Missions Support

(Available in English y español)

Missions Support is a quick, punchy comedy with a serious question at its core: How do we balance church maintenance with Christ’s command to “go and make disciples”? When the roof leaks and the plumbing needs replacing, it's easy to prioritize local needs, but are we losing sight of the Great Commission? With humor, honesty, and a challenge to dig deeper, this short scene invites every church to reexamine its heart for missions.

Cast: 3 (m or f)

• Randi
• Brian
• Joey

Bible Reference: Matthew 28:20

Set: standard

Sound: wireless mics if available

Song: none

Lighting: standard

SFX: none

Props: none

Costumes: standard

Special Instructions: none

Time: 4

Sample script

(Randi and Joey are already on stage as Brian enters. Brian gestures and speaks to someone offstage.)

Brian:
Yes, I am sure it is an urgent need. I’m sure it deserves our financial support!
. . . But there’s a limit to what average people like me can support.
. . . Sorry, I don’t have any more to give at the moment.
. . . Sorry!

Randi:
Another group trying to hustle you for money, Brian?
Seems the whole world is out to beg for money!

Brian:
It’s really not that, Randi.
I mean, they are all good, worthy charities and stuff.
But, fact is, you just can’t support everything.

Joey:
What I do is figure out how much I want to spend,
how many charities are out there, divide one by the other,
and they all get a bit.
That’s my way, Brian.

Brian:
Well, I couldn’t do that, Joey.
I mean, there are some that in my mind are a higher priority than others.

Randi:
I agree. In our case, our church is a family priority.

Joey:
Fine, Randi.
But even in the church, there’s different folks pushin’ new ideas,
expectin’ you’re gonna support them.

Randi:
New initiatives in church are good.
Keeps our focus on opportunities at home and around the world.

Brian:
You’re right, Randi.
But with costs going up every day, it’s hard to say which are priorities.

Joey:
Well before we do any good anywhere—at home or around the world—
we have to, like I always say, make sure we look after the home fires.

Brian:
“Look after the home fires?”
Not sure what you mean, Joey.

Joey:
Like my old Dad used to say:
Charity begins at home.
Gotta make sure you look after things at home—
pay the salaries, church buildin’ maintenance, upkeep, all that.

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