The crucifixion of Jesus evokes different emotions from different people, even for those who were present at the time of  Jesus' death.  This skit explores what some of those people might have been feeling:  the Chief Priests mocked Jesus and felt justice had been served; one thief on the cross next to Jesus felt remorse, while the other thought only of himself; Mary Magdalene and John struggled with the meaning of it all; Jesus' mother Mary trusted that God had a plan for her son, even in his death; and Lucifer and his Chief Demon Baylock, rejoiced and claimed victory. The end of the skit shows Mary Magdalene discovering Jesus has risen from the dead, much to the dismay of Lucifer. 

Satan has accused 3 individuals and has brought them before God for trial - he plans to condemn each one for their various sins and sentence them to death.  The accused are: a married woman who had an affair, a man with a severe gambling problem, and a woman who left a young girl paralyzed after a drunken accident. After his interrogation, Satan believes he has enough to "convict" each person, and begins to celebrate his victory.  That is, until Jesus shows up, reminding Satan that "anyone who believes in me, though he were dead, shall not perish but have eternal life." Jesus reminds us of why he came, and saves the souls of the accused, setting them free.

There is an option at the end of the skit to sing or play a song of your choice.  While any appropriate song would work here, the author recommends "I Am," by Mark Schultz.

When a Pastor challenges people to "take on" things for Lent season, it causes some confusion and wonderment for a little girl named Sally. She's not sure what she's supposed to do, since she is so used to giving things up for Lent.  Her friend Pete thinks he can help and suggests ways to clean out her belly button, confusing "Lent" with "lint."  When Pete finally gets the concept, he begins offering some good ideas, but it seems his ideas tend to help himself more than anyone else.  When Sally points this out, Pete admits "taking on" things is hard, and wonders if the Pastor considered this before he suggested it.  The discussion briefly turns to what Jesus took on for us (our sins) and then how he gave his life so we could live forever in heaven. In the end, Pete and some other friends find ways to truly help others and make some changes in their attitudes, grasping the concept the Pastor originally intended.

Gail and Josh have always like Easter: Peter Cottontail, coloring eggs and the baskets full of candy...and they can't wait for this year's big Easter egg hunt in the park, which is supposed to be bigger and better than ever.  However, when they meet up with their friends, Ray and June, and start to see the holiday from their perspective, Easter begins to take on a whole new meaning. 

A children's Sunday School teacher wants to teach the story of the death and resurrection of Jesus, and she feels the best way is to "show" them, by allowing them to act out various parts of the Easter story.  For one boy in particular, he learns how difficult it must have been for Jesus, and how much God loved us to allow His only son to go through such a horrible experience. But in the end, the focus is on the resurrection and the idea that there is hope for us to live forever in heaven because of the sacrifice Jesus made for all of us.

In a monologue written especially for kids (or for those new to the faith), Jesus speaks about why he was sent to Earth, why he died and why he rose again.  According to Jesus, God had a special plan in mind for him all along.  In many ways, Jesus is a lot like each one of us, and in many ways, he's not.  He was sent here to teach the world about his heavenly father, God, and to take on the sins of the world, even though he was innocent. And although there are elements of sadness in the story of Jesus' death, in this skit, Jesus wants us to focus on the resurrection, and the hope for eternal life that it brings.

This skit is told in a simple, touching, and sincere way that kids will easily understand and relate to.

It's Easter, and the decorating committee is preparing for the annual service. According to the committee, "We can't make the stage look too cheerful."....Easter is "a terrible, awful time when Jesus suffered and died. It's full of pain and misery. There's nothing happy about it."  However, when Jesus makes a surprise appearance, he doesn't like the focus of the day. He can't understand why everyone wants to focus on his pain and suffering, instead of celebrating his life and victory over death.  The ladies of the committee try to convince Jesus to get back up on the cross but he tells them the suffering is over and that he came down from the cross a long time ago.  He'd rather focus on his relationship with them now.  But they aren't buying it, and even the Pastor agrees.  He tells Jesus that if he doesn't get back on the cross, he's going to ruin the whole service! Jesus wonders if everyone has "gone mad" and asks "Doesn't anyone care that I'm alive?" It doesn't appear so, until a little girl sees him. Finally, it takes the eyes of a child to see Jesus as he really is and to recognize what Easter is truly about.

Five people come to the foot of the cross, each struggling with a different problem:  a teen girl is looking for love in the wrong places; an old man misses his wife who has passed away; a young man regrets some bad decisions, which led to a drunken accident; a woman feels the heartache of dealing with a mother who has Alzheimer's; and a man struggles with his addiction to gambling. But when Jesus enters the picture, he removes each of their struggles and replaces them with words of comfort, love, freedom and forgiveness, reminding all of them that there is hope at the cross.

All of the disciples have gathered in the upper room as Jesus has instructed them to do, but none of them knows why they are there.  After a bit of fun and fellowship, Jesus begins to explain what is about to happen to him regarding his crucifixion and resurrection.  He knows the disciples won't understand, but he feels the need to try to explain anyway. 

This skit was originally written for children, so they could get a glimpse of what communion means and see an example of it through the skit.

This skit picks up soon after the crucifixion of Jesus, and is told through the eyes of John, the beloved disciple.  John and Peter are contemplating how such a tragic event could have happened and why Jesus didn't stop it, even though he had the power to do so.  In the midst of their discussion, Mary Magdalene rushes in claiming Jesus is not in the tomb.  Later, we discover Jesus has risen from the grave, and he appears to Mary and the other disciples.  He talks to them of how he will send a comforter and that they should preach and teach in his name.  In the end, Jesus makes his ascension to heaven.

This skit picks up as Jesus is entering Jerusalem and the people are waving palm branches at him. The story is told through the eyes of John, the beloved disciple.  As Jesus nears Jerusalem the people are greatly anticipating his arrival, waving palm branches and calling him the "deliverer" and "King Jesus."  But not everyone is happy at Jesus' arrival: the Pharisees see how easily Jesus leads the people and develop a plot to kill him. When Jesus tells of one who will soon betray him, John can't believe it, until he sees it with his own eyes.  Soon, the Pharisees enter the garden where Jesus was praying, and arrest him.  John describes the scene at the foot of the cross, as he wonders how such a thing could have happened to his friend and teacher, not knowing that the best was yet to come.

This is a tale of God's love and loosely parallels the story of Jesus death and resurrection as well as the forgiveness we are given as God's child.  Told in a "fairy tale" manner, it is a good reminder for all ages of God's gift of salvation and forgiveness.

King Edward Maubry and his daughter, Princess Audra, live happily in the Kingdom of Templar.  Everything a princess could want is within the her father's realm.  The only rule that must be obeyed is to stay within the boundaries of the kingdom, for only mischief and evil reside outside the king's land.  When Audra begins to question her father's rule she is warned that only separation and heartache will follow her but she is also told she is not a prisoner within the kingdom and she is free to leave as she chooses.  Although Audra was tempted to leave, she abided by her father's rule.  That is, until one day Audra hears a soft and gentle voice coming from the castle courtyard.  A man appears who seems kind (but who is really a fire breathing dragon in disguise) convinces Audra to leave the boundaries of the kingdom.  She soon learns that no freedom comes without a high price.

Jill is lonely and distraught after her longtime boyfriend, who she thought was going to propose, dumps her instead.  As a way to fulfill the emptiness she feels inside, she turns to online chat rooms and the Home Shopping Network, where she orders every item she sees. When her friend, Renee, shows up "calling" Jill on her recent destructive behavior, Jill doesn't want to hear any of it.  Instead, she keeps right on buying smoothie machines and chin stretchers, and chatting online with new men, hoping to build her damaged self-esteem.  All the while, Jesus talks tenderly to Jill, hoping to lure her from her destructive patterns and into his arms, proving once and for all, Jesus is all she really needs.  

