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Epiphany 8A
used 2 after Pentecost in 2008
May 25, 2008
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Lessons below for study links and resources for each individual pericope:
Isaiah 49:8-16a
Psalm 131
1 Corinthians 4:1-5
Matthew 6:24-34
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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.
Commentaries on lectionary readings by Terence E. Fretheim, Matt Skinner, Richard Beaton. |
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Preaching Helps (Pentecost
+2, 2008). United Methodist Church
General Board of Discipleship. |
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SAMUEL at
ucc.org, Ordinary 8, Pentecost +2, 2008: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary,
Proper 3, 2008, Rick Marshall,
"...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." |
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Jesus Now,
lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures
Jesus Then & Now. |
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"Bringing the Exiles Home,"
Sunday after Trinity (Proper 3) 2008,
Sea Raven, Liberal
Christian Commentary. |
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Liberal Lectionary Analysis,
Pentecost +2,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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"Creation Continues,"
Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, iucc. |
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Sermon Nuggets,
Pentecost 2A, 2008, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor,
questions, quotations. |
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Rumors,
for May 25, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense
of humor." |
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Readings, Analysis of
Text and Preaching Paths, Pentecost +2, 2008, Christian Resource Institute. (Church
of the Nazarene.) |
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Lectionary Study,
May 25, 2008, Dr. Robert Linthicum, Partners in
Urban Transformation. |
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Starters for Sunday,
25 May 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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"Beauty in Balance,", Blogging toward Sunday, Nanette Sawyer,
Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2008.
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The Good Word,
A Blog on Scripture and Preaching, America, The National Catholic
Weekly. |
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Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, High Anxiety Edition, RevGalBlogPals
lectionary discussion, 2008. |
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"Listening to the Birds, Looking at the Flowers,"
The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey
with Jesus Foundation, 2008. |
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"The Time of Discipleship," lectionary reflections for May, Rev. Dr.
William J. Sappenfield, The Living Pulpit, 2008. |
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The
Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo,
Progressive Theology Weblog, 2008. |
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"Coming Out
to Hope," Ken Stone, Valerie Bridgeman Davis, Bentley deBardelaben,
Holly Toensing,
Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our
Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2008. (LGBT perspective) |
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Lectionary Haikus: Worry, Among the Hills. |
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"Mother and Child,"
Laurel A. Dykstra, "The Creator of Life,"
Living the Word, Sojourners Online, 2008. |
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Daily Reflection,
Ordinary 7, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2008. |
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"Quick
Faith," Larry Patten. And Yet: "Faithful & Foolish Reflections Served Weekly,"
2008. |
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This Sunday's Readings,
1st Sunday after Trinity, John Pridmore, Church Times, 2008. |
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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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Selected Sermon,
Proper 3A (RCL), the Very Rev. Anthony F.M. Clavier, in Worship
that Works, ECUSA, 2008. |
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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,
Pentecost 2A, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat
Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY. |
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"God's Enabling Grace," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz,
(other resources at)
"Sermon on the Mount," Christian Reflection, The Center for
Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2008. |
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"Mastering Mammon," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz,
(other resources at)
"Consumerism," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2003. |
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"A Parent's
Love,"
Faith Lens, a weekly Bible study/discussion for youth, linking a current news story and
lectionary texts. ELCA, 2008. |
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"Tips of Discipleship: Do Not Worry,"
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, Early Summer, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2008. |
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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. |
| Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
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Worship Planning Helps
(Pentecost +2, 2008): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship
Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Gathering,
Pentecost +2, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon
seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral
suggestions etc. |
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Mustard Seeds, "God
Never Forgets Us," Proper 3, 2008. A
lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann
Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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LCA Worship Resources,
Epiphany 8A, includes liturgy, hymn
suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with
Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia. |
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Worship Resources,
Pentecost +2, 2008, Free Resources, Cokesbury
Worship Connection. |
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Lectionary Liturgies,
Ordinary 8, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church
(U.S.A.). |
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Memorial Day Worship and Prayer Resources, Daniel Benedict and Dean
McIntyre, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Liturgy for the Celebration of Life,
Pentecost +2, 2008. Liturgies
from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The
Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT. |
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Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada. |
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Liturgies Online, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in
Australia. |
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| Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
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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 - Epiphany 8/OT8. General intercessions for Sundays and
Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of
Louisiana. |
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Outside the Box,
Epiphany A8,
litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by
Katherine Hawker. |
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Memorial Day and Veterans' Day Prayers, Worship Ways, United Church
of Christ. |
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Starters for Sunday,
25 May 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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Offertory Prayers for
May, 2008, David S. Bell, United Methodist Church GBOD. |
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A Prayer
for Pentecost 2,
A Prayer
for Memorial Day, Stephen Brown, A Place for
Prayer. |
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21st Century Africana
Liturgical Resources, Pentecost +2, 2008, Safiyah Fosua, 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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| Graphics & Multimedia:
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Clip Art Images:
Matthew 6:24-34, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú. |
| Bulletin
Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho.
Scroll down for Year A index. |
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Mustard Seeds, "God
Never Forgets Us," Proper 3, 2008. A
lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann
Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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CHURCH PowerPoint,
Pentecost 2, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint
slides for Worship Services. |
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Lectionary Haikus: Worry, Among the Hills. |
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Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
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SAMUEL at
ucc.org, Ordinary 8, Pentecost +2, 2008: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Lectionary
Introductions (background & context),
Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. |
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Scripture
Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Pentecost +2,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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"A Quiet Trust,"
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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Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
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Lectionary Hymns,
Pentecost +2, 2008, 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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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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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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Starters for Sunday,
25 May 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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Gathering,
Pentecost +2, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon
seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral
suggestions etc. |
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Together
to Celebrate, May 25, 2008, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia.
Contemporary Christian Music resources. |
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Hymn and Song Suggestions,
Epiphany 8A, 2008, Natalie Sims,
Singing from the Lectionary. |
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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, Epiphany 8. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain
text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough,
Ontario. |
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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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Gathering,
Pentecost +2, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon
seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral
suggestions etc. |
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Ideas and
Talks for Epiphany, Talks to Children, Rev. Donald
McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish Church, Fife, Scotland. |
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Lesson Plans
for Small Congregations, Younger Children & Older Children, Early Summer, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2008. |
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Drama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page) |
| A list of links to other
lectionary-based preaching and worship resources. |
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