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Author: Sharon

The Rhyming Drama Book

Consquences: Suggested Summary & Choice of 3 Prayers

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Sharon

To be conducted preferably by either: A group leader. A church leader. The Narrator. Thank you for sitting patiently, watching, and listening while our students...

The Rhyming Drama Book

Consequences: Scene Four. “I Have To Pay”

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Sharon

NARRATOR It’s been more than a year since Lisa and Jo had their conversation about compromise. Jo hasn’t seen her for ages and misses her company. She kind of p...

The Rhyming Drama Book

Consequences: Scene Three. “Jo’s Complaint”

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Sharon

NARRATOR A few months go by…Spring, Summer… It’s still warm outside, but inside Jo’s heart, it feels very cold indeed. JO People say I’m doing wrong, but my min...

The Rhyming Drama Book

Consequences: Scene Two. “Boyfriendly Persuasion”

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Sharon

NARRATOR The following week. (Jo and Mark are in the centre of the stage, facing each other. Jo does not seem as confident as she was before. Mark has picked up...

The Rhyming Drama Book

Consequences: Scene One. “The Discussion”

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Sharon

NARRATOR Best friends, Jo and Lisa, are walking home from church. Lisa is excited about the upcoming Christian concert because one of her favourite bands w...

The Rhyming Drama Book

Consequences: Preliminary Information. Cast, Costumes, Props, Duration.

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Sharon

Topic: The folly of dating non-Christians (Based on 2Corinthians 6:14-18 & 1John 1:6-7) Main theme: The importance of obedience Approximate durati...

The Rhyming Drama Book

Just One Touch: Director’s Notes

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Sharon

The play begins with the sick woman sitting at a dressing table looking into a mirror. She is facing sideways so the audience can see her and a glimpse of her r...

The Rhyming Drama Book

Just One Touch: Suggested Summary & Prayer

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Sharon

To be conducted preferably by either: A group leader. A church leader. The Narrator. Thank you for sitting patiently, watching, and listening while our students...

The Rhyming Drama Book

Just One Touch

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Sharon

SICK WOMAN There’s a banquet tonight, but I’m not invited. The women in my town are getting quite excited. They’re rushing around wondering what to wear, and as...

The Rhyming Drama Book

Just One Touch: Preliminary Information. Cast, Props, Duration

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Sharon

Topic: The woman who was bleeding internally (Based on Mark 5:25-34) Main theme: Never give up hope in God Approximate duration: 6 minutes Cast Cast: 20 charact...

The Rhyming Drama Book

What Do You Say? Director’s Notes

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Sharon

As the lights go up, the woman is in the CENTRE, sitting on her knees. She is looking down to the ground and stays that way until the accusers leave the stage. ...

The Rhyming Drama Book

What Do You Say?: Suggested Summary & Prayer

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Sharon

To be conducted preferably by either: A group leader. A church leader. The Narrator. Thank you for sitting patiently, watching, and listening while our students...

The Rhyming Drama Book

What Do You Say?

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Sharon

NOTE: If the words in the first few lines are considered inappropriate for the actors or audience, please us the alternative words below: “She’s not good!” “She...

The Rhyming Drama Book

What Do You Say? Preliminary Information: Cast, Props, Duration

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Sharon

Topic: The story of the woman caught committing adultery (Based on John 8:3-11) Main theme: The futility of judging others Approximate duration: 7 minutes Cast ...

Life in a Christian Bookshop

Life In a Christian Bookshop (Video Intro)

Posted on March 2, 2024 by Sharon / 0 Comment

The video below gives you an overview of what this book is about.

A Manly Man

Video Intro: A Manly Man

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Sharon / 0 Comment

Below is a video that explains what this book is about.

Why You Make God Smile Vol. 2

Video Intro: Why You Make God Smile (Vol:2)

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Sharon / 0 Comment

The video below explains what this volume is about.

The Rhyming Drama Book

After 40 Days: Director’s Notes

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Sharon

A small narration takes place at the beginning of the play. Jesus is sitting down UP CENTRE with his knees raised and his arm resting on them. He is facing towa...

The Rhyming Drama Book

After 40 Days: Suggested Summary & Prayer

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Sharon

To be conducted preferably by either: A group leader. A church leader. The Narrator. Thank you for sitting patiently, watching, and listening while our students...

The Rhyming Drama Book

After 40 Days

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Sharon

NARRATOR Jesus was in the desert after being baptised by John the Baptist. He had been fasting and hadn’t eaten anything for forty days and forty nights. He had...

The Rhyming Drama Book

After 40 Days: Preliminary Information. Cast, Props, Duration.

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Sharon

Topic: Jesus is tempted by the Devil (Based on Matthew 4:1-11) Main theme: How Jesus overcame temptation Approximate duration: 6 minutes Cast Cast: 2 characters...

