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Lent 2A
March 12, 2017

Image: Nicodemus, 1973, Cameroon
from Art in the Christian Tradition,
a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN.

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Click on Scriptures below for more resources:

Genesis 12:1-4a

Psalm 121
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22

Romans 4:1-5, 13-17
Roman Catholic reading: 2 Timothy 1:8-10

John 3:1-17 or Matthew 17:1-9
Roman Catholic Reading: Matthew 17:1-9
Lutheran reading: John 3:1-17
United Methodist reading: John 3:1-17

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.
  • Episcopal Lectionary: Traditional BCP - RCL.
  • 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.
  • Lutheran lectionary calendar, Year A, from the ELCA site.
  • United Methodist lectionary readings.
  • Biblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year A.
  • Free Church version for Baptist, Reformed, and Congregational use Revised Common Lectionary Readings.
  • ELCIC Worship Planning Calendar, lectionary citations with and without hymn suggestions, text and pdf formats.
  • Lutheran RCL CEV readings - .doc files. Lutheran Bible Ministries.
• Images and Movies
  • Images listed at The Text This Week's Art Concordance:
    • Trinity
    • Nicodemus
    • Pentecost/Holy Spirit
    • Transfiguration
    • Abraham
  • Movie Scenes with the following themes:
    • Transformation
    • Rebirth/New Life
    • Trinity
    • Holy Spirit
    • Seeing/Seeing in New Ways
    • Alternate Realities/Illusion-Reality Dialectic
    • Abraham
    • Call
• Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • 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).
  • Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2014. 2011. 2008.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Lent 2, 2014. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • "Water-Flesh-Spirit-Wind-Breath-Newborns" D. Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2014. Rough translation and notes.
  • Pericope Study, March 12, 2017, Richard Burgess.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2017.
  • Ministry Matters, March 16, 2014.
  • Evangelectionary, Bruce Laverman, Evangelism Connections, 2014.
  • "Bold Blessing / Life-Giving Wind," SAMUEL, Kathryn Matthews Huey, Sermon Seeds, UCC, 2014.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2017.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Lent 2A, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2014. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Lent 2, Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Lent 2, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Preaching Helps (Lent 2). Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2014.
  • Jesus Now, Lent 2. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Lent 2, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Rumors, February 17, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • Text Studies, Lent 2, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2017.
  • Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2014.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2014.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: homiletical helps from Concordia Journal and audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2014.
• 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).
  • Genesis 12:1-4
  • Psalm 121
  • Romans 4:1-17
  • John 3:1-17 / Matthew 17:1-9
• 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, and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2017.
  • "Just One More Verse," David Lose, ...in the Meantime, 2017.
  • "John 3:16," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2017.
  • "If Anything, God Gets Us," Robert Warren, Christ Church, Clermont-Ferrand.
  • "The World," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2017.
  • "Nicodemus' Dilemma and Ours," Nancy Rockwell, The Bite in the Apple, 2017
  • "Wanderment," Andrew Prior, 2017.
  • "Push through the Pain," Dani Scoville, Modern Metanoia, 2017.
  • "Want to make a great name?" Steve Godfrey, Church in the World, 2017.
  • The Reflectionary, Imagesflections and activities, Fay Rowland, 2017.
  • Internet Monk, Chaplain Mike, 2017. Daily Lectionary Blog.
  • Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2017.
  • "Draughting Theology," Steve Pankey, 2017. Daily reflections and study for Sunday.
  • Homily Week, 2017.
  • The Reflectionary, images, reflections, activities, Fay Rowland, 2017.
  • Sunday Scripture Podcast, Joe Cate and friends, 2017.
  • Reading in Church & Other Distractions Podcast, iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, 2017
  • LectioCast - Homebrewed Christianity, 2017.
  • "What I'm Thinking," Eric Anderson, You Tube, RSS, Playlist, 2017.
  • "Crackers & Grape Juice," 2017.
  • Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2017.
  • Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2017.
  • HuffPost Religion, religion news and contemporary news in religious perspective. Always worth a read...
  • Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2017.
  • Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2017.
  • One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2017
  • Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2017.
  • The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2017.
  • Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2017.
  • Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2017
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2017.
  • Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2017.
  • The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2017.
  • SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2017.
  • COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2017.
  • Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck, 2017.
  • Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, Crawl Back Into the Womb?!? Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2014.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2014. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
  • "Spirit Freedom," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2014.
  • "Repenting My Righteousness: a Jewish Ritual for a Lenten Discipline," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2014. 2011. 2008. 2005.
