Many congregations have had great fun and success incorporating the Presbyterian Giving Catalog into their Christmas Joy Offering worship and curriculum. Find resources and ideas here to get the whole church involved!
Written by Jennifer Whitford, Director for Children's Ministry, Worthington Presbyterian, Worthington, Ohio
This lesson plan (1 of 2) helps us learn about recognizing the gift God gives us in Jesus Christ, and how to respond in honor to that gift by recognizing the leaders of our church.
Written by Jennifer Whitford, Director of Children's Ministry, Worthington Presbyterian, Worthington, Ohio
This lesson plan (2 of 2) helps us learn about sharing our joy with others because God shares Christ with us.
Written by Jennifer Whitford, Director of Children's Ministry, Worthington Presbyterian, Worthington, Ohio
The 2018 Worship Resources include: Readings Call to Worship Opening Prayer Call to Confession Prayer of Confession Assurance of Pardon Call to Offering Prayer of Dedication Invitation to the Lord’s Table Prayer after Communion Charge and Blessing Prepared by: Rev. Holly and Rev. Kaci Clark-Porter
This musical setting of the Sanctus in the Great Thanksgiving is especially appropriate for the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) and the Sunday(s) after Christmas.
See related pages: Nativity of the Lord, Great Thanksgiving, Presbyterian Worship
Public prayer is often built upon the collect form. Learning this form can help you lead prayer extemporaneously at any time. The Office of Theology and Worship has put together resources for a mini-course on worship that can be used for Commissioned Ruling Elder education, study for worship ordination exams, elder education, and/or a Christian education course on worship. See the full collection of these resources.
Description on how to perform the service for commissioning a lay pastor.
Glenda Watts wrote a commissioning service for attendees to the 2015 Churchwide Gathering, which she shared for all PW to use.
Another commissioning service is available in the 2015 Churchwide Gathering promotions packet.
This commissioning service can be used during a service of worship in a participant's congregation.
From the 2018 Book of Common Worship, use this commissioning service to bless or commission mission personnel as they leave for their new call.