BACK REWARDS 6'2m?f Redeeming good deeds for rewards in Heaven (door opens, bell tinkles, door closes) FRED -- (shouts) Hello! Is anyone here? JOHN -- (approaching) Hi, sorry to keep you waiting, sir. They usually call ahead when they send someone over from the pearly gates. (near) Welcome to the Redemption Center. May I help you? FRED -- Yeah, ah, is this where I trade in my lifetime of good works for eternal rewards in heaven? JOHN -- It sure is! And, boy, are you going to love it here in Heaven, sir! You like to sing? You like to dance? FRED -- Well, sure, I.... JOHN -- Everybody here in heaven sings right on key and everybody dances like King David himself. You play the piano? FRED -- Well, no, I.... JOHN -- Well relax. Everybody who wants to play the piano here can sit down and play a Mozart Concerto flawlessly on the first try. Oh, and you should see the houses here, sir. FRED -- Yeah, I really would love to.... JOHN -- Every house in heaven is a mansion. The Bible didn't exaggerate one bit, all mansions are built with gold inlays and precious stones. And, of course, you know your neighbors will be nice. They're all Christians. (laughs) FRED -- (laughs nervously) Yeah, I'm really looking forward to it. JOHN -- So, let me have your name. FRED -- My name. JOHN -- Yes, I need to look up your record. FRED -- But that's a computer. I thought my record was in the book of life. JOHN -- Oh, it is. The book of life is now on CD-ROM for faster access. FRED -- I see. JOHN -- Yes, we just enter your name and the computer looks up your good works on earth, then it prints out the authorization for your rewards in heaven. Oh, wait till you see them: rewards beyond your wildest dreams! So, may I have your name? FRED -- Ah, yeah, my name is Fred Nillman. (computer keyboard clicks) JOHN -- Is that Nillman with two L's, sir? FRED -- Ah, yeah. Two L's. JOHN -- Okay, and faster that the twinkling of an eye, your records comes up here on the screen.... Oh, Mr Nillman, I'm very impressed! FRED -- Oh, thank you, it was nothing, really. JOHN -- Oh, yes, it was, Mr Nillman. You were a very busy boy on Earth. Look here: six short term missionary trips to third world countries. I see here that you gave liberally to charities. FRED -- ...Christian charities mostly. Does it say that? JOHN -- Yes, almost every donation was to a Christians charity. Not only that, but you were also a Sunday school teacher. FRED -- At two different churches. Does it list both churches? JOHN -- Why, yes, it does, Mr Nillman. You were also on the fund raising committees for two church building projects. And it says here that you regularly visited people in the hospital and read to the blind. Very impressive, Mr Nillman. FRED -- Anything there about the number of people I invited to church? JOHN -- Yes, it says here that over the years you invited 37 people to go to church with you and many of them became church members. Well, Mr Nillman, that is quite an impressive array of good works for just one man. FRED -- Thank you. I tried very hard. So, ah, what kind of rewards do I get in heaven for all my hard work? (computer keyboard clicks) JOHN -- Well, let's punch that up. Uh huh. It says here that such deeds entitle you to one of the largest mansions here in heaven, one of our most expensive cars, membership to the most exclusive country club with unlimited use of the facilities, unlimited spending at one of our most exclusive clothing stores and best of all, unlimited access to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. FRED -- No kidding! Well, how do I collect all these goodies? (computer keyboard clicks) JOHN -- We'll just print out the authorization and you can take it with you to the.... Well, what's going on here? FRED -- What's the matter? (computer keyboard clicks) JOHN -- I can't seem to get the computer to print out your authorization. And you can't collect your rewards without it. What is going on here? FRED -- Is there a problem? JOHN -- Oh, oh. FRED -- There is a problem, isn't there? JOHN -- Mr Nillman, who sent you here to the redemption center? FRED -- Why, noone. There was a long line waiting at the pearl gates, so I just stepped out of line and came over here. Why? JOHN -- Mr Nillman, your rewards here in Heaven are all predicated on the fact that you're a Christian. FRED -- Well, if your saying I'm not a Christian, you're wrong. I AM a Christian. I go to church every Sunday. I say grace before every meal. I know that Jesus Christ is the son of God.... JOHN -- Mr Nillman, even the devil knows that Jesus Christ is the son of God. The problem here is that the book of life says that you never surrendered your life to the Lord Jesus Christ. FRED -- Well, I can do that. JOHN -- But, you didn't. FRED -- I can do it. I can do it now. JOHN -- Mr Nillman, can I have you just step back two steps there. FRED -- Step back. Two steps? (fading) Like this? One. Two. JOHN -- Good. Now, just step to the left about a half step. FRED -- (afar) Oh, you want me right in the middle of this square here? JOHN -- Yes. Uh huh. FRED -- So, is this where I surrender my life to the Lord? JOHN -- I'm afraid it's too late for that, Mr Nillman. FRED -- Too late?! JOHN -- Mr Nillman, the book of life says you were given ample opportunity to surrender your life to the Lord while you were alive. But you didn't, so.... FRED -- But, what about my rewards? JOHN -- This is your reward.... (latch sound, loud clank) FRED -- (fading, echo) Wooooooooooooooo! JOHN -- Have a nice eternity, Mr Nillman. ©2013 Bob Snook. Conditions for use: Do not sell any part of this script, even if you rewrite it. Pay no royalties, even if you make money from performances. You may reproduce and distribute this script freely, but all copies must contain this copyright statement. http://www.bobsnook.org email: [email protected] BACK |