Sermons Alive A sketch-a-week companion to Sunday worship services Plays are an important part of most church Christmas and Easter services. But since drama is such an enjoyable and effective means of communication, why not make it a regular part of your worship? Drama ministries across the country are including drama sketches in every Sunday service. But fortunately you don't need a huge congregation or special staff of writers to make weekly drama happen in your church. The fifty-two three- to seven-minute dramas included in this book are ideal for introducing sermons. These entertaining...

The author of the first complete text on clown ministry is back by popular demand with this follow-up book. Clown ministry has grown, changed and flourished in the decade-plus since its inception. This book updates through inspirational features and dynamic new material. Part I - Who's Who contains profiles on the "movers and shakers" in the clown ministry field, including "Where are they now?" looks at clowns featured in The Clown Ministry Handbook. Veteran clown ministers from America and abroad share performance tips and anecdotes, their philosophies of clown ministry and more. "Before and...

You'll be amazed at the creative and varied ways our playwrights have dramatized the Christmas story. We've selected many of our best-selling plays for this book, from a traditional pageant for children to multicultural selections to laugh-out-loud comedies. There are dramas for many ages and situations, and they have all been audience-tested with resounding success. We've only included scripts that are user-friendly, with production suggestions describing how to stage the performances easily. Scripts feature a variety of cast sizes. The selections will carry you through from Advent through...