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Christ the King/Reign of Christ A
November 23, 2008
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Click on Scripture Lessons below for
study links and resources for each individual pericope:
Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24
Roman
Catholic reading: Ezekiel 34:11-12,
15-17
Psalm 100
or Psalm 95:1-7a
Roman Catholic reading:
Psalm 23:1-6
United Methodist reading:
Psalm 100
Ephesians 1:15-23
Roman Catholic reading:
1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28
Matthew 25:31-46
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| Images and Movies:
 | Images linked at The Text This Week's Art
Concordance:
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| Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie
Concordance:
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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), Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal. |
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Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary,
2008. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Carolyn J. Sharp, Ralph W.
Klein, Karoline Lewis, Dirk G. Lange. |
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Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives,
Jesus Christ the King A, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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Girardian
Reflections on the Lectionary, Christ the King, by Paul Nuechterlein &
Friends. |
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Preaching Peace commentary,
Last Pentecost, Jeff Krantz & Michael
Hardin. |
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Preaching Helps (Christ
the King / Reign of Christ, 2008). United Methodist Church
General Board of Discipleship. |
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"Reigning Compassion,"
Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, iucc.org, 2008. |
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"Sustainable Living,"
Resources for Prophetic
Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council
of Churches, 2008. |
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Jesus Now,
The Reign of Christ - Judgment Day,
lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures
Jesus Then & Now. |
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Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary,
Reign of Christ/Christ the King 2008, Bruce G. Epperly,
"...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." |
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Exegesis, Dr. Terrance Callan, The Pastoral Preaching Web Site. Sponsored by the Athenaeum, Mount St. Mary's
Seminary. |
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Text
Studies, Christ the King, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran) |
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Liberal Lectionary Analysis,
Reign of Christ,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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Lectionary Study,
November 23, 2008, Dr. Robert Linthicum, Partners in
Urban Transformation. |
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SAMUEL,
Reign of Christ, 2008, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Readings, Analysis of
Text and Preaching Paths, Christ the King, Christian Resource Institute. (Church
of the Nazarene.) |
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Sermon Nuggets,
Christ the King, 2008, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor,
questions, quotations. |
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Rumors,
for November 23, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense
of humor." |
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Social Justice Lectionary,
list of links by Rev. Dr. Bruce
Sweet, United Church of Canada. |
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Starters for Sunday,
23 November, 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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"Last
Judgement,"
The Practice of Jesus,
Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2008. |
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The Center for
Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary:
Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas. |
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Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and
Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis,
MO (LCMS). |
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Lists of recommended
articles available with
ATLAS subscription for these texts:
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| Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
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"On Actually Following a Beloved Passage," Blogging toward Sunday, Christian
Coon, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2008.
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Sermon Brainwave.
Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Karoline Lewis, David Lose and
Rolf Jacobson, discussing the week's passages in light of current
events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org.
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The
Good Word, blog on scripture and preaching from America: The
National Catholic Weekly. |
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Tuesday Lectionary Leanings,
"It's Good to Be King" Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2008. |
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"When Did We See You?"
