Mind Yo’ Manners ! Ready, Set, Action! Zion’s Little All Stars Present: "Mind Yo’ Manners!" Get ready for a Sabbath full of laughter, lessons, and interactive fun! On Sabbath, December 19, 2026, our kiddos are taking over the second half of worship to teach us all about brotherly love—with a hilarious twist. We need the entire church to get involved! Here is how it works: •
The Actors: Church members will team up in pairs to act out short, comical sketches showing the wrong way (Scenario A) and the right way (Scenario B) to show love. Costumes and props are highly encouraged, so start practicing early!
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The Judges: The audience holds the power! You will be given Thumbs Up and Thumbs Down signs to vote on which behaviors pass the test.
Thank you for partnering with us to raise our children in the Word of God. Page 1 of 13
Lizzie Banks (Gameshow Host): Sister Elisabeth Lizzie Banks: Welcome to Mind Yo’ Manners! I am Lizzy Banks, your Hostess with the Mostest, and today we are diving into a wild, side-splitting series of sketches to see what happens when brotherly love goes totally out the window— and the amazing things that happen when we bring it back! Now, let’s see those props! Everyone wave your thumbs-up and thumbs-down signs high in the air! Woohoo! Yes! Look at that energy! Your mission today is simple: you are the official judges. It is up to YOU to decide which behaviors earn a massive thumbs up " and which ones get a giant thumbs down # . Are we ready audience! Let's get ready to rumble and fix those attitudes! First we bring you Detroit Showdown where a 16-year-old gamer gets a rude awakening from his post-op (back surgery) grandma when his "muttered" attitude triggers an old-school Detroit showdown. Characters in position please. Ready, set, action!
Sketch 1: Detroit Showdown Grandma Myrtle: Sister Evelyn Jerome: Pastor Derrick Scenario A:
Grandma Myrtle: Oh this back is killing me. Why did I ever have this surgery.
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(Looks at Jerome who is playing video games. The living room is a mess. She rolls her eyes and sighs) Grandma Myrtle: Look at this mess. Jerome. Jerome. Jerome! You can’t hear me calling you? Boy put that game down and clean this living room. You know I can’t do it right now. Jerome: Yeah, ok, ok. Later. Grandma Myrtle: No! Right now. Jerome: (he sighs and looks angrily at his grandmother) Fine. Whatever! (Jerome throws his Nintendo switch down and says under his breath) Jerome: Grandma be straight trippin’! Grandma Myrtle: Boy what did you say to me! Don’t make me take this cane to you. (Grandma Myrtle swings cane towards Jerome) Jerome: Aaah Wait! I got CPS on speed dial!
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Lizzy Banks: Cut! Well that didn’t go well. What do you think everybody? Thumbs up or thumbs down? I agree. Let’s try this again shall we. Video games take a backseat to good manners when a messy living room turns a teenage slacker into the ultimate respectful grandson. Actors back in position please. Ready, set, action! Scenario B: Grandma Myrtle: Oh this back is killing me. Why did I ever have this surgery. (Looks at Jerome who is playing video games. The living room is a mess. She rolls her eyes and sighs) Grandma Myrtle: Look at this mess. Jerome. Jerome. Jerome! You can’t hear me calling you?! Boy put that game down and clean this living room. You know I can’t do it right now. Jerome: Yes ma’am. I’m sorry I couldn’t hear you. I’ll do it right now. Do you need anything else? Grandma Myrtle: No I’m ok for now baby. Thank you. Lizzy Banks: Cut! What do you think audience.? Thumbs up or thumbs down? Give them a round of applause. You may be seated guys. Now we bring you another sketch entitled Wedding Dress Warfare. Actors in position please. With three months until the big day, an Page 4 of 13
