By Frank Irace
What if mankind were created with pouches as part of our anatomy. As we went through the day these pouches either increased or decreased in weight depending on the people we met and the circumstances that came our way. If this were so would you be someone who added a load to your fellow man, or would you be someone who helped to ease the burden?
Matthew 11:29-30
Clark
Spouse
Daughter
Boss
Congregant #1
Congregant #2
Congregant #3
Street evangelist
Pastor
Back Packs ( for everyone ), Bricks ( Approx 18 ), crate, table ( everyone one in this skit will either put bricks in the back pack of Clark or take bricks out). This will be identified in the script as follows: BI = Put brick in back pack. BO = take brick out of back pack.
Narration: What if mankind were created with pouches as part of our anatomy. As we went through the day these pouches either increased or decreased in weight depending on the people we met and the circumstances that came our way. If this were so would you be someone who added a load to your fellow man, or would you be someone who helped to ease the burden?
(Clark hs been walking to office with downcast face. He arrives to find boss behind desk.)
Boss: Come on in, Clark. Thanks for coming. I called you in today 'cause I wanted to speak to you about some corporate issues. Clark, you are a terrific worker ( BO) You are always on time and ready to work ( BO ). Unfortunately Clark, as you know the company has lost a lot in assets the first quarter (BI). Due to this drop in performance we have no choice but to downsize. ( BI ) I’m sorry to say Clark, you are one of my least tenured employees (BI). I am going to have to let you go (BI). I’m truly sorry, Clark.
( Clark leaves office and heads home. Passes street evangelist)
S.E: Jesus said 'come to me all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest. You sir.... ( Points at Clark, Clark keeps on walking. Evangelist "freezes".)
( Spouse is sitting at table, dejected)
Spouse: Hi. Clair is upstairs. she was expelled from school today (BI). She was caught with drugs in her locker (BI). I think you need to talk to her. (Clark heads upstairs, spouse stays)
Child: Hi dad, I know mom told you. I got caught! I’ve been using for awhile (BI). Everyone is doing it, I just got hooked in (BI). I’ll take my punishment, but it’s my life, I should be allowed to do what I want (BI). (Clark exits, goes back to spouse)
Spouse: Well, there you have it. We have a drug addict for a daughter. Maybe at church Sunday you can ask Pastor to pray for her. While you're at it have him pray for us too. Our marriage isn’t exactly blissful (BI). I won’t be going (BI). I’ve got some things to take care of.
( church is ending)
Pastor: ( ending sermon ) God bless you as you go.
( As Clark gets up to leave. Congregant #1 approaches)
Cong#1: Come here brother, you look like you can use a hug (BO)
(Clark smiles and heads out. Congregant #2 approaches )
Cong #2: Brother, it was good seeing you (BO). Your lookin' kinda down? Is your walk with the Lord strong? (BI) Maybe you need to be more faithful (BI). Perhaps you're allowing sin to take hold of you? (BI). (Clark exits.) Keep your eyes on the Lord! I’ll be praying for you!
(Home. Clark finds note and begins to read. Spouse appears over shoulder as Clark reads. Spouse will read note.)
Spouse: Dear Clark, I am sorry I have to break this to you this way, but we have not been communicating (BI). For the past year I have been miserable (BI). You have left me no other choice then to leave you (BI). I have taken Kent and moved to my sisters (BI). Maybe a change in scenery will do him good. I will be filing for divorce Monday (BI). I wish you all the best. I’ll have my lawyer contact you (BI). ( spouse disappears).
(Clark is silent for 5 seconds with head down for 5 seconds before he yells at the top of his voice.)
Clark: NO!!!!!!!
(Sends Kitchen table flying)
(Street evangelist unfreezes and speaks again.)
S.E: Jesus said 'come to me all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest.'
(Clark drops to his knees and cries out to God in prayer. A figure representing Jesus appears behind Clark and pulls back pack off.)
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