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  Pr 9/OT14/P+5
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  Pr11/OT16/P+7
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  Ste. M Magdalene
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  Pr12/OT17/P+8
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  Pr13/OT18/P+9
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  Transfiguration
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  Pr15/OT20/P+11
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  Pr16/OT21/P+12
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  Pr17/OT22/P+13
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  Pr18/OT23/P+14
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  Pr19/OT24/P+15
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  Pr21/OT26/P+17
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Acts 2:1-21 or Numbers 11:24-30
Roman Catholic reading: Acts 2:1-21
United Methodist reading: Acts 2:1-21

Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 104:1-34

1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 or Acts 2:1-21
Roman Catholic reading: 1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13
United Methodist reading: 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13

John 20:19-23 or John 7:37-39
Roman Catholic reading: John 20:19-23
United Methodist reading:
John 20:19-23

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

bulletTexts:
bulletIllustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
bullet Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings (NCCB/USCC) from the New American Bible.
bulletLectionary readings from the Episcopal Lectionary: Traditional BCP - RCL.
bulletThe 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.
bulletLutheran lectionary calendar, Year A, from the ELCA site.
bulletUnited Methodist lectionary readings.
bullet Biblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year A.
bulletFree Church version for Baptist, Reformed, and Congregational use Revised Common Lectionary Readings.
bullet ELCIC Worship Planning Calendar, lectionary citations with and without hymn suggestions, text and pdf formats.
bullet Lutheran RCL CEV readings - .doc files. Lutheran Bible Ministries.
bulletImages and Movies:
bulletImages Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
bulletPentecost/Holy Spirit
bulletMovies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
bulletHoly Spirit
bulletUnity
bulletSpecial Day Resources:
bullet Pentecost, Wikipedia.
bulletPentecost, from the Catholic Encyclopedia.
bullet Ways to Enliven Your Pentecost Celebration, Rev. Richard J. Fairchild, Kir-Shalom.
bulletPentecost and Our Baptism by the Holy Spirit, at Byzantines.Net (Byzantine Catholics on the Web)
bullet "Wind, Wind," A Reflection on the Spirit by Dr. William R.G. Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet"Pentecost and Babble/Babel," Marcus Borg, at BeliefNet.
bullet "On the Person of the Holy Spirit," Henry Barclay Swete, The Official Report of the Church Congress held at Exeter On October 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th 1894.
bulletWebsites about Shauvot/Pentecost:
bulletShavuot on the Net (basic)
bullet "Rehearsing God's Voice," Jonathan Wittenberg, BeliefNet.
bulletSpecial Day Resources (Mother's Day):
bullet "Mother's Day on Pentecost?" Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church GBOD.
bullet Mother's Day Prayer: A 21st Century Worship Resource, Year A, 2008, the Rev. Jane Sommers, United Methodist Church GBOD.
bullet "Radical Mothers' Day," 2008. Worship Ways, United Church of Christ.
bullet Resources for Mothers/Womens Day at Bass Mitchell's Special Days and Services site.
bullet Mother's Day Resources, Christianity Today.
bullet Mother's Day Features, BeliefNet.
bullet Mother's Day PowerPoint Slides, CHURCH Powerpoint, Dorothy Okray.
bullet Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
bullet Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Pentecost, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bullet Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary. Commentaries on lectionary readings by David Bartlett, Matt Skinner, Karoline Lewis.
bullet Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Pentecost, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
bullet Preaching Peace commentary, Pentecost, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
bullet Preaching Helps (Pentecost / Mother's Day, 2008). United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet Gathering, Pentecost, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
bullet Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Pentecost Sunday / Pluralism Sunday, 2008, Bruce G. Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
bullet Liberal Lectionary Analysis, Pentecost A, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
bullet "Still in Pharaoh's Field," Pentecost, 2008, Sea Raven, Liberal Christian Commentary.
bullet "Life-Giving Spirit," Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, iucc.
bullet Jesus Now, Pentecost. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
bullet Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Pentecost, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
bullet SAMUEL at ucc.org, Pentecost Sunday, 2008: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost, 2008, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
bullet Lectionary Study, May 11, 2008, Dr. Robert Linthicum, Partners in Urban Transformation.
bullet Pentecost - The Day of the Lord, Carl A. Volz, Texts in Context, Word & World, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, 1990.
