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“What Kind of Gift Giver is God?”byDavid SwansonWhatA fast-paced skit explores several hilarious types of gift givers before launchinginto the description of the best gift giver there is—the One who knows youbetter than anyone, knows exactly what you need, and gave the greatest Gift ofall. Themes: Christmas, Giving, Unconditional LoveWhoHollyBelleCarrollWhenPresentWearGrocery bagWrapped giftGift bagGift bag with a price tag in itWrapped box(Props)WhyJames 1:17, Romans 6:23, Ephesians 2:8, John 3:16HowThis sketch requires the actors to create mini-scenes that may only last a fewseconds. Dropping into and out of the scenes and the direct audience addressclearly and efficiently is important. Spend time on the build at the end for thissketch to really land powerfully.TimeApproximately 6 minutes Skit Guys, Inc. Only original purchaser is granted photocopy permission. All other rights reserved.“Skit Guys” is a trademark of Skit Guys, Inc. Printed in U.S.A.
“What Kind of Gift Giver is OMHolly, Belle, and Carroll enter and address the audience.Holly:Often when a gift is given it says more about the giver than it doesabout the receiver.Belle:And for the many different gifts we receive, there are just as manydifferent givers.Carroll:What kind of gift giver are you?Beat.Belle:There’s the bad wrapper.Holly:(giving bag to Carroll) Merry Christmas. I ran out of newspaper so I juststuffed it in a grocery bag.Carroll:Uh. Thanks.Belle:There’s the re-gifter.Carroll:(gives bag to Belle) I got you something!Belle shakes her head.Holly:There’s the sentimental gifter.Belle:(hands Carroll a gift) Go ahead. Open it.Carroll:It’s an old shoe?Belle:Remember when we were seven and you lost a shoe at the park? I foundit!Carroll:Yeah, wow.Belle:There’s the—Holly:(to Carroll; gift in birthday paper) Happy Birthday!Carroll:My birthday was two months ago.Belle:—belated gifter.Carroll:Don’t forget the price tag leaver on-er.Belle:It was hard to find and very expensive. I had to special order it fromGermany.2www.skitguys.com
“What Kind of Gift Giver is OMHolly:This says “clearance three ninety nine”.Belle:Dagnabit!Holly:The vague gifter.Belle:(not sure what to say) Aw, thanks Grandma. A Hello Kitty pencil well I AM a girl, so Carroll:The over gifter.Belle:I got you a Lexus with a big red bow on it!Holly:WHAT?!Carroll:And the under gifter.Holly:I got you some sandwich bread.Belle:That’s cool.Holly:The insecure gifter.Carroll:It’s a hat. You probably have a million of them. You can take it back andget what you like.Belle:I love it.Carroll:Sorry. I know it’s terrible. The receipt is in the box.Belle:I said I love it. It’s much better than the lazy gifter.Holly:(to Belle) I got you a gift card. I didn’t even go to the restaurant. I got itat Walmart. It was literally all I could do to grab a handful of thesesuckers for my friends. I hope you can get dinner at Olive Garden for tenbucks or less.Belle:Or the hijacker.Carroll:It’s from me too. We went in together.Holly:There’s the dramatic gifter.Carroll:(claps her hands) Okay, Christmas is over. Yay! Is everyone happy withtheir presents this year?Belle:Wait! I have one last gift!Holly and Carroll: Oooooh!3www.skitguys.com
“What Kind of Gift Giver is OMBelle:Some gifters are researchers.Holly:I called your office and talked to your boss, who faxed me some waddedup papers he found in your trash. Then I had to call the Library ofCongress Carroll:Others are more like the obligatory gifters.Belle:I drew your name so that’s the thing I got you. Take it or leave it. Itmakes no difference to me.Holly:Then there’s the fascist philanthropist.Carroll:A donation has been made in your name to the Save the Whales fund.Belle:What? Have I ever said I—Carroll:You WILL save the whales!Belle:I wanted a Keurig!Holly:And there’s the mafioso, strings-attached manipulator.Belle:(mafia accent) I’m gonna give you a gift you can’t refuse. I do for you,maybe in the future when I need you, you do for me. Capisce?Carroll:So many gifts, so many gifters.Holly:But on this day when we celebrate the greatest gift All:What kind of gifter is God?Beat. Begin slow, end in crescendo.Belle:He's the "I've known you and watched you bloom", kind of gifterCarroll:"I made you and formed you in the womb", kind of gifterHolly:He's the "I know what you want and need" kind of gifterCarroll:"And all that is found in Me" kind of gifterAll:So celebrate,Holly:celebrate children of GodAll:RejoiceBelle:in Emmanuel God is with us4www.skitguys.com
“What Kind of Gift Giver is OMCarroll:He's restored the broken and brought us to HimBelle:He's taken us out of our slavery to sinCarroll:He's theAll:Wonderful CounselorHolly:to keep us from dangerAll:A Mighty GodBelle:laid soft in the mangerAll:Everlasting FatherHolly:who won't fade awayAll:The Prince of PeaceCarroll:we celebrate today.Balloon drop, confetti cannon or flashing lights.All:Hallelujah, HallelujahBelle:to God be our praise.All:Hallelujah, Hallelujah,Holly:no condemnation this dayAll:Hallelujah, Hallelujah,Carroll:Our King we adornAll:Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Christ Jesus is born!Transition to a song or blackout.5www.skitguys.com
“What Kind of Gift Giver is God?” by David Swanson What A fast-paced skit explores several hilarious types of gift givers before launching into the description of the best gift giver there is—the One who knows you better than anyone, knows exactly what you need, and gave the greatest Gift of all. Themes: Christmas, Giving, Unconditional Love
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