Christingle
Christingle
by Paul Welch
A Puppet talk about the Christingle and asks why the things assocated with it are as they are. The sketch is followed by an explanation of what each element of the Christingle represents and the process of order in which those elements appear. Could be used as part of an assembly
Forgiveness - What is it?
Forgiveness - What is it?
by David John Woodman
A short dialogue for two voices looking at the need and impossibility of forgiveness, forgiving. It looks at the world, children at play & Jesus speaking with God In the heat of the moment to forgive costs too much. It is easier for children to forgive than many adults. Finally c
Advent - connecting with the Advent Wreath
Advent - connecting with the Advent Wreath
by John Birch
"The circle of the wreath reminds us of God himself. The circle has no beginning or end, and God is eternal, and his love has no ending..." A series of information facts about Advent and the Advent wreath that can be used as a point of connection for a young people's talk in a se
Shepherds Story Christmas
Shepherds Story Christmas
by Paul Welch
A puppet sketch about the Angel appearing to the shepherds to tell them about the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. Hello, My name’s Zac and I’m a shepherd. You know, us shepherds get a tough time of it. You should see how people treat us, they completely ignore us, as if we smell or
Temple Praise
Temple Praise
by Meryl White
A reflection on the children who sang praises in the temple after Jesus triumphal entry to Jerusalem After an introduction the author attempts to view Jesus triumphal entry into Jerusalem through the eyes of ones of the children reported to have been singing his praises in the te
Jesus and the children - action story
Jesus and the children - action story
by Meryl White
A retelling of the mothers bringing their children to Jesus. Action story - based on Mark 10 v 13 -16. Jesus and the children - Congregation repeat each line and copy actions. Mothers were bringing their babies to Jesus, Holding baby action. They wanted Jesus to bless the childre
Festivals Together - Too much, too bad
Festivals Together - Too much, too bad
by SPCK - Sandra Millar
Too much, too bad Harvest Harvest is unusual among the various festivals of the church and community year, in that it is elective – that means you get to choose when to hold the event. A church can choose the date, the time, the place and the content. There are no fixed readings,
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