  • "The New Birth: Nicodemus' and Ours," Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2014.
  • "The Womb of the Church," Shannon Schaefer, The Ekklesia Project, 2014.
  • "The Game Changer," David Sellery, 2014.
  • "So Abram Went," John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2014.
  • "Stewarding the Mysteries," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014.
  • Nicodemus by Night, Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2014.
  • "Nicodemus by Night," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2014.
  • "Nicodemus," Bob Stuhlmann, Stories from a Priestly Life, 2014.
  • "Personal Transformation," Christopher Burkett, PreacherRhetorica, 2014.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2014.
  • "The Politics of Immigration," Timothy F. Simpson, Political Theology Today, 2014.
  • Heart becomes Morning, Andrew King, A Poetic Kind of Place, 2014..
  • Liberal Lectionary Reflections, Mary Lautensleger, 2014.
  • "Step by Step," Linda Fabian Pepe, Theological Stew, 2014.
  • "Yes, I am Born Again," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2014.
  • The Preacher's Study, John W.B. Hill and Angela Emerson, The Associated Parishes for Liturgy and Mission, 2014.
  • Draughting Theology, Steve Pankey, 2014.
  • Question the Text, Russell Rathbun, etc., 2014.
  • "Creative Light Dawns," Thomas Beam, 2014.
  • "Dazzled, Blinking and Born Again," Katie Munnik, Presbyterian Record, 2014.
  • Care for Creation Commentary, Dennis Ormseth, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2014.
  • The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2014.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2017
  • "Making a Brand New End," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2014
  • Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2014.
  • Scripture Reflections, Bob Flaherty, Newberg First United Methodist Church, 2014.
  • Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2014.
  • "Ten Minutes on a Tuesday," a weekly resource for preachers and worship leaders, The Methodist Church of New Zealand, 2014.
  • HuffPost Religion, religion news and contemporary news in religious perspective. Always worth a read...
  • Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2014.
  • Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2014.
  • One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2014.
  • Weekly Reading, Anthony B. Robinson, 2014.
  • Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2014.
  • The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2014.
  • The Hardest Question, 2014.
  • Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2014.
  • Stillspeaking Daily Devotional, UCC.org. Daily devotional for Twitter. (Daily RCL)
  • Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2014
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2014.
  • Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2014.
  • The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2014.
  • SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2014.
  • COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2014.
  • Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck.
  • Panoramic Views of Faith and Health, Butch Odom. Daily lectionary thoughts and prayer, 2014.
  • "Rebirthing the Powerless Rabbi," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2011.
  • "Born Again," John van de Laar, Sacredise, 2011.
  • Lectionary Blogging, Lent 2, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2011.
  • "Called Out," Holly Hearon, Charles W. Allen, Michael Miller, Helene Tallon Russell, Out in Scripture, Human Rights Campaign, 2011. (LGBT)
  • "Like It or Not!" David Lose, Working Preacher, 2011.
  • Moving on Up, Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2011.
  • The Painted Prayerbook, Born of Water, Born of Spirit, Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
  • "Love, Limbo, and How Low Must We Go?," Sharon R. Lucas, Stewardship of Life, 2011.
  • Grounded and Rooted in Love, Lent 2A, Matt & Laura Norvell, 2011.
  • "You Can Hear the Wind," Paul Bellan-Boyer, City Called Heaven, 2011.
  • "A Little Controversy for You" Neil Chappell, aweirdthing, 2011.
  • Being Born from Above, Janice Love, The Ekklesia Project, 2011.
  • "Nicodemus's Non-Decision," Reflections on John 3:1-16, Alyce McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2011.
  • The Lynchpin of the Bible, Reflections on Genesis 12:1-4a, John C. Holbert, Patheos, 2011.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2008.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Lent 2. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2005.
  • "Claimed by Grace," Willis Jenkins, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
  • "How Can This Be?" Nedi Rivera, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
  • 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)
  • "Believing in Christ," by Carla Pratt Keyes. A Sermon for Every Sunday: video sermons from America's best preachers.
  • "Eternal Life," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
  • "A Serpentine Story," Blair Monie, Day 1, 2014.
  • Ministry Matters, March 16, 2014.
  • "How Can These Things Be?" Katerina K. Whitley, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • 2 Cuaresma (A) – 2014 POR EL RVDO. GONZALO ANTONIO RENDÓN-OSPINA, Sermones que Iluminan.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2014.
  • "Salvation by Faith," Rev. David Sapp, Day 1, 2011.
  • "Where Were You Born?" the Very Rev. Samuel G. Candler, Day 1, 2008.
  • "Born of the Wind," the Rev. Dr. Laura Mendenhall, Day 1, 2000.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Blessings for the Journey," Faith Element, 2014.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Lent 2A, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2014. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
  • "Bold Blessing/Life-Giving Wind," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2014.
  • Bible Study, Lent 2, 2014, Brian Pinter, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • Estudio de la Biblia. 2 Cuaresma (A) por Brian Pinter, Sermones que Iluminan, 2014.
  • "The Choice to Risk Believing," Lent 2A, Lesson Plans that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
  • Light on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings.
• 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

