In a single church pew, five worshippers model five “right” ways to worship—until their comparisons expose the pride underneath. A Reader anchors the moment with Scripture from Luke 18 and John 4, reminding us that God seeks worshipers in Spirit and truth. This fast-moving sketch lands with a gentle sting: the Lord isn’t grading our posture—He’s after our hearts.

Cast Number: 6 (5 Worshippers + Reader)
Biblical Reference: Luke 18:10–13; John 4:23
Setting: Church sanctuary with a pew (or five chairs) and a podium/reading stand
Props: 1 long pew or 5 chairs; podium/lectern; Bible

Sample Script

Worshipper 1 Enters from offstage, crosses behind the chairs or pew. He/she “shakes hands” with one or two “greeters” then sidles to the far end of the chairs or pew, takes his/her place, seated, with one hand raised in prayer, praise, and worship.

Worshipper 1: O, Lord. Thank you for showing me the right way to worship and honor you in my heart.

Worshipper 2 Enters from offstage, crosses behind the chairs or pew. He/she “shakes and clasps hands” with one or two “greeters” then sidles into the chairs or pew, next to Worshipper 1, takes his/her place, standing, with both hands raised in prayer, praise, and worship.)

Worshipper 2: Oh, Lord. Thank you for showing me the right way to worship and honor you in my heart, and not like … (Indicating Worshipper 1) … him/her.

Worshipper 3 (Enters from offstage, crosses behind the chairs or pew. He/she “shakes and clasps hands” with one or two “greeters,” “embraces” one or two “persons,” then sidles into the chairs or pew, next to Worshipper 2, takes his/her place standing, with both hands upraised, and body swaying in prayer, praise, and worship.)

Worshipper 3: Oh, Lord. Thank you for showing me the right way to worship and honor you in my heart. And not to be afraid to express my emotion through movement … (Indicating Worshippers 1 & 2.) … like them!

Worshipper 4 enters from offstage, crosses behind the chairs or pew. He/she “shakes and clasps hands” with one or two “greeters,” “embraces” one or two “persons,” and “high-fives” one or two others, then sidles into the chairs or pew, next to Worshipper 3, takes his/her place He/she keeps raising his/her hands and standing, arms raised, then lowering them as he/she sits, in a one-man/woman “wave,” as he/she prays, praises, and worships.

Worshipper 4: Oh, Lord. I thank you that You have given me the true Gift of unbridled worship — casting out all fear — and coming before you with total abandon.

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