Indianapolis bridal fitting turns into a battleground as a highly stressed bridezilla locks horns with her unfiltered cousin. Ready, set, action! - End of Skit #1Wedding Dress Warfare Felicia: Sister April Destiny: Sister Debbie
Scenario A: Felicia: I don’t care how much it costs. That’s your problem. This is my wedding and I want everyone to have straight hair. No braids. No curly hair. Not at my wedding! Destiny: Girl you done lost your mind. I already have to pay $300 for this dress and now I have to get a weave too. That’s not fair. I’m not rich. Felicia: Oh well. If you want to be in my wedding then it’s my rules! Destiny: Girl bye! I ain’t coming to your stupid wedding. Please. And by the way, I lied. You don’t look like an elegant snowflake. You like a bloated marshmallow! Page 5 of 13
Felicia: (Gasp!) I know you didn’t!!! Girl I’m never talking to you again. Destiny: Oh yes I did. Bye Felicia! Lizzy Banks: Bloated Marshmallow! Ha. Nice one Destiny. I mean that’s not keeping the testimonies my feisty friend. Ok audience. You be the judges. Thumbs up or thumbs down? I guess we need a do over. Actors back into position. A budget-strapped bridesmaid tries to reason with a micromanaging bridezilla over an expensive hair mandate, leading to a peaceable walkout at the boutique. Ready, set, action! Scenario B: Felicia: I don’t care how much it costs. That’s your problem. This is my wedding and I want everyone to have straight hair. No braids. No curly hair. Not at my wedding. Destiny: Felicia I don’t mean to upset you. I just can’t afford the dress plus a new hairstyle is all. Can’t you reconsider? Felicia: Oh well. If you want to be in my wedding then it’s my rules!
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Destiny: I’m really sorry you feel that way. I am really am. I think it’s best I leave. We can talk about his later. Lizzy Banks: Cut! What do you think audience?. Thumbs up or thumbs down? Give them a round of applause. You may be seated guys. Now we bring you another sketch entitled The Elevator Blowout! Actors in position please. A flashy megachurch deacon tries to pitch salvation in a luxury elevator, but a stressed-out housekeeper isn't buying his gold-plated gospel—leading to an explosive, unholy showdown. Ready, set, action! - End of Skit #2The Elevator Blowout Deacon Jackson: Brother Andre Alicia: Sister Ebony Scenario A: Deacon Jackson: Praise the Lord, praise the Lord. It’s good to be saved. How are you doing young lady? Alicia: Just fine. Thank you. Deacon Jackson: Hmm. You didn’t ask me how I was doing? Page 7 of 13
Alicia: (Sigh) I’m sorry. How are you doing? Deacon Jackson: I am blessed and highly favored! Haha! But you don’t look blessed baby girl. If you come to God, better yet come to my church, (clears his throat and softly says…. and pay your tithes), you would have something to smile about. Take my card. I am over Cash & Communion Ministries where we get paid! I mean saved (chuckles) Alicia: I’m not interested. Deacon Jackson: Hmm. I’m just trying to help you young lady. I’m telling you - these young folks these days. You’ll regret it. Just you wait! Alicia: Look old man! I told you I’m not interested. I don’t care about your church or any other church. All you do is get rich off of other people. (Snatches the card and rips it) Deacon Jackson: The devil is a lie! You need to be slapped right in your mouth girl! Alicia: Whatever Deacon Dividends! Oh excuse me, Jackson (Exits elevator).
