Producing Your Own Orders of Service

Many churches produce their own service sheets or booklets, whether for regular use or for special occasions such as weddings, confirmations or carol services. This book offers a range of suggestions to help in the process of putting together such materials - from planning to proof reading and beyond. It includes ideas about: design and layout; copyright; liturgical principles; how to make the structure clear; how to use illustrations; and practical matters like paper and printers. There are hints and tips about how to avoid common pitfalls and produce clear, user-friendly orders of service. A range of real-life sample layouts are provided to illustrate best practice. The ideas in this book should inform and equip anyone compiling their own service sheets or books, enabling them to produce materials that are both elegant and appropriate for their setting and purpose.