The Church BBQ Announcement (A Comedic Youth Group Skit)

Looking for a fun and engaging way to announce a youth group event? This comedic skit creatively promotes a young people’s barbecue, using humor, repetition, and props to grab attention and make sure everyone remembers the details!

Chris, fully prepared for anything (including extreme weather and mosquitoes), packs an unusual assortment of barbecue “essentials.” However, in all his enthusiasm, he forgets to share the most important information—the actual details of the event! Enter Patti, who hilariously tries to make sense of it all while ensuring the group actually knows when and where the barbecue is happening.

This lighthearted sketch is perfect for youth group announcements, church events, or even as an adaptable skit for different audiences.

Biblical Reference – Ecclesiastes 3:1

"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens." (Ecclesiastes 3:1, NIV)

This verse reminds us that preparation is great—but knowing the right time and details matters too! Just like Chris forgets to mention the actual event details, we sometimes over-prepare in the wrong ways but miss the most crucial part: clear communication!

Run-Time:

3 to 5 minutes, depending on delivery and comedic timing.

• The physical comedy (pulling out props, exaggerated reactions) may extend the performance slightly.
• The quick back-and-forth dialogue keeps things moving at a fun, high-energy pace.

Cast & Props:

🔹 Chris – The over-prepared but forgetful barbecue attendee
🔹 Patti – The sensible friend who ensures people actually get the event details
🔹 Props (from a bag):

• Parka (for sunblock)
• Propane torch (for matches)
• Fire extinguisher (for water bottle)
• Hammer (for mosquito repellent)

Script:

(Patti and Chris enter the stage, talking.)

Patti: Hi, Chris! Where are you going?

Chris: Barbecue.

Patti: Barbecue? Dressed like that?

Chris: Course! I'm ready for anything! (puts on heavy parka) Sunblock. (pulls propane torch out of bag) Matches. (pulls fire extinguisher out of bag) Water bottle. (pulls hammer out of bag) Mosquito repellant.

Patti: Just what kind of barbecue is this?!

Chris: Couples.

Patti: Couples of what?

Chris: Couples of people, you know… young people. Just Friends.

Patti: Just friends?

Chris: Yeah! You know, the young couples group—Just Friends.

Patti: Ohhh… the name of the group is Just Friends!

Chris: Yup.

Patti: Look, maybe I'd like to go.

Chris: Sure! See ya there! (starts to walk off)

Patti: Wait! Aren't you forgetting something?

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