About this series theme
“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.
See more about the scriptures, theology, content, and format of the series
by checking out these files:
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.
This fully-scripted series includes:
Original Introit and Benediction music
Suggestions for organ, handbell and piano pieces
(suggested cantata, “Joy Has Dawned,” from Hope Publishers that compliments the theme)
Take-home pages for family or small group activities
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)
Daily social media posts to use on your accounts
Watch the “Get-Ready” webinar HERE (some references in the video to former platforms where the materials resided are obsolete… you will simply download files in this new format… EASY!)
Click HERE to go to the chat thread for this series (see and add photos, ideas, experiences, questions)
Access the Series
Paid Subscribers, scroll all the way to the bottom of this page to get to your download button. 👇 If you do not have a paid subscription, you may purchase this series a la carte for $50.
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