Skit 2: Based on the Circle of Contacts [By Wayne Fry]

First: Sorry [    name       ], I didn’t see you sitting there. How have you been lately?

Second: Not bad.

First: Hey, our priest is doing a pretty good job up there isn’t s/he?

Second: Yeah, you’re right. S/he really has a lot of energy and passion for the Lord.

First: When I sat down by you, it looked like you were writing something.

Second: Why, yes, I was. I was starting to fill out my Invite a Friend Sunday Circle of Contacts form.

First: Circle of Contacts form? I didn’t get one of those.

Second: Well then, you didn’t look in your bulletin. (holds up form) Everyone has one.

First: Oh, I see. Well, how do you use the form?

Second: The guide is to help you prayerfully consider a guest that you would like to invite to worship with us.

First: Intriguing. Tell me more.

Second: Well, it has a diagram on the back that allows you to list potential guests that you could invite, such as a neighbor, a co-worker, a classmate, or a family member.

First: Like my brother?

Second: No, although your brother is always welcomed here. I think it is looking more for someone who doesn’t have a personal relationship with Christ.

First: Gotcha.

Second: You then list your potential guests on the form and pray daily for them.

First: How are you going to remember to pray for them everyday?

Second: Well, I was thinking about putting the list on the refrigerator so that every morning I would see it before I go to work.

First: So that’s it. What if I can’t come up with anyone to pray about?

Second: I hope that you could think of one person. But even if you can’t, you can still use the form to pray about the event itself.

First: I could pray that others would have the courage to ask people and step out in faith.

(both get up and start walking towards the back of the church)

Second: Now you're starting to get the idea.

First: [    name       ], I am so glad that I have a friend like you. You are the best.

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