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Deacon Jackson: Oh we got jokes! This Deacon’s about to lose his religion! Lizzy Banks: Cut! Yikes! That was scary. I think we can all agree upon a thumbs down. Right audience? Let’s try this one more time. Actors back to your positions please. A pushy deacon’s attempt to flex his blessings falls flat when an exhausted housekeeper chooses polite silence over elevator drama. Ready, set, action! Scenario B Deacon Jackson: Praise the Lord, praise the Lord. It’s good to be saved. How are you doing young lady? Alicia: Just fine. Thank you. Deacon Jackson: Hmm. You didn’t ask me how I was doing? Alicia: (Sigh) I’m sorry. How are you doing? Deacon Jackson: I am blessed and highly favored! Haha! But you don’t look blessed baby girl. If you come to God, better yet come to my church, (clears his throat and softly says) and pay your tithe, you would have something to smile about. Take my card. I am over Cash & Communion Ministries where we get paid! I mean saved (chuckles). Page 9 of 13
Alicia: Thank you but I’m not interested. Deacon Jackson: Hmm. I’m just trying to help you young lady. I’m telling you - these young folks these days. You’ll regret it. Just you wait! Alicia. I’m just not interested sir. I don’t mean to offend. Have a good day (exits elevator) Deacon Jackson: Hmph. I’m gonna have a BLESSED DAY! Lizzy Banks: Cut! I must say her response deserves a thumbs up. Audience? Give them a round of applause. You may be seated guys. Now we bring you another sketch called “The Summer Honey-Do Meltdown!” Actors in position please. An exhausted husband’s attempt to enjoy a hard-earned glass of lemonade turns into a backyard-to-living-room battle when his wife pushes his "honey-do" list a step too far. Ready, set, action! - End of Skit #3The Summer Honey-Do Meltdown
Scenario A: Keisha: Hey honey. You finished cutting the grass?
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La’Darryl: Yep. Just gonna take a load off for a minute. Keisha: Great. Can you open this jar for me? La’Darryl (opens the jar) Here you go. (Exhales from exhaustion) Keisha: Oh before I forget. The boys need to be taken to get haircuts tomorrow. La’Darryl: Ok. Keisha: I need you to go to the grocery store. Oh and I need my oil in my car changed. LaDarryl: Sigh. Yes will do. Keisha: La’Darryl, why you got an attitude?! La’Darryl: I don’t have an attitude. I’m just tired. Keisha: You got an att-ti-tude!!!! La’Darryl: (Puts his hand up) Woman!!!!! You betta check yo self! I’ve been working non-stop all week to put food on the table and clothes on you and the boys’ backs and this is how I get treated. You’ve been yapping at me all day. Leave me be! I mean it. Now that’s an att-ti-tude! Page 11 of 13
Keisha: What! I know you lying. La’Darryl: I know I’m not! Lizzy Banks: Cut! Easy, easy Keisha and La’Darryl. Audience what do you think? Thumbs down. I couldn’t agree more. You two are going to have to try this again. Back into position guys. A brewing marital blowout is saved by a smooth 30-year veteran move when a tired husband turns a nagging moment into a sweet, romantic break. Ready, set, action! Scenario B Keisha: Hey honey. You finished cutting the grass? La’Darryl: Yep. Just gonna take a load off for a minute. Keisha: Great. Can you open this jar for me? La’Darryl (opens the jar) Here you go. (Exhales from exhaustion) Keisha: Oh before I forget, the boys need to be taken to get haircuts tomorrow. La’Darryl: Ok Page 12 of 13
Keisha: I need you to go to the grocery store. Oh and I need my oil in my car changed. LaDarryl: Sigh. Yes will do. Keisha: La’Darryl, why you got an attitude. La’Darryl: I don’t have an attitude. I’m just tired Keisha: You got an att-ti-tude!!!!
La’Darryl: Keisha. I didn’t mean anything by it. I’m just really tired. I’m sure you are too. I will get to all those things you asked. Just need to rest dear. Keisha: (Sigh). I’m sorry. You are right. I am tired myself. Maybe we both should take a break. La’Darryl: Yep. Come sit down with me sweetheart. Lizzy Banks: Cut! Awe isn’t that sweet? Let’s give them a thumbs up. Lift them high guys. Well this brings us to the end of our show. A special thanks and shout out to our very talented and brilliant actors and of course our wonderful audience. I am Lizzie Banks signing off. And remember to always what?! EVERYONE: “MIND YO MANNERS” Page 13 of 13