Resources on Christine Longhurst

Christine Longhurst | Re-Worship

Christine Longhurst shares a three-voice readers’ theatre setting of Luke 1:26-38 drawn from The Message translation that focuses on the moment the angel Gabriel comes to Mary (The Annunciation).

Luke 1:26-38

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Worship Planning, Scripture Reading, Annunciation

Understand God's Ways

Christine Longhurst | Re-Worship

Scripture Drama or Paraphrase

Christine Longhurst shares a two-voice readers’ theatre setting of James 3:13-18, 4:1-3, 7-8. It reminds us to seek God's wisdom above our own understanding.

James 3:13-18, 4:1-3, 7-8

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Wisdom, Worship Planning, Scripture Reading, Readings For Church Service

One Body in Christ

Christine Longhurst | Re-Worship

Scripture Drama or Paraphrase

Christine Longhurst shares a two-voice reader’s theatre setting of Ephesians 2:11-22 from the New Living Translation. It focuses on believers' unity as one body in Christ.

Ephesians 2:11-22

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Body Of Christ, Unity, Worship Planning, Scripture Reading

Beheading of John the Baptist

Christine Longhurst | Re-Worship

Scripture Drama or Paraphrase

Christine Longhurst shares a four-voice reader’s theatre setting of Mark 6:14-29, the story of the beheading of John the Baptist. It is based on the New Living Translation.

Mark 6:14-29

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John The Baptist, Beheading, Worship Planning, Scripture Reading

You are Healed

Christine Longhurst | Re-Worship

Scripture Drama or Paraphrase

Christine Longhurst shares a simple two-voice readers' theatre of Luke 13:10-17, in which Christ heals the woman who had been bent over for 18 years.

Luke 13:10-17

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Healing, Miracles, Scripture Reading, Worship Planning

Many Disciples Desert Jesus

Christine Longhurst | Re-Worship

Scripture Drama or Paraphrase

Christine Longhurst presents a three-voice reader’s theatre setting of John 6:56-69, where many disciples desert Jesus. It is based on "The Voice" translation of scripture.

John 6:56-69

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Disciple, Scripture Reading, Teaching

Living Bread

Christine Longhurst | Re-Worship

Scripture Drama or Paraphrase

Christine Longhurst presents a two-voice readers' theatre setting of John 6:51-59 where Jesus describes himself as the living bread. One voice speaks Jesus' words while the other narrates.

John 6:51-59

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Eternal Life, Bread, Scripture Reading

Instructions for Christian Living

Christine Longhurst | Re-Worship

Scripture Drama or Paraphrase

Christine Longhurst shares a two-voice readers’ theatre setting of Ephesians 4:25-32, 5:1-2, where the church is given instructions for Christian living. It is based on "The Voice" translation.

Ephesians 4:25-32, 5:1-2

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Daily Living, Worship Planning, Scripture Reading, Discipleship

Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus

Christine Longhurst | Re-Worship

Scripture Drama or Paraphrase

Christine Longhurst shares a three-person readers’ theatre setting of Luke 16:19-31. The rich man, Abraham, and a narrator give voice to Jesus's parable about the poor and the prophets.

Luke 16:19-31

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Parable, Scripture Reading, Worship Planning

The Request of James and John

Christine Longhurst | Re-Worship

Scripture Drama or Paraphrase

Christine Longhurst presents a three-voice readers’ theatre setting of Mark 10:35-45, where James and John ask for positions of authority in Christ's kingdom.

Mark 10:35-45

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James, John, Scripture Reading, Throne

Faith Like Abraham's

Christine Longhurst | Re-Worship

Scripture Drama or Paraphrase

Christine Longhurst offers a readers’ theatre setting for two voices that explores Romans 4:1-17 and the lessons that Abraham's faith can teach us about law and grace.

Romans 4:1-17

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Scripture Reading, Worship Planning, Abraham, (biblical Patriarch), Lent

A Devouring Fire

Christine Longhurst | Re-Worship

Scripture Drama or Paraphrase

Christine Longhurst shares this readers’ theatre recitation of Hebrews 12:18-29 that serves well as a call to worship, a charge before communion, and/or Maundy Thursday or Good Friday service.

Hebrews 12:18-29

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Scripture Reading, Faithfulness, Righteousness, Worship Planning

Jesus Foretells His Death

Christine Longhurst | Re-Worship

Scripture Drama or Paraphrase

Christine Longhurst shares a two-voice readers’ theatre setting of Mark 9:30-37, where Jesus foretells his betrayal and death.

Mark 9:30-37

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Disciple, Death Of Christ, Scripture Reading, Worship Planning

This Plumb Line

Christine Longhurst | Re-Worship

Scripture Drama or Paraphrase

Christine Longhurst shares a three-voice readers’ theatre setting of Amos 7:7-17 where the Lord showed the prophet Amos a vision of the plumb line.

Amos 7:7-17

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Vision, Worship Planning, Scripture Reading, Prophet

Up in a Whirlwind

Christine Longhurst | Re-Worship

Scripture Drama or Paraphrase

Christine Longhurst shares a three-voice readers’ theatre setting of 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14 where Elijah is taken up to heaven and Elisha takes up his mantle.

2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14

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Elijah (biblical Prophet), Worship Planning, Scripture Reading, Elisha

Habakkuk’s Complaint

Christine Longhurst | Re-Worship

Scripture Drama or Paraphrase

Christine Longhurst shares a two-person readers’ theatre setting of Habakkuk 1:1-4 and 2:1-4. Habakkuk cries out to God at witnessing all the violence and evil. God responds by sending his word: the righteous live by faith.

Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4

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Faithfulness, God's Faithfulness, Scripture Reading, Worship Planning

Raised to New Life

Christine Longhurst | Re-Worship

Scripture Drama or Paraphrase

Christine Longhurst shares a two-voice readers’ theatre setting of Colossians 3:1-11 that affirms, "Christ is all that matters, and he lives in all of us."

Colossians 3:1-11

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Scripture Reading, Worship Planning, Discipleship, Discipline

Because of God's Grace

Christine Longhurst | Re-Worship

Scripture Drama or Paraphrase

Christine Longhurst offers a two-voice readers’ theatre setting of 1 Corinthians 3:10-23 that explores how we build on the foundation laid by God's grace through Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 3:10-23

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Scripture Reading, Grace Of God, Worship Planning, Readings For Church Service

Sheep without a Shepherd

Christine Longhurst | Re-Worship

Scripture Drama or Paraphrase

Christine Longhurst shares a two-voice reader’s theatre setting of Mark 6:30-34, 53-56, where Jesus has compassion on the crowd because they were like sheep without a shepherd. It comes from the New Living Translation.

Mark 6:30-34, 53-56

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Worship Planning, Scripture Reading, Sheep, Shepherd

Jesus Reads from Isaiah's Scroll

Christine Longhurst | Re-Worship

Scripture Drama or Paraphrase

Christine Longhurst shares a two-voice readers’ theatre setting of Luke 4:14-21, where Jesus read from the scroll of Isaiah.

Luke 4:14-21

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Worship Planning, Scripture Reading, Epiphany