When I was fifteen, I traveled to the Philippines on a three-week missions trip with leaders and other kids from my youth group. It was a large group- I think over 40 of us. And for over a year beforehand, we had prepared a one-hour long drama called “Toymaker and Son.” Toymaker was an allegory of the Biblical story- from creation to resurrection. We had makeup, costumes, props, and a pastor leading us who had grown up in the Philippines, knew the local culture, and spoke Tagalog. It was an incredible experience as we went around to various towns and areas, performing for crowds of people. At the end of each performance, there was a “come to Jesus” invitation and, sometimes people made decisions to give their lives to Christ. It was powerful stuff to witness, especially as a teenager.

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