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To Witness or not to Witness Written By Sherry Brandon (Two people sitting in chairs, center stage. Sheila could have cup of coffee, maybe.) PERSON: So what’s new? Looks like something’s on your mind. SHEILA: Well, I’m really torn on what to do about the new receptionist we have, Jeannie. PERSON: What’s the problem? SHEILA: Well, she just found out her husband has cancer. PERSON: That’s a shame. You could send her some flowers. SHEILA: Her spirit seems really vulnerable right now. She’s been talking about dying and eternity. PERSON: So? SHEILA: I’d really like to sit and talk with her about it. I’m just not sure how to approach her on the issue. PERSON: Do you really think that’s a good idea? She may mistake your actions as trying to “preach” to her. SHEILA: Well, I’ll try not to come across that way. But she seems really open to it. Besides, it couldn’t hurt anything. I can’t scare her into “Hell #2.” PERSON: You might. SHEILA: I’ve been seeing Susan talking to her a lot. That really scares me. Susan is a Jehovah’s Witness. Jeannie doesn’t need to be hearing lies like that. PERSON: It’s probably too late, then…knowing Susan. SHEILA: It’s never too late to know Jesus. PERSON: If she’s been listening to Susan, aren’t you afraid that some of that Jehovah’s Witness stuff will rub off on you? SHEILA: No way. I’d rather risk it and talk to Jeannie myself. PERSON: You just gonna hit her over the head with your Bible, or what? SHEILA: No. I’ll talk to the pastor about it and see if he has any advice. I’ve never witnessed to anyone at work before. PERSON: I wouldn’t risk it then. You know, separation of church and state and all. Your boss probably wouldn’t appreciate your talking about religion in the office. SHEILA: Hmmm. Well, I could invite her to dinner. Or even better...I’ll invite her and her husband to church with me. PERSON: I wouldn’t get involved if I were you. Sounds like she has a lot on her mind….especially with her husband having cancer. I’d just stay out of it. SHEILA: What would it hurt? PERSON: Just be her friend. You don’t want her to start avoiding you because she’s afraid you’ll preach at her, do you? SHEILA: No, I don’t want that. PERSON: Then, just send her some flowers and be nice to her. She’ll appreciate that more than a sermon…believe me! SHEILA: I guess you’re right. I wouldn’t want to strain a brand new friendship. I’ll call the florist right now. Thanks for the idea. You’re a real friend. PERSON: Anytime. (Sheila gets up and leaves. After watching her go, the person also gets up to leave. When he turns around, he has a devil’s tail hanging behind him as he exits, looking quite satisfied.) (back to the scripts page)