Laurel A. Dykstra, "Consumption, Charity, or Change?" Living the Word, Sojourners Online, 2008. |
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"The Great
Reign of God's Justice," Kathi Martin, Marchael Carden, Randall C
Bailey,
Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our
Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2008. (LGBT perspective) |
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"A November Full of Thanksgiving," Rev. Dr. Neil Mosser,
lectionary reflections for October, The Living Pulpit, 2008. |
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"American Torture and a Presidential Promise,"
The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey
with Jesus Foundation, 2008. |
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Dylan's Lectionary Blog,
Christ the King Sunday, 2005. Biblical Scholar
Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary
of the Episcopal Church. |
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This Sunday's Readings,
Christ the King, John Pridmore, Church Times, 2008. |
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"Sheep, Goats, and Jesus in Disguise,"
Sharron R. Lucas,
Stewardship of Life Institute, ELCA, 2008. |
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Digital Orthodoxy,
lectionary reflections blog, Darren Wright, 2008. |
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Daily Reflection,
Christ the King, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2008. |
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"Behold
the Kid of God,"
Larry Patten. And Yet: "Faithful & Foolish Reflections Served
Weekly," 2008. |
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Sunday's Child,
Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica. |
| Homiletical Hot Tub,
preaching blog at Lectionary Homiletics, 2008. |
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Church in the World, Steve Godfrey. |
| The Preacher's Exchange - First
Impressions, Volume 2, and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P.,
2008 |
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SacraConversazione,
discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a
postmodern perspective. |
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Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Discussion. "A place of
conversation regarding Progressive Christianity, 2008. |
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Education
for Justice Lectionary Reflections, 2008, Fr. John Bucki, SJ, "Promoting Global Justice
and Peace Since 1971". |
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COSLC Grace
Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church,
Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2008 |
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Reflections of the Spirit, Gary Sims, First United Methodist Church,
Albuquerque, NM. Daily studies & devotions on the lectionary texts,
2008. |
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Common Reading,
Anthony B. Robinson, 2008. |
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"Justice for 'the
Least of These,' Salvation for All,"
Karen A. Keeley, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures
and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness,
2005. |
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The
Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo,
Progressive Theology Weblog, 2005. |
| Sojourners "Living the Word" archives:
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Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other
resources. |
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Sunday by Sunday, Reflections on
Stewardship based on the RCL Gospels, Year A. Prepared by the Reverend
Michael Pollesel, Stewardship Education Coordinator, Diocese of Ontario.
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| Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page)
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"Heaven's Audit of One's Soul," the Rev. Dr. Wiley Stephens, Day
1, 2008. |
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Göttinger
Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a
team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2008. |
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Stewardship Sermon Starter, Stewardship at the Heart of the
Lectionary. ELCA. |
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Selected Sermon,
Christ the King (RCL), the Very Rev. Dr. Frank Hegedus, in Worship
that Works, ECUSA, 2008. |
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Christ
the King Sermons, Edward F. Markquart, Sermons from Seattle. |
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"Let All Be at Peace!" Dianne Bergant, C.S.A.,
America: The
National Catholic Weekly, 2005. |
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"Viva Cristo Rey!" John R. Donahue, S.J.,
America: The
National Catholic Weekly, 2002. |
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| Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
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Lectionary Notes,
Pentecost 27, 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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"Singing with the Psalter," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz,
(other resources at)
"Singing Our Lives," Christian Reflection, The Center for
Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2006. (Psalm 100) |
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"Nebraska
'Safe Haven' Law Leads to Teen Abandonments,"
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, Late Fall, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2008. |
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Bible Study
- Christ the King A - verse by verse Roman Catholic lectionary
commentary at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Picayune, MS. |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Christ the King, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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Light on the
Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and
participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings. |
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A list of links to on-line
Bibles
and general Bible study resources. |
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A list of links to scholarly and preaching
discussion
groups and their homepages. |
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A list of links to
other
lectionary-based preaching and worship resources. |
| The Text This Week's Pentecost Resources Page contains
resources and images. (Includes a number of images of Christ as King, Glorified
Christ, etc) |
| Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
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Worship Planning Helps (Christ
the King / Reign of Christ, 2008): Worship & Preaching
Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist
Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Gathering,
Reign of Christ, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon
seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral
suggestions etc. |
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Worship Resources,
Christ the King/Reign of Christ, 2008, Free Resources, Cokesbury
Worship Connection. |
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LCA Worship Resources,
Proper 29, includes liturgy, hymn
suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with
Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia. |
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Mustard Seeds,
"How Shall We Live," Christ the King, 2008. A
lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann
Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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Lectionary Liturgies,
Reign of Christ, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church
(U.S.A.). |
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Liturgy for the Celebration of Life,
Reign of Christ A.
Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt,
The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT. |
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"Sustainable Living,"
Resources for Prophetic
Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council
of Churches, 2008. |
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A Liturgy for Christ the King, Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel,
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. |
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Liturgies Online,
by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in
Australia. |
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Worship and
Liturgy Resources, Christ the King, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in
Australia. |
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"The Feast of the Reigning of Christ,"
The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New
Zealand, 2008. |
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Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada. |
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| Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
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Laughing Bird
Liturgical Resources, 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,
P29/Christ King, General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater,
Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana. |
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Liturgical
Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova
Publications. |
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Lector's Notes,
Christ the King, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish,
Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this
week's lectionary texts to the congregation. |
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Outside the
Box, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by
Katherine Hawker. |
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Starters for Sunday,
23 November, 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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Offertory Prayers for
November, 2008, David S. Bell, United Methodist Church GBOD. |
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Worship Resources (prayers, etc.),
Christ the King, John van de Laar,
Sacredise. |
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Prayers and Musical Ideas,
Jesus Christ the King A, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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Prayers of the
People, Proper 29, 2008, Richard J. Einerson, sample prayers from
Prayers of the People: Pastoral Prayers for Worship and Personal
Devotion. |
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"Liturgy: prayer reflection",
reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New
Zealand. |
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21st Century Africana
Liturgical Resources, Christ the King Sunday, 2008, the Rev.
Sherrie Dobbs Johnson, United
Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Prayers of the People,
Proper 29, 2008, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas. |
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Prayers for Worship, David von Schlichten, Lectionary Homiletics. |
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World in Prayer,
the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers.
Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news. |
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| Graphics & Multimedia:
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Clip Art Images:
Matthew 25:31-46, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú. |
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Ordinary 34 at
Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration.
Follows Latin American Roman Catholic gospel reading, though most gospels
texts/themes are found in the index. Liberation emphasis. |
| Bulletin
Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho.
Scroll down for Year A index. |
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CHURCH PowerPoint,
Christ the King, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint
slides for Worship Services. |
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Mustard Seeds,
"How Shall We Live," Christ the King, 2008. A
lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann
Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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Bulletin Cover Art for Christ the King, Will Humes, Word & Table. |
| PowerPoint Slides for Christ the King A, Will Humes,
Word & Table:
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| Scripture
Pics, Weekly RCL-related image. |
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Agnus Day, Lectionary
cartoon by James Wetzstein. |
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Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
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SAMUEL at
ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Scripture
Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Reign of Christ,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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Lectionary
Introductions (background & context),
Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. |
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Hymns and Music:
| Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
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Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
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Lectionary Hymns,
Christ the King / Reign of Christ, 2008, United Methodist Church GBOD. |
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Music and Worship Resources for Christ the King Sunday, United
Methodist Church GBOD. |
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Hymn selections (United Methodist)
and more from Hymnsite.com. |
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Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with
lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for
the Sunday Lectionary.") |
| The
Billabong, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in
Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms. |
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Worship
Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for
planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire
suggestions for RCL texts. |
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Liturgical
Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova
Publications. |
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Gathering,
Reign of Christ, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon
seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral
suggestions etc. |
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Starters for Sunday,
23 November, 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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Prayers and Musical Ideas,
Jesus Christ the King A, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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Together
to Celebrate, November 23, 2008, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia.
Contemporary Christian Music resources. |
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Hymn and Song Suggestions,
Christ the King, 2008, Natalie Sims,
Singing from the Lectionary. |
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A
Prayer for Christ the King,
Stephen Brown, A Place for
Prayer. |
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| Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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Lectionary
Puzzles, Christ the King. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain
text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough,
Ontario. |
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Christ
the King Wordsearch, Charles Kirkpatrick, sermons4kids.com. |
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Children's Activity Sheets:
Activities for Children, based on the Revised Common Lectionary, by Dorothy A. DeBisschop, Great Hill UMC, Seymour, Connecticut. At Bass Mitchell's
homiliesbyemail.com. |
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Coloring
Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons,
Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
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CatholicMom.com: Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, and
Word Search based on weekly gospel text. |
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| With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
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"Sermon
of the Week,"
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"Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick,
Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles.
Sermons4Kids.com. |
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Gathering,
Reign of Christ, 2008, 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, Late
Fall, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2008. | | |
