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Easter A
March 23, 2008
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Lessons below for study links and resources for each individual pericope:
Acts 10:34-43
or Jeremiah 31:1-6
Roman Catholic reading:
Acts 10:34, 37-43
United Methodist reading:
Acts 10:34-43
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
Roman
Catholic reading:
Psalms 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23
Colossians 3:1-4
or Acts 10:34-43
Roman Catholic reading: same as above or
1 Corinthians 5:6-8
United Methodist reading:
Colossians 3:1-4
John 20:1-18 or
Matthew 28:1-10
Roman Catholic
reading: John 20:1-9
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| Images and Movies:
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Concordance, with the following themes:
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| Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie
Concordance, with the following themes:
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| Special Day Resources:
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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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Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives,
Triduum (Easter), 2008. Commentary,
historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis
University. |
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Preaching This
Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary. Commentaries on lectionary readings by
Matt Skinner, Walter F. Taylor, Jr., and Arland J. Hultgren.
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Homily Service, Easter Issue, available as Free Sample Issue. Click
"Online Sample," and then "register now" at bottom of page. |
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Girardian
Reflections on the Lectionary, Easter Day, by Paul Nuechterlein &
Friends. |
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Preaching Peace commentary,
Easter Sunday, Jeff Krantz & Michael
Hardin. |
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Preaching Helps (Easter
Sunday, 2008). United Methodist Church
General Board of Discipleship. |
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Gathering,
Easter, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions,
choral suggestions etc. |
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Jesus Now,
Easter Day. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures
Jesus Then & Now. |
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"What Does It All Mean?"
Sea Raven, Liberal
Christian Commentary. |
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Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary,
Easter Sunday, 2008, Russell Pregeant,
"...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." |
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Sermon Nuggets,
Easter Sunday, 2008, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor,
questions, quotations. |
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Rumors,
Easter, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers
with a sense of humor." (although the heading at the page says
March 16, these seem to be the readings for Easter) |
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Liberal Lectionary Analysis,
Easter Day,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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SAMUEL,
Easter Sunday, 2008, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, sermon seeds, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Text
Studies, Easter 1, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran) |
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Social Justice Lectionary,
Easter Sunday, list of links by Rev. Dr. Bruce
Sweet, United Church of Canada. |
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"The
Resurrection of Jesus," The Practice of Jesus,
Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2008. |
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Starters for Sunday,
23 March 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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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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"Encountering the Resurrection," Blogging toward Sunday,
Craig T. Kocher, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2008.
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Tuesday Lectionary Leanings,
'Roll Away the Stone' Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2008. |
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"Out of the Garden,"
The Painted Prayerbook, Word &
Image & Faith. Jan Richardson, 2008. |
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"'Their Words Seemed Like Nonsense,'"
The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey
with Jesus Foundation, 2008. |
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"Mary Magdalene,"
Laurel A. Dykstra, "Word on the Street,"
Living the Word, Sojourners Online, 2008. |
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"Belonging
and Restoring," Kimberly R. Peeler, Leah Lewis, Sheena Mayrant,
Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our
Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2008. (LGBT perspective) |
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"And the Flesh Became Word,"
Daniel Deffenbaugh, Seeds of Shalom, 2008. |
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"Off
Balance through Lent and Easter," Rev. Maren C. Tirabassi,
Reflections on the Lectionary for March, 2008, The Living Pulpit. |
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A Poem for Easter, Rev. R. Preston Price, United Methodist Church,
GBOD. |
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Dylan's Lectionary Blog,
Easter Day A. Biblical Scholar
Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary
of the Episcopal Church, 2005. |
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This Sunday's Readings,
Easter Day, John Pridmore, Church Times, 2008. |
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"The
Second Turn," Larry Patten. And Yet: "Faithful & Foolish Reflections Served Weekly,"
2008. |
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Daily Reflection,
Easter Sunday, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2008. |
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Opening the Bible Blog, iucc. |
| Homiletical Hot Tub,
preaching blog at Lectionary Homiletics, 2008. |
| The Preacher's Exchange - First
Impressions, Volume 2, and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P.,
2008 |
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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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"This
Is the Message,"
The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus
Foundation, 2005. |
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"What Can You Expect?" V. Gene Robinson,
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. |
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The Bad News of Easter, the Rev. J. Barry Vaughn, PhD, merechristian.org. |
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"A Mysterious Joy,"
by Kari Jo Verhulst. Living the Word
lectionary-based scripture commentary from Sojourners Online, 2002. |
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Environmental Reflections from the
Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota's Environmental Stewardship Commission: General Easter Reflection and General Reflection on the
Easter Lectionary Readings. |
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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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"It's How You Believe," Nathan Mattox, Leaves from the Notebook
of a Tamed Optimist. |
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"The
Insecure Tomb," the Rev. Dr. Mary Hinkle Shore, Day 1, 2008. |
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Selected Sermon,
Easter Day (RCL), the Most Rev. David Moxon, in Worship
that Works, ECUSA, 2008. |
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Easter Sermons, Pastor Edward F.
Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle,
Washington - Sermons from Seattle. |
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"Christ on the Loose,"
the Rev. Dr. George Mason, Day 1, 2005. |
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Selected sermon,
Easter Day, by the Rev. Anthony F.M. Clavier, in Worship that Works,
ECUSA, 2005. |
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"From Death's Door to the Path of Life," John R Donahue, SJ, America:
The National Catholic Weekly, 2002. |
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"Easter: The Manifestation of Undefeated Love," the Very Rev. Nathan
Baxter, Day 1, 1996. |
| Father
Andrew M. Greeley, "Priest, Author, Sociologist," Commentary and Homily,
Palm Sunday, 2005. |
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| Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
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Banquet of the Word, Bible Study Based on the Sunday Readings, by Rev. Thomas Welbers. |
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Lectionary Notes,
Easter Sunday, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat
Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY. |
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"Entertaining Angels," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Hospitality," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2007. |
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"Discipleship: An Instrument of Life,"
John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily
Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2008. |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Easter Sunday, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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Lesson Plans
for Small Congregations, Adults, Easter, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2008. |
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Bible Study -
Easter Sunday - verse by verse Roman Catholic lectionary
commentary at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Picayune, MS. |
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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. |
| 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. |
| Resources and Images on The Text
This Week's Easter Resources page. |
| Lent and Easter links at Rev.
Richard J. Fairchild's A Holy Easter. |
| Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
| A List of
Easter Sunrise Service
Liturgies. |
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Worship Planning Helps
(Easter Day, 2008): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship
Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Gathering,
Easter, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds,
liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions
etc |
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Worship
and Liturgy Resources, Easter Day, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in
Australia. |
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Worship Resources,
Easter, Free Resources, Cokesbury
Worship Connection. |
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Mustard Seeds,
"What Keeps Us Captive?" Easter, 2008. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of
contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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"Mystery and Mercy: Resurrection," Easter Sunday, Metropolitan
Community Churches, 2008. |
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LCA Worship Resources,
Easter Day, includes liturgy, hymn
suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with
Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia. |
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Liturgy for the Celebration of Life,
Easter Sunrise /
Easter A. Liturgies
from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The
Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT. |
| Quem Quaeritis Trope (an Easter
morning entrance rite) from the ELCIC. |
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Festival Eucharist for Easter Day (after Easter Vigil),
Festival Eucharist for Easter Day (with blessing of the Paschal
Candle), Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel,
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. |
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Resources for Easter Sunrise Services at Bass Mitchell's
Special
Days and Services site. |
| Worship Resources by Lisa Frenz, Mt. Carmel Lutheran
Church, Portland, OR:
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Life
After Death, Easter Sunday, 2005. A New Presentation for Sunday's Liturgy, Claretian Communications, Philippines. Includes Flash presentation.
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"He Is
Risen!" The Practice of Jesus,
Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2008. |
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Liturgies Online,
by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in
Australia. |
| Easter Vigil/Easter Morning liturgy
from The Church of England in
An
Anglican Liturgical Library. |
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Easter Season
Liturgy, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. |
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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:
| Laughing Bird
Liturgical Resources, Easter, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra
Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings,
Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases. |
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Liturgical
Planning and Music Suggestions, Easter Sunday, CanticaNova
Publications. |
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Lector's Notes,
Easter Sunday, 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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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, Easter
Day, General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the
[Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana. |
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Creative Closing,
Easter Sunrise, George Hartwell, at Richard J. Fairchild's
Sermon & Lectionary Resources. |
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"God Calls, and We Respond," Weekly Invitations to the Offering,
2008. Worship Ways, United Church of Christ. |
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Offertory Prayers for
March, 2008, David S. Bell, United Methodist Church GBOD. |
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Starters for Sunday,
23 March 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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An
Easter Prayer,
Stephen Brown, A Place for
Prayer. |
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Prayers for Easter Sunday, John van de Laar, Sacredise. |
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21st Century Africana
Liturgical Resources, Easter Sunday, 2008, the Rev. Dr. Valerie
Bridgeman Davis, United
Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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"Liturgy: prayer reflection",
reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New
Zealand. |
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Prayers and Musical Ideas,
Triduum (Easter), 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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Prayer of the Church,
Easter Sunday, 2008,
Let Us Pray,
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. |
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| Graphics & Multimedia:
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Easter Sunday, Lectionary Clipart, Hermanoleon
Clipart. |
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Clip
Art, Easter Sunday, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic
Educators. |
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Clip Art Images:
Easter, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú. |
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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. |
| CHURCH PowerPoint,
Easter, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint
slides for Worship Services. |
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Mustard Seeds,
"What Keeps Us Captive?" Easter, 2008. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of
contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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"Out of the Garden,"
The Painted Prayerbook, Word &
Image & Faith. Jan Richardson, 2008. |
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Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
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Lectionary
Introductions (background & context),
Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
Translating Easter into a Southern Hemisphere context. |
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SAMUEL,
Easter Sunday, 2008, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, sermon seeds, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Scripture
Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Easter Day,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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"Go and Tell," reflection by Barbara Bernstengel,
eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center. |
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Hymns and Music:
| Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
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"Lift the Light," Linda Dickson and George Mann, Eastertide Response
for SSATB Choir, United Methodist Church GBOD. |
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"This Place," John van de Laar, Sacredise. |
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"Christ Has Died and Christ Is Risen," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn. |
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"Be Present Now Dear Risen Lord," a Hymn for Easter Eucharist by Rev
David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia. Tune: Tallis Canon, 88.88. |
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"I
Believe," original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. Tune: AUSTRIAN HYMN 8.7.8.7D "Glorious Things of Thee
Are Spoken" |
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