This is a 4-part advent series that is intended to be performed each Sunday of Advent leading up to Christmas. Each script in the series takes 8-15 minutes to perform This script bundle includes the following 4 scripts: “The One We’re Waiting For: Hope” "The One We’re Waiting For: Peace" “The One We’re Waiting For: Joy” “The One We’re Waiting For: Love”

Three camels journey to Bethlehem to meet the Messiah. They argue about whose wise man brought the best gift along the way. By the end, they realize that the greatest gift has already arrived– the promised Messiah.

Jeff is on cloud nine after scoring prime tickets to the most coveted event he can imagine – until he realizes he’s also committed to going to his mother-in-law’s house on the same day. This humorous sketch provides a segway for exploration of our own excuse-making, whether to others… or to God.

In this super-sized school comedy, two adults long for superpowers—one to satisfy their lifelong obsession with comic books and the other to simply make it through a busy school day. After an unexpected bug bite triggers the two go in search of powers, learning in the end that God has given us all the powers we need to have a super school year! Perfect for a back to school service, family night, or fall Sunday School kickoff.

It’s Christmas Eve at the Shepherd house and Molly Shepherd has a lot to do if she’s going to make the holiday perfect for her family... that is, if she can survive until Christmas morning! From nosy neighbors and unexpected guests to unsent cards and missing packages, to a ruined dinner and non-stop interruptions from a bunch of carolers, Molly is at her wit’s end! Luckily a couple of Biblical shepherds are on hand to steer Molly in the right direction and remind her, and us all, what Christmas is really about.

Six people whose lives were transformed by Jesus gather for a shared meal at Christmas. Through their testimonies they realise that the child born in Bethlehem came close to the broken, the forgotten, and the outcast—and that Heaven still comes down to change lives.

This easy to stage Christmas candlelight program is perfect for family or children’s Christmas Eve services or Sunday School programs. A storyteller shares the light of Jesus while faithfully recounting the story of His birth. And as everyone joins together in familiar song, the light spreads, just as Jesus’s light has spread all over the world. Optional actors can be added to enhance the program, performing the tale while it is read, bringing this beautiful story to life.

Grandma’s been praying that the family will get together for what’s likely her last Christmas. With some divine intervention - through the help of famous Bible characters - her prayers come to life. The surprising encounters each family member has when they’re dropped into the timelines of beloved Bible characters, brings humor and the true meaning of Christmas to life.

A vibrant Independence Day BBQ becomes the setting for a surprising conversation where one man’s belief in independence is gently unravelled, revealing that true freedom is found in dependence on God.

A reflective and worshipful Reader’s Theatre presentation that contrasts humanity’s pursuit of independence with the freedom found in dependence upon God. Through shared readings, Scripture, and a corporate declaration, the audience is invited to exchange anxiety, self-reliance, and striving for trust, surrender, and confidence in God’s provision.

In this easy to stage, fun and meaningful skit, two older shepherds reminisce about their encounter with the baby Jesus 33 years ago. They then reflect on the grown messiah they see now, who heals, sees the broken-hearted, and who never forgets those who need Him the most.

A confident Christian undergoes a surprise Blessings Audit slowly realizing that many of God’s most significant gifts have gone unnoticed, challenging both character and congregation to rethink what they take for granted.

This skit features the story of two Daniels - one from the book of Daniel we know so well and one from modern day. The similarity in their stories shows the audience how we can experience social or cultural pressure no matter what time period we live in.

While questioning his ability to be a good father, Matt struggles with doubts regarding his own faith… even while sitting in church.

The town of Goodness Gulch is coming together for a good ole’ fashioned hot dog roast and Kate Kindheart wants everything to be perfect. But when Silas P. Scoundrel sets out to steal her celebration—and her condiments—it’s up to Sheriff Frank Fearless to remind him that just like the Parable of the Mustard Seed, it doesn’t take much to make a big impact in the Kingdom of God. This script is part of the Moral Melodramas series where Sheriff Fearless saves the town of Goodness Gulch from the dastardly Silas P Scoundrel and uses some of Jesus’s famous parables to illustrate important life lessons. This skit can be used with the other Moral Melodrama skits for a multi-week series or as part of a summer Sunday School program or VBS.

It’s the day of the Goodness Gulch talent show and Kate Kindheart is ready to share her talent with the town. But when Silas P. Scoundrel heists her hula-hoop to win the coveted Golden Talent Trophy himself, it’s up to Sheriff Frank Fearless to remind him that just like the Parable of the Talents, God has given everyone their own unique gifts and wants each of us to have our moment to shine. This script is part of the Moral Melodramas series where Sheriff Fearless saves the town of Goodness Gulch from the dastardly Silas P Scoundrel and uses some of Jesus’s famous parables to illustrate important life lessons. This skit can be used with the other Moral Melodrama skits for a multi-week series or as part of a summer Sunday School program or VBS.