“The Golf Ball Miracle”

A simple youth group hangout spirals into a full-on courtroom drama when a frustrated neighbor storms in with evidence: their yard has been “decorated” with a golf ball, a tennis ball, and, against all logic, a bowling ball. Suddenly, the youth room becomes a chaotic trial, complete with dramatic objections, frantic alibis, and teens insisting they were “nowhere near” anything that rolls, bounces, or flies. Every person points at someone else, and every excuse gets more ridiculous, as if the best strategy is to confuse everyone until the truth gives up and leaves.

But Little Rita, a younger kid hanging around the youth room, keeps calmly repeating a simple idea: truth matters more than being right, and honesty is better than winning. While everyone else argues to protect their image, Rita quietly challenges the group to choose integrity, even if it costs them embarrassment. When the confession finally happens, the outcome surprises everybody: the neighbor responds with unexpected kindness, the youth leader guides the moment with wisdom, and the room learns that taking responsibility doesn’t end your life, it opens the door for grace. In the end, the real “miracle” isn’t the mystery of the bowling ball, it’s forgiveness, restored relationships, and a group of teens realizing that God can turn a mess into a moment of change.

Theme

Honesty, personal responsibility, and grace.

Characters 

(6-9 actors)

• Narrator – guides the story, adds comedic commentary
• Youth Leader Jordan – calm, wise, funny when needed
• Jace – confident, dramatic, always “technically” innocent
• Maya – logical, detail-oriented, hates injustice
• Leo – jokester, deflects when nervous
• Tessa – competitive, can’t stand losing an argument
• Ben – anxious, over-explains everything
• Zara – chill, sarcastic, “I observed everything”
• Little Rita – younger kid, simple faith, speaks truth plainly

When

Modern times - day youth night after games

Props & Costumes

• A golf ball (or white ping pong ball)
• A tennis ball
• A bowling ball (real or obviously fake/foam)
• A folded note labeled “COMPLAINT”
• Optional: clipboard for “investigation”
• Casual youth group clothes

Why

Proverbs 28:13 – Hiding sin traps you, confessing brings mercy.
1 John 1:9 – Confession leads to forgiveness and cleansing.
Ephesians 4:32 – Forgive as Christ forgave you.

How

Simple stage: youth room with chairs/bench. “Neighbor’s yard” is mimed by pointing offstage.

Time

10 minutes