Thank You, Dad

How often do we forget to say “thank you”—or worse, say it with the wrong heart?
In this thoughtful and often humorous 8-minute skit, three sons and daughters show us very different ways of giving thanks… some selfish, some shallow, and one truly sincere.

As their conversations unfold, we see what God desires from His children: not entitlement, not pride, but humility and genuine gratitude.

Perfect for Father’s Day, Thanksgiving, or any service focusing on thankfulness, humility, or Psalm 30. A simple set and small cast make this an easy addition to your worship service or youth event.

Cast:  4

• 3 actors play Dad's kids
• an offstage male voice (VOD voice of Dad)

Bible Reference:  Psalm 30

Set: bare

Lighting:  standard

Sound:     wireless mics if available

Song:     none

SFX: none

Costumes:  standard

Props: none

Special Instructions:   none

Time:  8

Sample script:

VOD: Hey Terry, how’s your day going?

Terry: Oh hi Dad, it's OK, busy.

VOD: What about that rain this afternoon?

Terry: A real pain, I was planning to have some friends over, sure messed me up!

VOD: Well you were complaining about the hot weather yesterday, I thought you might appreciate the rain to cool things off.

Terry: Well that’s the way things go, one day so hot that a guy, like, cooks, next day can’t do anything on account of rain!

VOD: Sorry, son, but with all the fun things you have to work and play with, I didn’t think it would matter, a little rain, or some heat.

Terry: Well, thing is there’s like no happy medium it seems. And I need some new games, maybe a new four-wheeler.

VOD: But Terry, I thought you had a four-wheeler.

Terry (mocking):
Yeh, a 350cc. No one drives a 350cc anymore; it's all like 750 and bigger.

VOD: Sorry, I thought you liked it when I got it for you . . .

Terry: Oh, it's OK, for a smaller unit, and I appreciate all you did, but . . .

VOD: Did you have a good time with Tracy? I suggested that she go over and spend some time with you.

Terry: Dad, Tracy is like so fifties!

VOD: “Fifties”?

Terry: Right outta touch.

VOD: Sorry, I . . .

Terry: Like I say Dad, it's not that I am complaining, it's just . . .

VOD: Really? You sound a lot like I do when I am complaining.

Terry: Look Dad, I am kinda busy right now, maybe we could . . .

VOD: Sorry, didn’t mean to interfere, I . . .

Terry: Later Dad, OK?

VOD: Sure, later Terry.

(Terry goes to extreme stage left where he freezes. Lance comes on stage.)

VOD: Lance! How are you, good seeing you!

Lance: Dad! Exactly the person I wanted to see!

VOD: That’s the best thing I have heard in ages . . . I always look forward to seeing my kids.

Lance: Good, see I need to talk to you.

VOD: Awesome, what would you like to talk about?

Lance: Well, see Dad, you know that I am heavy into track and field, right?

VOD: And doing very well too, I am proud of you!

Lance: Thanks Dad, but see, I am in this race tomorrow, it's the National Championship, the winner there goes on to the Olympics.

VOD: Yes, I knew that. Your brother Ted told me about it, the two of you in the same race . . wow, that’s something!

Lance: See, well, that’s kinda the problem . . . Ted, he has been doing real well, he clocked an amazing speed at the race in Lincoln last week.

VOD: That’s so wonderful, I am so proud of my kids!

Lance: Well, thing is, what if Ted beats me in the race?

VOD: Then you will be happy for him, same as he will be for you if you win.

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