ALTERNATIVE WORSHIP FOR LENT

OATABIX!

 

  Based on the television advert for, ‘Oatabix’.

  There is one speaker imitating the attitude/accent of the advert actor.

 

  ‘They say this is a Nanny Religion: don’t do this, don’t do that, it’s bad if you do this!  Try behaving in this

   way and behave like that!

  We’re old enough and experienced enough to know what we’re doing! We have free will. It’s up to us to

  choose what we can or cannot do for ourselves. We have the examples and the facts.

  We have the right to choose what we should do!

 

  Now I want to tell you about the benefits of believing in Jesus and following His example.

  You are ensured you of eternal life.

  You will have the added strength to cope in difficult times.

  You will have a healthier out look.

  You will be much calmer and relaxed.

  You will have more control over your emotions.

  You will be a better person.

  You will be more considerate of others,

  You will love those who hate you and hurt you.

  You will forgive everything.

  You will------------- (add your own ideas).

  Well don’t ask me, I ‘m not going to tell you what to do!

 

TWO LEADERS: NEGATIVE and POSITIVE

 Congregation can comment on the sketch as if they are the audience watching the ‘Oatabix’ advert

   on television.

  Alternately, some may be chosen to ask pre- arranged questions about evidence of the benefits of living

  the Christian Life.

  The two leaders can give opposite answers.

 

  At the end, they turn to the congregation and say together, “Well don’t ask me; I’m not going to tell you

  what to do, ASK JESUS!”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 OATABIX