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5 Minute countdown for your Sunday service from the New Vision Risen Collection.
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Service Styles: Progressive
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A great Welcome Motion Background to play during the beginning of a service.
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A captivating five-minute countdown motion background featuring a glowing cross silhouette against a tranquil starry sky. Gentle animations of twinkling stars and a subtle timer overlay guide your congregation toward the start of service. Perfect for building anticipation and setting a worshipful atmosphere before the gathering begins.
Scripture: Psalm 27:14, Isaiah 40:31, Lamentations 3:25, Psalm 130:5, Romans 12:12, Hebrews 10:37, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Psalm 62:5, James 5:8, Romans 8:25, Habakkuk 2:3, Psalm 37:7, Isaiah 30:18, Micah 7:7, Psalm 31:24, Proverbs 20:22, Proverbs 13:12, 1 Corinthians 9:24, Philippians 3:14 (view more) (view less)
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Five Minute Countdown - Thanksgiving Prayer
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A great Countdown Motion Background to play pre-service.
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Use this countdown to mark the start of your service.
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Five minute countdown to open up an autumn church service.
Scripture: Jonah 2:9, Leviticus 22:29, Psalm 30:12, Psalm 50:23, 1 Chronicles 16:34, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Colossians 3:17, Psalm 100:4, Psalm 95:2, Ephesians 5:20, Psalm 107:1, Psalm 118:1, Psalm 136:26, 2 Corinthians 9:15, Philippians 4:6, 1 Chronicles 29:13, 1 Timothy 4:4, Hebrews 13:15, Colossians 4:2, Romans 14:6, Colossians 2:7, Psalm 34:1, Psalm 69:30, Daniel 2:23, 1 Timothy 2:1, Psalm 50:14, James 1:17, Psalm 147:7, Luke 17:16, Revelation 7:12 (view more) (view less)
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