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    Another 10 Short Christian Plays
    Another 10 Short Christian Plays
    Another 10 Short Christian Plays
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    Another 10 Short Christian Plays

    By William Kritlow

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    There is no better way to illustrate God's word than drama - real people facing real life challenges right before real eyes and hearts.
    We employed most as part of worship services, often just before the sermon. By presenting these scriptural illustrations, we gathered up the congregation's attention before the sermon and got it focused where the pastor wanted.
    They also act as catalysts to bring a theater group together, or to facilitate discussion, or just to have some meaningful fun. And since these dramas can generally be presented with one or two actors, and a minimum set, they're easy to put on.
    Use them as templates, too. Drama ministries are important to churches by getting the artists involved. These plays have worked for us, which should encourage you to create your own short plays designed for your church that these.
    If you purchase a copy for yourself and each cast member, each play may be presented at least three times within a year from purchase of the cast member copies.
    Here are the plays included:
    The Phone Call
    It's Thanksgiving and her son's in a war zone, undoubtedly in the enemy's crosshairs. He's to call home at 4pm and it's now 5. Is he okay? Is today the day of the worst news possible?
    I Just Don't Have It!
    Valeria owes Stephanie some money. Steph's cleaned her room. Worked hard on it, too. And Valerie promised Steph would get paid for her efforts. But will Steph get her money?
    Rejecting Sin Because Of God's Good Gifts
    For this Army Sergeant there are two reasons to obey. The first is being disciplined if you don't. The second because of the good that comes your way when you do. Add love for our savior to the list and those are also the reason you obey God.
    Ministry or a Thing
    The Women's Ministry at church is in panic mode. They need a new ministry and they don't have much time to find one.
    Silver Surfer Dude: I got a B
    The Silver Surfer Dude helps out Rebecca. She's in a real quandary. She just got a B in Math and although the rest of the world thinks that's a good grade, he father doesn't. And he's on the warpath.
    Silver Surfer Dude: Love Can Hurt
    The Silver Surfer Dude, soda jerk to the wave riders, helps out Rebecca. One of her best friends is talking about running away - and not to the circus.
    Waiting for the Elevator
    A well dressed woman, a woman of power, prestige, one filled with her own self-worth meets a poorly dressed woman at the elevator. Although the well dressed woman believes she's on her way to greatness, the poorly dressed woman may get there first.
    The Hot Fudge Sundae
    Jacki has a heart to heart discussion with a hot fudge sundae, one that seems to be calling to her, and one she'd love to answer
    The Thread That Links Us (women) All
    Performed as a dramatic poem, this explores that most wonderful passage in a woman's life, menopause.
    Mother's Day
    Have you ever had a conversation like this? Far too many of us have. This was hard to write and it may be hard to listen to. But in today's families it's a conversation that takes place far too often.
    Another use for them is to just enjoy them as you would a short story. In a very real sense, that's what they are - short stories without all that pesky narration.
    So - enjoy and use.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWilliam Kritlow
    Release dateAug 3, 2011
    ISBN9781452461946
    Another 10 Short Christian Plays
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    William Kritlow

    Indiana born, California raised, a Christian at 9, a returning prodigal at 37, I published my first books with Thomas Nelson Publishing Company when I was 50 and now have 7 novels in print, and a number of non-fiction books, some with, some without my name on them. I'm currently pioneering a Theater Arts Program for adults and children in Fountain Valley, CA. God is working faithfully in His children's lives. My passion is to explore His love and grace.

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      Another 10 Short Christian Plays - William Kritlow

      Another 10 Short Christian Plays

      William Kritlow

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      Copyright 2011 William Kritlow

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      Additional Permissions: If you purchase a copy for each cast member each play may be presented at least three times within a year from purchase of the cast member copies. If you'd like other arrangements, give me a shout: mailto:billkritlow@gmail.com

      Cover Art by Sally Truong: sally@inkit-printing.com

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      Table of Contents

      Author's Introduction

      A Word About These Plays

      The Phone Call

      It's Thanksgiving and her son's in a war zone, undoubtedly in the enemy's crosshairs. He's to call home at 4pm and it's now 5. Is he okay? Is today the day of the worst news possible?

      Illustrates Psalm 37:7

      Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for Him;Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, Because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass.

      I Just Don't Have It!

      Valeria owes Stephanie some money. Steph's cleaned her room. Worked hard on it, too. And Valerie promised Steph would get paid for her efforts. But will Steph get her money?

      Illustrates James 5:3b

      You have hoarded wealth in the last days.

      Rejecting Sin Because Of God's Good Gifts

      For this Army Sergeant there are two reasons to obey. The first is being disciplined if you don't. The second because of the good that comes your way when you do. Add love for our savior to the list and those are also the reason you obey God.

      Ministry or a Thing

      The Women's Ministry at church is in panic mode. They need a new ministry and they don't have much time to find one.

      Illustrates Ephesians 2:10:

      For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.

      Silver Surfer Dude: I got a B

      The Silver Surfer Dude helps out Rebecca. She's in a real quandary. She just got a B in Math and although the rest of the world thinks that's a good grade, he father doesn't. And he's on the warpath.

      Illustrates Ephesians 6:4:

      And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord.

      Silver Surfer Dude: Love Can Hurt

      The Silver Surfer Dude, soda jerk to the wave riders, helps out Rebecca. One of her best friends is talking about running away - and not to the circus.

      Illustrates John 15:13:

      Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.

      Waiting for the Elevator

      A well dressed woman, a woman of power, prestige, one filled with her own self-worth meets a poorly dressed woman at the elevator. Although the well dressed woman believes she's

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