Worship Planning Tools

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...

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...

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...

WORSHIP RESOURCES First Sunday of Advent (Joy) 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Joy before Us   Additional Scriptures Jeremiah 33:14-16; Psalm 25:1-10; Luke 21:25-36; Doctrine and Covenants 163:10a-b   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...

Generosity Cycle Worship Suggestions November 17, 2024 Mark 13:1-8 Hold Fast to Hope   Preparation: For this final week of the Generosity Cycle, you will present the final version of the communal statement of generosity. You can find instructions for each week at this link (insert link here). This week is the sixth week of the Generosity Cycle. The focus is on Reflect. You can find information about the Generosity Cycle at (insert link here).   Prelude Welcome and Call to Worship Welcome to this service of worship where we gather to celebrate the boundless hope that springs from hearts...