bullet Text Studies, Pentecost, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
bullet Social Justice Lectionary, Pentecost, list of links by Rev. Dr. Bruce Sweet, United Church of Canada.
bullet "The Power of the Spirit," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2008.
bullet Starters for Sunday, 11 May 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bullet Lists of recommended articles available with ATLAS subscription for these texts:
bullet Acts 2:1-21 / Numbers 11:24-30
bullet Psalm 104
bullet 1 Corinthians 12:3-13
bullet John 20:19-23 / John 7:37-39
bulletLectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
bullet "Euphoric with Hope," Blogging toward Sunday, Nanette Sawyer, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2008.
bullet Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, "On Fire" Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2008.
bullet"Pentecost: Fire and Breath," The Painted Prayerbook, Word & Image & Faith. Jan Richardson, 2008.
bullet "Of Fools and Idiots," Daniel Deffenbaugh, Seeds of Shalom, 2008.
bullet "From the Inspiration of the Spirit to the Institution of the Church," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2008.
bullet "Tongues of Fire," Laurel A. Dykstra, "The Creator of Life," Living the Word, Sojourners Online, 2008.
bullet "The Time of Discipleship," lectionary reflections for May, Rev. Dr. William J. Sappenfield, The Living Pulpit, 2008.
bullet Lectionary Haikus: Pentecost, Among the Hills.
bullet The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2008.
bullet "Empowerment Intended for Me, For Us!" Norman Kansfield, Valerie Bridgeman Davis, Mona West, Linda Thomas, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2008. (LGBT perspective)
bullet "The Curse Reversed: Pentecost 2005," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation.
bullet Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Pentecost. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2005.
bullet Daily Reflection, Pentecost, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2008.
bullet This Sunday's Readings, Pentecost (Whit Sunday), John Pridmore, Church Times, 2008.
bullet "The Gospel Lesson Is All Wet," Larry Patten. And Yet: "Faithful & Foolish Reflections Served Weekly," 2008.
bullet "The Breath of Life," Robert Two Bulls, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
bullet "The Power of the Spirit," Emmett Jarrett, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
bullet Living the Word by Jim and Shelley Douglass. Lectionary based scripture commentary from Sojourners OnLine, 1996
bullet "The Church on Fire: Reflections on the Revised Common Lectionary, Cycle A, Acts," Living the Word by Katherine Grieb, Sojourners Online, May-June, 1999.
bullet "Hitting the Road," Suzanne Guthrie, The Christian Century, 2001. Religion Online.
bullet "Thirst Quencher," Maureen Dallison Kemeza, The Christian Century, 2002. Religion Online.
bullet "God So Loves This World," by Kari Jo Verhulst. Living the Word lectionary-based scripture commentary from Sojourners Online, 2002.
bullet "Wind, Wind," A Reflection on the Spirit by Dr. William R.G. Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
bullet 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.
bulletSermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bullet "Ladies and Gentlemen, Start Your Engines," the Rev. Dr. James B. Lemler, Day 1, 2008.
bullet Selected Sermon, Day of Pentecost (RCL), the Rev. Terri C. Pilarski, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2008.
bullet Pentecost Sermons, Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington.
bullet"When Pentecost Ends Too Soon," the Rev. Barbara K. Lundblad, Day 1, 2005.
bullet Selected sermon, Pentecost Day, the Rev. Dr. Frank Hegedus, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2005.
bullet Pentecost Sermon, Dr. Susan Fleming McGuran. Sponsored by the Athenaeum, Mount St. Mary's Seminary, 2005.
bullet "Why I Am a Christian," Day of Pentecost - 15 May 2005, David Zersen, Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors.
bullet Pentecost, the Rev. Dr. A.K.M. Adam, Flesh and Bones, 2001. (Entire book of sermons is one long pdf file. Slow connections will require long download times.)
bullet "Born of the Holy Spirit," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2002.
bullet"A Birthday Wish for the Church," the Rev. Ronald T. Glusenkamp, Day 1, 2002.
bulletGroup Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
bullet Lectionary Notes, Pentecost, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
bullet Banquet of the Word, Bible Study Based on the Sunday Readings, by Rev. Thomas Welbers.
bullet "Making Difficult Decisions," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Cloning," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2005.
bullet "Would That All Were Prophets," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Prophetic Ethics," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003.
bullet "Flawed superheroes dominate summer movie season," Faith Lens, a weekly Bible study/discussion for youth, linking a current news story and lectionary texts. ELCA, 2008.
bullet "Tips for Discipleship: Be Open to the Spirit," John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2008.
bullet Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Adults, Pentecost, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2008.
bullet Bible Study - Pentecost Sunday - verse by verse Roman Catholic lectionary commentary at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Picayune, MS.
bullet Proclaiming Faith, Pentecost Sunday, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
bullet 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