Ted and Jill and have given a mysterious, priceless box.  They don't know why the box was given to them or what it contains, but they do know it's very heavy.  Imagine their surprise when they open the box to discover it's empty.  Or is it?  When Jill puts her hand in the box she can feel something in there but still can't see anything.  It sounds impossible, but the situation becomes more so when Jill and Ted begin pulling letters out of the box that date all the way back to Jesus era!  They find letters from Jarius, who's daughter he thought dead, the women who touched the hem of Jesus' garment, the adulteress woman who was about to be stoned and even from Mary, Jesus' mother.  Each letter contains some kind of sentiment on what their life would have been like had Jesus not been a part of it.  More current letters also appear as we hear from a little girl afraid of the dark, a grieving husband and a prison inmate convicted of murder.  In the end, Ted and Jill are reminded of their own life and what it would mean if Jesus weren't a part of it.  

Who is to blame for the crucifixion of Jesus?  Five characters stand ready to accuse each other, each claiming they are not to blame.  Loosely based on Biblical characters such as Peter, Pilate, Judas, and the Chief Priests, these characters are the "Everyman," and could easily be any one of us.  Each character feels someone else is to blame, when in fact they all had their hand in sending Jesus to the cross.  In the end, the characters and the audience as well, come to realize we are all to blame; however, none of us stand accused, since Jesus willingly died for each one of us out of love.

Abigail asks Jesus for an interview not long after his crucifixion and miraculous resurrection, right before his ascension into heaven.  She feels the people, including herself, need to understand the emotions Jesus underwent during the most difficult period in his life.  As she recounts the events that happened, Jesus is candid and honest about what he experienced, ranging from the grief he felt at being betrayed to the joy of his resurrection. Abigail is baffled as to why Jesus would do these things willingly, but in the end she finally understands that through it all, his love was the driving force.

A woman is in an art gallery and discovers a painting she wants to buy.  While seeing the price has already been paid and the painting is free, she becomes insistent on paying for the painting anyway--she can't comprehend the painting is free.  This illustrates how some people cannot accept Jesus' sacrifice of love.

Inspired by the book, "Love You Forever," by Robert Munsch, this skit takes you through the various stages of parenthood and childhood.  We begin as Mom and Dad bring their new bundle of joy home from the hospital, venture through the middle school years, through graduation, marriage and grandchildren.  All the while, Mom bestows her son with her loving mantra: "No matter how old you are, or where  you set your feet...I'll always be your mom and you'll always be my baby."  The relationship comes full circle in the end, when the Son moves back to his hometown, to take care of his aging parents.  

Told with love and sincerity, this touching skit will pull at the heartstrings of any parent! 

The talk show "Kids Say the Funniest Things" is in full session, and today the topic is "Moms."  As the Host asks each child a question, they answer with candid and funny answers, such as, Question: "Why did God make mothers?  Answer: Because she's the only one who knows where the scotch tape is."  This skit reminds us of the humorous way children view their moms and the things they do.  Originally written for elementary age students, this skit is flexible enough to accommodate a large or small cast with a few simple line reassignments. Perfect for a mother/daughter banquet, Sunday School class or smaller school classroom. This skit will have your moms in stitches, as the funniest words come from the mouths of babes!

Beth, a very pregnant adult woman, confides in her mother she's terrified of her impending motherhood. She doesn't want to be one of those "helicopter moms" who constantly hovers over her children or a "karaoke mom" who dresses and talks like her kids in order to stay hip and young.  Through the course of conversation, various other mothering styles are discussed, such as: "dry cleaner mom" who wants to drop her kids off and expects someone else to take care of the "dirty work;" "volcano mom" who erupts suddenly without warning over minor things; "dropout mom" who checks out physically, spiritually or emotionally; "bullied mom" who gives control to her kids; "groupie mom" who worships her kids; and "commando mom" who enforces rules and punishment but lacks love and relationship.

It's Granny Emma's birthday, which happens to coincide with Mother's Day this year, and four generations of women gather together for a family photo to celebrate this special day.  While searching for lost shoes, and fiddling with jacket zippers, Emmie, (Emma's great-granddaughter) begins to ask questions about what life was like when her mom was little, especially when it came to the relationship between her, and her grandmother.  "Did Granny play with you, like Nana plays with me?" she asks. With the help of a family photo album, and the memories of her Granny Emma, Emmie learns she has more in common with her mom than she thought, as well as what it means to be thankful for the blessings in your life.

Three generations of women have gathered to sew the family quilt: Grandma, her three adult daughters, and one grown granddaughter.  Normal family discussion ensues as the women talk about various patches and memories that are displayed on the quilt.  The granddaughter recognizes a patch from her baby blanket, a daughter sees the material from the dress she was wearing when her husband proposed, and another daughter recognizes the material from her favorite curtains as a child.  All is well, as each woman reflects on their individual memories, until a flaw is discovered on the quilt: Rachel, the grandaughter, has used various colors of thread on her sections of the quilt, instead of the uniform white thread the others are using.  At first the mistake seems huge and Rachel, though heartbroken at her mistake, is willing to tear out the work and start over.  However, the wisdom of her Grandma is shown, as Grandma begins to recount the ways a quilt is like a family.  "The flaws are what make us unique....although each piece is different when it's all together it's beautiful...sewn together, each piece is stronger than when it's alone..."  Little by little the family realizes that instead of a huge mistake, a new story has been woven into the fabric of their  life on that day, like so many other patches on the quilt.  In the end, the family sees how they are more like a quilt than they ever would have thought. 

Jack is tired of hearing his wife complain about how tired she is, how busy she is keeping up with the kids and how hard she works as a mom, so he decides to enlist in a mommy training camp to prove that her complaints "are all in her head." After all, he thinks, "How hard can it be?"  His confidence begins to waver when Nora, the woman in charge, brings out a HUGE training manual with the list of all his duties.  The title of "mother" doesn't seem so easy after Jack hears what his training will require, which includes things like: making home-cooked meals only (no fast food), making lists and grocery shopping, cleaning, doing laundry, scheduling appointments, sending out birthday cards to friends and family (no e-mail, since cards are more personal), becoming a "room mother," dieting, plucking his eyebrows, shaving his legs...and the list goes on and on.  By the end of the skit, Jack isn't so convinced being a mom is such an easy task and decides to not only re-think his enrollment in the training camp, but he feels he owes his wife a big apology, and a lot more help around the house!

The Board of the Motherhood Hall of Fame has commenced. Biblical mothers and Board Members include: Hannah (mother of Samuel), Hagar (mother of Ishmael), Sarah (mother of Isaac) and Board President--Mary (the mother of Jesus.) Angela, a modern day "every woman," is petitioning to be included in the Hall of Fame, but the Board is hesitant to let her "in" until they know of her qualifications. The Board's idea of Hall of Fame material, is a "Leave it to Beaver" type of mother, but Angela insists that every mother is special and deserves to be in the Hall of Fame. She says, "All moms are extraordinary.  Not because of what we do, if we work or don't work, if we're married or single, if we have 1 child or 10...what makes us special is who we are: the fact that we love our children and do our best to raise them." The Board seems skeptical at first but Angela eventually wins them over, and for a moment even both Sarah and Hagar find something in the other to admire: they're both moms. 

