Colin Smith
Poem - Worry (Going to the toilet)
Poem - Worry (Going to the toilet)
by Colin Smith
This comic poem was originally written for children, who are about to leave play school in order to go to “big” school. It deals with an anxiety that they often have. It was subsequently used in All age worship to introduce the points that: No person or matter is too small to be …
Poem - The day we climbed the mountain
Poem - The day we climbed the mountain
by Colin Smith
The Day we climbed the mountain. This poem was written as a bit of fun to support an All Age worship service. Although the mountain which is referred to is Kinder Scout, in the Peak District of Derbyshire, the name of any local mountain can be used instead. The theme was “Finding…
Blessed are the Peacemakers
Blessed are the Peacemakers
by Colin Smith
What can be done to enrich the worship of a congregation where the only reliable music comes from a digital hymnal or CD? What if there are young children present, for whom formal hymns or songs would be inappropriate? One answer is to write Christian words to well known and out …
Drama - Gracious giving
Drama - Gracious giving
by Colin Smith
Joan brings her Grandad an expensive but unsuitable 75th Birthday present. Cousin Mary's on the other hand is thoughtful, appropriate and hand made with love. This sketch has been used at All Age Worship, as a discussion starter which draws out the points that gifts need to be ap…
Boiled cabbage and chips (Broken promises)
Boiled cabbage and chips (Broken promises)
by Colin Smith
An injured father is unable to support his family. His children offer to help out, but one breaks the promise. This sketch is based on the parable of the two sons (Matthew 21:28-32) but with the context shifted to present day Britain. It was written to support an all age worship …
Rhubarb, Rhubarb, Rhubarb (hoarding)