DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES An agency of The United Methodist Church, Discipleship Ministries helps local church, district, and conference leaders fulfill the shared dream of making world-changing disciples. The agency connects leaders with needed resourcing, training, consulting, and networking that support spiritual DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES This two-page listing of Revised Common Lectionary (RCL) readings and liturgical colors is one of Discipleship Ministries’ most popular worship planning resources. The 2021 resource includes Sundays and Special Days, along with space for your own notes. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Third Sunday after Pentecost, Year B. Worship this week is about growing into the new creation that we are called to be in Christ. So, think about talking about growing. Those who are raising kids find themselves telling stories about the latest thing, the latest mischief, the latest accomplishment that their child has gotten into. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES When the Spirit Moves. Trinity Sunday, Year B. This is the first Sunday after the Pentecost. It is the beginning of a long season that takes us all the way through the rest of the liturgical year until we reach Advent once again. So, it is a journey of some length. It is also the church’s story. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Second Sunday after Pentecost, Year B. Worship is, of course, about God and not about us. And yet there is a dimension where when we come to completely focus on God, and God in Christ, then we are renewed in the Spirit to continue our discipleship path. So, while we don’t measure worship by how it makes us feel, there is a correlation
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DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Every congregation needs to do a church audit, but it doesn’t have to be a big expense or an insurmountable obstacle. There is an Updated Local Church Audit Guide, available free for United Methodist churches, that will take you through it step by step. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES An agency of The United Methodist Church, Discipleship Ministries helps local church, district, and conference leaders fulfill the shared dream of making world-changing disciples. The agency connects leaders with needed resourcing, training, consulting, and networking that support spiritual DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Trinity Sunday, Year B. This is the first Sunday after the Pentecost. It is the beginning of a long season that takes us all the way through the rest of the liturgical year until we reach Advent once again. So, it is a journey of some length. It is also the church’s story. Scroll right to view table data >>>. Isaiah 6:1-8. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES When the Spirit Moves. Pentecost, Year B. Pentecost worship is about joy, and the invitation is to let the Spirit be poured out on you. But remember, that “you” is plural. Let the Spirit be poured out on all y’all. It was because they were gathered together that this happened.
DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES THE GREAT THANKSGIVING FOR THE SEASON AFTER PENTECOST (ORDINARY TIME, OR KINGDOMTIDE) This text is used by the pastor while the congregation uses A Service of Word and Table II ( UMH 13–15) or III ( UMH 15–16) or one of the musical settings ( UMH 17–25). The pastor stands behind the Lord's table. The Lord be with you. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES An agency of The United Methodist Church, Discipleship Ministries helps local church, district, and conference leaders fulfill the shared dream of making world-changing disciples. The agency connects leaders with needed resourcing, training, consulting, and networking that support spiritual DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES This two-page listing of Revised Common Lectionary (RCL) readings and liturgical colors is one of Discipleship Ministries’ most popular worship planning resources. The 2021 resource includes Sundays and Special Days, along with space for your own notes. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Third Sunday after Pentecost, Year B. Worship this week is about growing into the new creation that we are called to be in Christ. So, think about talking about growing. Those who are raising kids find themselves telling stories about the latest thing, the latest mischief, the latest accomplishment that their child has gotten into. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES When the Spirit Moves. Trinity Sunday, Year B. This is the first Sunday after the Pentecost. It is the beginning of a long season that takes us all the way through the rest of the liturgical year until we reach Advent once again. So, it is a journey of some length. It is also the church’s story. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Second Sunday after Pentecost, Year B. Worship is, of course, about God and not about us. And yet there is a dimension where when we come to completely focus on God, and God in Christ, then we are renewed in the Spirit to continue our discipleship path. So, while we don’t measure worship by how it makes us feel, there is a correlation between
DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Every congregation needs to do a church audit, but it doesn’t have to be a big expense or an insurmountable obstacle. There is an Updated Local Church Audit Guide, available free for United Methodist churches, that will take you through it step by step. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES An agency of The United Methodist Church, Discipleship Ministries helps local church, district, and conference leaders fulfill the shared dream of making world-changing disciples. The agency connects leaders with needed resourcing, training, consulting, and networking that support spiritual DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Trinity Sunday, Year B. This is the first Sunday after the Pentecost. It is the beginning of a long season that takes us all the way through the rest of the liturgical year until we reach Advent once again. So, it is a journey of some length. It is also the church’s story. Scroll right to view table data >>>. Isaiah 6:1-8. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES When the Spirit Moves. Pentecost, Year B. Pentecost worship is about joy, and the invitation is to let the Spirit be poured out on you. But remember, that “you” is plural. Let the Spirit be poured out on all y’all. It was because they were gathered together that this happened.
DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES THE GREAT THANKSGIVING FOR THE SEASON AFTER PENTECOST (ORDINARY TIME, OR KINGDOMTIDE) This text is used by the pastor while the congregation uses A Service of Word and Table II ( UMH 13–15) or III ( UMH 15–16) or one of the musical settings ( UMH 17–25). The pastor stands behind the Lord's table. The Lord be with you. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Each month’s Offertory Prayers includes an “Invitation to the Offering” along with a digital image for those who might want to use it. We hope you will find this a helpful way to remind the people in your pews that their offering travels to many places to make a powerful difference in the lives of DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Last June, the Rev. Dr. Zan W. Holmes wrote on our site that “Juneteenth is the best known and one of the oldest American holidays that celebrates the end of slavery in the United States.” We, the Worship Team at Discipleship Ministries, concur with that statement, but also declare that where DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Discipleship Ministries joins the whole nation in remembering Juneteenth – the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. We recognize the horrors of the past and the continued impact that racism and slavery have today. As disciples of Jesus Christ, we DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES A SERVICE OF DEATH AND RESURRECTION. This service is found in UMH. It is a service of Christian worship suitable for funerals and memorial services. It should be held in the church if at all possible and at a time when members of the congregation can be present. If the service is to be held in a church and led by anyone other than the pastor of DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES An agency of The United Methodist Church, Discipleship Ministries helps local church, district, and conference leaders fulfill the shared dream of making world-changing disciples. The agency connects leaders with needed resourcing, training, consulting, and networking that support spiritual DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Discipleship Ministries is registered as an AmazonSmile partner. This means that when you and your friends and family shop with Amazon, AmazonSmile donates 0.5% of the price of your purchase to the agency. These donations will be shared equally with The Upper Room to support our ongoing ministries. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES The theology of song reflected in this post-Vatican II practice provides a genesis for “Let Us Be Bread” by Thomas Porter (b. 1958). This refrain-style liturgical song weaves together themes of Eucharist, Paschal Mystery, and mission. The four stanzas draw from the feeding narratives, and the Bread DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES It may be adapted to be an order of farewell to a member of the church staff other than the pastor. As a Response to the Word, the lay leader or another designated leader comes forward and announces that the time has come to say farewell to the pastor or deacon. One or more persons may recall with thanksgiving the pastor or deacon’s ministry. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Second Sunday After Christmas: The Light of Home. Jeremiah 31:7-14 and John 1:(1-9), 10-18. Fellowship – Snacks or a Meal (10 minutes with snacks; longer, obviously, if there is a meal). Gathering Time (5-10 minutes). In pairs or groups of three, have participants share hopes for the coming year. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Week 3: The Joy of Home. Zephaniah 3:14-20 and Luke 3:7-18. Fellowship – Snacks or a Meal (10 minutes with snacks; longer, obviously, if there is a meal). Gathering Time (5-10 minutes). In pairs or groups of three, have participants share a story of joy. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES An agency of The United Methodist Church, Discipleship Ministries helps local church, district, and conference leaders fulfill the shared dream of making world-changing disciples. The agency connects leaders with needed resourcing, training, consulting, and networking that support spiritual DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES This two-page listing of Revised Common Lectionary (RCL) readings and liturgical colors is one of Discipleship Ministries’ most popular worship planning resources. The 2021 resource includes Sundays and Special Days, along with space for your own notes. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Third Sunday after Pentecost, Year B. Worship this week is about growing into the new creation that we are called to be in Christ. So, think about talking about growing. Those who are raising kids find themselves telling stories about the latest thing, the latest mischief, the latest accomplishment that their child has gotten into. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Second Sunday after Pentecost, Year B. Worship is, of course, about God and not about us. And yet there is a dimension where when we come to completely focus on God, and God in Christ, then we are renewed in the Spirit to continue our discipleship path. So, while we don’t measure worship by how it makes us feel, there is a correlation between
DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES When the Spirit Moves. Trinity Sunday, Year B. This is the first Sunday after the Pentecost. It is the beginning of a long season that takes us all the way through the rest of the liturgical year until we reach Advent once again. So, it is a journey of some length. It is also the church’s story. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES When we give this day, we give because, in love, you gave us Christ, that through him we might find eternal life. When we give this day, your Spirit leads your church to reach out in compassion, mercy, and grace to all your children everywhere. In gratitude, we celebrate you, three and yet one. Amen. ( DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES An agency of The United Methodist Church, Discipleship Ministries helps local church, district, and conference leaders fulfill the shared dream of making world-changing disciples. The agency connects leaders with needed resourcing, training, consulting, and networking that support spiritual DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES When the Spirit Moves. Pentecost, Year B. Pentecost worship is about joy, and the invitation is to let the Spirit be poured out on you. But remember, that “you” is plural. Let the Spirit be poured out on all y’all. It was because they were gathered together that this happened.
DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES A SERVICE OF DEATH AND RESURRECTION. This service is found in UMH. It is a service of Christian worship suitable for funerals and memorial services. It should be held in the church if at all possible and at a time when members of the congregation can be present. If the service is to be held in a church and led by anyone other than the pastor of DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Pentecost: Another high holy day of the Christian calendar. Called by many the birthday of the church, Pentecost represents a passing of the mantle of sorts—from the Incarnate Christ to the ever-present Spirit, the reminder of the God within, the sustainer, the teacher, the strengthener.
DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES An agency of The United Methodist Church, Discipleship Ministries helps local church, district, and conference leaders fulfill the shared dream of making world-changing disciples. The agency connects leaders with needed resourcing, training, consulting, and networking that support spiritual DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES This two-page listing of Revised Common Lectionary (RCL) readings and liturgical colors is one of Discipleship Ministries’ most popular worship planning resources. The 2021 resource includes Sundays and Special Days, along with space for your own notes. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Third Sunday after Pentecost, Year B. Worship this week is about growing into the new creation that we are called to be in Christ. So, think about talking about growing. Those who are raising kids find themselves telling stories about the latest thing, the latest mischief, the latest accomplishment that their child has gotten into. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Second Sunday after Pentecost, Year B. Worship is, of course, about God and not about us. And yet there is a dimension where when we come to completely focus on God, and God in Christ, then we are renewed in the Spirit to continue our discipleship path. So, while we don’t measure worship by how it makes us feel, there is a correlation between
DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES When the Spirit Moves. Trinity Sunday, Year B. This is the first Sunday after the Pentecost. It is the beginning of a long season that takes us all the way through the rest of the liturgical year until we reach Advent once again. So, it is a journey of some length. It is also the church’s story. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES When we give this day, we give because, in love, you gave us Christ, that through him we might find eternal life. When we give this day, your Spirit leads your church to reach out in compassion, mercy, and grace to all your children everywhere. In gratitude, we celebrate you, three and yet one. Amen. ( DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES An agency of The United Methodist Church, Discipleship Ministries helps local church, district, and conference leaders fulfill the shared dream of making world-changing disciples. The agency connects leaders with needed resourcing, training, consulting, and networking that support spiritual DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES When the Spirit Moves. Pentecost, Year B. Pentecost worship is about joy, and the invitation is to let the Spirit be poured out on you. But remember, that “you” is plural. Let the Spirit be poured out on all y’all. It was because they were gathered together that this happened.
DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES A SERVICE OF DEATH AND RESURRECTION. This service is found in UMH. It is a service of Christian worship suitable for funerals and memorial services. It should be held in the church if at all possible and at a time when members of the congregation can be present. If the service is to be held in a church and led by anyone other than the pastor of DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Pentecost: Another high holy day of the Christian calendar. Called by many the birthday of the church, Pentecost represents a passing of the mantle of sorts—from the Incarnate Christ to the ever-present Spirit, the reminder of the God within, the sustainer, the teacher, the strengthener.
DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES 2021 Worship and Music Planning Calendar. This resource is the full music and worship planning calendar for each Sunday in 2021, as well as special days and times throughout the year. This resource is helpful for pastors, worship leaders and planners, musicians, choirs, committees, Sunday School teachers, and more. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Each month’s Offertory Prayers includes an “Invitation to the Offering” along with a digital image for those who might want to use it. We hope you will find this a helpful way to remind the people in your pews that their offering travels to many places to make a powerful difference in the lives of DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Last June, the Rev. Dr. Zan W. Holmes wrote on our site that “Juneteenth is the best known and one of the oldest American holidays that celebrates the end of slavery in the United States.” We, the Worship Team at Discipleship Ministries, concur with that statement, but also declare that where DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES A SERVICE OF DEATH AND RESURRECTION. This service is found in UMH. It is a service of Christian worship suitable for funerals and memorial services. It should be held in the church if at all possible and at a time when members of the congregation can be present. If the service is to be held in a church and led by anyone other than the pastor of DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES A SERVICE OF COMMITTAL. This order is intended primarily for burial in the ground. However, it can be adapted for cremation or the interment of ashes, for burial above ground or at sea, or for donation of the body for medical purposes. If the family requests that there be military, fraternal, or other rites in addition to the Service of DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES The theology of song reflected in this post-Vatican II practice provides a genesis for “Let Us Be Bread” by Thomas Porter (b. 1958). This refrain-style liturgical song weaves together themes of Eucharist, Paschal Mystery, and mission. The four stanzas draw from the feeding narratives, and the Bread DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Week 1: Avoiding Anger. James 1:17-27. Fellowship – Snacks or a meal (10 minutes with snacks; longer, obviously, if there is a meal).. Gathering Time (5-10 minutes). In groups of two or three, have participants discuss what actions, circumstances, or behaviors make them angry.
DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Week 2: Making Distinctions. James 2:1-10, (11-13), 14-17. Fellowship – Snacks or a Meal (10 minutes with snacks; longer, obviously, if there is a meal).. Gathering and Opening (10 minutes). In pairs or groups of three, have participants share when they have witnessed or were part of an act of favoritism. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Week 3: The Joy of Home. Zephaniah 3:14-20 and Luke 3:7-18. Fellowship – Snacks or a Meal (10 minutes with snacks; longer, obviously, if there is a meal). Gathering Time (5-10 minutes). In pairs or groups of three, have participants share a story of joy. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Week 4: The Blessing of Home. Micah 5:2-5a and Luke 1:39-45. Fellowship – Snacks or a Meal (10 minutes with snacks; longer, obviously, if there is a meal). Gathering Time (5-10 minutes). In pairs or groups of three, have participants share what has been a blessing to them and/or how they have been a blessing to others. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES An agency of The United Methodist Church, Discipleship Ministries helps local church, district, and conference leaders fulfill the shared dream of making world-changing disciples. The agency connects leaders with needed resourcing, training, consulting, and networking that support spiritual DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES An agency of The United Methodist Church, Discipleship Ministries helps local church, district, and conference leaders fulfill the shared dream of making world-changing disciples. The agency connects leaders with needed resourcing, training, consulting, and networking that support spiritual DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES An agency of The United Methodist Church, Discipleship Ministries helps local church, district, and conference leaders fulfill the shared dream of making world-changing disciples. The agency connects leaders with needed resourcing, training, consulting, and networking that support spiritual DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES This two-page listing of Revised Common Lectionary (RCL) readings and liturgical colors is one of Discipleship Ministries’ most popular worship planning resources. The 2021 resource includes Sundays and Special Days, along with space for your own notes. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES An agency of The United Methodist Church, Discipleship Ministries helps local church, district, and conference leaders fulfill the shared dream of making world-changing disciples. The agency connects leaders with needed resourcing, training, consulting, and networking that support spiritual DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Liturgical Resources for the Second Sunday after Pentecost, Year B (June 6, 2021). Part of the "When the Spirit Moves" worship series. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, (11-13), 14-17 UMH Table Head Info The United Methodist Hymnal MVPC Table Head Info Mil Voces Para Celebrar (Spanish) CLUW Table Head Info Come, Let Us Worship (Korean) TFWS Table Head Info The Faith We Sing SOZ Table Head Info Songs of Zion URW Table Head Info Upper Room Worshipbook WSM Table Head Info Worship & Song, Music Edition WSW Table Head Info DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES 1 Samuel 8:4-20; 11:14-15 UMH Table Head Info The United Methodist Hymnal MVPC Table Head Info Mil Voces Para Celebrar (Spanish) CLUW Table Head Info Come, Let Us Worship (Korean) TFWS Table Head Info The Faith We Sing SOZ Table Head Info Songs of Zion URW Table Head Info Upper Room Worshipbook WSM Table Head Info Worship & Song, Music Edition WSW Table Head Info Worship & DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES An agency of The United Methodist Church, Discipleship Ministries helps local church, district, and conference leaders fulfill the shared dream of making world-changing disciples. The agency connects leaders with needed resourcing, training, consulting, and networking that support spiritual DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Juneteenth is the oldest known African-American celebration. On June 19, 1865, slaves in Galveston, Texas, received word of their emancipation two months after the Civil War had ended, and two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation had gone into effect on January 1, 1863.
DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES An agency of The United Methodist Church, Discipleship Ministries helps local church, district, and conference leaders fulfill the shared dream of making world-changing disciples. The agency connects leaders with needed resourcing, training, consulting, and networking that support spiritual DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES An agency of The United Methodist Church, Discipleship Ministries helps local church, district, and conference leaders fulfill the shared dream of making world-changing disciples. The agency connects leaders with needed resourcing, training, consulting, and networking that support spiritual DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES An agency of The United Methodist Church, Discipleship Ministries helps local church, district, and conference leaders fulfill the shared dream of making world-changing disciples. The agency connects leaders with needed resourcing, training, consulting, and networking that support spiritual DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES This two-page listing of Revised Common Lectionary (RCL) readings and liturgical colors is one of Discipleship Ministries’ most popular worship planning resources. The 2021 resource includes Sundays and Special Days, along with space for your own notes. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES An agency of The United Methodist Church, Discipleship Ministries helps local church, district, and conference leaders fulfill the shared dream of making world-changing disciples. The agency connects leaders with needed resourcing, training, consulting, and networking that support spiritual DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Liturgical Resources for the Second Sunday after Pentecost, Year B (June 6, 2021). Part of the "When the Spirit Moves" worship series. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, (11-13), 14-17 UMH Table Head Info The United Methodist Hymnal MVPC Table Head Info Mil Voces Para Celebrar (Spanish) CLUW Table Head Info Come, Let Us Worship (Korean) TFWS Table Head Info The Faith We Sing SOZ Table Head Info Songs of Zion URW Table Head Info Upper Room Worshipbook WSM Table Head Info Worship & Song, Music Edition WSW Table Head Info DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES 1 Samuel 8:4-20; 11:14-15 UMH Table Head Info The United Methodist Hymnal MVPC Table Head Info Mil Voces Para Celebrar (Spanish) CLUW Table Head Info Come, Let Us Worship (Korean) TFWS Table Head Info The Faith We Sing SOZ Table Head Info Songs of Zion URW Table Head Info Upper Room Worshipbook WSM Table Head Info Worship & Song, Music Edition WSW Table Head Info Worship & DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES An agency of The United Methodist Church, Discipleship Ministries helps local church, district, and conference leaders fulfill the shared dream of making world-changing disciples. The agency connects leaders with needed resourcing, training, consulting, and networking that support spiritual DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Juneteenth is the oldest known African-American celebration. On June 19, 1865, slaves in Galveston, Texas, received word of their emancipation two months after the Civil War had ended, and two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation had gone into effect on January 1, 1863.
DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Last June, the Rev. Dr. Zan W. Holmes wrote on our site that “Juneteenth is the best known and one of the oldest American holidays that celebrates the end of slavery in the United States.” We, the Worship Team at Discipleship Ministries, concur with that statement, but also declare that where DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES An agency of The United Methodist Church, Discipleship Ministries helps local church, district, and conference leaders fulfill the shared dream of making world-changing disciples. The agency connects leaders with needed resourcing, training, consulting, and networking that support spiritual DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES An agency of The United Methodist Church, Discipleship Ministries helps local church, district, and conference leaders fulfill the shared dream of making world-changing disciples. The agency connects leaders with needed resourcing, training, consulting, and networking that support spiritual DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Week 1: Avoiding Anger. James 1:17-27. Fellowship – Snacks or a meal (10 minutes with snacks; longer, obviously, if there is a meal).. Gathering Time (5-10 minutes). In groups of two or three, have participants discuss what actions, circumstances, or behaviors make them angry.
DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES The theology of song reflected in this post-Vatican II practice provides a genesis for “Let Us Be Bread” by Thomas Porter (b. 1958). This refrain-style liturgical song weaves together themes of Eucharist, Paschal Mystery, and mission. The four stanzas draw from the feeding narratives, and the Bread DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES An agency of The United Methodist Church, Discipleship Ministries helps local church, district, and conference leaders fulfill the shared dream of making world-changing disciples. The agency connects leaders with needed resourcing, training, consulting, and networking that support spiritual DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Week 2: Making Distinctions. James 2:1-10, (11-13), 14-17. Fellowship – Snacks or a Meal (10 minutes with snacks; longer, obviously, if there is a meal).. Gathering and Opening (10 minutes). In pairs or groups of three, have participants share when they have witnessed or were part of an act of favoritism. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Week 5: Power of Prayer. James 5:13-20. Fellowship – Snacks or a Meal (10 minutes with snacks; longer, obviously, if there is a meal). Gathering Time (5-10 minutes). In pairs or groups of three, have participants share a meaningful time of prayer. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Week 3: The Joy of Home. Zephaniah 3:14-20 and Luke 3:7-18. Fellowship – Snacks or a Meal (10 minutes with snacks; longer, obviously, if there is a meal). Gathering Time (5-10 minutes). In pairs or groups of three, have participants share a story of joy. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Week 4: The Blessing of Home. Micah 5:2-5a and Luke 1:39-45. Fellowship – Snacks or a Meal (10 minutes with snacks; longer, obviously, if there is a meal). Gathering Time (5-10 minutes). In pairs or groups of three, have participants share what has been a blessing to them and/or how they have been a blessing to others. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES An agency of The United Methodist Church, Discipleship Ministries helps local church, district, and conference leaders fulfill the shared dream of making world-changing disciples. The agency connects leaders with needed resourcing, training, consulting, and networking that support spiritual DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES This two-page listing of Revised Common Lectionary (RCL) readings and liturgical colors is one of Discipleship Ministries’ most popular worship planning resources. The 2021 resource includes Sundays and Special Days, along with space for your own notes. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Third Sunday after Pentecost, Year B. Worship this week is about growing into the new creation that we are called to be in Christ. So, think about talking about growing. Those who are raising kids find themselves telling stories about the latest thing, the latest mischief, the latest accomplishment that their child has gotten into. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Second Sunday after Pentecost, Year B. Worship is, of course, about God and not about us. And yet there is a dimension where when we come to completely focus on God, and God in Christ, then we are renewed in the Spirit to continue our discipleship path. So, while we don’t measure worship by how it makes us feel, there is a correlation between
DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES When the Spirit Moves. Trinity Sunday, Year B. This is the first Sunday after the Pentecost. It is the beginning of a long season that takes us all the way through the rest of the liturgical year until we reach Advent once again. So, it is a journey of some length. It is also the church’s story. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES When we give this day, we give because, in love, you gave us Christ, that through him we might find eternal life. When we give this day, your Spirit leads your church to reach out in compassion, mercy, and grace to all your children everywhere. In gratitude, we celebrate you, three and yet one. Amen. ( DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES An agency of The United Methodist Church, Discipleship Ministries helps local church, district, and conference leaders fulfill the shared dream of making world-changing disciples. The agency connects leaders with needed resourcing, training, consulting, and networking that support spiritual DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES When the Spirit Moves. Pentecost, Year B. Pentecost worship is about joy, and the invitation is to let the Spirit be poured out on you. But remember, that “you” is plural. Let the Spirit be poured out on all y’all. It was because they were gathered together that this happened.
DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES A SERVICE OF DEATH AND RESURRECTION. This service is found in UMH. It is a service of Christian worship suitable for funerals and memorial services. It should be held in the church if at all possible and at a time when members of the congregation can be present. If the service is to be held in a church and led by anyone other than the pastor of DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Pentecost: Another high holy day of the Christian calendar. Called by many the birthday of the church, Pentecost represents a passing of the mantle of sorts—from the Incarnate Christ to the ever-present Spirit, the reminder of the God within, the sustainer, the teacher, the strengthener.
DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES An agency of The United Methodist Church, Discipleship Ministries helps local church, district, and conference leaders fulfill the shared dream of making world-changing disciples. The agency connects leaders with needed resourcing, training, consulting, and networking that support spiritual DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES This two-page listing of Revised Common Lectionary (RCL) readings and liturgical colors is one of Discipleship Ministries’ most popular worship planning resources. The 2021 resource includes Sundays and Special Days, along with space for your own notes. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Third Sunday after Pentecost, Year B. Worship this week is about growing into the new creation that we are called to be in Christ. So, think about talking about growing. Those who are raising kids find themselves telling stories about the latest thing, the latest mischief, the latest accomplishment that their child has gotten into. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Second Sunday after Pentecost, Year B. Worship is, of course, about God and not about us. And yet there is a dimension where when we come to completely focus on God, and God in Christ, then we are renewed in the Spirit to continue our discipleship path. So, while we don’t measure worship by how it makes us feel, there is a correlation between
DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES When the Spirit Moves. Trinity Sunday, Year B. This is the first Sunday after the Pentecost. It is the beginning of a long season that takes us all the way through the rest of the liturgical year until we reach Advent once again. So, it is a journey of some length. It is also the church’s story. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES When we give this day, we give because, in love, you gave us Christ, that through him we might find eternal life. When we give this day, your Spirit leads your church to reach out in compassion, mercy, and grace to all your children everywhere. In gratitude, we celebrate you, three and yet one. Amen. ( DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES An agency of The United Methodist Church, Discipleship Ministries helps local church, district, and conference leaders fulfill the shared dream of making world-changing disciples. The agency connects leaders with needed resourcing, training, consulting, and networking that support spiritual DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES When the Spirit Moves. Pentecost, Year B. Pentecost worship is about joy, and the invitation is to let the Spirit be poured out on you. But remember, that “you” is plural. Let the Spirit be poured out on all y’all. It was because they were gathered together that this happened.
DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES A SERVICE OF DEATH AND RESURRECTION. This service is found in UMH. It is a service of Christian worship suitable for funerals and memorial services. It should be held in the church if at all possible and at a time when members of the congregation can be present. If the service is to be held in a church and led by anyone other than the pastor of DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Pentecost: Another high holy day of the Christian calendar. Called by many the birthday of the church, Pentecost represents a passing of the mantle of sorts—from the Incarnate Christ to the ever-present Spirit, the reminder of the God within, the sustainer, the teacher, the strengthener.
DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES 2021 Worship and Music Planning Calendar. This resource is the full music and worship planning calendar for each Sunday in 2021, as well as special days and times throughout the year. This resource is helpful for pastors, worship leaders and planners, musicians, choirs, committees, Sunday School teachers, and more. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Each month’s Offertory Prayers includes an “Invitation to the Offering” along with a digital image for those who might want to use it. We hope you will find this a helpful way to remind the people in your pews that their offering travels to many places to make a powerful difference in the lives of DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Last June, the Rev. Dr. Zan W. Holmes wrote on our site that “Juneteenth is the best known and one of the oldest American holidays that celebrates the end of slavery in the United States.” We, the Worship Team at Discipleship Ministries, concur with that statement, but also declare that where DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES A SERVICE OF DEATH AND RESURRECTION. This service is found in UMH. It is a service of Christian worship suitable for funerals and memorial services. It should be held in the church if at all possible and at a time when members of the congregation can be present. If the service is to be held in a church and led by anyone other than the pastor of DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES A SERVICE OF COMMITTAL. This order is intended primarily for burial in the ground. However, it can be adapted for cremation or the interment of ashes, for burial above ground or at sea, or for donation of the body for medical purposes. If the family requests that there be military, fraternal, or other rites in addition to the Service of DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES The theology of song reflected in this post-Vatican II practice provides a genesis for “Let Us Be Bread” by Thomas Porter (b. 1958). This refrain-style liturgical song weaves together themes of Eucharist, Paschal Mystery, and mission. The four stanzas draw from the feeding narratives, and the Bread DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Week 1: Avoiding Anger. James 1:17-27. Fellowship – Snacks or a meal (10 minutes with snacks; longer, obviously, if there is a meal).. Gathering Time (5-10 minutes). In groups of two or three, have participants discuss what actions, circumstances, or behaviors make them angry.
DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Week 2: Making Distinctions. James 2:1-10, (11-13), 14-17. Fellowship – Snacks or a Meal (10 minutes with snacks; longer, obviously, if there is a meal).. Gathering and Opening (10 minutes). In pairs or groups of three, have participants share when they have witnessed or were part of an act of favoritism. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Week 3: The Joy of Home. Zephaniah 3:14-20 and Luke 3:7-18. Fellowship – Snacks or a Meal (10 minutes with snacks; longer, obviously, if there is a meal). Gathering Time (5-10 minutes). In pairs or groups of three, have participants share a story of joy. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Week 4: The Blessing of Home. Micah 5:2-5a and Luke 1:39-45. Fellowship – Snacks or a Meal (10 minutes with snacks; longer, obviously, if there is a meal). Gathering Time (5-10 minutes). In pairs or groups of three, have participants share what has been a blessing to them and/or how they have been a blessing to others. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES An agency of The United Methodist Church, Discipleship Ministries helps local church, district, and conference leaders fulfill the shared dream of making world-changing disciples. The agency connects leaders with needed resourcing, training, consulting, and networking that support spiritual DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES An agency of The United Methodist Church, Discipleship Ministries helps local church, district, and conference leaders fulfill the shared dream of making world-changing disciples. The agency connects leaders with needed resourcing, training, consulting, and networking that support spiritual DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES This two-page listing of Revised Common Lectionary (RCL) readings and liturgical colors is one of Discipleship Ministries’ most popular worship planning resources. The 2021 resource includes Sundays and Special Days, along with space for your own notes. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES An agency of The United Methodist Church, Discipleship Ministries helps local church, district, and conference leaders fulfill the shared dream of making world-changing disciples. The agency connects leaders with needed resourcing, training, consulting, and networking that support spiritual DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES An agency of The United Methodist Church, Discipleship Ministries helps local church, district, and conference leaders fulfill the shared dream of making world-changing disciples. The agency connects leaders with needed resourcing, training, consulting, and networking that support spiritual DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES When the Spirit Moves. Trinity Sunday, Year B. This is the first Sunday after the Pentecost. It is the beginning of a long season that takes us all the way through the rest of the liturgical year until we reach Advent once again. So, it is a journey of some length. It is also the church’s story. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Second Sunday after Pentecost, Year B. Worship is, of course, about God and not about us. And yet there is a dimension where when we come to completely focus on God, and God in Christ, then we are renewed in the Spirit to continue our discipleship path. So, while we don’t measure worship by how it makes us feel, there is a correlation between
DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES An agency of The United Methodist Church, Discipleship Ministries helps local church, district, and conference leaders fulfill the shared dream of making world-changing disciples. The agency connects leaders with needed resourcing, training, consulting, and networking that support spiritual DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Housing Allowance Q&As for United Methodist Clergy. Understanding Clergy Housing Allowances can be confusing to both clergy and the lay church leaders who need to set these amounts for their clergy. This document from our General Council on Finance & Administration (GCFA) can help get a clear picture. Download Clergy Housing Allowance (PDF) DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Sample Gift Acceptance Policy. Every church needs to have a Gift Acceptance Policy in place, because we never know when a bequest or designated gift may come our way. Early discussion and adoption of a policy can save turmoil later. Here's a sample local church policy. Your church should seek legal advice that is specific to your local context.
DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES An agency of The United Methodist Church, Discipleship Ministries helps local church, district, and conference leaders fulfill the shared dream of making world-changing disciples. The agency connects leaders with needed resourcing, training, consulting, and networking that support spiritual DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES An agency of The United Methodist Church, Discipleship Ministries helps local church, district, and conference leaders fulfill the shared dream of making world-changing disciples. The agency connects leaders with needed resourcing, training, consulting, and networking that support spiritual DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES This two-page listing of Revised Common Lectionary (RCL) readings and liturgical colors is one of Discipleship Ministries’ most popular worship planning resources. The 2021 resource includes Sundays and Special Days, along with space for your own notes. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES An agency of The United Methodist Church, Discipleship Ministries helps local church, district, and conference leaders fulfill the shared dream of making world-changing disciples. The agency connects leaders with needed resourcing, training, consulting, and networking that support spiritual DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES An agency of The United Methodist Church, Discipleship Ministries helps local church, district, and conference leaders fulfill the shared dream of making world-changing disciples. The agency connects leaders with needed resourcing, training, consulting, and networking that support spiritual DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES When the Spirit Moves. Trinity Sunday, Year B. This is the first Sunday after the Pentecost. It is the beginning of a long season that takes us all the way through the rest of the liturgical year until we reach Advent once again. So, it is a journey of some length. It is also the church’s story. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Second Sunday after Pentecost, Year B. Worship is, of course, about God and not about us. And yet there is a dimension where when we come to completely focus on God, and God in Christ, then we are renewed in the Spirit to continue our discipleship path. So, while we don’t measure worship by how it makes us feel, there is a correlation between
DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES An agency of The United Methodist Church, Discipleship Ministries helps local church, district, and conference leaders fulfill the shared dream of making world-changing disciples. The agency connects leaders with needed resourcing, training, consulting, and networking that support spiritual DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Housing Allowance Q&As for United Methodist Clergy. Understanding Clergy Housing Allowances can be confusing to both clergy and the lay church leaders who need to set these amounts for their clergy. This document from our General Council on Finance & Administration (GCFA) can help get a clear picture. Download Clergy Housing Allowance (PDF) DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Sample Gift Acceptance Policy. Every church needs to have a Gift Acceptance Policy in place, because we never know when a bequest or designated gift may come our way. Early discussion and adoption of a policy can save turmoil later. Here's a sample local church policy. Your church should seek legal advice that is specific to your local context.
DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES An agency of The United Methodist Church, Discipleship Ministries helps local church, district, and conference leaders fulfill the shared dream of making world-changing disciples. The agency connects leaders with needed resourcing, training, consulting, and networking that support spiritual DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Last June, the Rev. Dr. Zan W. Holmes wrote on our site that “Juneteenth is the best known and one of the oldest American holidays that celebrates the end of slavery in the United States.” We, the Worship Team at Discipleship Ministries, concur with that statement, but also declare that where DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES A SERVICE OF DEATH AND RESURRECTION. This service is found in UMH. It is a service of Christian worship suitable for funerals and memorial services. It should be held in the church if at all possible and at a time when members of the congregation can be present. If the service is to be held in a church and led by anyone other than the pastor of DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES An agency of The United Methodist Church, Discipleship Ministries helps local church, district, and conference leaders fulfill the shared dream of making world-changing disciples. The agency connects leaders with needed resourcing, training, consulting, and networking that support spiritual DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Music notes for the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost, Year B (October 10, 2021). Part of the "Born to Trouble" worship series. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Music notes for the Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost, Year B (October 17, 2021). Part of the "Born to Trouble" worship series. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES October 24, 2021 – Job 42:1-6, 10-17 In this final week of the worship series, we are reminded to give thanks, even as we wait for the coming of the kin-dom. We give thanks because of God’s presence with us and for the joy we find in restoration. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Week 1: Avoiding Anger. James 1:17-27. Fellowship – Snacks or a meal (10 minutes with snacks; longer, obviously, if there is a meal).. Gathering Time (5-10 minutes). In groups of two or three, have participants discuss what actions, circumstances, or behaviors make them angry.
DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES October 3, 2021 – Job 1:1, 2:1-10 This week, the emphasis is on solidarity: to stand with those who are lost, those who doubt and to likewise encourage the more secure members of the community to stand with their brothers and sisters who might be struggling. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Week 4: The Blessing of Home. Micah 5:2-5a and Luke 1:39-45. Fellowship – Snacks or a Meal (10 minutes with snacks; longer, obviously, if there is a meal). Gathering Time (5-10 minutes). In pairs or groups of three, have participants share what has been a blessing to them and/or how they have been a blessing to others. This website uses cookies. We use cookies to improve your browsing experience. If you continue to use this website, you consent to our use of cookies. To learn more about the information we collect and how we use it, please review our Privacy Policy. ACCEPT
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