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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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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, Trinity Sunday: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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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 11, 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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"The Time of Discipleship," lectionary reflections for May, Rev. Dr.
William J. Sappenfield, The Living Pulpit, 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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"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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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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"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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"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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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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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,
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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| 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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Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
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SAMUEL at
ucc.org, Ordinary 8, Pentecost +2, 2008, Trinity Sunday: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Hymns and Music:
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Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
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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.") |
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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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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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| With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
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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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