Worship Planning Tools

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...

WORSHIP RESOURCES Fifth Sunday in Lent John 12:1-8 A Prophet-Woman Broke a Jar   Additional Scriptures Isaiah 43:16-21; Psalm 126; Philippians 3:4b-14; Doctrine and Covenants 24:1,3   Preparation For the Focus Moment, be prepared with a poster, markers, and sticky notes. Provide a family tree template (found at the end of this service) for each participant along with markers and crayons. Consider setting up a craft table for participants who would like to decorate their family tree. For Lessons you will need a painting/picture of Mary anointing Jesus and Emma Smith.   Prelude Share, Care, and Announcements Welcome Welcome today...

WORSHIP RESOURCES Fourth Sunday in Lent 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Be Reconciled to God   Additional Scriptures Joshua 5:9-12; Psalm 32; Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32; Enos 1:3-12; Doctrine and Covenants 16:3c-e   Preparation This service will be highly introspective, including moments where strong feelings and emotions might come forward. Assign a priesthood member such as a priest or evangelist or have the pastor be available at the end of the service to provide pastoral care as needed. For the Focus Moment, you will need two dolls, puppets, or people and bandages with smiley faces drawn on them. For Spiritual Practice, provide paper...

WORSHIP RESOURCES Third Sunday in Lent 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 When We Are Tested   Additional Scriptures Psalm 63:1-8; Isaiah 55:1-9; Luke 13:1-9, Alma 17: 25-28, Doctrine and Covenants 77:4a-4c   Preparation The traditional color of Lent is purple. Consider decorating the chapel with purple cloth, or if your service is online, consider using purple in your background or on the slides for the service. For the Focus Moment, you will need to bring blocks of some sort with the size being age-appropriate to avoid choking hazards.   Prelude Welcome I welcome each of you today into Christian community as we...