{"title":"Drama – Maundy Thursday","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"in-the-upper-room","title":"In the Upper Room","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequiring no memorization, this drama can be performed by any size congregation. Most of the reading is done out of sight while the 15 participants portray what the narrators are reading.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe primary narrator is a Greek woman named Sophia who is drawn to the Christian church and community in Ephesus. She is preparing to become baptized in the church which the Apostle Paul had started approximately 50 years earlier. Her instructors in the faith are none other than the Gospel writers Mark and John, who share in the narration of this drama.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighlights include a footwashing and communal meal. Following the Communion by the disciples, the bread and chalice are shared with the congregation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a very useful resource for pastors or worship and music committees looking for something a little out of the ordinary for the Lenten season. Little rehearsal is needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeorgianna Summers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a prolific writer of drama and church resources. A former Director of Religious Education, she also taught college English and Drama. She has written youth and young adult curriculum, material for the United Methodist Church. She is the mother of three adult children and the wife of a United Methodist pastor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CSS Publishing Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47374173405402,"sku":null,"price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/5540\/2714\/files\/InTheUpperRoom.jpg?v=1769002884"},{"product_id":"the-last-supper","title":"The Last Supper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Last Supper\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, you won't just hear about this familiar story, you'll see it and feel it! It's an insightful look at one of the most poignant moments in the life of Jesus. Glimpses into the personalities and backgrounds of the disciples emphasize the human qualities that we share with them. It's also a visual portrayal of the sacrament of Holy Communion. This is a dramatic way to celebrate Maundy Thursday, as the program deftly combines a depiction of the Last Supper with a tenebrae service conclusion. In addition to the pastor, there are parts for 14 men and one woman. Character synopses and a seating chart for the portrayal are included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSusan E. Bartlett\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiana S. Smith\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are members of Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Fort Worth, Texas. Smith, who currently serves as director of the Trinity Lutheran Children's Center, was raised in southern Illinois and holds a degree in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education from Concordia College in River Forest, Illinois. Bartlett, a native of Pittsburgh, is a registered nurse who works in data entry for the CorVel Corporation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CSS Publishing Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47374569177306,"sku":null,"price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/5540\/2714\/files\/TheLastSupper.jpg?v=1769007826"}],"url":"https:\/\/csspublishingcoinc.com\/collections\/drama-maundy-thursday.oembed","provider":"CSS Publishing Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}