Worship Planning Tools

WORSHIP RESOURCES Day of Pentecost Romans 8:14-17 The Spirit Bears Witness   Additional Scriptures Genesis 11:1-9; Psalm 104:24-34, 35b; John 14:8-17, 25-27; Acts 2:1-21 (A,B,C)   Prelude Gathering Hymn         Encourage participants to sing in languages other than their own. “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”             CCS 87 OR “Praise to the Lord, The Almighty”            CCS 101 OR “Crown Him with Many Crowns”              CCS 39   Welcome and Time of Sharing and Caring Share announcements, celebrations, and prayer needs. End with a pastoral prayer appropriate to the sharing.   Call to Worship: Psalm 104:24, 31, 33-34, 35b Consider reading from The Message...

WORSHIP RESOURCES Seventh Sunday of Easter Ascension of the Lord Luke 24:44-53 (A,B,C) You Are Witnesses   Additional Scriptures Psalm 47; Acts 1:1-11; Ephesians 1:15-23; Doctrine and Covenants 161:3c   Prelude Welcome Gathering Hymn “As We Gather”       Sing twice.       CCS 73 OR “Tell Me the Story of Jesus”       CCS 623 OR “Jesus, We Are Here/Jesu Tawa Pano”      CCS 71                                    Encourage participants to sing in languages other than their own.   Time of Sharing and Caring Share announcements, celebrations, prayer concerns. End with a pastoral prayer                        appropriate to the sharing. Gathering Words Ask someone who is energetic and enthusiastic to...

WORSHIP RESOURCES Sixth Sunday of Easter Revelation 21:10, 22—22:5 For the Healing of the Nations   Additional Scriptures Psalm 67; John 14:23-29; Acts 16:9-15; Doctrine and Covenants 163:4a-c   Preparation      Today is the fifth 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...

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...