Lent 2A

Lent 2A
March 20, 2011

born again

With thanks to page sponsor:
Okanogan United Methodist Church,
Okanogan, Washington

Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources for each individual pericope:

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:
- Movie Scenes with the following themes:
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.
- Preaching This Week commentary by Dennis Olson, Jerome Creach, Lucy Lind Hogan, and David Lose, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2011.
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Lent 2, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- "Bold Blessing," Lizette Merchán, ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2011.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Lent 2, Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Frank M. Yamada, Sarah Henrich, and Karoline Lewis, 2008.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Lent 2, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Helps (Lent 2). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2011.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Lent 2, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Lent 2, 2011, David J. Lull, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." 2008, Rick Marshall.
- Lent 2, John 3:1-17, a telling and video performance criticism, Tim Coombs, NBSINT, 2011. (At YouTube)
- Lectionary Notes, Lent 2, Beth Quick, 2011.
- John Shearman's Lectionary, Lent 2, 2011, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
- 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.)
- Sermon Nuggets, Lent 2A, 2011, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
- 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, 20 March, 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.
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. Karoline Lewis, David Lose and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2011.
- 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, God So Loved Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2011.
- "The Rob Bell Controversy: Does Anyone Go to Hell?" David Lose, The Huffington Post, 2011.
- On Being Born, Fr. Rick Moley, a garden path, 2011.
- "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)
- "The Longest and Hardest Journey," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2011. 2008. 2005.
- "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.
- This Sunday's Readings, Martin Warner, Church Times, (Church of England), 2011.
- Grounded and Rooted in Love, Lent 2A, Matt & Laura Norvell, 2011.
- Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 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.
- "Cold Call," Larry Patten, 2011.
- Think About It, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray, 2011. Sermon by Jon Rawlings, with PowerPoint, ChurchGalleries.com.
- Daily Reflection, Lent 2, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2011.
- Bloomingcactus, Todd Weir, 2011.
- Pilgrim Preaching, Mary Hinkle Shore, 2011.
- Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2011.
- Weekly Reading, Anthony B. Robinson, 2011.
- Blogging toward Sunday, Century Blog, 2011.
- Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Dicese of Texas, 2011.
- The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 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.
- "Life between the Verses," Blogging toward Sunday, Edwin Searcy, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2008.
- "Wide Open Spaces," "Born from Above," Daniel Deffenbaugh, Seeds of Shalom.
- 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.
- The Christian Century:
  - "Wind Blown," Bill O'Brien, 2003.
  - "Late-Night Seminar," Patricia Farris, 2002.
  - "Pick it up, Read it!" Richard Lischer, 1999.
  - "Love's Double Victory," Susan B.W. Johnson, 1997.
  - "A Curious Man," Margaret B. Hess, 1997.
  - "God So Loved," William Willimon, 1982.
- Sojourners Living the Word:
  - "Can We Start Again?" Walter Brueggemann, "Trusting God's Inexplicable Goodness," 2011.
  - "Step into the Wind," Laurel A. Dykstra, "A Season of Repentance," 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)
- "Salvation by Faith," Rev. David Sapp, Day 1, 2011.
- Selected Sermon, Lent 2A (RCL), by the Rev. Suzanne E. Watson, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2011.
- "Where Were You Born?" the Very Rev. Samuel G. Candler, Day 1, 2008.
- Selected Sermon, Lent 2 (RCL), by the Rev. Ben E. Helmer, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2008.
- "Born of the Wind," the Rev. Dr. Laura Mendenhall, Day 1, 2000.
- "A Kingdom People," a sermon for Lent 2, Rev. Debra Bowman. At Richard J Fairchild's Sermon & Lectionary Resources.
- Selected sermon, Lent 2, by the Rev. Angela V. Askew, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2005.
Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- Bold Blessing, Weekly Seeds, UCC.org, 2011.
- "Blessing the World," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2011.
- "Conflict at the Corner of Church and State," Faith Lens, ELCA, 2011.
- Lectionary Notes, Lent 2A, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
- Proclaiming Faith, Lent 2, 2011- exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
- "Discipleship: An Instrument of Pardon and Faith," John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2008.
- Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Lent, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2011.
- Bible Study - Lent 2 - verse by verse Roman Catholic lectionary commentary at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Picayune, MS.
- 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.
Lent and Easter links at Rev. Richard J. Fairchild's A Holy Easter.
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, 2011.
- Gathering, Lent 2, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2011. (Terms of Use)
- Worship Resources, March through Palm Sunday, 2011, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection. (scroll down)
- LCA Worship Planning Page, Lent 2, 2011, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship"
- LCA Worship Resources, Lent 2A, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
- Mustard Seeds, "Going Places," Lent 2, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Worship Resources, Lent 2A, 2011, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
- Worship Resources, Lent 2A, 1022, Mindi Welton-Mitchell, Rev-o-lution.
- Second Sunday in Lent, Beverly S. Bailey, Lectionary Worship Workbook, SermonSuite.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Lent 2, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Liturgies Online, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
- 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.
- Prayers of the People, Lent 2, General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- 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.
- "Journey of Steadfast Love," Service Prayers, 2011, Worship Ways, UCC.
- Starters for Sunday, 20 March, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Lent 2, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- Offertory Prayers, Lent 2, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- Call to Worship, March 20, 2011, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
- Confession RCL, Lent 2, 2011, Bill Wessner.
- Lenten Prayers (based on gospel texts for each Sunday in Lent), Chris Heckert, 2011.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Lent 2, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- Prayers of the People, Lent 2A, RMC Morley, a garden path, 2011.
- "Nicodemus by Night," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 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, 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, 2011. 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)
- CHURCH PowerPoint, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services, ChurchGalleries.com.
- 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.
Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
- Lectionary Introductions (background & context), Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Lent 2A, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada, 2011.
- "You Can Hear the Wind," reflection by Paul Bellan-Boyer, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
- SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
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 2A, 2011, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
  - Lectionary Hymns, Lent 2, UMC GBOD, 2011.
  - 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.
  - Gathering, Lent 2, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2011. (Terms of Use)
  - Starters for Sunday, 20 March, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  - Together to Celebrate, Lent 2, 2011, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
  - Prayers and Musical Ideas, Lent 2, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
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, 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 2A, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2011.
- "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," Mar 20, 2011, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Genesis 12:1-4a and Grandfather's Journey by Alan Say, John 3:1-17 and The Butterfly House by Eve Bunting, Romans 4:1-5 & 13-17 and Holes by Louis Sachar.
- Children's Sermons, Lent 2A, Faith Formation Journeys, 2011.
- Proclaiming Faith, Lent 2, 2011- exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
- Gathering, Lent 2, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2011. (Terms of Use)
- Lesson Plans That Work, Younger Children & Older Children, Lent, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2011.
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Lent 2, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
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.