Worship Planning Tools

WORSHIP RESOURCES Ordinary Time (Proper 20) Heritage Day 1 Timothy 2:1-7 Pray for Peace   Additional Scriptures Jeremiah 8:18—9:1; Psalm 79:1-9; Luke 16:1-13; Mosiah 8:47-53; Doctrine and Covenants 161:2a, 6b; 163:3a-b   Preparation Instead of a Morning Message, you can choose to incorporate a service project into your time together: ·       Make cards for those on your prayer list, for a local shelter, for anyone you want to share encouraging words with. ·       Bake cookies or pack food boxes for a local food bank. ·       Pack small bags of essential items (soap, shampoo, etc.) for a local shelter. ·       Discuss...

WORSHIP RESOURCES Ordinary Time (Proper 19) I Timothy 1:12-17 Grace and Mercy Overflow   Additional Scriptures Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28; Psalm 14; Luke 15:1-10; II Nephi 8:11; Doctrine and Covenants 165:2a-b   Prelude   Song of Gathering      Encourage participants to sing in languages other than their own.             “Dios esta’ aquí /God Is Here Today”     CCS 150             OR “Herr, du mein Gott/You Are My God”    CCS 12    Welcome, Joys and Concerns Call to Worship Can be read by two readers alternating lines or used as a responsive reading.             My soul delights in God’s mercy;...

WORSHIP RESOURCES   Ordinary Time (Proper 18) World Hunger Emphasis Philemon 1-21 Appeal in Love   Additional Scriptures Jeremiah 18:1-11; Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18; Luke 14:25-33   Preparation If the camp song alternative “Open the Eyes of My Heart” is to be used, invite a music leader(s) to lead. Youth who recently attended camp or reunion might be familiar with the songs and able to lead or assist. URLs are provided for familiarity; approval for use in worship is the congregation's responsibility.   For the Focus Moment, gather enough cards and envelopes so every participant can have one, as well as...

WORSHIP RESOURCES Ordinary Time (Proper 17) Hebrews 13:1-8,15-16 Show Hospitality to Strangers   Additional Scriptures Jeremiah 2:4-13; Psalm 81:1, 10-16; Luke 14:1, 7-14; Doctrine and Covenants 163:9   Preparation On a poster board, butcher paper, or a large whiteboard, list the reminders the author of Hebrews suggests that Christians follow from Hebrews 13:1-8. These include: ·       Let mutual affection continue; ·       Show hospitality to strangers; ·       Remember those who are in prison; ·       Let marriage be held in honor by all; ·       Keep your lives free from the love of money; and ·       Be content with what you have. Add,...

WORSHIP RESOURCES   Ordinary Time (Proper 16) Hebrews 12:18-29 With Reverence and Awe   Additional Scriptures Jeremiah 1:4-10; Psalm 71:1-6; Luke 13:10-17; Doctrine and Covenants 165:2a-b   Preparation The song, “Shout to the Lord,” was added to the Core Repertoire of Community of Christ Sings at the 2023 World Conference, Number 56. You can find it at www.HeraldHouse.org/products/newly-translated-songs-from-world-conference-2023-pdf-download?variant=45826935390481. For the Visio Divina, choose two images to display or print that point to the awesomeness of God. Prelude Announcements, Joys, and Prayer Needs Greet and Be Greeted Our theme today is With Reverence and Awe. We do better with reverence and...