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Epiphany
January 6
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Rev. Angela Lynn Shannon,
Associate Pastor for Mission,
Outreach and Evangelism,
Trinity English Lutheran Church,
Fort Wayne, Indiana.
(Oct 07-08)
Click on Scripture
Lessons below for study links and resources for each individual pericope:
Isaiah 60:1-6
Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14
Roman
Catholic reading: Psalm 72:1-13
Ephesians 3:1-12
Roman Catholic
reading: Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6
Matthew 2:1-12
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| Images and Movies:
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Art Concordance, with the following themes:
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| Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie
Concordance, with the following themes:
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Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
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Comments
(commentary) and
Clippings
(technical notes for in-depth study), Epiphany, Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal. |
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Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives,
The Epiphany of the Lord, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
Preaching Peace commentary,
Epiphany, Jeff Krantz & Michael
Hardin. |
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Girardian
Reflections on the Lectionary, Epiphany, by Paul Nuechterlein &
Friends. |
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Preaching Helps (Epiphany, 2009). United Methodist Church
General Board of Discipleship. |
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Lectionary Commentary, Baptism and Epiphany, The African American
Lectionary, 2009.
2008. |
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"Another Road,"
Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, iucc.org, 2009. |
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Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary,
Epiphany, 2009, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." |
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SAMUEL,
Epiphany, 2009, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Stories &
Anecdotes, Epiphany, collected by Jack Lohr, Presbyterian Church
at Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. |
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Jesus Now, Epiphany. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith
Futures Jesus Then & Now. | |
Liberal Lectionary Analysis,
Epiphany,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
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"How Do
You Know When Morning Is Coming?" Anecdotes, Stories & Humor, Epiphany, Steve Goodier, Christ
United Methodist Church, Salt Lake City, UT. |
Social Justice Lectionary,
Epiphany, list of links by Rev. Dr. Bruce
Sweet, United Church of Canada. |
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Text
Studies, Epiphany, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran) |
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Preaching Helps, Epiphany 2005, Elaine Siemsen, Currents in Theology
and Mission. |
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| Lists of recommended
articles are available with
ATLAS subscription for these texts:
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| Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
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Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, Word and Kings Edition, RevGalBlogPals
lectionary discussion, 2009. |
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"Inviting Epiphany,"
Jan
Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook,
2009. |
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"The
Myrrh's the Thing," Daniel Deffenbaugh, Seeds of Shalom, 2009. |
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"Arise, Shine,"
Mona West, Greg Carey, Mykal Slack,
Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our
Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2009. (LGBT perspective) |
| "Feast of the
Epiphany: A Calendar of Kings," Jan Richardson, The Painted
Prayerbook, 2009. |
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"Show and Tell," Lane Denson III, Out of Nowhere, 2009. |
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"Bow
Before His Brightness," Blogging toward Sunday,
Erin Martin,
Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2008. |
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Tuesday
Lectionary Leanings, Gifts vs. Presence Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2008. |
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Daily Reflection,
Epiphany, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2009. |
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"The
Journey of the Magi," T.S. Eliot. |
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"Pagan
Magi and Power Politics: The 'Disclosure' of Epiphany," The Journey with
Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation,
2008. |
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Progressive Bible Study, Ephesians 3:1-12, Pastor Dan, Street Prophets. |
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"A Disturbing Gift," Laurel A. Dykstra, "Voices of Truth,"
Living the Word, Sojourners Online, 2008. |
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Lectionary Haikus: Wise Men, Among the Hills. |
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This Sunday's Readings,
Epiphany, John Pridmore,
Church Times, 2008. |
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The Christian Century archives:
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Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other
resources. |
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| Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page)
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"The
Main Thing," the Rev. Randy Calvo, Day 1, 2008. |
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Selected Sermon,
Epiphany (RCL), by the Rev. Debbie Royals, in Worship
that Works, ECUSA, 2008. |
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Selected Sermon,
Epiphany (RCL), by Katarina K Whitley, in Worship
that Works, ECUSA, 2007. |
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"Discovering Your Own Gifts for the Christchild,"
"Exploding Light,"
"Shooting Stars,"
"Where Did Christmas Go?"
Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle,
Washington. |
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"You Light Up My Life!" Dianne Bergant, CSA,
America: The
National Catholic Weekly, 2004. |
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"More Light, Please," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National
Catholic Weekly, 2003. |
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Selected sermon,
Feast of the Epiphany, by the Rev. Kirk Alan Kubicek, in Worship that Works,
ECUSA, 2002. |
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The
Feast of the Epiphany, sermon by Kwok Pui Lan, Episcopal Divinity
School, 2005. |
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| Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
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Lectionary Notes,
Epiphany, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat
Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY. |
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Banquet of the Word, Bible Study Based on the Sunday Readings, by Rev. Thomas Welbers. |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Epiphany, 2009 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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"Following the King of the Jews,"
John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily
Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2008. |
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Lesson Plans
for Small Congregations, Adults, Epiphany, Year A, The Episcopal Church,
2008. |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Epiphany - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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| A list of links to on-line Bibles
and general Bible study resources. |
| A list of links to scholarly and preaching discussion
groups and their homepages. |
| A list of links to other
lectionary-based preaching and worship resources. |
| The Text This Week's Epiphany Resources Page. |
| Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
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Worship Planning Helps (Epiphany,
2009): Worship & Preaching
Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist
Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Gathering,
Epiphany 2009, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon
seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral
suggestions etc. |
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"Let Your Light Shine: Litany for Epiphany,"
"Deja que Brille
La Luz: Letanía de Epifanía," Worship Ways, United Church of Christ,
2007.\ |
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LCA Worship Resources,
Epiphany, includes liturgy, hymn
suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with
Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia. |
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Worship Resource,
Cultural Resource, Baptism and Epiphany, The African American
Lectionary, 2009.
2008. |
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Mustard Seeds:
Epiphany
B /
"Sharing the Light," Epiphany
A, 2008. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of
contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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Lectionary Liturgies:
Epiphany B,
Epiphany A, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church
(U.S.A.). |
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Observing Epiphany on the Sunday Before / An Order for Epiphany Sunday,
Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. |
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Worship Resources,
Epiphany, (includes litanies, "artistic
elements," etc), Rev. Nancy Townley, Free Resources, Cokesbury
Worship Connection. |
| "Chalking the Door" Epiphany ritual. Paul F. Bosch and André Lavergne. A
home ritual to be used in celebrating Epiphany. Evangelical Lutheran Church
in Canada. |
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Epiphany
and the Baptism of Christ: Epiphany Story, Holy Communion and
Affirmation of Baptism, Epiphany and Baptism of Our Lord:
Epiphany
story emphasizing the coming of the Light, Holy Communion with
Affirmation of Baptism. Lisa Frenz, Mr Carmel Lutheran Church. |
| Inclusive Language Seekers Liturgies from Seekers Church:
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Worship
and Liturgy Resources, Day of Epiphany (Christmas 2), by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in
Australia. |
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"Revelation of
the Mystery," Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand. |
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Liturgies Online,
Epiphany A, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in
Australia. |
| Background and Liturgy for
Epiphany and the Blessing of Water
at Byzantine.Net (Byzantine Catholics on the Web). |
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Liturgical
Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova
Publications. |
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| Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
| Laughing Bird
Liturgical Resources, Epiphany, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra
Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings,
Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases. |
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Resources:
Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies
by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia. |
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Prayers
of the People, Year A - Holy Name. General intercessions for Sundays and
Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of
Louisiana. |
| The Epiphany, from
Exciting Holiness, Collects & Readings
for the Festivals & Lesser Festivals of the Calendar of the Church of England. |
| The
Billabong, Epiphany, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in
Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms. |
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A Prayer
for Epiphany, Stephen Brown, A Place for
Prayer. |
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"Liturgy: prayer reflection",
reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New
Zealand. |
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Prayers
for Worship, David von Schlichten, Lectionary Homiletics. |
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21st Century Worship Resource for Epiphany B, the Rev. Nathan Decker,
United Methodist Church GBOD, 2009. |
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21st Century Africana Liturgy Resources, Epiphany B, Kwasi I. Kena,
United Methodist Church GBOD, 2009. |
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Prayers and Musical Ideas,
