Lent 5A
April 10, 2011
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Lessons below for study links and resources for each individual pericope:
Ezekiel 37:1-14
Roman Catholic
reading: Ezekiel 37:12-14
Psalm 130
Roman Catholic reading:
Psalm 130:1-8
Romans 8:6-11
Roman Catholic
reading: Romans 8:8-11
John 11:1-45
Roman Catholic Reading:
John 11:1-45
or
John 11:3-7, 17, 20-27,
33-45
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: 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:
- Resurrection (see especially The Hurricane)
- New Life/Rebirth
- Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Preaching and Worship materials for Lazarus Sunday (focus on poverty and AIDS), ONE campaign.
- 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).
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Lent 5, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- Preaching This Week commentary by David G. Garber, Jerome Creach, Margaret Aymer, and Meda Stamper, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2011.
- "Breath of Hope," Karen Georgia Thompson, 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 5, Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Lent 5, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Helps (Lent 5). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2011.
- Lectionary Notes, Lent 5, Beth Quick, 2011.
- Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Lent 5, 2011, David J. Lull, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
- Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Rolf Jacobson, Sarah Henrich, and Karoline Lewis.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Lent 5, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Jesus Now, Lent 5. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Lexegete, Dave Buehler, Yr. Obt. Svt., 2011.
- John Shearman's Lectionary, Lent 5, 2011, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
- Sermon Nuggets, Lent 5A, 2011, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
- Rumors, March 9, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
- The Lectionary Lab, Lent 5A, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2011.
- Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Lent 5, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- Text Studies, Lent 5, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
- Starters for Sunday, 10 April, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Stories for Lent 5 by Keith Hewitt and Frank Ramirez, SermonSuite, 2011.
- This Week at PreachingIllustrations.com.
- 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:
- 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, Life and Death Edition,RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2011. 11th Hour Preachers Party.
- The Confluence, Fr. Rick Moley, a garden path, 2011.
- "Snorting at Death," Debra Dean Murphy, The Ekklesia Project, 2011.
- "It Is Never Too Soon to Give Up Hope," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2011.
- "Lazarus and the 'Haunting Hypothetical,'" The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2011. 2008. 2005.
- "The Cost of Living," John van de Laar, Sacredise, 2011.
- Lectionary Blogging, Lent 5, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2011.
- "Just Like That," Neil Chappell, aweirdthing, 2011.
- Liberal Lectionary Resources, Chris Ayers, 2011.
- The Painted Prayerbook, Learning the Lazarus Blessing, Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
- "Lazarus Is Us," Reflections on John 11:1-45, Alyce McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2011.
- What About Dem Dry Bones?, Reflections on Ezekiel 37:1-14, John C. Holbert, Patheos, 2011.
- Think About It, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray, 2011. ChurchGalleries.com.
- "Verbs," David Lose, WorkingPreacher, 2011.
- Daily Reflection, Lent 5, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2011.
- "Live for Liveliness," Ronald Hopson, Randall Bailey, Out in Scripture, Human Rights Campaign, 2011. (LGBT)
- This Sunday's Readings, Martin Warner, Church Times, (Church of England), 2011.
- "Sideswiped by the Trivial," Larry Patten, 2011.
- "Bones, Boldness, and Belief," Sharon R. Lucas, Stewardship of Life, 2011.
- Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 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.
- "Dying of Words," Blogging toward Sunday, Craig T. Kocher, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2008.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2008.
- "Dead Man Walking," Daniel Deffenbaugh, Seeds of Shalom, 2008.
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Lent 5. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2005.
- "The Confession of Saint Martha," Susan Russell, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
- "Freedom from the Fear of Death," Mark MacDonald, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
- The Christian Century:
- "Back to Life," Suzanne Guthrie, 2005.
- "Resurrected Hopes," Craig Barnes, 2002.
- "A Twofold Death and Resurrection," Fred B. Craddock, 1999.
- Sojourners Living the Word:
- "Scandal and Wonder," Walter Brueggemann, "Going Public with God's Good News," 2011.
- "Coming Back to Life," Laurel A. Dykstra, "Word on the Street," 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)
- "The Road to Easter Runs through a Cemetery," the Rev.Dr.Wiley Stephens, Day 1, 2011.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2011.
- Homily, The Athenaeum of Ohio, 2011.
- Selected Sermon, Lent 5A (RCL), by the Rev. Kirk Alan Kubicek, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2011.
- "Unbind Him and Let Him Go!" the Very Rev. Samuel G. Candler, Day 1, 2008.
- "Whenever Jesus Shows Up," the Rev. Dr. Wiley Stephens, Day 1, 2005.
- "The Gift of Life at Death's Door," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2002.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- Breath of Hope, Weekly Seeds, UCC.org, 2011.
- "Dry Bones," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2011.
- "Unspoken Questions," Faith Lens, ELCA, 2011.
- Lectionary Notes, Lent 5A, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
- Proclaiming Faith, Lent 5, 2011- exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
- "The Meaning of Vocation," A.J. Conyers, (other resources at) "Vocation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2004.
- Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Lent, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2011.
- Bible Study - Lent 5 - 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:
- Preaching and Worship materials for Lazarus Sunday (focus on poverty and AIDS), ONE campaign.