When Kate was little she adored her mom, then during her teenage years she abhorred her mom.  As she became an adult and had her own children, Kate began to realize all the ways she depended on and appreciated her mother.  This skit gives a sneak peek into the special relationship between a mother and her daughter through the years.  For every mother who's had a daughter, and for every daughter who's become a mother, this skit will pull at your own heart strings, and bring back precious memories of your own.  

When Jen discovers she's pregnant, she shares the news with her mother and mother-in-law.  After the excitement dies down, what follows is a light-hearted discussion about the ups and downs of motherhood.  Lynn, Jen's mom, confesses there were days she wanted to "drop the kids off at the babysitter and seriously consider about leaving them there for good!" while Lucy, her mother-in-law admits feeling guilty about continuing to work after her children were born.  The two experienced moms reveal things they've admired about each other over the years, such as the ability to be home with the kids or the capability of balancing a home and work life.  In the end, the mothers and mother-to-be discuss the impossible expectations most moms seem to place upon themselves, and find that the only thing they can do is love their children and raise them the best way they can.

The three little pigs are all grown up and Mother Pig encourages them to "marry and build homes of their own." When Daisy Pig asks "What kinds of things should we choose to build our homes?" her mother replies, "Think back to your own childhood: recall those moments that made you the happiest.  Remember the the things that brought you comfort and made you feel safe.  Build your home upon those things."  However, Mother Pig is later shocked when she finds out the real causes of her daughter's happiness: one daughter is obsessed with wealth; another with perfection.  But what about the third daughter? Just maybe she has found the real source of a happy home: a solid foundation.  Can a Mother Pig dare to dream?

A frantic woman shows up at a police station to file a missing person's report.  "Alice Moore has been missing for maybe 3 or 4 years," the woman claims.  The officer is at once suspicious and begins asking questions about Alice's disappearance. "Why didn't you report this earlier?" he asks the woman.  Her reply was, "I figured she'd come back eventually, but she didn't."  The woman then goes on to tell how Alice lived a carefree life full of hobbies and interests, but that it all seemed to change after she had children.  When the woman finally shows the officer a picture of Alice, the officer wants to know if this is all a bad joke, because the woman reporting Alice missing, is none other than Alice, herself.

"I can sum up motherhood in one word: "hats," says one woman.  Apparently, she has a chef hat, housekeeper hat, chauffeur's hat, nurse's hat, detective hat etc.  This fun 1 person monologue can be read to the audience as a letter or acted out, signifying all the "hats" (roles) women have as mothers.  Actual hat props are optional.

Dorothy Rhodes awakens from a nap to find a strange woman in her living room.  The woman, resembling the owner of the bakery down the street, claims she is looking for the Wizard of Aaahhs and wants to know if Dorothy can help her in her search.  Dorothy becomes confused, as she has never heard of such a person.  But one by one, the people in Dorothy's life enter her living room, all looking for the same wise Wizard, and help with their problems: a loss of perspective, no hope, loss of identity etc.  As she rubs her fuzzy house slippers together, chanting "There's no place like home," Dorothy does indeed encounter the Wizard, where she learns the valuable lessons in the land of "Aaahhs."

The ladies of the of S.S.A. (Stinky Smells Anonymous) are discouraged with some of the "drudgeries" of motherhood; dirty diapers, potty training, babies spitting up etc. So, when the first meeting of S.S.A. commences, the ladies find a common bond in some of the "stenches" only mothers can truly understand.  They are reminded of the old Calgon commercial that says, "Calgon, take me away!"  They comment on how nice it would be if they could be whisked away in real life.  Suddenly, one of the moms reaches up to heaven and says, "Jesus, take me away!"  and she is magically transported to a place of blue skies and flowers.  She thinks she is in heaven.  The other ladies soon follow and they learn how Jesus can help "transport" them any time they need a break from the pressures and even "smells" of motherhood. They soon realize that paradise is only a breath away.

Based on the song "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star,"  and 1 Corinthians 15:41, this monologue/rhyme emphasizes the unique talents and gifts God gave to each mother. 

Welcome to "Star Search:  Mother's Edition."  With the help of our judges, Betty Crocker, Martha Stewart, and Society, we watch 4 moms compete in various tasks in order to be named "The Most Talented Mom in America." Competitions include: diaper changing, singing, cleaning, ironing, riding with children in the car, and yes, even being sexy!  But is this what God had in mind for motherhood?  Find out, in this hilarious, physical comedy.

This lighthearted look at motherhood begins with a woman wanting to know how she is doing in her role as a mother. She asks her mirror:  "Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the fairest mom of all?" The mirror is hesitant to answer, however, given that he is prone to telling the truth.  But, at the insistence of the woman the mirror begins to tell her the truth as he sees it.  When she becomes discouraged, it takes two other household mirrors to convince the woman that the truth isn't always as it may initially seem.

Sam, a young boy, has his heart set on buying his friend Jimmy's old skateboard.  The only problem is Sam doesn't have all the money.  When Sam asks for an advance on his allowance, his dad is hesitant but in the end agrees if Sam promises to do a few extra chores to earn the money.  Once Sam gets the money he needs, he's on his way to buy the skateboard, but along the way, he sees a new helmet in the store that he just has to have.  After buying the helmet, he doesn't have enough money to pay Jimmy, but promises to pay back the rest of the money at a later date, not realizing Jimmy can't get his new skateboard until he has all the money from Sam.  Pretty soon, Sam finds himself in a bit of a "pickle:" the store won't take back the helmet, and Sam doesn't want to tell his parents what he has done.  In the end, Sam learns a hard lesson from his dad. 

Ranging from a young girl, to teenagers, to adult men and women, a group of children reflect on memories of growing up with their dad in a series of short monologues.  A young girl says her dad "is the bestest daddy in the whole world" and that he "makes itty bitty pancakes" that are small, just like her.  A teen boy has to admit that he thinks his dad is a pretty good guy and is even "cool," although he doesn't want his dad to know it; while a teen girl simply adores her father and the special "date nights" they often have. An adult male reflects on life without his dad, as his father died when the son was only a young boy, and another adult man says his life wouldn't be the same if it weren't for the advice and teachings of his dad.  A grown woman says her dad taught her how to have self-worth and showed her the way a man should treat a woman by treating her mother like a queen.  Finally, a wife appreciates her husband's commitment, both to her and to their family, which  makes them all feel"secure."  At the end, each character thanks all the fathers in the audience and admonishes that "Children are the clothes of a man, so may you each be dressed well."

Four Biblical fathers (Abraham, Noah, the prodigal son's father, and Joseph--Mary's husband) gather at the local coffee shop and the discussion soon turns to family and children.  Noah remembers the days he was on the ark and says that even though times were tough he wouldn't trade the time he spent with his family.  Abraham admits that to this day Isaac is still afraid to be alone with him (after his near "sacrifice" experience); and the progidgal son's father (or Mr. P as he is known to his friends) wonders if his son will ever return.  Even Joseph seems to have it rough.  He laments, "Do you have any idea what it's like to raise God's son?...He isn't normal."  The main theme here is that through all the ups and downs of life, each father must find a way to connect with his children. 

The Ford family of cars has a motto: Designed for Living.  Engineered to Last."  So, when the Ford family of cars has a problem, it's natural they turn to their mechanic dad. Young Ford Coupe was playing in the gravel and got a cracked windshield, while teenage son Ford Mustang wants to take a spin with his favorite gal, Mazda Miata.  "Tang" (as he's called) wants to look good for his date, but has a problem: his engine seems to overheat whenever Miata is near.  Not to mention Ford Focus, the small compact car is leaking fluids and needs an oil change, while Ford Taurus is discouraged because she can't compete with all the beautiful cars in Hot Rod magazine.  What's a Father Ford to do?  What any good mechanic would do: he fixes each problems as it arises.

