We used to write puppet plays almost every week for Victoria Avenue Baptist Church in Belleville. Alanna always played Martha, and Joey by Samuel when he was in town, or Zeth. Almost all have a matching scripture reading.

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A tough nut to crack!

Acts 9:1-19 Joey: Good morning Martha! Martha: Hi Joey – do you think I’m the smartest girl in my class? Joey: What? Why? Martha: I’m just wondering if maybe THAT’s why my teacher paired me with the stupidest girl in … Continue reading →

A Memorial Offering That Made a Difference

February 22, 2009 Acts 10:1-8 Martha: Good morning Joey! Joey: Good morning! Have I told you about my fortune? Martha: Like from a fortune cookie? Joey: No – like riches. I have a money making plan. Martha: Oh really? What … Continue reading →

Listening to God

Acts 10: 9-23a Martha: Good morning, Joey! How are you today? Joey: SSSSHHH! *looking around* Martha: What’s with you? Joey: I’m listening. Martha: What are you listening to? Joey: If God speaks to me, I don’t want to miss it. … Continue reading →

Baptism

Acts 10:44-48 Martha: Are you baptized, Joey? Joey: No — are you? Martha: No, I’m not either. Why aren’t you baptized? Joey: I never thought about it — isn’t it something that adults do? Whenever pastor Miriam baptizes people, they … Continue reading →

Objections Overruled

Acts 11:1-18 Joey is staring at the ceiling, mumbling nonsense under his breath. ie: “but the kryptonite would….it …but …but…with his teeth? he…bites them? but…. is his super power flexibilty? no no… it …. but … krypronite is bad….” etc. … Continue reading →

Super powers

April 26, 2009 Acts 12:1-10 Martha: Joey, I had the BEST dream! Joey: That reminds me of a bible sto- Martha: -I dreamed I was eating waffles! Joey: Waffles? Martha: In my dream, I had a big plate of waffles, … Continue reading →

Good News

Acts 13:32-43 May 24 2009. Martha: So Joey, did you read this week’s bible scripture? Joey: Actually, yes I did. Peter and Barnabas were talking in the synagogue to the people about Jesus. Do you know what a synagogue is? … Continue reading →

Shaking the dust off of our sandals.

Acts 13:44-49 Joey: Oh Martha, there you are. I wanted to talk to you. Martha: Me, Joey? You can talk to me anytime. Joey: Remember last week we were talking about telling others about Jesus? Martha: Yeah, we even practiced … Continue reading →

Peter’s Shadow

Performed at Victoria Avenue Baptist Church on Sunday July 6, 2008 Inspired by Acts 5:12-16

Silver and Gold have I none

Performed at Victoria Avenue Baptist Church on Sunday June 8, 2008 Inspired by Acts 3:6

Jesus is coming — soon!

Performed at Victoria Avenue Baptist Church on Sunday June 1, 2008 Inspired by Acts 2:42 – 47