Worship Planning Tools

WORSHIP RESOURCES Fourth Sunday in Lent 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Be Reconciled to God   Additional Scriptures Joshua 5:9-12; Psalm 32; Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32; Enos 1:3-12; Doctrine and Covenants 16:3c-e   Preparation This service will be highly introspective, including moments where strong feelings and emotions might come forward. Assign a priesthood member such as a priest or evangelist or have the pastor be available at the end of the service to provide pastoral care as needed. For the Focus Moment, you will need two dolls, puppets, or people and bandages with smiley faces drawn on them. For Spiritual Practice, provide paper...

WORSHIP RESOURCES Third Sunday in Lent 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 When We Are Tested   Additional Scriptures Psalm 63:1-8; Isaiah 55:1-9; Luke 13:1-9, Alma 17: 25-28, Doctrine and Covenants 77:4a-4c   Preparation The traditional color of Lent is purple. Consider decorating the chapel with purple cloth, or if your service is online, consider using purple in your background or on the slides for the service. For the Focus Moment, you will need to bring blocks of some sort with the size being age-appropriate to avoid choking hazards.   Prelude Welcome I welcome each of you today into Christian community as we...

WORSHIP RESOURCES Second Sunday in Lent Philippians 3:17—4:1 Stand Firm in The Lord   Additional Scriptures Psalm 27; Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18; Luke 13:31-35;  Doctrine and Covenants 164:9d-f   Preparation The traditional color of Lent is purple. Consider decorating the chapel with purple cloth, or if your service is online, consider using purple in the background or on the slides. For the Focus Moment, you will need coins, tokens, or paper money, and a small basket or offering plate.   Prelude Share, Care, Announcements Welcome and Lent Reflection Welcome today into Christian community as we gather during the journey through the...

WORSHIP RESOURCES   First Sunday in Lent Romans 10:8b-13 Believe with Our Hearts   Additional Scriptures Deuteronomy 26:1-11; Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16; Luke 4:1-13; Alma 16:153-154; Doctrine and Covenants 163:2b-c   Preparation The traditional color of Lent is purple. Consider decorating the chapel with purple cloth, or if your service is online, consider using purple in your background or on the slides for the service. For the Focus Moment, either prepare paper cutouts of a seed, a sprout, and a full-grown plant for each participant, or have participants imagine a seed growing as part of the activity or project the images....

WORSHIP RESOURCES   Ash Wednesday 2 Corinthians 5:20b—6:10 (A,B,C) Having Nothing, Possessing Everything   Additional Scriptures Joel 2:1-2, 12-17; Psalm 51:1-17; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21; Doctrine and Covenants 164:9d-f   Preparation Instead of a sermon, the message comes through actions by the leaders and those in attendance. On a table, place a bowl of ashes and another small bowl of oil. If possible, cover the table with a gray cloth. A large vase or urn also is needed. The leader will need a spoon and a towel. Ushers will need small pieces of paper or cards and something to write with...