Sending out two by two

Here is the script for our sketch on Sunday. Unfortunately it wasn't recorded!

On Mission

A sketch that looks at Jesus sending the disciples out 2 by 2 in Mark 6:7-13, 30-31, with ‘nothing’. This was a short course in trusting him.

Players:    Paul         Becky

Props:       5 Suitcases that can fit within each other, clothes, toiletries bag, credit card, mobile phone, list.

Scene:        Paul & Becky are packing for a short-term mission trip, but the instructions from their group leader seem a bit extreme.

Becky:  Good morning kids. Today we’re looking at the story of when Jesus sent out his disciples in pairs on a secret mission. I’m not sure how secret it was. But they were to go out and do what he had done;

·        Get people to re-think their opinion of God.

·        To tell them that God’s Kingdom – heaven – was near,

·        To pray for sick people and confront evil.

To help us understand this, Paul and I are going to do a quick skit about what it might have been like for us to go on mission like the disciples!

Paul:     [Entering carrying all the props in one big suitcase.] This is going to be so cool.  A whole week of mission!

Becky:  What are you doing?

Paul:     I’m packing!

Becky:  Please!  You pack!  You get the list, and I’ll do the packing!

Paul:     OK, I’ve got the list from our team leader.    It’s a bit weird.

Becky:  [Pile of clothes.] How many changes of outfit do we need?

Paul:     Umm, none.

Becky:  Come on. We’ve got a Sunday, I’ll need some good clothes for Sunday, and we might go swimming, I’ve got my swimmers, and what if it gets cold. You’ll need a jumper. And we might want to go out to dinner. I’ll need something formal, and…

Paul:     No really, the list says, ‘don’t take any extra clothes.’

Becky:  What! [Comes over to check.] But, but, what if I get invited to someone important’s house?

Paul:     I guess Jesus wants us to travel light.

Becky:  [Pulling out medium suitcase, tossing aside large suitcase.] We’re gonna smell! I better pack deodorant.

Paul:     No deodorant.

Becky:  This sounds like a ‘boy’ camp!

Paul:     We do need to wear good shoes.

Becky:  OK, I’ll pack my high heals, and your dress shoes.

Paul:     No, we should wear one good, sturdy pair of practical shoes.

Becky:  [Pulling out small suitcase, tossing aside medium suitcase.] Drat, that sounds like lots of walking!

Paul:     Yeah, because we are allowed to take a staff.

Becky:  A staff. You mean staff, to do all the work.

Paul:     No a staff; a big stick.

Becky:  Why a staff?

Paul:     I don’t know?

Becky:  Don’t say Jesus wants us to walk around like a prophet, looking like a weirdo.

Paul:     Maybe.  We do have God’s message.

Becky:  Well I’m certainly going to take my make-up. [Toiletries bag.]

Paul:     It’s not on the list.

Becky:  What? Does Jesus want me to scare people into heaven with my looks?

Paul:     You don’t need makeup to do that.

Becky:  Huh!?

Paul:     That came out wrong. I like how you look.

Becky:  Hold it, hold it! I’ve worked it out. Travel light. Travel fast. Credit Card! [Holding it up.]

Paul:     The list specifically says to leave your money, and credit cards, at home!

Becky:  What!!! What are we supposed to do?  What are we going to eat? I’m gonna have to pack some food! [Baked Beans.]

Paul:     I’m not sure, but the list definitely says don’t take any food!

Becky:  Drat! [Removes smaller suitcase, and dumps small suitcase.] Hey, I know! Of course! Pre-book the Hyatt! Five stars. All meals included! I’m saved!

Paul:     The instructions say don’t book ahead. You are to stay with whomever offers you accommodation.

Becky:  Billeting?  Isn’t that illegal these days! I’m glad I’ve got my mobile phone!

Paul:     Strange. The instructions don’t mention anything about technology, but I’m guessing no modern devices!

Becky:  What! What if I want to phone a friend? My mother? The police!

Paul:     I’ll be there!

Becky:  That’s why I might want to phone my mother!

Paul:     Hey Beck, I think I’ve worked it all out. This is a lesson. Jesus wants us to trust each other. To trust those we meet, but most of all, to trust him, for everything.

Becky:  Trust!?

Paul:     Yeah. We’ve got to learn to trust Jesus when it’s easy, because one day it might get a lot harder to trust him.

Becky:  I can’t see why that would be. He’ll be with us till we’re old and grey! At least I’ve got my comfort bag I had when I was in kindy.

Paul:     Actually Beck, I’ve only just noticed.   No bags!

Becky:  No bags, no money, only the clothes on my back!? Well how’s this? [Putting on four jumpers.]

Paul:     Becky, Becky? Is there a psychologist in the house?

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