Epiphany 8A
February 27, 2011
Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources for each individual pericope:
Image:
Mustard Seeds, Ann Scull
Reading and Studying the Text This Week
- Texts:
- Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings (NCCB/USCC) from the New American Bible.
- Lectionary readings from the Episcopal Lectionary.
- The Roman Catholic Lectionary for Mass (1998 USA Edition). At Felix Just S.J.'s The Roman Catholic Lectionary For Mass - a site featuring comprehensive tables of editions of the Roman Catholic Lectionary.
- ELCIC Worship Planning Calendar, lectionary citations with and without hymn suggestions, text and pdf formats.
- Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
- Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 8, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- Preaching This Week commentary by Callie Plunket-Brewton, Cameron Howard, Mark Tranvik, and Emerson Powery, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2011.
- "Putting Love First," Mark Suriano, ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2011.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Epiphany 8, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Epiphany 8, 2011, Bruce G. Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." 2008 Commentary by Rick Marshall.
- Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2008. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Terence E. Fretheim, Matt Skinner, Richard Beaton.
- Preaching Helps (Epiphany 8). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2011.
- Exegesis, The Pastoral Preaching Web Site, 2011. Sponsored by the Athenaeum, Mount St. Mary's Seminary.
- John Shearman's Lectionary, Epiphany 8, 2011, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
- Lectionary Notes, Epiphany 8A, Beth Quick, 2011.
- Jesus Now, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Sermon Nuggets, Epiphany 8, 2011, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
- Rumors, for May 25, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
- Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Epiphany 8, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- Starters for Sunday, 27 February, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet.
- Stewardship Sermon Starter, Stewardship Now. ELCA, 2011.
- World Hunger Sermon Starters, ELCA, 2011.
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas.
- Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS).
- Recommended articles from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are linked below. ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices. Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
- Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
- Sermon Brainwave, Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, David Lose and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org.
- Homiletical Hot Tub, preaching blog at Lectionary Homiletics, 2011.
- The Good Word, A Blog on Scripture and Preaching, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2011.
- Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, "Don't Be Anxious" Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2011. 11th Hour Preacher Party.
- Living in Your Sweatpants without Anxiety, Fr. Rick Moley, a garden path, 2011.
- "Picture This," David Lose, Working Preacher, 2011.
- The Economics of Anxiety, Debra Dean Murphy, Intersections, 2011.
- Lectionary Blogging, Epiphany 8, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2011.
- "The Words of Jesus and the Worries of Life," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2011. 2008.
- "Don't fuss about what's on the table," Neil Chappell, aweirdthing, 2011.
- Judgment, Craig Kelly, Peter Andrew Smith, sermon illustrations at SermonSuite.
- Think About It, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray, 2011. Sermon by Rev. Brendan Byrne, with PowerPoint.
- 8 Epiphany, Ann Fontaine, What the Tide Brings In, 2011.
- "Transcending Our Terrors," Epiphany 8A, Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2011.
- Tomorrow, Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2011.
- Grounded & Rooted in Love, Matt & Laura Norvell, 2011.
- "No Easy Answers," Alyce McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2011.
- Grace in the Darkness, John C. Holbert, Patheos, 2011.
- "The Way to Worry-Free Living," John van de Laar, Sacredise, 2011.
- What we buy and who we are, Susan Kendall, Blogging toward Sunday, Century Blog, 2011 .2008, Nanette Sawyer.
- "420 Seconds," Larry Patten, 2011.
- This Sunday's Readings, Martin Warner, Church Times, (Church of England), 2011.
- Daily Reflection, Ordinary 8, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2011.
- Reflectious, Lee Koontz, 2011.
- Bloomingcactus, Todd Weir, 2011.
- Pilgrim Preaching, Mary Hinkle Shore, 2011.
- Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2011.
- Blogging toward Sunday, Century Blog, 2011.
- Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Dicese of Texas, 2011.
- Quadratos, Alexander J. Shaia, 2011.
- The Hardest Question, 2011.
- Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts, 2011.
- Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2011.
- Kairos-Milwaukee UCC Blog, Reflections on the RCL by Rev. Rick Skidmore, 2011.
- River of Life, Gordon Bannon, Ken Rookes, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2011.
- Stillspeaking Daily Devotional, UCC.org. Daily devotional for Twitter. (Daily RCL)
- Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2011.
- Chmod, Lectionary Journal of Andy Gay, 2011.
- Daily Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains.
- Fishhooks for Preaching, Rick McCracken-Bennett, 2011.
- Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2011.
- Homily Blog, Michael Hudson, 2011.
- Church in the World, Steve Godfrey, 2011.
- Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2011.
- The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions, Volume 2, and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2011.
- SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2011.
- COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2011.
- Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck.
- Panoramic Views of Faith and Health, Butch Odom. Daily lectionary thoughts and prayer, 2011.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2008.
- Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
- "Coming Home to God," Walter Brueggemann, "What Does Our New Self Look Like?" 2011.
- "Mother and Child," Laurel A. Dykstra, "The Creator of Life," Living the Word, Sojourners Online, 2008.
- Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
- 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.
- Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page)
- "Get your Thinking Right!" the Rev. Dr. Gil Watson, Day 1, 2011.
- Selected Sermon, Epiphany 8 (RCL), by the Rev. Kay Sylvester, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2011.
- Homily, The Athenaeum of Ohio, 2011.
- Selected Sermon, Proper 3A (RCL), the Very Rev. Anthony F.M. Clavier, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2008.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- Putting Love First, Weekly Seeds, UCC.org, 2011.
- "Our Focus," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2011.
- "No Strings Attached," Faith Lens, ELCA, 2011.
- Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Epiphany, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2011.
- Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 8, 2011- exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
- "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.
- "Mastering Mammon," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Consumerism," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003.
- Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Early Summer, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2011.
- 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.
OnLine Worship and Liturgy Resources
- Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
- Worship Planning Helps (Epiphany 8): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2011.
- Gathering, Epiphany 8, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010-2011. (Terms of Use)
- LCA Worship Planning Page, Epiphany 8, 2011, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship"
- "A String on God's Finger," Frank Ramirez, Lectionary Worship Aids, SermonSuite.
- Worship Resources, February, 2011, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection. (scroll down)
- Mustard Seeds, "God Never Forgets Us," Epiphany 8A, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Worship Resources for Feb 27, 2011, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
- Worship Resources, Epiphany 8A, 2011, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
- LCA Worship Resources, Epiphany 8A, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 8, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2011.
- Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Epiphany 8A, 2011. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
- Liturgies Online, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
- Resources: Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia.
- 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.
- Outside the Box, Epiphany A8, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
- Memorial Day and Veterans' Day Prayers, Worship Ways, United Church of Christ.
- "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- "God's New Way," Service Prayers, 2011, Worship Ways, UCC.
- Starters for Sunday, 27 February, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Epiphany 8, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- Offertory Prayers, Epiphany 8, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 131, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 8, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- Prayers of the People, Epiphany 8A, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
- Call to Worship, February 27, 2011, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
- Confession RCL, Epiphany 8, 2011, Bill Wessner.
- "Lilies of the Field," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2011.
- Prayer for Epiphany 8 / Ordinary 8, RevAbi, RevGalBlogPals, 2011.
- Prayers for Worship, David von Schlichten, Lectionary Homiletics.
- World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
- Graphics & Multimedia:
- Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
- HermanoLeón Clipart, Sunday 8. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- 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.
- Mustard Seeds, "God Never Forgets Us," Epiphany 8A, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Don't Worry About Your Life, audio telling, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. Go Tell Communications, Biblical Storytelling for the Global Village, 2011.
- CHURCH PowerPoint, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
- Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
- SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
- Lectionary Introductions (background & context), Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- "Feeling Alone? God Has a Promise for You," reflection by Rev. David Haberer, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
- Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Epiphany 8, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada, 2011.
- Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- Don't Show Off Your Giving Text: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, Tune: Ash Grove 6.6.11.6.6.11 D (“Let All Things Now Living”) This hymn is part of "The Sermon on the Mount: A Worship Service of Lessons and Songs."
- Hymns of the Spirit Three, Epiphany 8A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Psalm Settings:
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Epiphany 8A, 2011, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- Lectionary Hymns, Epiphany 8, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- Shepherd Sounds, Epiphany 8. Background information for hymns and choral music following the lectionary from the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Austin, Texas, by Eric Mellenbruch and David Zersen.
- Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
- 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.
- Traditional Hymns for Blended and Contemporary Worship Volume One: Advent-Christmas-Epiphany, by Dean McIntyre, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- Worship Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire suggestions for RCL texts.
- Gathering, Epiphany 8, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010-2011. (Terms of Use)
- Sing for Joy, Pentecost 2A, 2008. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
- Starters for Sunday, 27 February, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 8, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- Together to Celebrate, Epiphany 8A, 2011, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- CatholicMom.com: Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, and Word Search based on weekly gospel text.
- 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.
- Activity Sheets for Children, Fun for all Creatures Great & Small, UCC, 2010. (pdf)
- Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
- Lectionary Puzzles, Epiphany 8. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.
- With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- Worshiping with Children, Epiphany 8A, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2011
- "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," Feb 27, 2011, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Isaiah 49:8-16a and All Things Bright and Beautiful by Cecil F. Alexander and Ashley Bryan, 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 and Little Pink Pig by Johanna Kerby, Matthew 6:24-34 and He's Got the Whole World in His Hands by Kadir Nelson.
- Faith Formation Journeys children's sermon, Leta Behrens, 2011.
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- "Holly's Worry," Janice B. Scott, The Village Shepherd, SermonSuite.
- .Lesson Plans That Work, Younger Children & Older Children, Epiphany, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2011.
- Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 8, 2011- exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
- Gathering, Epiphany 8, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010-2011. (Terms of Use)
- Ideas and Talks for Epiphany, Talks to Children, Rev. Donald McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish Church, Fife, Scotland.
- Lesson Plans That Work, Younger Children & Older Children, Early Summer, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2011.
- 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.
