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The First Sunday: Hope Arrives
  • The First Sunday: Hope Arrives
  • The First Sunday: Hope Arrives
The First Sunday: Hope Arrives
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5 Minutes | 3 Actors

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Cast: 3 actors

Length: ~5 minutes

Format: Downloadable PDF

Theme: Advent • Hope • Old Testament Prophecy • Candle Lighting

The First Sunday: Hope Arrives is a simple, heartfelt, and beautifully scripted Advent skit crafted specifically for the first Sunday of Advent. With only three actors and minimal props, this short piece invites the congregation—or a family at home—into the rich theme of Hope, the beginning of the Advent journey.

The drama unfolds through a dialogue between two contrasting characters: one feeling discouraged and overwhelmed, and the other carrying quiet confidence in God’s promises. Guided by a warm Narrator, the characters explore Old Testament prophecies, the longing of God’s people, and the deep truth that hope is not just a feeling—but a Person.

The skit leads naturally into the lighting of the first Advent candle and offers optional cues for a worship song such as “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” or “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus.”


What Makes This Skit Special

  • Short & meaningful — perfect for churches with tight service schedules.

  • Emotionally relatable — acknowledges real discouragement while gently pointing to Christ’s hope.

  • Scripture-focused — includes passages from Isaiah and Micah woven into the dialogue.

  • Flexible — works for church services, small groups, youth, or family home liturgies.

  • Easy to stage — zero costumes required; uses only a simple Advent wreath and candle.

Ideal For

  • First Sunday of Advent

  • Family Advent devotion nights

  • Youth-led worship

  • Christmas season opening reflections

  • Services emphasizing prophecy, longing, and hope

A perfect way to begin the Advent season, The First Sunday: Hope Arrives helps people of all ages look beyond holiday pressure and rediscover the promise that Jesus—our promised Savior—is the true Light in the darkness.


The First Sunday: Hope Arrives

Cast: 3 actors (NARRATOR, DISC0URAGED, HOPEFUL)

Length: ~5 minutes


Setting

  • Simple stage or living room setup.

  • One small table with an Advent wreath and the first candle (Hope) unlit.

  • Chairs or stools for the two main characters.

Characters:

  • NARRATOR – Calm, warm, guiding.

  • DISCOURAGED – Honest, tired, a bit overwhelmed by life.

  • HOPEFUL – Gentle, joyful, realistic but trusting in God’s promises.

 

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