Tom and Dave are guests on Marla's Live at Five talk show, as they count down the best and worst things about being a dad.  Some of the best include: playing ball with your son, the kids thinking you're like superman and seeing new things through the eyes of your child.  Some of the worst include: seeing the kind of guys that show up at the door to date your daughter, and the days when Mom is gone. This skit is a light-hearted look at the ups and downs of fatherhood.

This skit is a touching tribute to the memory of a lost loved one, in this case the loss of a father.  As the skit opens, we find a man in his forties reflecting on the memories and childhood of his son, by reading over a journal he's kept for many years.  The journal covers everything from the day the man found out he was going to be a father, through diaper changes, camping trips, how to ride a bike, dating, all the way to the birth of his own grandson.  It is not until the end of the skit, that the audience realizes the man speaking is not the father, but actually the grown-up son. It is here we discover the boy's father died when he was quite young, and that the son continued the tradition of writing in the journal, just as if his father had never left.  When the son's wife ponders why he has done this, the son remarks that he feels this is the way his dad would have wanted it.  To the son, the father never truly died because all the memories of him live on in his mind.  The father has been a steady (though not physical) presence throughout his son's life.  This skit will remind us that even though we have lost those who are dear to us, they are never far from our hearts, and certainly not forgotten.

Since the death of her husband, Pam has been trying to find a good role model and new Dad for her young son, Jake.  This hasn't been easy since working two jobs leaves her very little time to meet people. In an act of desperation, Pam begins "speed interviews," trying to learn as much as she can about potential Dads in two minutes or less.  Even this proves harder than she originally thought, when she meets men who are only interested in "cheap labor" for their farms; workaholics who only plan to see Jake for a few hours on the weekend; freakishly organized men who believe in adhering to strict schedules and several other "winners." Pam soon realizes she's made a mistake and that the kind of potential Dad she's looking for can't be found with a job interview.  Or can he?

John's wife has left him in charge of their infant son, Max, who doesn't seem to want to stop crying.  John is amazed when a "stranger" seems to be able to quiet the infant down. John is then shocked when the stranger claims to be his very own infant son, Max, now all grown up, visiting him from the future.  Through a humorous and touching discussion, John learns his son never grew to be the star athlete he'd always wanted him to be.  Instead, he's a star chef.  Together, father and son discover reasons why they seemed to grow apart over the years, and strive to find a common bond that will once again unite them.  While their discussion is helpful, John is in for a few more surprises, which leads him to believe that perhaps it's not always good to know too much about your future.

This skit is a take-off of the "Flower Power Peace Movement" of the 60's & 70's, and uses flowers as actual characters to symbolize our need for God's peace, love, healing and protection in our lives today. 

The skit opens in Garden Paradise, home of the Master Gardener, caretaker of all flowers.  Blue Bonnet and Daisy have decided to launch a protest against all florist shops, holding up signs that read "We shall not wilt!" and "Flowers were meant to grow free!" They want to send messages to the florists and their supporters, letting them know they are tired of seeing innocent flowers sent to their deaths.  Says Blue Bonnet, "How many more flowers have to shrivel up and die as part of these "arrangements"?  She wants to put an end to the senseless killings.  Meanwhile, AWOL flowers Black Eyed Susan, Baby's Breath and Wall Flower escape to the Garden Paradise, in search of the Master Gardener, if he even exists. They are seeking healing and shelter from the flower shops they've escaped from.  They long to live in a meadow where they can be free but question whether or not such a thing is possible for wildflowers like them. It is up to Blue Bonnet and Daisy to convince them of the love, peace and harmony the Master Gardener can bring into their lives.  

Using song bits, and phrases & references from the 70's, as well as combining both humor and drama, this skit will resonate with you in one way or another.  Perhaps you're a fan of flowers or the 70's, or just need to be reminded of God's love and peace.  In any case, this skit will make you think, smile and thank God for his involvement in your life.

Dr. Chase, a hot shot young doctor, implies that her colleague, Dr. Nora, may be too old to continue to practice medicine. But when the Administrator finds fault with some recent case files, the finger seems to be pointed in Dr. Chase's direction.  It seems Dr. Chase was so eager to cure the symptoms, she often overlooked the underlying cause of the symptoms. For instance, what should have been a simple prescription for Mother-in-Law-itis (when the mother-in-law overstays her welcome) turned into a trip to a heart specialist, a bone doctor and enrollment in an anger management program.  It seems "book smarts" isn't the same as life experience, and sometimes you have to look past the symptoms in order to find the cure.  Therfore, the Administrator assigns Dr. Nora to a be a medical mentor for Dr. Chase to help teach her what the medical books can't.  However, both doctors realize they have a lot to learn when a friend of Dr. Nora's shows up for an exam and is diagnosed with a terminal illness called Mask disease: hiding behind a mask so others won't find out about your past or who you really are. In the end, both doctors wonder why it took them so long to find a cure for the disease and speculate on whether or not it's too late to help Dr. Nora's friend.  

This skit uses the medical field as a metaphor for sin and spiritual healing.  It reminds us that we all have problems, we all need each other, and that spiritual healing can only happen if we are open and honest with ourselves and others.

When newlyweds Carol and Dennis arrive at their honeymoon suite, they are expecting a night of romance; what they get instead is the ghost of Carol's dead Aunt Marlee and the promise that they will be haunted by the Four Seasons of Marriage: Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring.  Through a series of encounters with each Season, this young couple learns that true love can only deepen and mature when it stands the test of time.

Sharon feels God has called her to step out of her 'comfort zones" so she appears at an agency ready to be assigned some volunteer work.  The only problem is, any time various volunteer opportunities are mentioned, Sharon often screams in fear and/or starts stressing out in a huge way.  Kathy, the supervisor, is patient at first but eventually becomes frustrated with Sharon, and shouts out "If you want to walk on water, you've got to get out of the boat!"  Finally, Sharon admits the root of her fear is failure and is afraid she'll "drown"  (metaphorically speaking).  In the end, Kathy helps Sharon see that if God is calling you out of the water, He'll never let you sink--as long as you keep your eyes on Him.

Jared has had a bad day: he spilled paint all over his pants; set his hair on fire; and accidentally sent a girl's face flying into a bowl of potato salad.  He thinks he's a loser, with a capital "L!" When his friend, BJ, tries to convince him he's not a loser Jared doesn't believe her.  So, God is forced to take drastic measures to prove otherwise: He sends a ladybug named Red to talk to Jared.  Through a few fun ladybug facts, Red convinces Jared that if God took such care in creating such a small creature, God must care even more about Jared. Finally, Jared learns the true meaning of "God made all creatures great and small and He loves us all."

Written in light-hearted rhyme, this "fable" type skit openly shows the concept of "reaping what you sow."  A mother has 3 children who like to play and laugh but when it comes to work, only one of them sees the benefits of balancing work and play.  The other two like to complain and whine, while at the same time receiving all the benefits of someone else's hard labor. When economic times get tough and putting food on the table becomes even harder, a wise mother gets an idea: she tells each of her children to plant seeds in a garden and nurture it and watch it grow.  But, she warns: they will reap whatever they sow.

