Mega Mustard Seed Solutions

🌱 Big promises. Big plans. No solutions.
In Mega Mustard Seed Solutions, two self-important “world savers” brag about their lofty humanitarian work—while ignoring a starving man right in front of them. As they debate long-term strategies and global headlines, it’s a simple act of kindness from an unexpected source that brings real change.

Inspired by the Parable of the Mustard Seed, this drama humorously but powerfully reminds us that Jesus used small, everyday examples to illustrate life-changing truths. It’s not about super-sized solutions—it’s about being faithful in the moment, with what you have.

Perfect for youth groups, Sunday services, or outreach events, this skit challenges us to see that the greatest impact often starts with a small seed.

Cast: 4 m or f

• Terry - boastful but not a helper
• Jean - boastful but not a helper
• Lorne- a helper
• Dana - needs help now

Bible Reference: Luke 13:18-21

Set: bare

Sound: wireless mics if available

Song: none

Lighting: standard

SFX: none

Props: none

Costumes: standard

Special Instructions: none

Time: 7

Sample script:

[Scene: Terry and Jean are on stage chatting. Lorne enters quietly and approaches them gingerly.]

Terry: So this guy says, “How come you came up with this mega plan when all of society has been floundering for generations?”

Jean: Yes, and so what did you say to that?

Terry: What could I say under the circumstances? I simply said . . . “Well I am after all brilliant, and I am working on a cure for the common cold and an end to global warming!”

Jean: Like you say, what else could you say?

(Lorne comes tentatively on stage, sees the others, gingerly approaches them.)

Terry: It’s not easy being at the top end of the best of the best scientists worldwide, but no one could ever call me boastful, if I do say so myself.

Jean: For sure I have to give you that, in fact . . .

(Lorne tries to cut into the conversation.)

Lorne: E-e-e-e-excuse me . . . .

(Terry and Jean glance at Lorne, then turn away and ignore him.)

Jean: So anyhow, what new earth-saving project are you planning next?

Lorne: I am so sorry to interrupt but, do you think you could help me?

Terry: Help? You ask if we could help? I would have you know sir, (lady), I just happen to be the world’s leading helper guy.

Jean: He is for a fact . . . and some would say that I am helper guy number two.

Terry: Well, Flora McTavish in Rwanda just might give you a run for number two position, but I gotta hand it to you, you are like way up there as a helper guy alright.

Jean: Kind of you to say, after all . . . .

Lorne: Excuse me . . . pleaseeeeee, you’ve gotta help me . . .

Terry (frowns): Just what seems to be wrong here . . .

Jean: Yeh, see us guys are working at solving the great problems of the world, matters that could save the world as we know it.

Terry: Yes, so if you have something to say, spit it out, remember the world is waiting for a cure for follicle dysfunction.

Lorne: I am hungry, could you . . . .

Terry: Man, this is your lucky day! By a major stroke of good luck it just so happens that yours truly is heading a team of advanced researchers, looking for a way to make high protein concentrate from salt ocean water.

Jean: No way, salt ocean water you say . . . would have never thought about using that as a base, I mean . .

Lorne: Could you please hurry, I . . . I am starving . . .

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