Worship Planning Tools

WORSHIP RESOURCES Ordinary Time (Proper 17) Hebrews 13:1-8,15-16 Show Hospitality to Strangers   Additional Scriptures Jeremiah 2:4-13; Psalm 81:1, 10-16; Luke 14:1, 7-14; Doctrine and Covenants 163:9   Preparation On a poster board, butcher paper, or a large whiteboard, list the reminders the author of Hebrews suggests that Christians follow from Hebrews 13:1-8. These include: ·       Let mutual affection continue; ·       Show hospitality to strangers; ·       Remember those who are in prison; ·       Let marriage be held in honor by all; ·       Keep your lives free from the love of money; and ·       Be content with what you have. Add,...

WORSHIP RESOURCES   Ordinary Time (Proper 16) Hebrews 12:18-29 With Reverence and Awe   Additional Scriptures Jeremiah 1:4-10; Psalm 71:1-6; Luke 13:10-17; Doctrine and Covenants 165:2a-b   Preparation The song, “Shout to the Lord,” was added to the Core Repertoire of Community of Christ Sings at the 2023 World Conference, Number 56. You can find it at www.HeraldHouse.org/products/newly-translated-songs-from-world-conference-2023-pdf-download?variant=45826935390481. For the Visio Divina, choose two images to display or print that point to the awesomeness of God. Prelude Announcements, Joys, and Prayer Needs Greet and Be Greeted Our theme today is With Reverence and Awe. We do better with reverence and...

  WORSHIP RESOURCES Ordinary Time (Proper 15) Hebrews 11:29—12:2 Cloud of Witnesses Surrounds Us   Additional Scriptures Isaiah 5:1-7; Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19; Luke 12:49-56; Doctrine and Covenants 165:2a-f   Preparation If the camp song alternative is to be used, invite someone to be the music leader. Youths who recently attended camp or reunion might be familiar with the songs and able to lead or assist. URLs are provided for familiarity; permission for use in worship is the congregation’s responsibility. For the Focus Moment, have plain wooden or cardboard “blocks” and markers available for each participant. Three-dimensional blocks would be best,...

WORSHIP RESOURCES Ordinary Time (Proper 14) Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 Seeking A Homeland   Additional Scriptures Isaiah 1:1, 10-20; Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23; Luke 12:32-40; Doctrine and Covenants 165:2a   Prelude   Welcome Welcome! To all those seeking a spiritual home, Community of Christ is a welcoming, loving, worldwide faith community that values each person’s worth as a child of God and provides a safe space to explore and deepen your relationship with Jesus Christ. We proclaim Jesus Christ and promote communities of joy, hope, love, and peace!   Call to Worship: Psalm 50:1-2 Welcoming Hymn “All Are Welcome”  CCS 276 OR...

WORSHIP RESOURCES Colossians 3:1-11 Clothe Yourself with the New Self Additional Scriptures Hosea 11:1-11; Psalm 107:1-9, 43; Luke 12:13-21; Doctrine and Covenants 165:2a, 3a Prelude Welcome As disciples in Community of Christ, we are invited together in worship to find the peace of Jesus in our lives. May we come to the table this day with a desire to serve God and become Christ's servants. May the Holy Spirit abide with us as we worship the Lord this day. Call to Worship: Psalm 107:1-3, 8-9, 43 Gathering Hymn “Dear God, Embracing Humankind” CCS 194 OR “Jesu, Tawa Pano /Jesus We Are...