After a night at youth group, Matt and Molly believe they have stumbled upon one of the greatest concepts ever: Freedom in Christ.  However, their interpretation of what this freedom means is not exactly the real meaning of the concept.  They believe that being free in Christ means they are free to do whatever they want, whenever they want to do it, without any consequences.  They look forward to their new freedom in Christ because to them it means not having to do anymore chores around the house, spending their allowance on all the junk food they want, and getting even with past bullies.  Their neighbor, Wilson, tries to explain the correct meaning of spiritual freedom but the teens are too excited thinking of their own definitions and what that means, to heed his advice.  

Mac, Joe and Randi have been called to the gym of their old college Coach but they have no idea why.  It soon becomes apparent that the Coach has called upon his all-star team to help him enter and win "The Amazing Race," a grueling, fast pace, and lengthy race.  Even though it's been 15 years since the team has been together, the Coach is optimistic they can win, since this was the best track team he'd ever coached in all his years of teaching.  However, Coach begins to question his judgment when he discovers how tired, out of shape, and clueless his old team has become.  With the help of his secretary, Polly, Coach realizes he is a bit like Abraham: he has to have faith even though he has not idea what the outcome may be.  

It's a beautiful day and the scene is set for a delightful picnic until Louise and her cousin, Mary, who happens to be afraid of trees, appear.  When Mary begins to flip out, the ladies don't know what to do, especially after Mary tells them of a haunting childhood experience involving a child-eating tree in a movie.  As one character puts it,  "You do realize that was just a movie, right?  I mean, as a rule, you generally don.t see that kind of behavior in trees." But with the help of her new friends, and a few life lessons, Mary soon learns trees are a fun, useful and valuable gift from God and are nothing to fear. After all, only God can make a tree.

Lori has been sitting on the hill with her umbrella for 8 hours, awaiting the "showers of blessings" that God has said He will send to His people.  When her friend, Beth, shows up, the girls decide to wait together.  As the girls ponder what the scripture might actually mean, they begin to reminisce about their lives over the past few weeks.  Through their discussion, the girls begin to realize that they are already in the midst of the shower of God's blessings, and that it has nothing to do with a downpour of rain.

Jane is surrounded: she's got over-flowing cabinets full of negative thoughts, bad habits and excessive junk food. Piles of past and present sins are stacked on her floor, as well as mounds of obligations she's committed herself to.  Her floor rug is lumpy from everything she "sweeps under the rug," like all the little "white lies" she often tells. Jane is tired and weary but help is on the way!  Two friends show up at her door to help her do a little "spring cleaning."  Once Jane clears away the clutter, she begins to see her life in a new light.  

A woman would love to leave her past behind and make a fresh start  with the love and help of her family. Just when she's made up her mind to do just that, Fear, Judgment, and twins Guilt and Shame are right on her heels convincing her of all the reasons she'll never succeed.  When God calls her on the telephone to see if she's made her final decision, she is so beaten down by her emotions that she doesn't even want to answer the call.  When she finally does, she has all but decided to give up on the possibility of a whole new life, until God convinces her to hang on until He can send someone over to help.  Within seconds, Truth is knocking at her door, ready to shed God's light on her life.

Beth thinks Louise and Margo are two of the "most together, well-balanced, organized women" she knows: they exercise, eat healthy, read their Bibles, keep a tidy home, handle anger appropriately and never gossip.  Or so Beth thinks.  But when the host of the reality show "Clean Sweep" (a show about messes and disorganization) arrives, Beth realizes Louise and Margo have more than their fair share of skeletons in their closet.

Pinky and Stretch have been hanging in Penelope's closet for years, but newcomer Glamour isn't so sure she wants to be there.  Glamour hides behind the other clothes in the closet for fear she might get chosen to be worn, and therefore get "dirty."  Her biggest fear is facing the washer and dryer, and the dreaded iron:  she's not sure she has what it takes to survive the heat.  With a little help from Pinky and Stretch, Glamour learns to embrace her fears and to fulfill her destiny. 

This skit illustrates that we are God's chosen people, but that along our journey we will encounter and participate in sin.  Because of God's love for us, he washes us clean, helps us own up to our mistakes by applying "heat" and irons out our "wrinkles," making us new creatures.

This is a dialogue between Bart, a 1 year old, and his friend Sally, who is about to turn 1.  Through their discussion, Bart warns Sally to stop her impending birthday at all costs!  From experience, Bart knows that once you have that first birthday, parents will start expecting certain things from you, like talking, walking and using the potty.  According to Bart, change is not a good thing and he decides that growing up just isn't worth it. This parallels the idea that God expects us to grow in our spiritual maturity.

Mom and Pop, owners of "Pop's Pizza Barn", are disappointed when their idea of a restaurant in a barn doesn't quite work out.  After months of very few customers, Mom and Pop feel it's time to throw in the towel and quit.  However, their kids don't quite agree.  When Sam and Kara start hearing a mysterious "voice" no one else can hear, they believe it belongs to God, and they think He's telling them not to close up shop.  Mom and Pop remain unconvinced, so the kids turn to their Italian baker, Luigi, for help who believes them and begins preparing the pizza.  When Pop begins smelling the pizza baking, he is furious, until a stranger walks into the restaurant.  Turns out, he's a famous country singer, who's tour bus broke down nearby, and wants his "crew" to hang out at the restaurant, eat lots of pizzas and perform a few songs.  Finally, Pop understands what his kids and Luigi have been trying to tell him:  "Trust in the Lord with your whole heart..."

Lisa is a young girl searching through the "want ads" to find a job because she wants to work for Jesus. When her mother learns of this, she realizes Lisa is misunderstanding what the phrase means.  To help her understand, the mom gives Lisa three separate illustrations and asks Lisa to pick out which people in the stories she feels were showing love to others and helping them, which Lisa learns is really the definition of "working for Jesus."

When Matt only partially overhears a conversation of the church leaders regarding the scripture in Romans 12, he incorrectly interprets what is said. He begins telling people if they don't change everything about themselves and transform into something completely different before school starts, as well as pass some kind of transformation test, God is going to offer them up as a living sacrifice by torturing them. The characters humorously begin to change into something they are not, until Polly comes along and sets the record the straight on what real spiritual transformation is, along with how to use our talents to help each other.

When Matt and Polly are looking for something to do, Polly suggests playing "baptism."  When Matt is hesitant, Polly assumes Matt doesn't know what baptism is, since he seems to have a problem paying complete attention in Sunday School.  From there a discussion ensues about what the significance of baptism really is, and why it seems crucial to use water, instaed of Matt's Pepsi suggestion.

After trying for several hours to serve the Lord, Cody, Max and Daisy feel like giving up.  Without knowing it, they are misunderstanding what it means to "serve the Lord and win the prize:"  Max is serving with a tennis ball and racket in order to win an Xbox; Cody is serving a volleyball in the hopes of winning a 3D tv; and Daisy is attempting to serve people in a restaurant to get front row seats at a concert. After awhile, the boys can barely move their arms, and Daisy keeps dropping plates, getting food all over herself.  None of them think they can keep "serving" at this pace.  It isn't until their friend Jen, clears up the matter, that the group realize what it truly means to "serve the Lord and win the prize."

When three friends sit around and do nothing but complain, the surrounding rocks can't take it anymore and decide to cry out.  The rocks point to the scripture that when God's people remain silent, even the rocks will cry out.  When one of the kids points out the fact that they weren't being silent, one of the rocks responds, telling her that sometimes complaining is worse than being silent.  The "glory rocks" as they are called, help the kids see the error of their ways, and give examples of how to be thankful, no matter what the situation. 

