Worship Planning Tools
29 December 2024
WORSHIP RESOURCES First Sunday after Christmas Luke 2:41-52 Listen and Ask Questions Additional Scriptures 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26; Psalm 148; Colossians 3:12-17; Doctrine and Covenants 162:7c-d Preparations Invite two readers, any age, to be prepared to read Psalm 148, alternating verses between them. This will be used in the section labeled “Looking Back.” If using printed worship bulletins, place a square self-stick note inside each one. Alternatively, hand them out during the service. Have pencils/pens on hand. Place a poster board or flip chart where people can access it. Prepare five note cards or pieces of paper with...
25 December 2024
WORSHIP RESOURCES Christmas Day Luke 2:1-20 (A,B,C) Good News of Great Joy Additional Scriptures Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm, 96; Titus 2:11-14 Preparation During the preceding week, invite people to bring a special financial or food pantry Christmas offering. If using a selection for Handel’s Messiah later in the service, invite someone to manage the audio or video recording. If you use an Advent wreath, light the four candles on the perimeter before the service begins, saving the center Christ candle for later in the service. Prior to the service, set up a craft area with cards (3x5) and...
22 December 2024
WORSHIP RESOURCES Fourth Sunday of Advent (Peace) Luke 1:39-55 A Vision of Justice Additional Scriptures Micah 5:2-5a; Psalm 80:1-7; Hebrews 10:5-10; Doctrine and Covenants 161:2a-b Preparation During Advent, create a tabletop wreath to be used as a center of worship. Candles are placed in a wreath with greenery around them. The circle of greenery reminds us that God is eternal, without beginning or end. Four purple or dark blue candles, one for each week in Advent, are set in the circle. A rose candle may be used for the week in Advent that represents joy. A white Christ...
15 December 2024
WORSHIP RESOURCES Third Sunday of Advent (Hope) Philippians 4:4 -7 The Lord Is Near Additional Scriptures Isaiah 12:2-6; Zephaniah 3:14-20; Luke 3:7-18 Preparation During Advent, create a tabletop wreath for a center of worship. Candles are placed in a wreath with greenery around them. The circle of greenery reminds us that God is without beginning or end. Four purple or dark blue candles, one for each week in Advent, are set in the circle. A rose-colored candle may be used for the week of Advent that represents joy. A white Christ candle for Christmas Day is placed in...
8 December 2024
WORSHIP RESOURCES Second Sunday of Advent (Love) Philippians 1:3–11 Love Overflows Additional Scriptures Malachi 3:1-4; Luke 1:68-79; Luke 3:1-6 Preparation During Advent, create a tabletop wreath for a center of worship. Candles are placed in a wreath with greenery around them. The circle of greenery reminds us that God is without beginning or end. Four purple or dark blue candles, one for each week in Advent, are set in the circle. A rose-colored candle may be used for the week of Advent that represents joy. A white Christ candle for Christmas Day is placed in the center. Each...