Worship Planning Tools

WORSHIP RESOURCES Easter Day Resurrection of the Lord 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 Alive in Christ   Additional Scriptures Isaiah 65:17-25; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; Luke 24:1-12; John 20:1-18 (A,B,C)   Preparation and Setting A cross should be prominently displayed. Symbols will be used throughout the service. These symbols include palm fronds, coats, blankets, bread, juice, a cross, and a rock. These should be used as a worship center.   Upon entering the worship space, participants will be provided a rock and crayons to use in the Focus Moment.   As previously announced, donations of clothing, hygiene items, and shelf-stable food will be...

WORSHIP RESOURCES Holy Saturday 1 Peter 4:1-8 Wait for the Lord   Additional Scriptures Job 14:1-14; Matthew 27:57-66; Doctrine and Covenants 161:1a-b   Preparation Set a space for multiple spiritual practice stations. There are a few approaches to consider. If participants are unfamiliar with the practices you use, make sure to take time at the beginning to explain the intention behind the practices briefly. ·       You might leave open space for participants to come and go as they desire, engaging in spiritual practice, prayer, and reflection. ·       You might structure these practices into a time of retreat, spending some time...

WORSHIP RESOURCES Good Friday Hebrews 10:16-25 (A,B,C) Do We Deny Jesus?   Additional Scriptures Isaiah 52:13—53:12; Psalm 22; John 18:1—19:42; Doctrine and Covenants 165:6b-c   Preparation Form the worship setting around a cross. The cross may be at the front of a sanctuary or on a small table in the center of an intimate circle. Place a lit Christ candle (white) near the cross. Consider using candles and low lighting to reflect the somber tone of this experience and emphasize the symbolism of the shadow of the cross. Have LED tealight candles for each participant. Leave a space at the...

WORSHIP RESOURCES Maundy Thursday 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 (A,B,C) Do This in Remembrance   Additional Scriptures Exodus 12:1-14; Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19; John 13:1-17, 31b-35 Doctrine and Covenants 164:9b.   Preparation Create a worship center that draws attention to the Communion emblems and the image of the table. Reflecting on the imagery of the Last Supper, consider including candles, dim lighting, and items that symbolize the intimacy of a shared meal. Place baskets at the exits for the offering.   Prelude Welcome At the Last Supper Jesus gathered with his disciples, knowing well that some had betrayed him, and knowing well that...

WORSHIP RESOURCES Palm Sunday Luke 19:28-40 Courageously Walk with Jesus   Additional Scriptures Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29; Doctrine and Covenants 76:3g-h, Alma 16:219-223   Preparation     A tradition in churches for Palm Sunday is to conduct a procession using palm fronds or other items. In preparation, collect/purchase fronds or long strips of green paper. These will be used for the procession and Focus Moment. In addition, you can choose to start the service either outside the church building, in another part of the church, or in the chapel. The starting point of the service is important for the procession portion of the...