Worship Planning Tools

WORSHIP RESOURCES Second Sunday in Lent Philippians 3:17—4:1 Stand Firm in The Lord   Additional Scriptures Psalm 27; Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18; Luke 13:31-35;  Doctrine and Covenants 164:9d-f   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 the background or on the slides. For the Focus Moment, you will need coins, tokens, or paper money, and a small basket or offering plate.   Prelude Share, Care, Announcements Welcome and Lent Reflection Welcome today into Christian community as we gather during the journey through the...

WORSHIP RESOURCES   First Sunday in Lent Romans 10:8b-13 Believe with Our Hearts   Additional Scriptures Deuteronomy 26:1-11; Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16; Luke 4:1-13; Alma 16:153-154; Doctrine and Covenants 163:2b-c   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, either prepare paper cutouts of a seed, a sprout, and a full-grown plant for each participant, or have participants imagine a seed growing as part of the activity or project the images....

WORSHIP RESOURCES   Ash Wednesday 2 Corinthians 5:20b—6:10 (A,B,C) Having Nothing, Possessing Everything   Additional Scriptures Joel 2:1-2, 12-17; Psalm 51:1-17; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21; Doctrine and Covenants 164:9d-f   Preparation Instead of a sermon, the message comes through actions by the leaders and those in attendance. On a table, place a bowl of ashes and another small bowl of oil. If possible, cover the table with a gray cloth. A large vase or urn also is needed. The leader will need a spoon and a towel. Ushers will need small pieces of paper or cards and something to write with...

WORSHIP RESOURCES   Last Sunday after the EpiphanyTransfiguration SundayWorld Hunger Emphasis 2 Corinthians 3:12—4:2 Seek Spiritual Freedom   Additional Scriptures Exodus 34:29-35; Psalm 99; Luke 9:28-43a; Doctrine and Covenants 162:7d   Prelude   Welcoming Hymn “Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!”    CCS 52 OR “Teach Me, God, to Wonder”     CCS 176   Joys and Concerns   Welcome Today we worship together, seeking spiritual freedom. What are we supposed to be about? What are we supposed to do? God brings to us what we are supposed to do. We have no control except what we do. Leave to God...

WORSHIP RESOURCES   Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50 Make Room for Emerging Life   Additional Scriptures Genesis 45:3-11, 15; Psalm 37:1-11, 39-40; Luke 6:27-38; Doctrine and Covenants 163:11a   Preparation Instead of a sermon, today’s main message comes from the people assembled. Three people need to “rehearse” the mime. A large Band-Aid is needed.   Prelude Welcoming Hymn Encourage participants to sing in languages other than their own. “Great and Marvelous Are Thy Works”   CCS 118 OR “Sing of Colors/De colores”    CCS 332   Call to Worship Amanda Berry Smith (1837-1915) was born a slave in Maryland...