Epiphany of the Lord, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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"Prayer for Coming of the Magi," Dr. Susan M. (Elli) Elliott, 2005/2008. |
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Offertory Prayers for
January, 2009, David S. Bell, United Methodist Church GBOD. |
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Hymns and Music:
| Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
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Hymn for Epiphany B, 8.7.8.7.D Possible tune: Hyfrydol, Alan Hinton,
Disclosing New Worlds, Lawrence
Moore, 2009. |
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"The Magi's Blessing": Benediction for Epiphany, Linda Dickson and
George Mann, SATB choral benediction, United Methodist Church GBOD. |
| "Shine,"
Brenton Prigge, NewHymn, weekly new, relevant hymn set to traditional tunes. |
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"The Wise Men Saw a Light Afar," Rev. Richard R. Chope, The Hymns and
Carols of Christmas. |
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"Where is the
Child?" Jack Lohr, Presbyterian Church
at Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. |
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Hymns of
the Spirit Three, Epiphany, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National
Memorial Church. |
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| Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
| Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with
lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for
the Sunday Lectionary.") |
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Lectionary
Hymns, Epiphany, National Association of Pastoral Musicians. |
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Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from
Hymnsite.com. |
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Choral Anthem Project,
Epiphany, National Association of
Pastoral Musicians. |
| The
Billabong, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in
Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms. |
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Traditional Hymns for Blended and Contemporary Worship Volume One:
Advent-Christmas-Epiphany, by Dean McIntyre, United Methodist Church General
Board of Discipleship. |
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Liturgical
Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova
Publications. |
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Together
to Celebrate, January 6, 2008, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia.
Contemporary Christian Music resources. |
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Hymn and Song Suggestions,
Christmas 2B / Epiphany 2009, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims,
Singing from the Lectionary. |
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| Graphics and Bulletin Materials
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Clip Art,
Epiphany, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators. |
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Clip Art Images:
Epiphany, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú. |
| Bulletin
Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho.
Scroll down for Year A index. |
| Images for this week's readings:
Year B Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive. |
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SAMUEL,
Epiphany, 2008, at
ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Lectionary
Puzzles, Epiphany. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain
text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough,
Ontario. |
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Scripture
Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Epiphany,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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Powerpoint Slide for Epiphany, Will Humes, Word and Table.
Another slide for Epiphany. |
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Mustard Seeds:
Epiphany B
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"Sharing the Light," Epiphany
A, 2008. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of
contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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CHURCH PowerPoint,
Epiphany, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint
slides for Worship Services. |
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"Inviting Epiphany,"
Jan
Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook,
2009. |
| Commercial Site:
"Psalm 72," video for Epiphany, The Work of the
People. |
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"Unexpected Visitors," reflection by Barbara Bernstengel,
eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center. |
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"Feast of the Epiphany: A Calendar
of Kings," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2009. |
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| For Children:
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Gathering,
Epiphany 2009, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon
seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral
suggestions etc. |
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Lesson Plans
for Small Congregations, Younger Children & Older Children,
Epiphany, Year A, The Episcopal Church,
2008. |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Epiphany, 2009 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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"Star Bright, Star Light," Lois Parker Edstrom, Children's Sermon,
Lectionary.org. |
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Ideas and
Talks for Epiphany, Talks to Children, Rev. Donald
McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish Church, Fife, Scotland. |
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"Sweet
Christmas!"
Talks to Children, Rev. Donald McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish
Church, Fife, Scotland. |
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"Wise Men Come from the East to Worship Jesus," Sunday School Lessons:
Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc. |
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"Put
God First,"
Talks to Children, Rev. Donald McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish
Church, Fife, Scotland. |
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| Children's Bulletins:
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| Drama:
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| A list of links to other
lectionary-based preaching and worship resources. |
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