You'll need to go through and erase them.
Minister: Do you know where the scribbles are located?
Member 9: No, you'll just have to look through the whole book. (Places the hymnal on the edge of the trash can) There you go, now walk carefully. (Leaves)
Member 10: Last, but definitely not least. Quite an armload you have there! Did you notice the offering plates were still sitting on the table?
Minister: Well, no, but the money will need to be counted.
Member 10: Just thought I'd mention it. Well, I'm out of here. Have a good week! (As he leaves, he pats the minister on the arm, and dislodges everything, which falls to the floor)
(Blackout)
