Worship Planning Tools

WORSHIP RESOURCES Fifth Sunday of Easter Revelation 21:1-6 Making All Things New   Additional Scriptures Psalm 148; John 13:31-35; Acts 11:1-18 Preparation Today is the fourth week of five in the book of Revelation. Worship planners might want to consider linking the services. For example, have the same character in period biblical costume read the Revelation scripture each week. Or choose a hymn that will be used each Sunday. It would be helpful to have the five speakers collaborate on their approaches to the theme scriptures. For additional information on the book of Revelation, listen to this podcast with Tony...

WORSHIP RESOURCES Fourth Sunday of Easter Revelation 7:9-17 Hunger and Thirst No More   Additional Scriptures Psalm 23; John 10:22-30; Acts 9:36-43 Preparation Today is the third week of five in the book of Revelation. Worship planners might want to consider linking the services. For example, have the same character in period biblical costume read the Revelation scripture each week. Or choose a hymn that will be used each Sunday. It would be helpful to have the five speakers collaborate on their approaches to the theme scriptures. For additional information on the book of Revelation, listen to this podcast with...

WORSHIP RESOURCES Third Sunday of Easter Revelation 5:11-14 Sing with Full Voice!   Additional Scriptures Psalm 30; John 21:1-19; Acts 9:1-6, 7-20   Preparation Use a few minutes before the service to prepare “O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing,” CCS 92. This original English tune might not be familiar to your group and could present a challenge. Many recordings of this version are available on the internet, for example: www.Youtube.com/watch?v=CFJvBwgmK_c. In this recording, the stanzas are in a different order than CCS, but all the words are available on the screen. Practice this hymn with your group.   Today...

WORSHIP RESOURCES Second Sunday of Easter Revelation 1:4-8 Every Eye Will See   Additional Scriptures Psalm 150; John 20:19-31 (A,B,C); Acts: 5:27-32 Preparation Today begins five weeks in the book of Revelation. Worship planners might want to consider linking the services. For example, have the same character in period biblical costume read the Revelation scripture each week. Or choose a hymn that will be used each Sunday. It would be helpful to have the five speakers collaborate on their approaches to the theme scriptures. For additional information on the book of Revelation, listen to this podcast with Tony and Charmaine...

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...