I will follow you
I will follow you
by Michael Docker
Monologue Based on Luke 9:51-62 'I will follow you' Monologue – the voice of an (imaginary) Samaritan who encounters Jesus on the road to Jerusalem – based on Luke 9:51-62. Originally delivered in a soft Yorkshire accent, but would work with any regional accent. The accompanying …
I only popped out for some bread
I only popped out for some bread
by Ian Harris
A monologue for Christms Day or Nativity Service I only popped out for some bread and wine. I can still remember that night as if it was only yesterday. My brother-In-Law and his family were staying with us, having travelled up for the census. I can recall just how bitter cold it…
Reflection: Are You the One?
Reflection: Are You the One?
by Isabel Smears
REFLECTION FOR ADVENT 3 YEAR A John the Baptist reflects while in prison. 'Are you the One?' he wants to ask Jesus Are You the One? John the Baptist asked, ‘Are you the One? Are you the One who was to come? Or should we be looking for someone else?’ I thought I knew; When he came…
Times and Seasons - Strange choices
Times and Seasons - Strange choices
by Marjorie Dobson
Strange choices Strange people God chooses sometimes. Not usually famous people; very rarely, rich people; not necessarily beautiful; not always religious; sometimes uneducated; often those that others disregard; usually very down-to earth characters. Was that why a teenage girl …
Times and Seasons - Mary’s visit to Elizabeth
Times and Seasons - Mary’s visit to Elizabeth
by Marjorie Dobson
Mary’s visit to Elizabeth When Mary arrived she looked worn out. The journey was bound to be tiring in her condition and I know she’d not been having an easy time in her home town and with her gossiping neighbours. But as I saw her approaching I could feel the excitement building…
Times and Seasons - Expectation
Times and Seasons - Expectation
by Marjorie Dobson
Expectation That first faint fluttering of movement seems so insignificant that it can be dismissed as imagination. As the days pass and the growing continues and the stirring becomes stronger, then the realisation dawns that new life is beginning to make its presence felt. Conti…
Naomi's Plot
Naomi's Plot
by Rev. Margaret Roe
Ruth wonders whether Naomi’s risky plot has worked Ruth ch3 Naomi’s plot It was a risky plan. My reputation was at stake. Not that I had one, as a foreigner. But I could imagine the gossip if it hadn’t worked. If it failed I would have no future in this place that I had committed…
The Surprise Bride
The Surprise Bride
by Rev. Margaret Roe
Leah – Genesis 29:14b-30 Leah recalls her surprise that she is to be married. The surprise bride Let’s face it. I was jealous of my younger sister. She seemed to have everything going for her. She was more attractive than I was, more popular, and in love with this young man Jacob…
The long awaited son
The long awaited son
by Rev. Margaret Roe
The long awaited son Have you ever made a fool of yourself and been embarrassed? I’m sure you have. Well I did once. Except I was embarrassed first and then made an ever bigger fool of myself. One day some visitors came. They were strangers but seemed to have come with a purpose.…
The arranged marriage
The arranged marriage
by Rev. Margaret Roe
Rebekah – Genesis 24 The arranged marriage “Would I go with him?” I was asked. I was surprised to hear myself say yes so readily. I was also surprised that I had been consulted. Women did not usually get any say in who they married. And I did not even know the man I was to marry.…
Drama/Monologue: Say the word!
Drama/Monologue: Say the word!
by Marjorie Dobson
Drama/Monologue: Say the word! Can you believe it? He didn’t even come to the house. He never saw the man yet. But all he had to do was to speak a word … Amazing! Wouldn’t have believed it if I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes. Claudius is a great friend of mine, of course. We’ve …
Monologue/Drama: Look at Peter!
Monologue/Drama: Look at Peter!
by Marjorie Dobson
Monologue/Drama: Look at Peter! It’s the same man! It really is! Although you wouldn’t believe it, if you remembered his past behaviour. Remember he was the coward who denied that he knew Jesus when he was challenged by that girl in the courtyard while Jesus was standing trial. H…
Drama/Monologue: Why am I here?