FADE IN
Ext - At the church courtyard - Day
... The church service has just ended; church members are moving out of the church in small groups of 2s and 3s. A brother (Boy) can be heard from the crowd shouting...
BOY:
Excuse me sister... (calling out on a female church member)
GIRL:
Yes please (she turns around facing the brother)
BOY:
God bless you sister
GIRL:
Bless you!
BOY:
I understand today is your first time worshipping with us... Hope you were blessed?... By the way, I am Bro. Calvino (curiously looking at the girl's left hand)
GIRL:
Oh yes sure! It was an awesome experience. I am sis. Christabel
BOY:
Praise God! Please can I ask you something, hope you don't mind?
GIRL:
why not? Go ahead please
BOY:
(stammering...) please do you have a boyfriend?
GIRL:
No please, I don't want a boyfriend.
BOY:
Genesis 2:18 "Then the LORD God said, It is not good for a man to live alone; I will make a suitable companion to help him."
GIRL:
But we just met and besides I don't even love you.
BOY:
1 John 4:8 "Whoever does not love does not know God; for God is love."
GIRL:
But how can I be sure that you mean every word you are saying?
BOY:
Matthew 12:34b "...For the Mouth speaks what the heart is full of."
GIRL:
That's what you men always say, are you sure you are faithful and honest?
BOY:
Mark 13:31 "Heaven and earth will pass away: but my words will never pass away."
GIRL:
I want to believe I'm not the only single sister in the church, why me out of all the sisters?
BOY:
Proverbs 31:29 "Many women are good wives but you are the best of them all."
GIRL:
But we just met, what do you see in me,that makes you think you love me?
BOY:
Song of Solomon 4:7 "How beautiful you are, my love; how perfect you are!"
GIRL:
Seriously! I'm not that beautiful ... you're exaggerating.
BOY:
Proverbs 31:30 "Charm is deceptive and beauty disappears, but a woman who honours the LORD should be praised."
GIRL:
So what will happen if I should consider your request?
BOY:
Genesis 2:24 "That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united with his wife, and they become one
GIRL:
But brother you look so hungry, and besides you don't even have a car, how am I sure you will take good care of me ?
BOY:
Philippians 4:19 "And with all His abundant wealth through Christ Jesus, My God will supply all your needs.
GIRL:
Hmmmm! Brother, how come you know so many scriptures like that?
BOY:
Joshua 1:8 "Be sure that the book of the Law is always read in your worship. Study it day and night, and make sure that you obey everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful."
GIRL:
Wooow, I can see you really love God.
BOY:
Psalm 34:8 "Find out for yourself how good the LORD is. Happy are those who find safety with him.!"
GIRL:
Hmmm, you really mean business eh? Ok please just give me some time to think about this.
BOY:
Philippians 4:8 "In conclusion, my brothers and sisters, fill your minds with that arfe good and that deserve praise: things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely and honourable"
GIRL:
Ok oh brother! I hope when I finally love you back, you won't start telling that "Matthew 4:4 ... Man shall not live by bread alone..."
BOY:
1 Corinthians 2:9 "But as it is written, Eyes have not seen, nor ears heard, neither has it entered into the heart of man, the things which God has prepared for them that love him."
GIRL:
Wowwww! I love you already (as she hugs the brother) Philippians 4:20 "To our God and Father be the glory forever and ever! Amen
BOY:
Psalms 2:4a "From His throne in heaven the LORD laughs: I di laf"
FADE OUT!
