{"product_id":"9780788023132","title":"My Way or Thy Way: A Book of Choice Bible Skits","description":"Ever overhear a pre-teen or early teen conversation? It can be pretty dramatic -- in fact, young people and drama go together like... God and the Bible! If you're looking for quality material that draws middle school\/junior high age young people into the scriptures, here's an invaluable resource. \u003ci\u003eMy Way Or Thy Way \u003c\/i\u003eis a collection of twelve brief plays that bring familiar Bible stories to life in contemporary conversation that's easy to understand.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy focusing on the choices made by the main characters -- and their consequences -- the scenes help young people make better choices in their own lives. \"I want to do it my way, not thy way\" was the struggle of these biblical personages, and many of us face similar issues today. Each skit lets participants \"walk in the sandals\" of ordinary people who faced extraordinary choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for versatility, these scenes can be given full dramatic performances with props, scenery, and costumes, or presented in readers' theater format for use as dynamic classroom discussion starters. Each drama is accompanied by questions and a variety of related activities. \u003ci\u003eMy Way Or Thy Way\u003c\/i\u003e is an excellent supplement to a Sunday school, Bible school, or Bible study curriculum, and is especially useful for youth groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThese beautifully written skits are a perfect way for youth (and adults) to discover the teachings of the Bible. Pat Betteley has created a series of inventive and insightful pieces that encourage active participation from both performer and audience. What a great tool for a Sunday service or youth group meeting!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrint Learned\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExecutive Director, Rabbit Run Community Arts Association\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMadison, Ohio\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn a world filled with choices, it's good to examine the choices of the \"faith full.\" This book is filled with delectable skits and lots of ideas on how to use them in a variety of ways -- from the very theatrical to simple read-aloud discussion starters. The skits are filled with righteous puns and double entendres, putting a light touch on serious material. They make talking about making right choices fun and refreshing.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJudy Astle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExecutive Director, Camp Henry\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWestminster Presbyterian Church\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrand Rapids, Michigan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEvery Christian education director, children's coordinator, and Vacation Bible School director would benefit by having this collection.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRichard Lehto\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormer District Superintendent, East Ohio Conference\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnited Methodist Church\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePat Betteley\u003c\/b\u003e is a freelance writer with a passion for literature and drama. She has been a reading specialist and elementary classroom teacher for many years, and works with children, music, and drama in her church. Co-founder of a Christian theater group for all ages, Betteley has published several plays in such children's magazines as \u003ci\u003eFaces\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUSKids\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCreative Classroom\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePlays: The Drama Magazine for Young People\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CSS Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47020275990768,"sku":"9780788023132","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780788023132_p0.jpg?v=1763805790","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780788023132","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}