Called To Serve

Get ready for laughs—and a lesson—as a well-meaning but hilariously overzealous Jordan takes "serving others" to a whole new level. Armed with a clipboard and a stethoscope, Jordan insists on evaluating their friends like lab rats to assign them the "perfect" volunteer role. But as confusion builds, the group gently reminds Jordan (and the audience) that true service isn't about stats—it’s about heart.

Called To Serve is a lighthearted and engaging skit ideal for youth groups or Sunday School settings. With just five actors and minimal props, it delivers a powerful reminder that Jesus calls us not to be data collectors, but humble servants who give from the soul.

Series Skits:

• Called to Forgive
• Called to Be Uncomfortable
• Called to  Patience
• Called to Preach
• Called to Serve

Cast: 5 m or f

Cast: 5 m or f

• Parker
• Riley
• Jordan
• Dakota
• Kendall

Bible Reference: Galatians 5:13

Set: standard

Sound: wireless mics if available

Song: none

Lighting: standard

SFX: none

Props:

• clipboard, stethoscope, measuring tape

Costumes: standard

Special Instructions: none

Time: 4

Sample Script

(Actors standing around in a group. Jordan looks closely at each one, makes notes. The others ignore Jordan at first.)

KENDALL:
For sure an incredible session! Mrs. Rogers knows her stuff—has great ideas.

DAKOTA:
Some sessions you don’t learn a whole bunch, sometimes a waste of time. But like you say, Kendall, this one was for sure well worthwhile being here!

(Jordan comes in front of Dakota, measures height, writes notes.)

RILEY:
Looking for best places to spend your time, where the need is greatest.

(Jordan checks Riley’s muscles, writes notes.)

PARKER:
Matching your strengths with the areas of greatest need.

(Jordan checks Parker with a stethoscope, writes notes. Others begin to look uncomfortable but try to ignore it.)

KENDALL:
I can’t wait to try out some of the ideas Mrs. Rogers mentioned about how to be there for people without making them feel inferior.

(Jordan taps Kendall’s knees to check reflexes, makes notes.)

KENDALL:
Jordan, exactly what do you think you are doing?

JORDAN:
I should hope it would be obvious, Kendall!

(Jordan wiggles Parker’s fingers, makes notes.)

PARKER:
Look, Jordan, what you are doing might be obvious to you, but for me... you are just being a king-size pain!

JORDAN (shocked):
I am indeed shocked that you would say such a thing, Parker. But I will, in Christian love, ignore that hurtful comment.
Now then, I want all of you to stand in a straight line here.
(Jordan helps the others form a line.)
Stand up straight now, don’t slouch, please.

(Jordan measures each person’s height, then makes notes.)

JORDAN:
There you go, Kendall — (say Kendall’s height).
And Riley, I see you are — (say Riley’s height).
Dakota, wow — (say Dakota’s height).
Here now, Parker — (say Parker’s height).
OK then, I will take it from here, will input all the data into my computer and...

KENDALL (confused):
Data? Input? Computer? Wanna clue me in on what you’re up to?

JORDAN:
People! People! Just what do you suppose I am doing here?

RILEY:
Care to share?

JORDAN:
We were all involved in Mrs. Rogers’ workshop on serving, am I correct? People! Connect the dots!

DAKOTA:
I am guessing you are seeing dots, am I right, Jordan?

KENDALL:
Maybe sit down for a bit, Jordan... the dots will go away.

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