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The Dreaded Volunteer Recruitment
The Dreaded Volunteer Recruitment
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Recruiting church volunteers can sometimes feel like a desperate mission—a task filled with searching, beseeching… okay, outright begging! In this lighthearted and comedic one-act play, a well-meaning but overly enthusiastic church leader scrambles to fill various ministry roles, “voluntelling” unsuspecting church members for everything from music coordinator to VBS leader to the ever-important coffee and cookie crew.
As each reluctant volunteer attempts to resist, scripture is humorously woven into the conversation, reminding them that serving God is both a privilege and a calling. Through the chaos, laughter, and a few shocked expressions, the play highlights the joy and impact of serving in the church, leaving the audience both entertained and challenged.
The real question remains: Who will step up to serve… and who will bring the coffee? ☕🍪
Key Themes:
- The importance of volunteering in church ministry (1 Peter 4:10-11)
- Using our gifts to serve others (Colossians 3:23-24)
- Spreading the work among many instead of overloading a few
- Finding joy and purpose in serving God
Cast:
- Leader – Energetic, overly enthusiastic, possibly a pastor or committee chair.
- Misty McFine – New attendee, shocked by sudden responsibility.
- Florette – Randomly recruited volunteer, confused.
- Gary Goodhearted – Longtime church member, gets put in charge of VBS.
- Dan Dedicated – Experienced church member, suddenly the new Sunday School director.
- President Parker – President of the church board, thinks he's safe.
- Random Church Member – Gets the most important task: coffee and cookies!
Run-time: 6-8 minutes
Bible Reference:
- 1 Peter 4:10-11 – Use whatever gift you have received to serve others.
- Colossians 3:23-24 – Work as if you are working for the Lord.
- Matthew 9:37 – The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.
- Hebrews 13:2 – Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers.
Scene Opens
(Leader enters holding a framed "UP-AN-AT-IT" volunteer award.)
Leader:
Wow! Wasn’t that awesome to hear that (insert name of actual church volunteer) was recognized with the UP-AN-AT-IT Award for their amazing dedication?!
(Leads applause, hands award to the recipient, volunteer exits stage.)
Leader:
Alright, folks, moving right along—now, I am SO PROUD to announce that Misty McFine—someone brand new to our congregation—has graciously agreed to be our new music coordinator!
(Misty, sitting in the congregation, GASPS, half-stands, then SITS DOWN QUICKLY. Leader pretends not to notice.)
Leader:
Misty! No good hiding. Where are you?
(Misty stands, completely in shock.)
Misty:
Wait… I… I said I might sing a solo once in a while, but…
Leader:
Solo… Leader of the entire music ministry… Same difference! Tomato, tomahto!
Misty:
(Tearing up) I wanted to serve, not become an everyday slave!
(Misty sits down, shaking her head.)
Leader:
(Pats her on the back) Oh, you’ll be fine! Colossians 3:23 says,
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters!"
(Winks at Misty.)
Enter Florette – Bass Guitarist?
Leader:
Now then, we have Florette… Uh, what was her last name? Met her down at the car wash last Friday!
(Florette shakes her head “NO” from the audience.)
Leader:
(Waves her forward) Come on down, Florette! Way I see it, you’d be perfect for our lead bass guitar player!
(Gasps from the congregation.)
Florette:
(Confused) But… I don’t play bass.
Leader:
No worries! Matthew 9:37 says, "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few!" We just need workers! You’ll figure it out!
(Florette shakes her head in disbelief, sits down.)
Enter Gary – VBS Volunteer
Leader:
And now, moving on… Gary Goodhearted!
(Gary smiles, waves modestly.)
Leader:
Let’s give it up for Gary, folks! He has graciously volunteered to run our entire VBS this summer!
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