We Don't Speak the Lingo!

By Sheila Hamil

Summary

A different look at what happened in the upper room at Pentecost. (Acts 2)

Characters

Peter
Matthias
Matthew
Various other disciples

Script

Peter: Morning all.

All: Morning.

Peter: Well, what are we going to do today then?

All: (Evasively) Mm…….mmm…….

Peter: How about giving succour to the needy?

All: Mmmm…….mmm

Matthias: Not really my speciality.

Matthew: Perhaps another day.

Peter: OK, how about visiting the orphan and the widow in their distress?

Matthias: Not much call for that these days.

Peter: OK, what about showing love and compassion to all people?

Matthew: Gosh, is that the time?

All: Mmm……mmm

Peter: I know, why don't we spread the good news to the whole world?

Matthias: What, now?

Peter: Yes!

Matthew: Ah, but you see, a bit of a teensy weensy problem. Don't speak the lingo.

Matthias: Yes, big problem that.

All: Mmm……..mmm

Matthew: 'Cos look, you've got Jews outside, from all over the place. You've got yer Parthians and Medes - and which of us here has passed our Parthian exam? Then there's yer Cappadocians, well, I can order a pint of real ale in Cappadocian, 'cos I used to live with one for a while, but I don't mind betting none of us have been to Phrygia.

Matthias: Fridge here? Nah. Too cold.

Matthew: Well, there you are, and I have to admit my Mesopotamian is pretty rusty.

Matthias: Yeah, just like my fridge!

Peter: Hmmmm. So how are we going to spread the good news to all nations?

Matthias: Hey - look at that wind - look out!

Wind rushes past all disciples and rushes back.

All say in turn:
Magnifique
Fortissimo
Buena
Snakke du Norsk? (Pronounced Snacker doo Noshk)
Vorsprung durch technik
Jag kan talar svenska
Ruach
Glasnost
Whey aye man. Who needs a certificate when you've got the Holy Spirit?

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These dramas are intended for use in churches, youth clubs and schools and can be photocopied, but they are to be used in no way for personal gain, as I have made them available for you and am gaining nothing myself. It is my wish that anyone making profit from them in any way, should direct those profits to Christian Aid or some other recognised charity. More scripts can be found at my web site, http://www.sheilahamil.co.uk