Worship Planning Tools

WORSHIP RESOURCES Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 Practice Resurrection   Additional Scriptures Jeremiah 17:5-10; Psalm 1; Luke 6:17-26; Doctrine and Covenants 164:3b   Preparation The Reflections are from Robert Bruch’s essay, “I Dream of the Day,” written after a life-changing experience when visiting the Republic of Kenya in East Africa. Found in Christian Drama for the Worship Service, first edition, edited by Debra Bruch, the essay is found at the end of the service to help provide context. It is used with permission. Print or project Our Response sentences so all can participate. Prelude   Welcoming Hymn...

WORSHIP RESOURCES   Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany Youth Ministries Day Luke 5:1-11 Into the Deep Water   Additional Scriptures Isaiah 6:1-13; Psalm 138; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Doctrine and Covenants 153:9b   Preparation Provide a cross on the altar, big enough to be seen upright, and heavy enough to tie strings or ribbons around it. Or cover a small table cross with chicken wire. Beside the cross place a large open bowl of water. The bowl should be large enough to hold one ribbon/string from each participant. Provide enough ribbon/string for each person to have three pieces. Each piece of...

WORSHIP RESOURCES  Fourth Sunday after the EpiphanyOrdinary Time 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Love Is…   Additional Scriptures Jeremiah 1:4-10; Psalm 71:1-6; Luke 4:21-30; Doctrine and Covenants 154:7   Preparation Throughout this service, there are responsive reflections where the leader states an issue or quandary, and the participants respond with a statement derived from 1 Corinthians 13:1-13. Make sure to project or print the responsive reflections for all to see. Presiders may want to explain this pattern during the Welcome.   Prelude Welcoming Hymn “Would You Bless Our Homes”  CCS 629 OR “Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love”   CCS 367 Encourage...

WORSHIP RESOURCES   Third Sunday after the Epiphany Ordinary Time 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a Members of One Body   Additional Scriptures Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10; Psalm 19; Luke 4:14-21; Doctrine and Covenants 165:2a   Prelude Announcements, Share and Care Welcome   Call to Worship This day is holy to the Lord your God…for the joy of the Lord is your strength. —Nehemiah 8:9-10, adapted Hymn “Summoned by the God Who Made Us” CCS 330 OR “Kanisa Litajengwa/Oh, Who Will Build the Church Now?”    CCS 338 Encourage participants to sing in languages other than their own. If this is unfamiliar, consider singing along...

WORSHIP RESOURCES Second Sunday after the Epiphany Ordinary Time Racial Justice Day 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Many Gifts, One Spirit   Additional Scriptures Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 36:5-10; John 2:1-11; Doctrine and Covenants 147:5a; 163:2   Preparation Give a copy of the Gifts of the Spirit template found at the end of the service to each participant, along with writing utensils. Consider setting up a table with crayons, markers, stickers, and other supplies for those who want to decorate their sheet during the service. Prelude Share and Care Welcome Call to Worship: Psalm 36:5-10 Hymn of Praise “Praise with Joy the World’s...