The Rhyming Drama Book

Too Late? Director’s Notes

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Sharon

Mary and Martha are disappointed with Jesus, but they remain respectful when speaking to him. They are speaking out of ignorance, not mockery. The board that co...

The Rhyming Drama Book

Too Late? Suggested Summary & Prayer

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Sharon

To be conducted preferably by either: A group leader. A church leader. The Narrator. Thank you for sitting patiently, watching, and listening while our students...

The Rhyming Drama Book

Too Late?

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Sharon

NARRATOR Lazarus was the brother of Mary and Martha. Lazarus was very sick. The sisters sent a message to Jesus asking him to come and heal him. They trusted Je...

The Rhyming Drama Book

Too Late? Preliminary Information: Cast, Props, Duration.

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Sharon

Topic: Lazarus is raised from the dead (Based on John 11:12-19) Main theme: God’s timing is perfect Approximate duration: 6 minutes Cast Cast: 10 characters&nbs...

The Rhyming Drama Book

The Story of Esther: Director’s Notes

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Sharon

Throughout the whole play, the Narrator will stand DOWN RIGHT, facing the audience at an angle to the left, so he can observe the stage. He stands behind a lect...

The Rhyming Drama Book

The Story of Esther: Suggested Summary & Prayer

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Sharon

This part could be conducted by: A youth group leader. A church leader. The Narrator. Thank you for sitting patiently, watching, and listening while our student...

The Rhyming Drama Book

The Story of Esther: Scene Eight. “Celebration.”

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Sharon

Scene Eight: Narration (Based on Esther 8:1-7) After Haman was hanged, Esther asked the King to write another decree revoking the instructions to have the Jews ...

The Rhyming Drama Book

The Story of Esther: Scene Seven. “The Boomerang Plan, Part 2”

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Sharon

Scene Seven: Narration (Based on Esther 4:16 – Esther 6:4) Esther got all her maids and assistants to fast and pray with her for three days and asked Mord...

The Rhyming Drama Book

The Story of Esther: Scene Six. “Shall I Go?”

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Sharon

Scene Six: Narration (Based on Esther 4:1-12) With the signet ring’s stamp on the documents ordering the Jew’s execution, the decree could not be revoked. That ...

The Rhyming Drama Book

The Story of Esther: Scene Five. “The Boomerang Plan, Part 1”

Posted on February 29, 2024 by Sharon

Scene Five: Narration (Based on Esther 2:6 – 3:5) Hegai, who was the overseer of all the girls, liked Esther as soon as he saw her. He was impressed by he...

The Rhyming Drama Book

The Story of Esther: Scene Four. “The Preparation.”

Posted on February 29, 2024 by Sharon

Scene Four: Narration (Based on Esther 1:18-23) King Xerxes wasted no time in arranging for a search to be made in every area of his kingdom, for beautiful youn...

The Rhyming Drama Book

The Story of Esther: Scene Three. “Banished”

Posted on February 29, 2024 by Sharon

Scene Three: Narration (Based on Esther 1:12) As Queen Vashti predicted, when the king’s servant came back and gave him her reply, he was furious. So, he called...

The Rhyming Drama Book

The Story of Esther: Scene Two “The Refusal”

Posted on February 29, 2024 by Sharon

Scene Two: Narration (Based on Esther 1:10-11) King Xerxes instructed the servant to make sure that Queen Vashti arrives wearing her royal crown. He couldn’t wa...

A Manly Man

Who is Manly? (Preface)

Posted on February 29, 2024 by Sharon

If you search the internet for the top manliest men in history, you will find a collection of heroes who are well known as physically fit guys, who have big mus...

A Manly Man

Chapter 1: Don’t Tell Me What to Do! (full written version)

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Sharon

Hey God, if you’re there. If you really exist. I don’t want to be told what to do. I’m quite angry at the thought that someone – anyone – would suggest th...

The Rhyming Drama Book

The Story of Esther: Scene One “My Queen”

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Sharon

Scene One: Narration (Based on Esther 1:10-11) Can you imagine receiving an invite to a party that was going to last for 3600 hours? How would you decide what t...

The Rhyming Drama Book

The Story of Esther: Preliminary Info. Cast, Costumes, Props, Duration

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Sharon

Topic: The story of Esther (Based on Esther 1-10) Main theme: The blessings of obedience and humility Approximate duration: 30 minutes Cast Cast: 35 c...

A Manly Man

Don’t Tell Me What To Do! (Chp.1 video version Part 1 of 8)

Posted on February 27, 2024 by Sharon

A Manly Man

Don’t Tell Me What To Do! (Chp.1 video version Part 2 of 8)

Posted on February 26, 2024 by Sharon

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