In 1865, William Chatterton Dix penned a poem that would become the beloved Christmas-time favorite, “What Child Is This?” During Advent, we will dive into this question that is much more complicated than the lilting lullaby tune, “Greensleeves,” conveys. We will see the story of the time leading up to the birth of Christ in its historical trauma-informed fullness. The story of humanity and its recurring themes of oppression and corruption run right through history and into our own narratives. Yet, we can rely on the assurance of the carol to confirm that God is “present with us” in powerful ways that continue to be the Word of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love even and especially in the midst of hard times.
Full Scripts
This series comes with full scripts for six worship services – that’s liturgy, prayers, scripture, and music ideas for Advent 1-4, Christmas Eve, and the Sunday after Christmas in one complete package. All fully adaptable to your unique context.
Rich Resources
Bring this series to life with engaging visual and media arts ideas, scripts for children’s time, small group suggestions, a reflection journal, sermon fodder, daily social media content, and more. There is more than you can use, and that’s a good thing!
WDS Community
You are not alone and you never have to start from scratch. Connect to other pastors and teams in the WDS community who are using these materials and sharing ideas and adaptations. Grow your team with our online community of imaginations.
PREVIEW
Watch the series trailer
This clip is included in the downloads as an unbranded video (without the WDS logo) for you to share on your church website, on social media, and e-newsletters.
YOU ARE NEVER ALONE.
YOU NEVER HAVE TO START FROM SCRATCH.
Ready-made resources to simplify your planning
This fully-scripted series includes:
- Worship Scripts for Advent 1-4, Christmas Eve, and the Sunday after Christmas (including suggestions for hymns/songs/anthems)
- Sermon fodder to help jumpstart your sermons
- Communion liturgy that can be used any week
- Individual and small group study resources
- Guided journal for Advent which can be customized, printed, and distributed to your community
- Visual and Media Arts ideas to bring the series to life in your worship space
- Children’s Time scripts to engage the youngest members of your community
- Series logo and Canva template for complete customization
- Series video trailer to get the word out (customizable)
- Access to the Worship Design Studio community of churches to share ideas and support!
YOU ARE NEVER ALONE.
YOU NEVER HAVE TO START FROM SCRATCH.
Ready-made resources to simplify your planning
This fully-scripted series includes:
- Worship Scripts for Advent 1-4, Christmas Eve, and the Sunday after Christmas (including suggestions for hymns/songs/anthems)
- Sermon fodder to help jumpstart your sermons
- Communion liturgy that can be used any week
- Individual and small group study resources
- Guided journal for Advent which can be customized, printed, and distributed to your community
- Visual and Media Arts ideas to bring the series to life in your worship space
- Children’s Time scripts to engage the youngest members of your community
- Series logo and Canva template for complete customization
- Series video trailer to get the word out (customizable)
- Access to the Worship Design Studio community of churches to share ideas and support!
Watch the Get-Ready Video
Wondering about what is included or what this series is about? Check out Dr. Marcia’s “Get-Ready Webinar” to see everything!
Testimonials
Here’s what other pastors and worship leaders have said about WDS series:
Money well-spent
“I truly appreciate all the resources that WDS provides. It is well worth the price many times over.”
— C.B., Port Orchard, WA
Help for busy pastors
“I use these ‘pre-packaged’ worship series when my butt has been kicked, and I need some time to relax. I look forward to using these in worship throughout the year.”
— K.I., Laramie, WY
People love them!
“Thank you for sharing your gift of creativity with us! We have so much fun using your series and our people have really been enjoying them as well.”
— H.B., Honolulu, HI
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