What Is Your Worship

This drama explores the diverse perspectives on worship within a congregation. Four characters—Gerald (formal and traditional), Louise (passionate and expressive), Tim (a skeptical teenager), and Ashley (a child with a pure heart)—each express their personal views on worship styles. The piece highlights how personal biases and judgments can distract from the true purpose of worship. In the end, Ashley, the youngest, offers a simple yet profound insight: worship is about focusing on God, not on how others perceive it. The play closes with a reflective voice-over, inviting the audience to consider their own approach to worship.

Biblical References and Themes

1. John 4:23-24 – "Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth."
   • Connection: Worship is not about external appearances or traditions but about a heart genuinely focused on God.
2. Psalm 150:6 – "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord!"
   • Connection: Worship can take many forms, and all sincere expressions of praise are valid in God's eyes.

Run-Time: 8-10 minutes

Lighting:
Four separate spotlights will be needed. These spots should be stationary at all times, following the specified cues through the script.

Cast & Character Descriptions

• Gerald – A very proper Christian. He should be wearing a suit and tie, perhaps carrying a Bible under his arm.
• Louise – A carefree individual who enjoys expressive worship. She should be wearing casual clothes and carrying a Bible.
• Tim – A teenager with a skeptical attitude. He wears typical casual clothing and carries a Bible under his arm.
• Ashley – A young girl, around eight years old, with a pure and innocent perspective on worship. She wears typical children's clothing and carries a Bible.
• Male Voice-Over – Heard at the end of the drama, providing a reflective closing thought.

Each actor addresses the audience directly, as if speaking to an imaginary person.

Sample of script:

Scene 1

(Spotlight #1 comes up on Gerald. He stands confidently, addressing the audience directly.)

Gerald

(Polite and formal)
Good day. I thank you for joining me. You see, I wanted to discuss with you what thoughts you had pertaining to a rather, oh, how shall I say, sensitive issue. (Pauses)

Sensitive, meaning it is an issue that many would rather not discuss. But I feel it should be brought to the table—it must be addressed. I’m not the kind of person who likes to sit by and let matters go unmentioned, you know.

(Proudly)
Don’t you remember that it was I who spearheaded the campaign for our church ushers to wear nametags? True, still an issue laden with friction and controversy, but that’s just the kind of cutting-edge Christian that I am!

(Becoming increasingly frustrated)
Speaking of cutting edge, this brings me to the topic at hand. You see, (growing angry), there are a few individuals in our congregation—not to mention any names—who have the outrageous notion that they can act in a rather carefree and uninhibited manner during worship!

(Incredulous)
Yes, I was as shocked as you—during worship!! You wouldn’t believe the fanatical behavior being performed. Why, they were clapping, and I even saw one of them raise their hands—in church!

(Building to a climax, almost out of breath)
Well, you can imagine the chaos during the service. I was downright shocked! (Takes a deep breath)

(Pauses thoughtfully)
Well, to summarize it in one word, it would be... (Pauses, thinking) ...a disgrace! It’s just not proper!

(Regaining composure)
I thought I would just approach you with my concerns and receive your feedback.

(Spotlight #1 fades out. Spotlight #2 comes up on Louise.)

Scene 2

(Louise appears in the spotlight, animated and expressive, speaking to the audience as if sharing a secret.)

Louise

(Excitedly)
Hello! I’m so glad you had the time to see me today. I won’t keep you long, but I did want to let you know that I think you should be making an announcement in church about a few things.

(Pauses, takes a deep breath, then blurts out)
I think it is about time that the staunch Christians come out of their shells and learn how to really worship!

(Realizing her boldness, she becomes slightly embarrassed.)
Oh, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean for it to sound like that, but it’s true!

(Passionate)
I mean, I am trying to do my part to worship, and here are all these oldie-goldies who think swaying is a sin! Why can’t they just set their inhibitions aside and worship?

(Growing frustrated)
They’re obviously not getting what they should be getting from the service. That’s it—they just aren’t paying attention!

(Sarcastically)
They’re too busy shaking their finger at those of us who, heaven forbid, feel it is okay to actually clap every now and then!

(Shaking her head)
Anyway, it’s just not right. Because they don’t want to worship, I feel like they are bringing me down from worshipping, too!

(Earnest)
What do you think?

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