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a script from“This One Light: A Candlelight Service”byJenny CraigerWhatThis Reader’s Theater is appropriate for a Christmas candlelight service. Ithighlights how Christ is the Light of the world and how we are called to shareHis light with others.Themes: Christmas, Light, Trinity, Spreading the Gospel, CandlelightWhoReader 1Reader 2Reader 3WhenPresentWearCandlestickTapered CandleCongregation Candles (enough for audience)Small TableBlack or Christmas-Themed TableclothSong Sheets or Projector Screen with lyrics to “Silent Night”(Props)Reader 4Reader 5WhyJohn 1, Matthew 5:14HowThe tablecloth should be placed on the table which sits center stage. Readersshould stand in numerical order in a horseshoe formation around the table atthe beginning of the reading. Lights should be dimmed. The tapered candleshould in the candlestick and held by the reader standing in the center (Reader3) of the horseshoe. However, be sure that readers can still see their lines (oralternately memorize them). Lines should be read with tone and pauses thatcoincide with the meaning of the phrases; avoid rushing lines. Readers 1, 2, 4,and 5 are holding one Congregation Candle each. Distribute the rest of theCongregation Candles and song sheets (if using) to the audience before theservice/reading begins.TimeApproximately 5 minutes 2019 Skit Guys, Inc. Only original purchaser is granted photocopy permission. All other rights reserved.“Skit Guys” is a trademark of Skit Guys, Inc. Printed in U.S.A.
“This One Light: A Candlelight S.COMReader 3 lights the candle and carefully holds it close in front of him or her whilereading the first line.Reader 3: (speaks clearly and slowly with pauses between each word toemphasize the phrase) This One Light.Reader 1: Has always been.Reader 2: At the start was the Word.Reader 5: And the Word was WITH God.Reader 4: And the Word WAS God.Reader 3: The Life and Light of men.Reader 4: Shining in the void.Reader 5: Destroying the darkness.Reader 1: The Hope for the lost.Reader 3: (pauses and emphasizes the phrase. Holds candle straight out in front ofbody as lines are read) This One Light.Reader 2: Entering the world as a tiny child.Reader 4: Born in a manger.Reader 3: Wrapped in swaddling clothes.Reader 1: Heralded by angels.Reader 5: Worshipped by shepherds.Reader 2: Feared by kings.Reader 4: God in flesh.Reader 3: (pauses and emphasizes the phrase. Sets candle on the table as readingline) This One Light.Reader 5: A carpenter by trade.Reader 1: Yet a miracle man.Reader 2: Making the blind see.2
“This One Light: A Candlelight S.COMReader 4: The lame walk.Reader 5: The sick healed.Reader 3: Feeding the hungry.Reader 4: Speaking the Truth.Reader 5: Loving the world.Reader 3: (pauses and emphasizes the phase) This One Light.Reader 1: Son of Man.Reader 2: Son of God.Reader 3: The Lamb who takes away the sins of the world.Reader 4: (pauses and emphasizes each word) Mocked, scourged, pierced.Reading slows down gradually over the next few lines with a more solemn tone.Reader 5: A crown of thorns placed on His head.Reader 2: Destined to die.Reader 4: A final breath, body hanging on a cross.Reader 3: A Light extinguished (extinguishing the candle and speaking the end ofthe phrase clearly and slowly) for you and me.All Readers remain quiet and still, allowing pause for reflection.Reader 3: (speaking with authority) But, this One Light.Reader 3 then steps forward to relight candle.Reader 1: Overcomes the darkness.Readers speak the next few lines more excitedly, building each time.Reader 2: The night CANNOT snuff His power.Reader 3: He is resurrected!Reader 4: The stone rolled away!Reader 5: An empty tomb!3
“This One Light: A Candlelight S.COMReader 3: A new covenant!Reader 1: A fulfilled prophecy!Reader 5: (draw out phrase) An eternal hope!Reader 3 picks up candle and holds high.Reader 3: (pauses and speaking phrase with emphasis) This One Light.The next few lines are spoken with deliberateness with emphasis on the title orcharacter trait.Reader 2: Our Savior.Reader 4: He is Power.Reader 2: He is Grace.Reader 4: He is Love.Reader 3: He is Light.Reader 1: Wonderful Counselor.Reader 5: Prince of Peace.Reader 1: Almighty God.Reader 3: (pauses and phrase spoken with emphasis. Lowers candle back in frontof body in a natural position) This One Light.Reader 1: Three in One.Readers 2 and 4 turn candles toward Reader 3’s candle, light their candles together,and then return to original places. They hold their candles in front of their bodies.Reader 5: And One in Three.Reader 2: Light from Light.Reader 4: True God from True God.Reader 3: Christ, the everlasting Savior.Reader 2: Sent to Earth to shine His glory in a dark world.4
“This One Light: A Candlelight S.COMReader 1 and 5: So that we can receive (speaking next phrase with emphasis) thisOne Light.Readers 1 and 5 light their candles from Readers 2 and 4 and return to their originalpositions. All Readers’ candles should now be lit and held in front of them.Reader 4: And share it with others like wildfire to diminish the night.Reader 3: Please join us as we sing “Silent Night” and light our candles from oneanother to show how God uses us to share Jesus, His One Light, with theworld.Readers start singing “Silent Night” as they exit the stage to use their candles to lightthose of the audience. Lights can be dimmed more during this part of the reading assafety permits and, if using, the words can be projected on a screen.5
Reader 1: A fulfilled prophecy! Reader 5: (draw out phrase) An eternal hope! Reader 3 picks up candle and holds high. Reader 3: (pauses and speaking phrase with emphasis) This One Light. The next few lines are spoken with deliberateness with emphasis on the title or character trait. Reader 2: Our Savior. Reader 4: He is Power. Reader 2: He is .
