The S Word

There are some words that simply are not thought about, let alone said, in the “better” churches. Like the . . . you know . . . the . . . oh my, what can I say . . that . . dare I say it . . . sex.
How do we handle sensitive issues in the church?

Cast: 2 (m or f)

Set, lighting, sound, costumes: standard

Props: duster, wallet

Sample of script:

Terry is fussing about, dusting, moving a chair so it is just right, steps back, nods in acceptance, goes to walk away, just then Tony come on stage

Terry: There, looks good! House of the Lord, all ready for services tomorrow morning!

Tony: ey Terry!

Terry jumps, surprised

Terry: Tony . . why you like to made my heart stop there, didn’t know there was anyone else here!

Tony: So sorry Terry, I for sure didn’t mean to frighten you. What are you doing here in church so late at night?

Terry: Well, it being Sunday tomorrow, and church and all, well, I just like to get everything looking awesome is what.

Tony: We have missed you the last couple of weeks, I hear you have been on holidays.

Terry: For a fact I did miss hearing the pastor’s sermons!

Tony: Well for sure you missed a great sermon last Sunday, pastor spoke on the church and politics.

Terry, shocked: Noooooooooooo! He wouldn’t!

Tony, confused: Why wouldn’t he? I mean . . .

Terry: Listen up close, I am not about to repeat myself! The “P” word has no place in the church!

There are some words that simply are not thought about, let alone said, in the “better” churches. Like the . . . you know . . . the . . . oh my, what can I say . . that . . dare I say it . . . sex.
How do we handle sensitive issues in the church?

Cast: 2 (m or f)

Set, lighting, sound, costumes: standard

Props: duster, wallet

Sample of script:

Terry is fussing about, dusting, moving a chair so it is just right, steps back, nods in acceptance, goes to walk away, just then Tony come on stage

Terry: There, looks good! House of the Lord, all ready for services tomorrow morning!

Tony: ey Terry!

Terry jumps, surprised

Terry: Tony . . why you like to made my heart stop there, didn’t know there was anyone else here!

Tony: So sorry Terry, I for sure didn’t mean to frighten you. What are you doing here in church so late at night?

Terry: Well, it being Sunday tomorrow, and church and all, well, I just like to get everything looking awesome is what.

Tony: We have missed you the last couple of weeks, I hear you have been on holidays.

Terry: For a fact I did miss hearing the pastor’s sermons!

Tony: Well for sure you missed a great sermon last Sunday, pastor spoke on the church and politics.

Terry, shocked: Noooooooooooo! He wouldn’t!

Tony, confused: Why wouldn’t he? I mean . . .

Terry: Listen up close, I am not about to repeat myself! The “P” word has no place in the church!