On several occasions I have written scripts for "visual illustrations" used as an intro to my sermon. This one was used before a sermon on "Theocentric Worship." The message idea was: In true worship God is the audience and His pleasure is the measure that counts. Worship is Theocentric and we are not Theo!"
After the skit I had the congregation turn to Revelation 4:1-5:14 and I read an account of what worship looks like in heaven.
"Worship" Skit
CAST:
Bill, a church attender
Jeff, another church attender
John, an usher
SCRIPT:
[Jeff and Bill arrive in the church foyer just in time for morning worship. Both are a little out of breath. Jeff is still adjusting his tie.]
Jeff: Hi Bill!
Bill: Hi Jeff! You look like you just ran all the way to the church.
Jeff: [Looks at his watch.] Yeah, we just made it. I had to run the light at Himes, though.
Bill: We just got here ourselves. I watched that game last night. They didn't kick the winning field goal until after midnight. I almost decided to attend Bedside Baptist today, if you know what I mean.
Jeff: I know. We rented a movie last night that lasted over three hours. It took two cups of coffee this morning just to open my eyes.
Bill: Since I've got you here, I have a question about my computer.
Usher: [Comes over to Jeff and Bill.] Excuse me, the service has started. Would you like to be seated? [He hands each a bulletin and leaves.]
Bill: What's the deal with John? Make a guy an usher and it goes to his head.
Jeff: I know it. After all, they are probably just giving announcements or singing or some of that other preliminary stuff. I figure we've got time to spare!
Bill: [Browses the bulletin.] Six choruses! Man, they're singing us to death. One or two would be plenty.
Jeff: I prefer singing real hymns of the faith. I don’t know any of these choruses. It seems like we never sing the hymns I like.
Bill: I think we need more variety in the services here. But! I was glad to see them add some contemporary instruments.
Jeff: Me too! but my folks have been griping ever since. They figure if an organ and piano was good enough for the Apostle Paul
Bill: Maybe they ought to install head phones for each pew.. you know, like they use on the airlines. Then each person could tune in to their favorite "worship channel !"
Jeff: Exactly! Hey, what did you think of the message last week?
Bill: You really want to know?
Jeff: I asked, didn't l?
Bill: Last week I was so stressed out over the chaos at work that I used the message outline sheet to jot down my strategy for the big show-down with my boss on Monday.
Jeff: Speaking of the pastor's messages, we better hustle. John just went to take the offering.
Bill: OK, I'll see you later. I want to get a drink of water while the choir's singing.
[Jeff exits the direction John exited before. Bill exit the other direction.]
Steve: [Steps to the pulpit] The preceding was purely fictional. Any resemblance to actual people or events is purely coincidental. However, if the shoe fits...