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In All Things Give Thanks
by Pamela R. Smith
Note: This skit has two separate parts. You can choose to do only one or both.
SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. TIME: 30 minutes (or 15 minutes if you only do one of the skits) GENRE: Christian Drama NOTE: This consists of two separate skits. One is “Overcoming Setbacks” the other one is “Moving Forward”
SYNOPSIS: Overcoming Setbacks: Sue and Mitchell struggle to pick up the pieces after Mitchell is in a life-threatening automobile accident. How can the give thanks when it seems as if their life is falling apart. Moving Forward: As the eldest, Maxine tries to be the peacemaker in her family when disappointments and betrayal strikes. Can the family heal and move forward, as they focus on the goodness of God?
Overcoming Setbacks: sofa, coffee table, cordless phone, chair, pillow, blanket, newspaper, magazine. Moving Forward: kitchen table, small side table, dish towels, grocery bags, casserole dishes, chairs. COSTUMES: Casual dress. Characters for: Overcoming Setbacks Sue Moore: Christian mother of two, trying to pick up the pieces after a car accident severely wounded her husband, Mitchell. Mitchell Moore: Christian father of two who has become bitter toward God and life because a car accident left him paralyzed. Mr. Mays: The Moore’s attorney.
Characters for: Moving Forward Maxine: Eldest sister, where the family conjugates and when in trouble, her home is the place of refuge. Terry: Compassionate, loving brother Charlene: Irresponsible baby sister in the family who is working on getting back on the right track. Ernestine: Fun-loving, Next to the oldest sister who is still holding resentment against the things Charlene did to her and the family. Jackie: Middle sister, overcoming heart-break and trying to see the goodness of God through her pain.
BELOW ARE EXCERPTS FROM THE SKIT Section on Overcoming Setbacks - You may order the complete skit for $8.00 SUE: (enters room, carrying a magazine in her hand; she sits in the chair) Sweetheart, are you feeling any better?
MITCHELL: (lying on the sofa, pillow behind his head, blanket across his legs; newspaper that he is reading is slightly blocking his face. He mumbles his answer to her) I’m Fine.
SUE: (trying to cheer him up) Do you want to go out tonight?
MITCHELL: (ignoring her, flipping to the next page of the newspaper)
SUE: (hesitation in her voice; sounds a little nervous) You know the boys are still at my Mom’s and will not be home until tomorrow.
MITCHELL: (still ignoring her)
SUE: (patient, no agitation in tone) Mitchell, are you listening?
MITCHELL: (pulling the paper down, staring at his wife; clearly agitated) Yes, I hear you, and just like I told you last month and the month before that, I don’t want to go out.
SUE: Baby, this is not healthy. You seldom go out and you don’t like people coming over (sitting in the chair next to the sofa) I cannot even begin to imagine what you are going through, but I know it has been difficult. The car accident paralyzed you, fighting the insurance companies, the financial strain…
MITCHELL: (interrupting her) I don’t need you reminding me.
SUE: All I’m trying to say is, I am aware of the difficulties, but you cannot stop living. The boys need you. I need you.
MITCHELL: What do you want from me?
SUE: I want you to get up and live. There are things that we cannot change, but there are some things that we can.
MITCHELL: Please, not today. I’m not in the mood.
SUE: That’s just it. You only have one mood – hopelessness. Colossians 4:2 tells us to, “continue in prayer and watch in the same with thanksgiving.” There is so much to be grateful for…
BELOW ARE EXCERPTS FROM THE SKIT Section on Moving Forward - You may order the complete skit for $8.00 MAXINE: (placing plates on the table) I cannot believe how fast this year has gone.
JACKIE: (walking behind Maxine and placing the silverware after the plate is put on the table) I know. I was hoping this year was going to be better than last year.
MAXINE: Yes, it has been a saga of trying years, but God has been good to us.
JACKIE: I guess. I just wish he would have been great to us.
MAXINE: Watch it now. A little thankfulness goes a long way.
JACKIE: I know. It’s Thanksgiving and I’m just feeling sorry for myself that I don’t have more to be thankful for.
MAXINE: (facing Jackie) Are you alive?
JACKIE: Yes.
MAXINE: Are your children healthy?
JACKIE: Yes.
MAXINE: Then, be grateful. Every day is an opportunity and what you do with it is up to you.
JACKIE: Sis, you know I love you and I am so thankful that you took me and the kids in after we lost our home, but I just want more, that’s all.
MAXINE: It’s fine to want more, just don’t let not having things dictate your mood or attitude. (reassuring) You are doing so well. Three years ago you were married, had a great job and then one day you wake up and life as you knew it was no more. Your husband walked out on you for another woman, the company you worked for closed its doors and you struggle to provide for yourself and your children. (voice raise a little) But guess what? You are an overcomer and I am so proud of you.
JACKIE: Thanks, Sis and I promise I want ruin dinner.
MAXINE: That is the least of my concern. You know Charlene is back in town.
JACKIE: Oh, Lord! EXCERPTS ONLY------------------- Order the full skit today!
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