Introduction to Redemption in the Wings Hello, I’m Fred Passmore. It brings me great joy to include this novel adaptation of my stage play Redemption in the Wings in this collection of stories drawn from years of writing for the stage. What started as a live drama performed in churches, shelters, and community halls has now been expanded into prose… Read more »
“Mrs. Jolly’s Christmas Guest” by Frederick Passmore Copyright 2025 Sheep Laughs Publications Synopsis: An elderly retired schoolteacher is expecting her son and his family to arrive soon for Christmas Eve dinner. When a lonely neighbor lady drops in unexpectedly, Mrs. Jolly hurriedly sends her away. But when the family arrives, things don’t go as hoped, and Mrs. Jolly is taught… Read more »
“War Of The Wills” Written by Frederick Passmore Copyright Sheep Laughs Publications 2007-2017 Synopsis: A reporter and her cameraman cover a breakout of violence around a church. As they interview various refugees from the war zone, they find out that it is a church war. A titanic battle of the wills is being waged between members who disagree on trivial details…. Read more »
“What’s Done For Christ” Written by Frederick Passmore Copyright 2004-2018 Sheep Laughs Publications Synopsis: An elderly lady is admitted to a nursing home. Her fruitful days of puppet ministry are coming to a close, which makes her sad…. but she is comforted as she comes to understand that a life lived for The Lord never ends, and neither does the good that… Read more »
“The Telltale Talent” Written by Frederick Passmore Copyright 2003 Sheep Laughs Publications Synopsis: A fellow, asked to direct a church play, declines due to a lack of faith in his ability. Later, while napping, an angel visits him in a vision and takes him to the Graveyard of Buried Talents. There he is confronted not only with the reality of… Read more »
Steven Knight made this film, adapted from my skit script “Assignment: Witness!” for his church hunting fellowship. Excellent work! I love seeing films people make of my material, and this is the most ambitious so far. Steven had this to say about the making of the film: Our church made a movie for our annual Wild Game Supper, so we… Read more »
“The Pastor’s Barbeque” written by Frederick Passmore Copyright 2002-2017 Sheep Laughs Records Synopsis: Based on our 2003 national radio release, and performed to a musical soundtrack, this skit/song combo tells the story of how some disgruntled church members call a secret meeting to oust the pastor, a true man of God. As they roast him with their heated complaints, an unexpected… Read more »
“The Legacy” Plot Description Page Written by Fred Passmore Copyright 2012 Sheep Laughs Publications Synopsis: Written primarily for Easter, but suitable for any occasion, this 52-minute script with a narrative soundtrack presents a powerful message about Jesus’ obedience to His Father and His atoning sacrifice in the form of a dream experienced by a young man on the verge of… Read more »
“The Jokers of Jericho” Written by Frederick Passmore Copyright 2008 Sheep Laughs Publications Synopsis: In a script that is performed without actor lines, only narration supplied on the soundtrack CD, Storyteller Grandpa is relating the Biblical events of the fall of Jericho to a group of children. As he speaks, our imagination brings it to life, and we see parts… Read more »
“The Crate Escape” Video Sometimes I will see a video from a church performance of my scripts that just makes me proud! Here is a page spotlighting one such awesome performance, of “The Crate Escape.” I am providing these links to their YouTube videos in order to not only show what an excellent job they did, but to also inspire… Read more »