A LITTLE BIT OF SPACKLE



More information about A LITTLE BIT OF SPACKLE MAIN POINT Bitterness creeps in slowly. Squashing little irritations can lead to a root of bitterness. It is easy to keep covering our feelings and blaming others, but when we let the light of Christ into our hearts, those covered-over patches are exposed. Jesus perfects us by transforming us, not by hiding the bad stuff. CHARACTERIZATION Donna is full of hope and life! She is excited about the new challenges but also experiencing some fears and insecurity. Dig deep to find some interesting levels for Kathy. It is easy to play her bitter and jaded. But under that ‘layer of spackle’ there is potential for life in her even though her feelings are confused and she is genuinely hurting. DIRECTOR'S NOTES 1) Costuming: To indicate Donna's pregnancy, use a maternity shirt with a funny saying ('Under Construction' for example). Use masking tape to secure a small pillow to an undershirt. 2) Blocking: Go as far as you like with the 'spackling.' The audience will enjoy being behind the wall. Just remember to set limits as to how high and wide the wall is. Mime should be consistent to be effective. RELATED SCRIPTURES In John 7:38, Jesus promises believers that streams of living water, the Holy Spirit, will flow from within us. That would include our attitudes toward friends and family. Contrast this with James 3:9-11 where we are reminded that we can't praise God one minute and curse man the next. Our response to the light of Christ would also be a good contrast to the sketch. In Matthew 6:22, Jesus says that if our eye is good our whole body will be full of light, and in Matthew 5:14-16, he calls us to be the light of the world. RELATED THEMES Marriage relationships. New beginnings. A sketch for the women's ministry. Ungodly advice and dealing with negative emotions would all be good context for this sketch.