Andi has had a bad day: she dumped spaghetti on a classmate's head; spilled paint on her pants during art class; set her hair on fire; and accidentally knocked over her teacher's marble collection.  She thinks she's a loser, with a capital "L!" When her friend, BJ, tries to convince her she's not a loser Andi doesn't believe her.  So, God is forced to take drastic measures to prove otherwise: He sends a ladybug named Red to talk to Andi.  Through the eyes of a ladybug, Red convinces Andi that if God took such care in creating such a small creature, God must care even more about Andi. Finally, Andi learns the true meaning of "God made all creatures big and small and He loves us all."

When Melissa, a teenage girl, gives in to peer pressure regarding drugs and alcohol, she discovers the consequences of her choices are devastating. However, she gets a second chance to make things right, when she meets Omni, a mysterious, all knowing being. Using a "universal remote" to show her how life could be different, Omni helps Melissa see how just one decision can affect every aspect of life. 

Two "wanna be" Jersey Shore girls, Pookie and Valentine, invade a youth mission trip in Costa Rica.  The girls are there to party and "hook up" but the others in the group don't approve of their lifestyle.  The guys in the group are somewhat torn between the girls good looks, and their own values and morals.  As one teen puts it, "We're Christians; we're not dead." The girls try to convince Pookie and Valentine that their way of life doesn't lead to happiness but in the end, they don't want anything to do with what they consider to be God's way. 

While Red Riding Hood seeks refuge from the big bad wolf who is chasing her, she finds herself in the midst of other fairy tale characters like Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty etc. Asking for help, none of the ladies seem to take her situation seriously, since they all seem to have life issues that seem far worse than hers, and are bent on wallowing in self-pity.  Belle (from Beauty and the Beast) is forced to live with a hairy beast herself; Princess Jasmine (Aladdin) has to marry someone she doesn't love; Ariel, the little mermaid, just wants to be human, and the list of woes goes on. Each lady feel unloved, rejected, and cursed, and is therefore doomed to a life of misery.  It isn't until the Fairy Godmother and Godfather appear that the ladies realize they have self-worth and that even though they face struggles now, in the end, things will work out as they should.  Using the example of a pearl, the Godfather illustrates how pain and struggles in life can create something beautiful.

For Jan Brady, life is tough when you have a "perfect" sister like Marsha.  Jan claims all she ever hears is "Marsha, Marsha, Marsha!"  Back home, Marsha was the Hula Queen, the Pineapple Princess and the Aloha Girl, while Jan felt all but invisible.  But Jan is hoping a family trip to the old west will change all that; Jan is convinced that this will be her time to shine.  However, those hopes are quickly dashed when Marsha announces she has three ranch hands chasing after her, she has won a calf roping contest, and has already picked up on the cowboy lingo, all after only one day! Jan's self-esteem is lower than ever until an unwelcome "visitor" enters their camp and Jan has the chance to save the day. 

According to a school of fish, some strange things have been going on in the sea since a man named Jesus came to town: fish are purposesly jumping into nets, loaves of bread are multiplying, men are walking on water, and there is strange talk of "fishing for men."  Wondering what's going on, several fish gather at the home of Koi, the oldest and wisest Japanese fish, to see if he has any insights as to what has been happening. As the fish recall the events they have each seen over the last few days, the only one who doesn't seem to be totally hooked is a catfish named Fluffy.  But there just might be something that can change his mind: an eye-witness account of his own.

 Jen and Casey are two youngsters who find playing games with just two people isn't that much fun, especially games like "tag" and "red rover." They are thrilled to hear more kids are on their way to play, however, they change their tune once they see them: one boy has a green face, another wears bright blue eye shadow, a girl is bright pink and has feathers in place of hair, and two kids have heads in the shape of a cone, not to mention one of them is orange! With such a "weird" mix, Jen and Casey decide there's no way they can play with these people. "They're not normal!" But when an adult friend points out God made us all different for a reason and that being different is necessarily a bad thing, the kids begin to see their new-found friends in a whole new light. They begin to explore the uniqueness of each of God's creations, as well as discover that "deep down we're really not all that different. We all have the same needs and wants." Told with humor, this skit points out that diversity is all a part of God's plan, and that you can't always judge people by what's on the outside.

Jen and Casey are two youngsters who find playing games with just two people isn't that much fun, especially games like "tag" and "red rover." They are thrilled to hear more kids are on their way to play, however, they change their tune once they see them: one boy has a green face, another wears bright blue eye shadow, a girl is bright pink and has feathers in place of hair, and two kids have heads in the shape of a cone, not to mention one of them is orange! With such a "weird" mix, Jen and Casey decide there's no way they can play with these people.  "They're not normal!" But when an adult friend points out that we are all made differently for a reason and that being different isn't necessarily a bad thing, the kids begin to see their new-found friends in a whole new light. They begin to explore the uniqueness of each other, as well as discover that "deep down we're really not all that different.  We all have the same needs and wants."  Told with humor, this skit points out that diversity is all a part of the "big picture," and that you can't always judge people by what's on the outside.

When Mr. Kline, the youth leader, wants to know what service projects the youth are interested in, the teens begin to whine and complain.  "We've already done a thousand of these," says Luke.  "Can't we do something more fun?" Karen asks.  And Jordan wonders why they have to serve, when "there are plenty of other people who can do it."  Angry and disappointed, Mr. Kline relieves the youth of their "duties" claiming the point would be lost on them anyway.  He adjourns the meeting, too upset to continue.  Left alone, the three teens wonder "What's the big deal?" But then the Mission Possible Leader enters the scene.  She is sent from an "outreach program" of her own (formed by the Big Guy himself) to "help" teens such as this.  Before they know it, each teen is put in a situation that they would have never before thought possible.  Luke ends up feeling the same physical ailments as an elderly man in their neighborhood; Karen gets to see what a poor family's daughter recieves for Christmas; and Jordan finds out what it's like to freeze out on the streets.  In the end, the teens begin to see a different viewpoint when it comes to helping your neighbor and their attitude towards "service" changes drastically. 

"I've got a surprise for you," are the six little words that will soon change the lives of three teenage girls.  It seems this small youth group has been studying about the various aspects of love, including the Biblical command, "Love they neighbor as thyself."  So, when their youth group leader announces that the hunky actor and avid charity worker, Chett Adkins, is sponsoring an essay contest about what love means, the girls jump at the chance to win the grand prize: a week spent touring with Chett, working on various charity projects.    It seems the girls have everything under control until Jane, a newcomer who is slightly "different" shows up.  Now, the girls are being put to the real test to see just how far they can show love to this new "neighbor." 

When Matt and Polly are looking for something to do, Polly suggests playing "baptism."  When Matt is hesitant, Polly assumes Matt doesn't know what baptism is, since he seems to have a problem paying complete attention in Sunday School.  From there a discussion ensues about what the significance of baptism really is, and why it seems crucial to use water, instaed of Matt's Pepsi suggestion.

For Sarah's 12th birthday, she has invited several of her friends over for a slumber party but soon regrets her decision because of their behavior.  Armed with a remote control, the skit unfolds through the eyes of Sarah's older sister, Betsy, who pauses and rewinds the characters, so the audience can see firsthand what has driven Sarah to tears.  According to Betsy, Sarah is the kind of person "who actually does all those good things we learn in Sunday School."  Too bad her friends don't do the same: Tiffany is a spoiled girl who manipulates and controls to get her way; Twyla lives to agitate Tiffany, who also happens to be her older sister; Amber is Tiffany's advocate and allows her to get away with everything; and Chris tries to do the right thing but when push comes to shove, she always give in.  Sarah hopes her good examples of friendship will rub off on her friends but so far, it doesn't seem to be working.  Soon Betsy takes matters into her own hands, and finds a way to use the remote control to help out her sister permanently. 

