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This 5 minute modern countdown features a panoply of autumn's vibrant colors on a backdrop of gently falling leaves and beautiful nature scenes. This will create a joyful atmosphere in preparation for worship.
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1, Galatians 6:9
Tags: seasons, autumn, fall
Genres: Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Progressive
Five Minute Countdown - Sunset over Field
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Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive
Eternity - Ecclesiastes Scripture Countdown is a reflective, peaceful meditation on the words of Ecclesiastes 3:1-11. Eternity - Ecclesiastes Scripture Countdown is part of our Morningstar series, which includes 2 countdowns and 8 motion backgrounds, Credit to NASA's never-before-seen images which look deep into our amazing universe.
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11
Tags: stars, morningstar, nasa, countdown, time, universe, creation, eternity (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Advent of Peace Countdown is a beautiful, spiritual meditation upon the beloved Christmas Carol "O Come O Come Emmanuel" and the scriptures from Luke 2:13-14 which describe the Angels' declaration to the shepherds of Bethlehem, "Peace on Earth." Perfect for Advent and Christmas services and a great way to prepare hearts for worship.
Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 35:10, Isaiah 11:1-2, Revelation 22:16, Luke 2:13-14 (view more) (view less)
Tags: christmas, emmanuel, immanuel, advent, peace, christmas carol (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
Emerald Forest Countdown is great for welcoming everyone to your service during all your summer services. The shadows and greens will immerse everyone into the depths of a dark forest for some pre-service meditative forest bathing! (The Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, is the simple and therapeutic act of spending time in a forest.)
Scripture: Micah 7:14, Psalm 29:9
Tags: welcome, forest, emerald, shadows, green, forest bathing (view more) (view less)
Blessing Motion Background - Clouds Aerial
Scripture: Psalm 19:1, Genesis 1:1, Isaiah 40:22, Job 37:16, Psalm 36:5, Psalm 104:3, Genesis 9:13, Psalm 57:10, Isaiah 45:8, Matthew 24:30, Revelation 1:7, Psalm 147:8, Psalm 97:6, Deuteronomy 33:26, Psalm 8:1, Psalm 33:6, Isaiah 55:9, Jeremiah 10:12-13, Matthew 5:8, Daniel 7:13, Acts 1:9-11, Psalm 50:6, Psalm 89:6, Matthew 24:31, Revelation 21:23, Isaiah 40:31, Psalm 108:4, John 3:13, Psalm 113:4, Colossians 3:2 (view more) (view less)
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Sunlight dances playfully with colorful, falling leaves in this five minute countdown with a surreal, oil painting vibe. This countdown coordinates with our Lessons in the Leaves video illustration.
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11, Ecclesiastes 3:1
Tags: yellow leaves, oil painting, fall sun, autumn, october, november, forest, nature, beauty, fall, seasons, leaves, sunshine, beautiful, colorful, sunlight, fall colors, september, falling leaves (view more) (view less)
Autumn Mountains - Five Minute Countdown for Fall Season
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Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
Light of Life Countdown is a reverent meditation on the words Jesus which He spoke to His disciples in John 8:12. Colorful geometric cross-sections of an autumn scene contrast the subtle black and white to create a sense of dimensions in time. This is ideal in the autumn as daylight grows less and less and our souls long for the true light of the world.
Scripture: John 8:12
Tags: dusk, light of the world, leaves, light, darkness, autumn, fall (view more) (view less)
Memorial Day Countdown features scenes depicting Memorial Day over a gentle, meditative audio track. If you would like more material for the 5 minutes before your services, check out Memorial Day Quotes Countdown, which features inspiring Memorial Day quotes by famous military officers and past Presidents.
Scripture: John 15:13
Tags: national colors, colors, national holidays, red white and blue, remembrance, washington, troops, sacrifice, military, armed forces, memorial day, american, patriotic, flag, usa (view more) (view less)
Autumn Encouragement Scripture Countdown is filled with verses reminding us of the hope we have in our Lord as we put our trust in Him. We are to hold fast as we see the Day approaching and remain steadfast in our hope of His faithfulness to His promises. This is an ideal meditation as the days and weeks get colder and darker.
Scripture: Romans 8:28, Psalm 9:18, Psalm 27:1, Jeremiah 17:7, Psalm 33:20, Psalm 39:7, Psalm 71:5, Romans 12:12, Hebrews 10:23, Psalm 33:22 (view more) (view less)
Tags: our help, our shield, hold fast, confession of faith, needy, poor, god of hope, his purpose, light, salvation, trust, wait, tribulation, rejoice, hope, prayer (view more) (view less)
Colorful autumn leaves drift to the ground as water dances and splashes playfully over a beautiful waterfall in this 5 minute countdown.
Tags: cascade, leaves, bright, countdown, beautiful, orange, cheerful, waterfall, playful, september, falling leaves, splash, fall colors, trees, colorful, golden, november, autumn, october, nature, forest, water, fall (view more) (view less)
Five Minute Countdown - Mountainous Beauty
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Five Minute Countdown - Mountain Beauty Drone Aerial Background
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Psalm 1 Scripture Countdown is a thoughtful meditation on Psalm 1 in which the believer is warned not to take counsel from the wicked nor sit in the seat of the scoffer, but rather to delight in the Law of God. It features a serene Autumn scene with leaves floating in the wind, a quiet pond and a park bench - the perfect place to contemplate this opening Psalm while preparing for the service.
Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6
Tags: autumn, wind, righteous, chaff, tree, fall, judgement, seasons, scoffers, leaves, wicked, mockers, ungodly, wither, assembly of righteous (view more) (view less)
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