• Resources and Images on The Text This Week's Lenten Resources page.
• Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
  • Worship Planning Helps (Lent 2): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Going Places," Lent 2, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Ministry Matters, March 16, 2014.
  • Worship resources for Lent 2 b by Amy C. Schifrin from SermonSuite.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2014. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
  • Worship Resources, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2014.
  • "Stewarding the Mysteries," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Lent 2, 2014."Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Lent 2, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Weekly Worship Helps, Reclaim, 2014. (index of .pdf files at page)
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Lent 2A, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2011.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Lent 2A, 2011. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Lent Liturgy / Lenten Preparation Liturgy (catechumenate / RCIA style), Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. Adapting Lent to the Southern Hemisphere.
  • Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
• Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
  • Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, Lent 2, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings, Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases.
  • Resources: Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Lector's Notes, Lent 2, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • The Billabong, Lent 2, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
  • Calls to Worship, Barbara Jamieson, Flint Hill UMC, Virginia.
  • "Liturgy: prayer reflection", Transfiguration Reading / John 3 Reading reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 121, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Lent 2, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • Offertory Prayers, Lent 2, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2017.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
  • Service Prayers for Lent 2, 2014, .rtf file index at site. Worship Ways, UCC. (Español)
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 121, Lent 2A, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2014.
  • Call to Worship, Mary Jane Konings, 2014.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2014.
  • Prayers of the People, Richard J. Einerson, 2014.
  • Nicodemus by Night, Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2014.
  • The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2017.
  • World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
  • Reclaim Weekly Worship Prayers, 2017.
  • Liturgical Resources, (Ir)revBrent, 2017
  • Engage Worship, 2017.
  • Prayers of the People, and Blessing, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2017.
• Graphics & Multimedia:
  • Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
  • HermanoLeón Clipart, Lent 2. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art Images: Matthew 17:1-9, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Lent 2 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.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Going Places," Lent 2, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Lent 2, John 3:1-17, a telling and video performance criticism, Tim Coombs, NBSINT, 2011. (At YouTube)
  • Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • Scripture Pics, Weekly RCL-related image.
  • Lester Burnham (who narrates) in American Beauty undergoes a strange born again experience, one that begins when he is 42 years but is not completed until the end of his life that same year. His fate is similar to a Flannery O'Connor character, his epiphany coming at the moment of his death. Ed McNulty, Visual Parables.
  • Church Galleries sample - free powerpoint download for this week's lectionary scripture(s).
  • "Solar Powered Lamp," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
  • "Blessings for the Journey," Faith Element, 2014.
  • "Snakes and Crosses," video, David JM Coleman, 2014.
  • Prayers of the People, and Blessing, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2017.
  • World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
  • Reclaim Weekly Worship Prayers, 2017.
  • Liturgical Resources, (Ir)revBrent, 2017
  • Engage Worship, 2017.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • Nicodemus Sought Out Jesus Text:  Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, Tune:  NETTLETON 8.7.8.7 D (“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”) A new hymn based on John 3:1-17 that was written for The Presbyterian Outlook magazine for Lent 2011 and available with the music.
    • "How Can It Be?" TEXT: Mark Ryman (2005) based on John 3:1-17. TUNE: "Rossetti." New Hymns for the Lectionary.
    • "Take Up Your Cross," Brenton Prigge, New Hymn.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Lent 2A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "I Lift Up My Eyes to the Hills," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm 121 set to St. Anne (CM) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Lent 2, 2014, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • You Call That Church Music? alternative music planning blog for church musicians following the RCL (with videos), Ann Strickland, 2014.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Lent 2, UMCDiscipleship.org.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Lent 2, 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.
    • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, Lent 2, CanticaNova Publications.
    • 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: scroll down for hymn suggestions.
    • Worship Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire suggestions for RCL texts.
    • Sing for Joy, Lent 2A, 2008. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Lent 2, 2014. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
    • Together to Celebrate, March 16, 2014, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
    • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2014. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
• 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.
  • Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
  • Lectionary Puzzles, Lent 2. 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, Lent 2, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2014. 2011.
  • "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," March 16, 2014, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Genesis 12:1-4a and The Blessing Cup by Patricia Polacco, Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 and Deep in the Sahara by Kelly Cunnane and Hoda Hadadi, John 3:1-17 and Sparrow Girl by Sara Pennypacker. 2011.
  • The Reflectionary, Children's activities, Fay Rowland, 2017.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2014. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
  • "Stewarding the Mysteries," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014.
  • The price of admission -- Children's sermon based on Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 from SermonSuite.
  • "Solar Powered Lamp," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
  • Ministry Matters, March 16, 2014.
  • "Your Going Out, Your Coming In, Your Socks," Fran Woodruff, On The Chancel Steps, 2014.
  • "The Choice to Risk Believing," Lent 2A, Lesson Plans that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
  • Children's Sermons, Lent 2A, Faith Formation Journeys, 2011.
• Drama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Readers Theater, Lent 2, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection.
• A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.

• INDEX BY SCRIPTURE
• PODCASTS
• NARRATIVE LECTIONARY RESOURCES
• DAILY LECTIONARY RESOURCES
• FESTIVALS/SPECIAL DAYS (includes Creation)
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF VIOLENCE
• PEACE RESOURCES
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF NATURAL DISASTER

• Year C
• Maundy Thurs Apr 14
• Good Friday Apr 15
• Easter Day Apr 17
• Easter 2 Apr 24
• Easter 3 May 1
• Easter 4 May 8
• Easter 5 May 15
• Easter 6 May 22
• Ascension May 26
• Easter 7 May 29
• Pentecost June 5
  

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• YEAR B
• YEAR C

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