Do you wonder what the stories in the Bible would look like from
the viewpoint of those who were there? If so, then this collection
of thirteen first-person narratives and readers' theater
presentations spotlighting a variety of New Testament characters --
both familiar and not so well-known -- will give you a new
perspective on the scriptural witness. After all, while the
experience of these people is rooted in the distant past, we still
relate to the same fears, joys, and motivations as they did. By
listening in on these characters as they converse with themselves,
these creative pieces provide an intimate look at their humanity
and experience of the Good News, which in turn enables us to better
understand our lives and our faith.
This volume provides material for a variety of seasons and settings
-- they're perfect for church drama groups, homiletical source
material, and for inspiring devotional reading. And an introductory
chapter addresses performance issues (including whether or not to
use costumes) as well as how to use this format to develop your own
material.
Some of the intriguing presentations include:
- Herod -- The First Christmas Grinch (Matthew 2:1-12)
- Leaving Egypt For Home (Matthew 2:19-23)
- My Name Is Levi (Mark 2:13-17)
- Kneeling Before Him (Luke 10:38-42)
- Just A Jar Of Water (Luke 22:7-13)
- Rock The Boat (John 21)
Pamela J. Tinnin is the pastor of Partridge Community Church
(United Church of Christ), the only church in Partridge, Kansas
(population 250). Prior to her 1996 graduation from Pacific School
of Religion in Berkeley, California, Tinnin was an editor for ten
years with the University of California-Berkeley. In her past lives
she has been the editor of a small-town newspaper, a freelance
writer, a sheep rancher, a paralegal working with prison inmates, a
small-town city clerk, and a migrant worker in the fields of
Oregon.
Peter K. Perry has been the senior pastor of First United Methodist
Church in Phoenix, Arizona, since July 2001, and has previously
served churches in Prescott, Sedona, and Mesa, Arizona. He is a
graduate of California State University, Fullerton (B.A. in
history) and Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, California.
Bass M. Mitchell serves as a United Methodist minister in the
beautiful mountain area of Hot Springs, Virginia. He is a prolific
writer who has contributed several hundred articles to various
publications, including "Homiletics" and" Circuit Rider." Mitchell
regularly writes devotions for "The Upper Room" and "Upper Room
Disciplines," as well as Bible studies and other curriculum for the
United Methodist Publishing House. He is the author of "God
Sightings: Discovering God in Everyday Life" and "In Every Blade of
Rustling Grass "(Abingdon Press).
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