Loving Your Neighbor

Loving your neighbor. A thoughtful comedy with Mac believing that unless you are "one of us" (Christian), then being a good neighbor is sometimes out of the question. Perhaps forgetting that there would be opportunities for sharing the Gospel. We must not judge others in the name of Christianity.

Cast: 5

Biblical Reference: Romans 13

Run-Time: 7 

A Neighborly Conversation

(Mac and Cindy walk on stage from different directions and meet center stage.)

Mac: Hi, Neighborette! And how are you?

Cindy: Oh, hi Mac! Fine, just fine!

Mac: Beautiful morning, isn’t it? Sun shining, birds singing—what more could we ask for? God truly is good!

Cindy: Yes, yes, He is. It sure is gorgeous, Mac.

(David enters the stage.)

Cindy: Oh, hi David! Good to see you out and around. How are you feeling?

David: Oh, hello, Cindy. Well, doing OK. Still a little weak, but getting better every day, seems like.

Cindy: Good to hear that. (Looks at Mac, who hasn’t acknowledged David.) You two know each other, don’t you?

David: Mac, isn’t it?

Mac: Yes, yes, that’s right. Donald, . . .

David: . . . David.

Mac: Right, right. Well, (glances at watch) must be getting . . .

David: Oh, sorry, I’ve interrupted your conversation. I’ll see you again. Bye.

Cindy: Not at all, David! I’ve been meaning to call—

Mac: —Good seeing you again, Darren . . .

David: . . . David.

Mac: Er, yeah, that’s right. See ya around.

(David exits the stage.)

Mac: You know, I’m a little surprised, you being so friendly with that person. You must know, he’s— (leans in closer to Cindy, as if sharing a secret) —not one of us.

Cindy: Not one of us? I’m not sure what you mean by “one of us.” I . . .

(Terry enters the stage.)

Terry: Cindy! How are you? I wanted to tell you—I sure had a good time at your party last night!

Cindy: So glad you could come! We must do that again.

Terry: No way! Next time, the party’s at our house! Oh, hi Mac! We missed you at Cindy’s party last night.

Cindy: Yes, sorry you didn’t come. Fred Melrose and I were just saying we hoped that you were feeling OK.

Mac: OK? Oh, yes, I was fine. But parties—well, I’m not much for going to parties. Except at the church—missionary banquets, that sort of thing. But not (emphasizes) parties.

Cindy: Thanks for reminding me, Mac! Terry, are you free to come as our guest to a neighborhood banquet at church on the 4th?

Terry: The 4th… let’s see, what day of the week is that?

Mac: (interrupting) A Wednesday. If I’m not mistaken, Wednesday is your bowling night. Besides, Cindy, if you check, I believe you’ll find all of the tickets are already spoken for.

Cindy: Oh, I’m so sorry! I was looking forward to having you come to the church banquet with us.

Terry: Look, well, maybe another time. Say, it’s getting late—I gotta go. See ya, Mac. Thanks again for the party, Cindy!

(Terry exits the stage.)

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