- Worship Planning Helps (Lent 5): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2011.
- Worship Resources, March through Palm Sunday, 2011, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection. (scroll down)
- Gathering, Lent 5, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2011. (Terms of Use)
- Lectionary Liturgies, Lent 5A, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2011.
- LCA Worship Planning Page, Lent 5, 2011, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship"
- LCA Worship Resources, Lent 5A, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
- Worship Resources, Lent 5A, 2011 Mindi Welton-Mitchell, Rev-o-lution.
- Worship resources for Lent 5 on John 11:1-45, Romans 8:6-11, and Ezekiel 37:1-14 from Lectionary Worship Aids by Dallas A. Brauninger, SermonSuite, 2011.
- Mustard Seeds, "The Power of Hope/God's Big Surprises," Lent 5, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Lent 5, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Lent 5A, 2011. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
- "I Am the Resurrection," Lent 5, 2005. A New Presentation for Sunday's Liturgy, Claretian Communications, Philippines. Includes Flash presentation.
- Liturgies Online, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada
- Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
- Resources: Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Lector's Notes, Lent 5, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
- Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, Lent 5, CanticaNova Publications.
- Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, Lent 5, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings, Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases.
- The Billabong, Lent 5, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
- Prayers of the People, Lent 5, General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- Creative Closing, Lent 5, George Hartwell, at Richard J. Fairchild's Sermon & Lectionary Resources.
- Calls to Worship, Barbara Jamieson, Flint Hill UMC, Virginia.
- "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.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 130, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
- Lenten Prayers (based on gospel texts for each Sunday in Lent), Chris Heckert, 2011.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Lent 5, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- Offertory Prayers, Lent 5, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- Starters for Sunday, 10 April, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Call to Worship, April 10, 2011, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
- Confession RCL, Lent 5, 2011, Bill Wessner.
- Worship Resources, Anna Shirey, Anna's Hosannas, Lent 5A, 2011.
- Prayers of the People, Lent 5A, RMC Morley, a garden path, 2011.
- "Take Awsay the Stone," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2011.
- Sunday Prayer Lent 5A, Terri, 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, Lent 5. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art Images: John 11:1-45, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Clip Art, Lent 5, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Lent 5 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.
- CHURCH PowerPoint, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services, ChurchGalleries.com.
- Mustard Seeds, "The Power of Hope/God's Big Surprises," Lent 5, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- "O Death," sung by Ralph Stanley, YouTube video. Lyrics.
- Lent 5, John 11:1-45, a telling and video performance criticism, Tim Coombs, NBSINT, 2011. (At YouTube)
- Ezekiel 37: The Dry Bones, inclusive Christ, 2011. You Tube.
- Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
- Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Lent 5A, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada, 2011.
- SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
- Lectionary Introductions (background & context), Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- "I Felt the Lord's Power," reflection by Paul Bellan-Boyer, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center. (.pdf)
- Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- You, O Christ, Are Resurrection Text: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, Tune: BEACH SPRING 8.7.8.7 D (“God Whose Giving Knows No Ending”) A new hymn based on John 9:1-41 that was written for The Presbyterian Outlook magazine for Lent 2011 and available with the music.
- "Trust in His Eternal Care," TEXT: Mark Ryman (2005) based on John 11:1-45. TUNE: "Regent Square." New Hymns for the Lectionary.
- Hymns of the Spirit Three, Lent 5A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- "O Death," sung by Ralph Stanley, YouTube video. Lyrics.
- Psalm Settings:
- "From the Depths, I Cry to You," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry.
- Psalm 130 set to Martyrdom (CM 86 86) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
- "Out of the Depths - Psalm 130," Anna Shirey, Anna's Hosannas, 2011.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Lent 5A, 2011, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- Lectionary Hymns, Lent 5, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- Shepherd Sounds, Lent 5, 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 Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
- Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, Lent 5, CanticaNova Publications.
- Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
- The Billabong, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
- Worship Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire suggestions for RCL texts.
- Gathering, Lent 5, 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, 9 March 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Together to Celebrate, March 9, 2008, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
- Sing for Joy, Lent 5A, 2008. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
- Starters for Sunday, 10 April, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Together to Celebrate, Lent 5, 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, Lent 5. 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)
- "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," April 10, 2011, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Ezekiel 37:1-14 and Fire! The Renewal of a Forest by Celia Godkin, Romans 8:6-11 and Savvy by Ingrid Law, John 11:1-45 and The Magician's Elephant by Kate DiCamillo.
- Worshiping with Children, Lent 5A, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2011.
- Jonquil's Daffodils, Children's Liturgy and Story for Lent 5 on John 11:1-45 by Janice Scott, SermonSuite, 2011.
- Does God Recycle?, Anna Shirey, Anna's Hosannas, Children's Lesson for Lent 5A, 2011.
- Gathering, Lent 5, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2011. (Terms of Use)
- Proclaiming Faith, Lent 5, 2011- exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
- Lesson Plans That Work, Younger Children & Older Children, Lent, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2011.
- "Dry Macaroni - Dry Bones," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Lent 5, 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)
- A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.