Mom and Dad and their two teenage children, Kyle and Lisa, seek the help of a counselor to try and repair their relationship. The convesation quickly turns into a "boxing match," pitting parent against child.  During the "fight" things become more clear as they each begin to see things from the other's perspective.  It looks like hope will spring eternal, but in the end, old habits die hard. 

Little by little Rita, a teenage girl, is compromising her values (sneaking into bars, watching inappropriate movies etc.) to please her cute boyfriend, Harry. But when her friend Jason challenges Harry's values, Rita's eyes are opened.  It seems Harry and his buddies have a contest to see who can corrupt young girls the fastest and Harry's sights were set on Rita.  In the end, Rita stands up for what she believes in and gives Harry a "piece of her mind" that he won't soon forget. 

When Fred stepped into the boxing ring he had no idea what he was up against. Deceiver, one of Satan's female demons, was ready to take Fred down, and she pulled out all the stops in order to do so. Using lies and "trickery" she was easily able to defeat Fred, who had no idea of his position in Christ. He ends up knocked-out on the floor.  Things are different when Sarah, a young girl steps into the ring. Deceiver thinks she has another easy victory on her hands; however things turn out a bit differently when Jesus steps into the ring with Sarah.  Suddenly, all the old "stand-bys" aren't working because Sarah stands firm in her position in Christ, and Deceiver finds herself on the end of several punches. When she winds up on the floor, Satan himself stands in. In the end, with Jesus' help, Sarah proves victorious over Satan and his lies.

The Ref has opened his boxing ring to those who have something worth fighting for. Or so he thinks.  Instead of injustices being fought for, he finds his contestants fighting over things like who is prettier, who is the most popular or who got the highest score on a video game.  In the end, the Ref throws the contestants out of his ring and tells them to come back when they've got something worth fighting for.

When Chad volunteered to help clean his his friend's grandma's house, it sounded like a good idea at the time.  After all, Chad was trying to impress a girl named Snow White (no relation to the Disney character).  But now that he's standing ankle deep in dust and mess on an early Saturday morning, Chad doesn't think it sound like such a good time, especially since Snow, who he thought was going to be there too, left for the Shakespeare Festival that weekend.  Now tired and grumpy, Chad wants to back out, but his friend Mickey won't let him because he's already promised his grandmother they'd help.  But while Mickey is off looking for cleaning supplies, Chad falls asleep and suddenly several people who look a lot like the 7 dwarves appear.  They claim to be JIDIS (JID-eyes): Joyful Individuals who Delight In Service. Or individually knows as: Cheerful, Blissful, Joyful, Chipper, Perky, Jolly and Sunny.  With the help of the JIDIS, Chad learns that being joyful no matter what your situation is a whole lot better than being grumpy.

Everyone has pressures and struggles in life, as teens Rose, Sarah, Rita and Mickey know very well.  Rose's boyfriend is trying to pressure her into having sex; Sarah is struggling with her grades in school which could mean the loss of a college scholarship; Rita has low self-esteem, and Mickey is a sports playing tomboy whose parents think she should get involved with ballet and scrap booking.  Instead of allowing Jesus to help them with these burdens, the girls choose instead to keep adding to their pack: every time they have a negative thought or a struggle, they add a "burden" (illustrated with heavy objects of your choice) to their already overflowing backpack. It isn't until they come across a girl named Micah who seems not only to be "backpack free" but "burden free" as well.  At the foot of the cross, Micah shows this well-meaning but misguided group of girls how to be truly free.

Kate and Tom are helping their Dad build a tree house.  They've laid out the plans and now they are ready to start building.  But when Kate's friend, Lori, stops by to inspect the plans, she is surprised to discover some odd notions Kate has about the rules of the tree house.  Lori think they should immediately put up a "No boys allowed" sign, but when Kate says they can't do that because her brother is a boy, Lori finds this a bit strange, since she thinks he's the main boy they should want to keep out!  Other oddities like Kate and Tom knowing each other's  secret compartment locations and Kate's overall courtesy to her brother, along with her refusal to make a list of rules for him to follow has Lori baffled.  But when Kate announces she and her brother only have one household rule in general, it really pushes Lori over the edge, especially when she learns that rule is to love and respect each other.  Since Lori has never heard of such a thing, she begins to wonder about Kate's sanity and the future of their overall friendship.

Teenager Matt has been told repeatedly not to play golf in the backyard. Today, however, he is convinced he'll be more careful, even though in the past, several golf balls have landed over the fence and into his neighbor's yard.  His sister warns him against such play but Matt doesn't heed her warnings.  Sure enough, one golf ball too many sails across the neighbor's fence and breaks a window.  Matt is horrified, until the neighbor extends some "grace" his way, and tells him not to worry about paying for the window.  Matt is relieved and grateful but his sister is outraged. She cannot comprehend the meaning of grace and demands he be punished for his reckless act.

Wilson is upset and angered by some bad news his friends, the Langley's, have received.  It seems the Langley's are being sued by a crew member who was doing some work on their roof.  The crewman showed up drunk for work one day, fell off of the roof and sustained some serious injuries. The man is claiming the roof was unstable and that, not his drunkenness, was the reason for his fall.  To top it off, the Langley's learned this was not the first time something like this has happened with this particular work crew--it seems to be a pattern of business but so far, no one has been able legally to "punish" them for their acts. This leads Wilson, and his two teenage neighbors to begin questioning why God allows such evil to take place in the world.

When four recruits show up for Boot Camp, they learn the concepts of what it means to show humility towards others; have respect for others; be loyal to your friends; how to successfully perform your duties and how to show honor to authority.  Based on various Old and New Testament Bible Stories, like: Jesus washing his disciples feet; the Good Samaritan; David and Jonathan; Joseph and his brothers and the Parable of the father and his two sons.

Part 1:  Unit 29 in Boot Camp has just recruited 4 new members:

1. Ford:  A girl who is paranoid and afraid of everything around her
2. Miller: A germ phobic, hypochondriac guy
3. Smith: A nice tough guy who seems perfect for the Army life
4. Jenkins: A pampered girl who thinks she signed up for free boots and other fashion accessories.

The group seems like an odd unit, which only gets worse upon meeting their Drill Sergeant, an odd-ball man who insists on being called "Major Dude."

For their first task, the group must conquer an obstacle course.  Everyone seems to do well except for Jenkins, who didn't want to ruin her $100 pair of designer shoes, so she took them off, only to find her feet become severely cut and bruised.  No one in the unit will help her, including the drill sergeant who declares: "You're on your own. I don't do feet."  And apparently, neither does anyone else in the group.  Miller is afraid he'll contract some kind of disease just by touching the feet, and Ford is afraid she'll cause gangrene.  Luckily, Smith comes to the rescue, for which Major Dude wants to give him a Medal of Honor. 

Part 2:  It seems Ford has gotten in trouble for spilling her lunch on the General's head, and has found herself scrubbing the barracks and latrines with her toothbrush.  When she finds there may be spiders nearby (which she is terrified of) she tries to enlist the help of her fellow recruits but it seems no one wants to help her.  Miller passes out at the mere thought of Ford's toothbrush coming in contact with all those germs and Jenkins has a hot date with a guy in another unit.  But once again, nice guy Smith comes to her rescue and not only helps her scrub the floors but promises to ward off any wayward spiders.

