WHAT
A funny, interactive mini-mystery in which a group of wise men tries to locate their missing companion right before the Christmas service. Using footprints, strange clues, and audience participation, they track him all around the church building—only to discover he wasn’t “lost” at all. He was helping Sunday school teachers clean a glitter-disaster in the preschool room. The skit ends with the reunited wise men arriving at the manger to worship Jesus.

THEME
Even when plans go sideways, serving others and honoring Jesus always bring us back to the heart of Christmas.

WHO
Wise Man 1 – the leader, dramatic, takes everything too seriously

Wise Man 2 – more relaxed, slightly clueless, easily distracted

Missing Wise Man – cheerful, helpful, offstage until the reveal

Narrator (optional) – sets tone, moves story along

HOW
Footprints drawn on paper or cardboard are placed around the stage and “church building.” Wise Man 1 and 2 follow the clues while asking the audience to help decode them. When the Missing Wise Man finally returns, the other two realize he was serving the church—something that connects beautifully with the meaning of Christmas.
PROPS
Crowns, two gift boxes, footprint cutouts, a small broom or rag for the Missing Wise Man, glitter (optional), a manger prop at the end.

TIME
~5 minutes