Shared Reading of John 9, Lent 4A

The readings for Lent A are long stories. Lent 4A is the entire ninth chapter of John. An interesting way to present this gospel may be through a dramatic reading. Find someone to coordinate this effort. That person will only need to find 12 people and rehearse them. Pick people who can speak up and won’t be too nervous.

Speakers may sit wherever they wish, scattered throughout the congregation. Parents should sit together. Pharisees might sit together. Have each person remain seated unatil their first line comes. When their line comes, they should read it, then remain standing for the rest of the reading. Read through it together 30 minutes before the service.

​E – Evangelist

​1 – Disciple 1

​J – Jesus

​N1 – Neighbor 1

​N2 – Neighbor 2

​N3 – Neighbor 3

​B – Blind man

​P1 – Pharisee 1

​P2 – Pharisee 2

​P3 – Pharisee…