Worship Resources
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National Day of Prayer for Mental Illness Recovery and Understanding
(PDF
Format | PDF Format, Spanish Translation)
The National Day of Prayer for Mental Illness Recovery and Understanding has been designated
as the Tuesday of Mental Illness Awareness Week which is first week in October of each
year. Mental illness networks and faith leaders are urged to work together so that
they may recognize and prepare for this day in a way that works best for each faith community.
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National Day of Prayer Sermon Starters
(PDF Format)
These scripture citations and Sermon Starters are part of the Resource Guide that accompanies
the DVD, Mental Health Mission
Moments. The DVD and Resource Guide are available for $19.95.
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Blue Christmas Service Sample 1
(Bulletin,
PDF Format)
Christmas can be a painful time for some. It may be the first Christmas without
a loved family member who has recently died; it may be a time that has always been difficult. The
constant refrains on radio and television, in shopping malls and churches, about the happiness
of the season, about getting together with family and friends, reminds many people of what
they have lost. The anguish of the death of a love one can make us feel alone in
the midst of celebrating and joy. We need the space and time to acknowledge our sadness;
we need to know that we are not alone. We need encouragement to live the days ahead
of us.
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Blue Christmas Service Sample 2
(Word Format)
In this service, we will be given a chance to sing and to pray. We will be invited to
offer up the pain, the loneliness, the sad and dark memories, and the anxiety and fear
to the one whose birth we eagerly await…Jesus Christ. We pray that you will find
hope and peace in this service and comfort in knowing that you are not alone.
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Blue Christmas Service Sample 3
(PDF Format)
Order of worship for a Blue Christmas worship service held at San Carlos United Methodist
Church of San Diego, CA. A Blue Christmas service seeks to acknowledge that emotions like
depression and grief exist in a season of comfort and joy.
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