Worship Planning Tools

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...

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...