Resources
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Easter
Passion Plays
With Arms Wide Open by Peggy Barnell tells the story of the Passion from Gospel writer Luke’s perspective, as he reflects on the experiences of how the disciples were changed by their walk with Christ.
The Passion of Jesus by Peter Hutley is a full scale, traditional Passion Play, seen here in a studio version.
Rhyming Bible
Bob Hartman’s Rhyming Bible presents a series of charming poems, suitable for all ages to enjoy.
Here we present five of the poems which together tell the Easter story.
Body and Blood and Bread and Wine
When Jesus Hung Upon the Cross
Christmas
Nativities
Jerusalem News by Ray Markham tells the story of the first ever Christmas from the perspective of a newsroom, looking for a fresh scoop.
'Shepherd's Christmas' by Jeanette Walters tells the story of a young boy on a farm, helping his Dad with chores. A little reluctantly, his Dad tells him the story of the Shepherds that very first Christmas, tending their sheep on a hillside. An angel appears to them, bringing glad tidings of the new King, born that very night.
Share the wonder of the Shepherds this Christmas, through this lovely film, as the shephers go from tending their flock to being the very first visitors to the newborn King.
Bob Hartman’s Rhyming Bible (released 22 November 2021)
We have filmed a delightful series of four performed poems to take us through the Christmas story, with the familiar nativity characters in the background helping to tell the story visually.
Mary is a well-behaved young woman, getting on with her chores, when she has an unexpected visitor…an angel! The angel has some amazing new. Mary is going to have a baby! A very special baby! Join us for the first of these festive poems and see how Mary reacts.
Mary is engaged to Joseph, but now he hears she is going to have a baby. Will they still get married? Join Joseph for a sleepless night, when he has his own special visitor.
Shepherds, on a hill, have their encounter with the Angels; who explain why this baby is so very special. And so the very first Christmas begins, in Bethlehem.
The Wisemen are watching the skies and see a new star, meaning a new king has been born! They follow the star to King Herod, expecting to find the Royal Baby in a palace. Will the Wisemen find the baby? And how will Herod react to a new King?
The poems are a fun and engaging way to share the Christmas story, especially suitable for primary-school aged children. Each last around two to three minutes and could be used together or as a series.
Both Christmas projects will be available free for schools, churches and community groups to use, and can be accessed via our YouTube playlist, for download or streaming. DramaKirk - YouTube
Resources will be available from Monday 22nd November. If you have difficulty accessing the resources, we can provide DVDs. Please do contact info@dramakirk.org
Christmas Bible Study
Our Christmas Bible study from 2020 explores the background to the well-known and much loved bible characters in a series of dramatisations and reflections.
For Schools
Rhyming Bible - Easter
Body and Blood and Bread and Wine
When Jesus Hung Upon the Cross
Rhyming Bible - Christmas
The Apostles Go Out (really Out, With Snacks)
The Apostles Go Out by Liz Blackman explores how Peter and John might have felt when Jesus sent them forth in his name. Especially after months on the couch eating snacks and watching Netflix.
Nativities
Bible Studies
Calling the Disciples
As we consider how it felt to be called by Jesus, we consider how their families might have responded and some very different responses Jesus received. Finally we look at the authority that Jesus gave them before sending them out in ministry.
The Brothers
We explore the women called to serve Jesus, through performance. We also explore what questions we would ask Mary Magdalene if she was alive today – you can see what happens as we put these questions to Mary.
Messianic Prophets
Who was Isaiah? What did he foretell about Jesus? And what hope did he leave for God’s people then, and now?
Who were Jeremiah and Ezekiel? What did they foretell about Jesus? How did they keep their hope alive in difficult times?
In Prophecy Fulfilled we complete our consideration of the Messianic prophecies as they are realised in Jesus. We explore the themes of “News” and “Fulfilment”. How did those who had been waiting for the Messiah all their lives feel when the prophecies were fulfilled?
A modern approach to the Book of Job. We explore Job’s suffering in the context of lockdown. How might these trials have been reported to Job? What was the reaction in the community? How might his comforters have gathered?
Paul – A Man Changed Forever
Study One – Acts 7:54 – ch8
Who was Saul?
Where do we first meet him in the bible?
How did the early Christian react to him?“Road to Damascus”
Study Two – Acts 9
Paul experiences the most dramatic conversion in the bible – why?
What was his response?
How did his companions feel?
How did the early church respond?“
Study Three – Acts 13 & 14
The Holy Spirit sets apart Paul and Barnabas
The visits to Cyprus, Antioch, Iconium and Lystra:-
- What did they preach?
- What was the response?
- What did they leave behind?
Paul stoned
Study Four – Acts 16 & 17
Timothy joins Paul and Silas
Where does the Spirit send them? Where does the Spirit not send them?
Paul’s first imprisonment
The visit to the Areopagus