Part 3:  Because of Smith's participation in Ford's punishment the previous day, (which is a Boot Camp "no, no") the General is now calling for Smith to be put in one night of solitary confinement.  The only problem is, our fearless "hero" seems to be claustrophobic, or as Major Dude says, "crampo-phobico."  The only way out of the punishment seems to be for the entire unit to run 5 miles.  However, they've just come in from a 5 mile run, and are so exhausted they can barely move.  The unit has to decide if they are willing to help out a friend or let him suffer alone.

Part 4: Smith has been cleared for a weekend leave in order to attend his parent's 40th wedding anniversary, which he and his family have been planning for months.  He's all set to go when suddenly Major Dude announces he has forgotten his father's birthday (the General). It's too bad because the General is expecting a huge party complete with a fantastic gift.  So, Major Dude enlists the help of his recruits, and by "help" he means they get to do it all. The invitations, the food and the decorations don't seem to be a problem, but the gift proves more difficult.  Where will they find a spectacular gift at this late hour?  Unfortunately, Smith has to look no further than his parent's anniversary present.

Part 5:  For the last day of Boot Camp, Major Dude has one more task for his recruits: build for him the fort he never had as a child.  Some of the recruits balk at this, arguing this was not what Boot Camp was designed to be and that there are better ways to spend their time than building a fort. But Smith, knowing the importance of taking orders, agrees to do it.  However, later on  Smith changes his mind after remembering the thankless efforts he and the others put into the General's birthday party.  Major Dude took Smith's gift intended for his parents, and gave it to the General, passing it off as his own idea.  Smith gets "worked up" and decides not to build the fort.  In the meantime, the others begin to speculate what might happen if they don't build the fort, so they agree to do it.  In the end, Major Dude has a confession: he's only been pretending to be a "jerk" in order to observe the true characters of his recruits.  Smith learns the importance of trusting his commander and they all learn that nobody is perfect. 

Alexandria (Alex) and Brian have each been recruited for an Army Adventure but both have different ideas of what that actually means.  Tomboy Alex thinks she's joining the army where she can show off her fighting skills, and Brian thinks he's been invited to a spa, perfect for a spoiled rich kid.  Neither realize they  will be taking part in spiritual training. 

Part 1:  Alex and Brian meet accidentally.  Alex says she's on her way to join the army and Brian says he got lost looking for an adventure spa.  When Alex finally shows up at the Army Adventure she's ready to get into combat immediately and is surprised to learn she will need a lot of basic training before entering into battle. When Brian shows up, claiming his navigation system was broken, the pair both feel they are in the wrong place. However, Sergeant Bart Jackson assures them that not only are they in the right place but that their spiritual training begins now.  

Part 2:  When studying the crucifixion of Jesus, Alex and Brian can't understand why a man of his power and influence would willingly agree to such a horrible act of violence.  Alex thinks Jesus should have fought back, while Brian says the King of Jews could have bribed someone to take his place.  It's not until they are introduced to the phrase "by his stripes we are healed" do they begin to fully understand the full impact of Jesus' actions.  

Part 3:  After a five-mile run Alex looks refreshed, while Brian is begging for "water!"  Sergeant Bart uses this time to show how living water quenches our spiritual thirst, just as actual water quenches our physical thirst. 

A small group of teens have been looking forward to a camping trip but now that the trip has arrived, the group is in for some stormy weather, in more ways than one.  

Part 1:  Casey wishes her mom would stop treating her like a child and quit embarrassing her in front of her potential beau, the hunky Dillon. Max wishes Dillon were out of the picture completely so he could have Casey all to himself.  Casey's dad wishes she wouldn't even mention the word "date" and the weather, well a huge storm is coming!  

Part 2:  Casey and Dillon foolishly go for a walk in the storm and become trapped in a "flash flood" area.  Casey's parents and friends can only hope and pray that they are okay, but when Dillon comes back without Casey, the real panic begins!

Part 3:  In the aftermath of the storm, the damage done was monumental.  The tents have been destroyed, and the camping items are strewn throughout the campground.  But there's still no sign of Casey.  The rescue team is finally ready to begin their search when Casey suddenly appears.  She apologizes for her behavior and tells quite an amazing story of how she was rescued.  It seems there is a happy ending for all, as Casey recounts how God took care of her during her time of need.

Since one of their closest friends moved away, the remaining four members of the Forever Friends Friendship Group has an opening.  The four girls begin the interview process, hoping to find their next best friend.  Will it be Shawna, the beautiful but "ditsy" girl?  Or maybe Ashley, heiress to the Grenada Family Fortune?  Dominique has the fashion sense, but Diana is the most popular girl in school and has connections to all the "cool" kids, including the handsome Chad Atkins.  But maybe Mariah would be better for the group, since her dad is a music producer and can get the girls into all the "hip" concerts.  Tracy and Felicia seem to be nice, but do they have anything of value to offer the group?  The two of them seem to think so, but the rest of the group and applicants aren't so sure.  While the others are bringing wealth, popularity and materialism to the "table," Felicia and Tracy bring something more: giving of themselves.  In the end, Tracy and Felicia realize they may not want to be part of such an "elite" group after all.  

Based on the reality show "American Idol," this skit is a variation of one of our other skits, "America's Idol." The skit includes the same judges: Randy "What's up dawg?" Jackson, Paula "I love everybody" Abdul, and Simon "Cranky pants" Cowell, only this time they are in search of America's next perfect idol.  This year the contenders are a man who seeks pleasure in everything and a workaholic woman who worships money.  Their mottos seem to be "I deny myself nothing" and "The more money you make/spend, the happier you'll be."  There's only one contestant who doesn't quite agree: Olivia, also known as the Dynamic Disciple.  Her motto is "Fear God and keep His commands," which isn't a popular opinion with Simon.  Who will stand out in this year's search?  And, is there anything that can make Simon tremble?  

Max and Alex want to learn to "fight" (handle life's lessons), so they show up at a boxing ring. However, the owner of the ring tells them they need to train before they can even think about stepping into the ring.  With the help of Rocky and Sandy, the coaches, Max and Alex begin their training.  Rocky is a firm believer in hard work and makes Alex train long and hard.  But Sandy has a more laid back approach and Max finds her methods more appealing, in spite of the fact that  she is a "girl."   After a week of vigorous and not so vigorous training, who will still be standing at the end of the final round? 

Teens John and Tom need a substitute guitar player for their church band.  They've found the perfect person, except they are too ashamed to ask him.  Says Tom, "I don't want Joe to think I'm a religious freak!" Thus, the surrounding rocks begin to speak out, laying claim to Jesus words that if God's people are silent, even the rocks will cry out.  At first, John and Tom think the talking rocks are cool, but when they find out they were the cause, and the reasons the rocks have come to life, they begin to rethink their original position. This light-hearted comedy will appeal to both teens and adults.

Based on Exodus 20:4, "You shalt not make for yourself an idol,"  this skit is a take off of the reality show "American Idol."  Our skit includes the same judges: Randy "What's up dawg?" Jackson, Paula "I love everybody" Abdul, and Simon "Cranky pants" Cowell, only this time they are in search of America's perfect idol.  Last year's winner was a 900 inch big screen t.v., that had picture within a picture, within a picture, within a picture.  Who will this year's winner be?  Will it be a 12 year old laptop that's still running Windows 95 or the amazing cell phone with all the cool gadgets and functions?  Or perhaps the Nintendo DS or the latest fashion?  Only you can decide.

Gossip is the guest on The Sherry Flinger Show.  Gossip seems to be quite a celebrity: she's invited to all the parties and is adored by loyal fans. Through the show's callers, we discover why she's so popular and the effect she can have on all those she comes in contact with.