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The document is a satirical script that summarizes the dedication of the wall in Jerusalem as reported by two journalists, Doran and Sarida. They interview the director of music, Nehemiah, and a random woman from the crowd. All express joy and gratitude to God for helping rebuild the wall and rescue the people from their troubles, recognizing that God alone deserves the glory. The dedication ceremonies will include choirs, sacrifices, and celebrations among the people who are thankful for God's salvation.

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Dedication of The Wall PDF

The document is a satirical script that summarizes the dedication of the wall in Jerusalem as reported by two journalists, Doran and Sarida. They interview the director of music, Nehemiah, and a random woman from the crowd. All express joy and gratitude to God for helping rebuild the wall and rescue the people from their troubles, recognizing that God alone deserves the glory. The dedication ceremonies will include choirs, sacrifices, and celebrations among the people who are thankful for God's salvation.

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DEDICATION OF THE WALL

written by Tanis Harms

Topic:
Scripture:
Style:

Cast:

joy, glory, salvation


Nehemiah 12:27-43
satire, conversation: reporters go out into the streets of Jerusalem to
capture the excitement and cover the events of the dedication of the
wall.
Doran (male reporter),
Sarida (female reporter),
Director (male or female),
Nehemiah
Woman

Set & Props: 2 mics, clipboard, Old-Testament costumes


SCRIPT:
(DORAN and SARIDA enter smiling, but shrinking a bit from the noise.
OPTIONAL: have soundtrack with crowd noise. If you do, make sure it is more
background noise level.
REPORTERS stop walking and face forward to congregation as if theyre looking
into cameras.)
Doran

Hi, and welcome. This is Doran and Sarida reporting live from the
streets of Jerusalem. We are here to cover the exciting events
surrounding the dedication of the wall.

Sarida

And exciting it is! You can just feel the joy and enthusiasm in the
air, today. Certainly everyone from Jerusalem is out to join in the
joyous celebrations!

Doran

Not only from Jerusalem. There are people coming in from all over
Israel.

Sarida

I see the director of music coming this way.

(DIRECTOR enters carrying a clipboard, acting like


he or she has to be somewhere important.)
Sarida

Excuse us, Director? Do you have a moment?

Director

A moment? Sure.

(DIRECTOR stops beside SARIDA who interviews him/her.)


Sarida

So tell us who you are?

Director

Im Chanan, acting as director of the music which will be presented.

Sarida

Fantastic! Tell us, how do you feel?

Director

I feel busy! Not much time to think, but if Id stop to really think
about it, I feel so much... joy. I mean, what else could one feel when
you consider everything that has been happening? How God has
helped us get our act together.

Sarida

And what is your part in all of this?

Director

Well, weve been very busy finding as many Levites as possible.

Sarida

Those Levites really know their music!

Director

Exactly! So for an event as important, and as big as this we


instigated a nation-wide search. The choirs were putting together
with these expert singers will be unmatched. We wanted only the
best, as this will facilitate in presenting just the right atmosphere for
hymns of thanksgiving.

Sarida

I cannot wait to hear them.

Director

Oh! Its going to be awesome. One great choir will be up on that


wall over there, (motioning) to the right, and the other great choir
there, (motioning) up on the wall to the left!

Sarida

Thats going to be GREAT! So where are they now?

Director

Theyre getting ready, along with the priests, who must be purified
before the festivities can begin. Now if youll excuse me, Ive got to
round up all the musicians. The harps, lyres and trumpet players are
all ready, but I need to hunt down those percussionists... Cymbalplayers! You know? They tend to be the rowdier types - but we love
them!

Sarida

Whats a celebration without a bit of noise?

Doran

I hear that!

Sarida

(notices) I dont believe it. Nehemiah, himself, is walking this


way!

(DIRECTOR dashes off with a nod. DORAN turns to see


NEHEMIAH enter and starts to interview him.)
Doran

Nehemiah? Do you think you could share a few words with us?

Nehemiah

I would be honored.

Doran

Oh, no, the honor is ours.

Nehemiah

Actually, God should get all of the honor! Without God, none of this
wouldve been possible.

Doran

So tell us how do you feel?

Nehemiah

Inexplicable joy! What else? There are no words. How else COULD
one be feeling right now?

Doran

But to think that this all happened because of you! How do you feel
about THAT?

Nehemiah

Humbled! And again, I have to give God all the glory. Even though
our nation turned our backs on God and thus we found ourselves
in captivity, God never gave up on us. While I was put in place as a
cupbearer for King Artaxerxes, God made sure I had the kings ear
and found favor with him. So much so, that we had King
Artaxerxes help in the rebuilding of the wall. Who else could have
caused that to happen BUT God?

Doran

When you think about it it is mind-blowing! Especially when we


take a really honest look at ourselves, and see that we kind of
brought all that captivity down on ourselves. Right? God could have
just thrown up His hands and let us keep getting what we really
deserved

Nehemiah

Exactly! God not only rescues us from impossible situations, and


dangerous people, but God rescues us - from ourselves.

Doran

God does deserve all the glory! And speaking of giving God all the
glory what else is in store for us today?

Nehemiah

Well, after the priests have purified all the people, then the gates and
the wall, we will be offering great sacrifices to God.

Doran

I cant wait. Thank you so much for giving us some of your time.

(NEHEMIAH nods and exits.)

Sarida

Such a humble man! We could certainly learn a few lessons from


him!

Doran

Indeed! Well, I see we are getting closer and closer to the time of
the big event.

Sarida

Although, I think we have just enough time for one more quick
interview. How about someone from the crowds?

(WOMAN rushes past and SARIDA gets her attention.)


Sarida

Excuse me! Excuse me, maam?

(WOMAN stops and looks back with pleased astonishment.)


Woman

Oh! Oh? You mean ME?

Sarida

Yes! You! Come! Come over here.

(WOMAN approaches with hands pressed against her cheeks.)


Woman

You are both my favorite event reporters!

Sarida

Its nothing. Just doing our jobs.

Woman

But you want to talk to ME? Im just a just a random woman Im


nobody special!

Sarida

We see all people as special, and important. So wed all like to know
on this momentous occasion how do you feel?

(WOMAN keeps trying to grab the mic away from SARIDA


as she gushes out her enthusiasm.)

Woman

Why, this is the most momentous occasion ever! I simply cannot


believe it. I mean, who would ever have thought such a day would
ever arrive! It was just a while ago that things just seemed so
hopeless. I mean, captivity. Thats never good. But it just goes to
show you, you should never give up hope. And lessons learned, we
should always be looking to God! I mean, just how many times has
God rescued us anyway? Huh? Many times! Thats what!
Hallelujah! Words cannot express how thankful and full of joy I
am. I mean, all of us! Including the women and children! Everyone I
know is thankful and full of joy!

(SARIDA finally gets her mic back with a smile. With


flustered joy, WOMAN nods with a smile and rushes out.)
Sarida

(commenting after WOMAN) Thank you so much for your time...


random lady. Well, as weve just witnessed, everyone is thankful
and feeling the joy.

Doran

We have even received messages from around the nation all from
excited people. Word sure gets around! As does this feeling of
excitement. Feelings can be so infectious.

Sarida

Especially because there is real hope behind these feelings. There is


a real God who loves us - and rescues us. And DESERVES our full
attention.

Doran

Indeed! So with that, this is Doran and Sarida, getting ready to join
in the celebrations!

(DORAN and SARIDA nod and exit.

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