Forgiveness - Granting

Second is a three-part series on forgiveness, originally written in French by the author Chantal Bilodeau Legendre. This series uses real life issues and struggles in the areas of child rearing (with a demanding child), dealing with overweight problems, etc. These are common to all, and are told in a very forthright manner. 

The following is comments from the author:
I wrote the following skits for a women’s retreat a couple of years ago. I was the speaker, and I also played Janet’s part.

As you will see, these skits are “instructional”, as I wanted to deliver some teachings through drama. I believe that drama is an excellent means to teach in a non-threatening way. Presenting the touchy subjects of overweight, bitterness or anger towards a spouse or a mother, etc. in a “dramatic” way makes the audience more receptive.

Note about Florence:
Florence talks about her struggles with her weight. I created this character with the help of the dear friend of mine who played this role. My friend still has weight to lose, but she has a wonderful self-image – and obviously an even more wonderful image of God… She is not self-conscious, but God-conscious, and irradiates his love. I am fully aware that finding a woman to play such a role appropriately might be a challenge.

Part 1 served as an introduction to the first conference, Receiving God’s Forgiveness. (DramaShare Script “Forgiveness – Receiving”) Janet needs forgiveness
Part 2 served as an introduction to the second conference, Granting Forgiveness. (DramaShare Script “Forgiveness – Granting”) Janet needs to grant forgiveness
Part 3 served as the conclusion of the third conference, Asking for forgiveness. (DramaShare Script “Forgiveness – Asking”)

Cast: 2 
Janet, a young mother
Florence, Janet’s dear friend

Set: could be Florence’s living room, or a tea parlor

Lighting, sound, costumes: standard

Props: table, 2 chairs, tea pot, 2 cups

Florence is sitting on stage, stands when Janet comes on stage, takes her coat
Janet is full of contained anger, so she speaks about Donald (her husband) with a certain determination…

Time: 15

Bible Reference: Ephesians 4.31-32

Sample of Script:

Janet: Hi, Florence!

Florence: I’m so happy you could go out tonight, darling! Is Donald home, or did you call in a babysitter?

Janet: Donald’s home. To be honest, he didn’t have much choice!

Florence: How come?

Janet: He got home at a quarter to seven. I already had my coat on! I told him: (In one single breath.) “Emma’s in bed, Vincent took a bath. There are leftovers in the fridge. I don’t know at what time I’ll be back. Bye!” And I left!

Florence: (Serving tea.) You didn’t!

Janet: I did too!

Florence: I guess he wasn’t very happy about that…

Janet: If I wait till he’s happy to take care of the kids, I’ll wait forever!

Florence: Yeah, but…

Janet: Listen, Florence: I am fed up. You understand? When he gets home from work, he hardly greets us. And then he‟s off to his study room. He closes the door, sits in front of the computer and then goes back to work. Or he surfs on his sports channels. I mean, after all, I enjoy time off as well! (Pause.)

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