Heaven and Nature Sing
Advent Worship Series
“Joy to the World,” a beloved Christmas classic,
has been celebrated and sung for 300 years.
Hymn writer Isaac Watt’s interpretation of Psalm 98 invites us to sing a “new song”–and it is a powerful cosmic performance of all creation being renewed and freed. Rather than “joy” being yet another word for “happiness,” we will discover that the depths of joy can be found especially in the midst of suffering, the work of justice, and the presence of compassion–all part of the coming of Jesus to this world and a message the world still so desperately needs.
Celebrate the 300th anniversary of the composition of the popular Christmas hymn, "Joy to the World."
Featuring full scripts for worship with original liturgy by Dr. Marcia McFee, original music by composer Chuck Bell, children's time ideas from Mark Burrows, and much more, this series is sure to help you bring good news and great joy
to your congregation this year!
Here is what is included:
• Seven fully-scripted worship experiences, including all words, congregational music suggestions and tips for flow and timing (all adaptable to your context)
• Scripts for children's time
• Original Introit and Benediction music
• Suggestions for organ, handbell and piano pieces
(suggested cantata, "Joy Has Dawned," from Hope Publishers that compliments the theme)
• Visual and Media Ideas
• Take-home pages for family or small group activities
• Sermon fodder and Small group study suggestions
Click to check out these documents to find out more
about the content of the worship series!
Dr. Marcia McFee has been known for creating deeply meaningful and memorable worship for over 20 years. In her Worship Design Studio online coaching website, subscribers have access to 11+ years of worship series with ideas for every Sunday, designed specifically for mainline Protestant churches with a variety of worship styles.
These fully-scripted worship series have become the "go-to" for churches across the country. They come complete with prayers, litanies, communion liturgy, familiar hymns and song suggestions (with alternatives for various styles of worship), original music, leader transitions completely written out, and ideas for visual and media elements–all adaptable for your context.
WATCH THE GET READY WEBINAR!
Not only does Dr. McFee design these series, she also wants to help you learn about the design concepts she implements that have proven to be ways to enhance worship no matter your church's size or style of worship. Every series comes with a "Get-Ready Webinar" where you can come on live or watch the recording in order to get help for implementing our suggestions and also adapting for your context. EVEN IF YOU HAVEN'T PURCHASED THE SERIES YET, come on to see more about what the content will be! Click the video below to watch the recording of the get-ready webinar Marcia hosted with special guest appearances from Mark Burrows on children in worship and Chuck Bell on music.
Click the button below to check out. If you would like to become an all-access yearly subscriber, there will be a chance to upgrade, giving you access to all our resources, all year long (including next Advent)!
***After purchasing, you will immediately get an e-mail receipt and "thank you for purchasing" e-mail with a VERY important link that you MUST click to get access to the materials on the WDS website. If you do not see that e-mail, PLEASE CHECK YOUR JUNK OR SPAM FOLDERS (and if you don't see it there, contact us at [email protected]).***
There's more where this came from!
*If you become a WDS subscriber, ALL our past and present series (over 70!) are available to you at no additional cost! Check your confirmation email after purchasing this series to get a $100 discount on your Worship Design Studio Subscription.
