Worship Planning Tools

WORSHIP RESOURCES Ordinary Time (Proper 13) Ephesians 4:1-16 Develop Disciples to Serve   Additional Scriptures 2 Samuel 11:26—12:13a; Psalm 51:1-12; John 6:24-35 Share and Care Prelude           Greetings and Welcome The presider should prayerfully read all the lectionary scriptures several times and prepare a statement of welcome, including an overview of the scripture and theme of the day. An example: Welcome to this sacred time. We come in response to the invitation issued through God’s grace. We come to continue developing as disciples of Jesus. The Mission Initiative Develop Disciples to Serve is described as “equipping individuals for Christ’s mission…to be...

WORSHIP RESOURCES Ordinary Time (Proper 12) Ephesians 3:14-21 What is the Breadth, Length, Height, and Depth of Christ’s Love? Additional Scriptures 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Psalm 14; John 6:1-21   Share and Care Prelude           Greetings and Welcome The presider should prayerfully read all 4 of the lectionary scriptures several times and prepare a statement of Welcome including an overview of the scripture and theme of the day. The following is an example. Welcome to this sacred time. We come in response to the invitation issued through God’s grace. We come to experience the fullness of God’s love. Today’s theme scripture from...

WORSHIP RESOURCES Ordinary Time (Proper 11) Ephesians 2:11-22 Christ Is Our Peace Additional Scriptures 2 Samuel 7:1-14a; Psalm 89:20-37; Mark 6:30-34, 53-56; Doctrine and Covenants 163:2a; 163:9   Preparation Gather materials needed for the Focus Moment. See below. Share and Care Prelude           Welcome The presider should prayerfully read all four lectionary scriptures several times and prepare a statement of welcome, including an overview of the scripture and theme of the day. An example: Welcome to this sacred time. We come in response to the invitation issued through God’s grace. We come to find our peace in Christ. On April 8,...

WORSHIP RESOURCES   Ordinary Time (Proper 10) Ephesians 1:3-14 Set Our Hope on Christ   Additional Scriptures 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19; Psalm 24; Mark 6:14-29; Doctrine and Covenants 164:9a     Share and Care   Prelude           Welcome The presider should prayerfully read all four of the lectionary scriptures several times and prepare a statement of Welcome including an overview of the scripture and theme of the day. The following is an example. Welcome to this sacred time. We come, full of hope, in response to the invitation issued through God’s grace. We come to find the Holy. It’s a mystery....

WORSHIP RESOURCES Ordinary Time (Proper 9) 2 Corinthians 12:2-10 My Grace Is Sufficient   Additional Scriptures 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10; Psalm 48; Mark 6:1-13   Prelude                                                                                                    Share and Care Greetings and Welcome The presider should prayerfully read all four of the lectionary scriptures several times and prepare a statement of welcome, including an overview of the scripture and theme of the day. An example: Welcome to this sacred time. We come in response to the invitation issued through God’s grace. We come to find our place at the table. Paul uses an unlikely group of words in the scripture for...