The following sketch is the second of two sketches based on Acts 17: 22-31
(Holy Joe and No-So-Holy Josephine stand on opposite sides of the church and have to raise their voices to be heard)
(Holy Joe and No-So-Holy Josephine stand on opposite sides of the church and have to raise their voices to be heard)
Josephine (Calling) Hello, can you help me!
(Joe doesn’t notice)
Josephine (Calling louder) Hello, can you help me!
(Joe looks up.)
Josephine Hello, can you help me!
(Joe points to himself and mouths ‘Who, me?’)
Josephine Hello!
Joe (quietly) Can I help you?
Josephine What?
Joe (Louder) Can I help you?
Josephine I do hope so. I am looking for something.
Joe What are you looking for?
Josephine I’m not sure. But I feel empty inside.
Joe Would you like a cup of tea and a biscuit?
Josephine No, I mean, my life is empty. I need something to fill me spiritually.
Joe (dropping his voice) Well, you’ve come to the right place, this is a church.
Josephine Pardon?
Joe (Raising his voice again) Well, you’ve come to the right place. Come here, come to church and I’ll help you find God.
Josephine Who?
Joe God. I’ll help you find God. You can find God if you come to church.
Josephine Where is he?
Joe Everywhere. Come here and I will tell you how to put God into your life. Come to church and meet God.
Josephine But I’m here. My life is here. If God is everywhere, why can’t I find out about him here where my life is? I’ve never been to church. That’s not where my life is.
Joe But you have to come to church to meet God. You can find out about Him and His Son, Jesus Christ, and how the Holy Spirit can help. You can pray to God and sing to God and read about God and hear sermons about God. God can help all sinners and fill their empty lives.
Josephine That’s not me! I don’t think I want this god in my life until I get to know him. I don’t even know this god you are talking about so how can come to church and meet him. I won’t feel comfortable there. I’d much rather meet him here where I feel comfortable
Joe But our church is where you meet God. We meet Him here every Sunday. We have a crèche and coffee and biscuits afterwards.
Josephine But you said that God is everywhere.
Joe Yes, he is.
Josephine So is he here with me now?
Joe Yes but …
Josephine So why can’t you come here and point him out to me because I can’t see him.
Joe But it’s not that simple. I can help you find God if you come to church. I find Him here every Sunday.
Josephine But I need more than that. I need to find something in my life every day not just on Sundays. I need someone who knows me and can help me and can make my life real. I really feel that I need to make something of my life and your god is only available on Sundays.
Joe Yes but if you come to church you’ll …
Josephine (Looking around) Hello! Is there anyone else that can help? Hello!
(She walks off.)
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