2015 Churchwide Gathering of Presbyterian Women

Horizons Skit 2015 Churchwide Gathering of Presbyterian Women By Rhoda Frasier

Actors Three Moose (The 2015 Churchwide Gathering featured Calli Moose, Mizzy Moose and Kannie Moose, playing off the names of the home states of the three actors—California, Missouri and Kansas.) Three or more celebrities from PW or congregation—perhaps one each for mission, justice and Horizons with subscription brochures; adapt as needed for your group (The 2015 Gathering featured PW staff.) Minnie the Moose

Props Antlers for Minnie and the other moose Aprons, representing the personality, interests or background of the moose characters (Callie Moose wore psychedelic; Mizzy Moose wore “show me”; Kannie Moose wore sunflowers) Horizons magazines and subscription brochures Phones for selfies

Moose enter from different directions, holding Horizons, looking around expectantly. Moose 1: Is she here yet? Have you seen her? Moose 2: No, but I can’t wait to see Minnie Moose. Moose 3: Me too! Moose 1: Who knew we would meet someone so famous?! Moose 2: I can’t wait to get a selfie with my Horizons. Moose 3: Me too! Moose 1: I hear Minnie is very interested in mission, so I was thinking about talking to her about the Supporting Mission department.

Celebrity 1 enters.

Moose 2: There is [Celebrity 1]! She knows all about mission and PW’s offerings. I’m getting a selfie! Moose 3: Me too! Moose 1: You know, Minnie Moose also often works on justice and peace issues. Horizons always has articles on those topics, too!

Celebrity 2 enters.

Moose 2: There’s [Celebrity 2]! She’s our expert on all things justice and peace! I’m getting a selfie! Moose 3: Me too! Moose 1: She is such an advocate for PW.

Celebrity 3 enters.

Moose 2: Exactly. Oh there’s [Celebrity 3]! She’s always in the know about Horizons! She can tell us all about it. I know it’s got everything I need and it’s just $24.95 for six issues, plus the Bible study! Moose 1: She usually has subscription brochures with her. I’m going to sign up. And get a selfie! Moose 3: Me too!

Minnie Moose enters.

Minnie: Is this the PW Gathering?

The other moose and celebrities see her and look excited, cheer, point, jump up and down, etc. They swarm around her.

Moose 1: Minnie, will you be in a selfie with me and my Horizons? Moose 2: Minnie, will you be in a selfie with me and my Horizons? Moose 3: Me too!

Minnie takes the selfies with the other moose, everyone posing and displaying Horizons.

Moose 1: Minnie, the Gathering starts over there. Would you like to sit with us? Moose 2: Yes, I’d be delighted if you’d join us! Moose 3: Me too!

All exit, swarming around Minnie and chattering excitedly.