    bulletThe Text This Week's Pentecost Resources Page contains resources and images.
    bulletComplete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
    bullet Worship Planning Helps (Pentecost, 2008): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
    bullet Pentecost Fire, A 21st Century Worship Resource for Pentecost, Year A, Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church GBOD.
    bullet Gathering, Pentecost, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
    bullet LCA Worship Resources, Pentecost, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
    bullet Mustard Seeds, "Enough for Everyone," Pentecost, 2008. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
    bullet Worship Resources, Pentecost, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection.
    bullet Order of Holy Communion for Pentecost: a service celebrating the life in the Spirit which moves among us, Worship Resources by Lisa Frenz, Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, Portland, OR.
    bullet Liturgy for Pentecost Vigil, Liturgy for Day of Pentecost/Whitsunday, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
    bullet Liturgy for the Day of Pentecost, and The Vigil of Pentecost, Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
    bullet Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost A. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT.
    bullet The Day of Pentecost, Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
    bullet Lectionary Liturgies, Pentecost, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
    bullet "Receive the Holy Spirit," Pentecost. A New Presentation for Sunday's Liturgy, Claretian Communications, Philippines. Includes Flash presentation.
    bullet Worship Ideas for Pentecost from The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia.
    bullet Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
    bullet A Communion Liturgy for Pentecost, Sacredise.
    bullet Liturgies Online, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
    bullet "Disciples Empowered," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2008.
    bullet Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada, including "God's Birthday Gift".
    bulletPrayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
    bullet Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings, Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases.
    bullet Resources: Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia.
    bullet Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, Vigil of Pentecost and Pentecost Day, CanticaNova Publications.
    bullet Prayers of the People, Day of Pentecost, General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
    bullet Lector's Notes, Vigil of Pentecost, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
    bullet Lector's Notes, Day of Pentecost, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
    bullet Outside the Box, Pentecost, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
    bullet "For Gifts of the Spirit": Strengthen the Church Litany of Commitment, 2008. Worship Ways, United Church of Christ.
    bullet "Radical Mothers' Day," 2008. Worship Ways, United Church of Christ.
    bullet "God Calls, and We Respond," Weekly Invitations to the Offering, 2008. Worship Ways, United Church of Christ.
    bullet 21st Century Africana Liturgical Resources, Pentecost, 2008, Ciona Rouse, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
    bullet A Prayer for Pentecost, Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer.
    bullet Starters for Sunday, 11 May 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
    bullet Prayers for Pentecost, Sacredise.
    bullet Offertory Prayers for May, 2008, David S. Bell, United Methodist Church GBOD.
    bullet A Prayer-Poem for Earthquakes, Pentecost, Trinity Sunday and Other Extra-Ordinary Times, Taylor Burton-Edwards, United Methodist Church GBOD.
    bullet "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
    bullet Prayers and Musical Ideas, Pentecost, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
    bulletGraphics & Multimedia:
    bullet Clip Art Images: Pentecost, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
    bullet Pentecost 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.
    bulletBulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year A index.
    bullet Image of Fire, Sacredise.
    bullet Mother's Day PowerPoint Slides, Pentecost PowerPoint Slides, CHURCH Powerpoint, Dorothy Okray.
    bullet "Pentecost: Fire and Breath," The Painted Prayerbook, Word & Image & Faith. Jan Richardson, 2008.
    bullet Lectionary Haikus: Pentecost, Among the Hills.
    bullet Mustard Seeds, "Enough for Everyone," Pentecost, 2008. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
    bulletBulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
    bullet SAMUEL at ucc.org, Pentecost Sunday, 2008: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
    bullet Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Pentecost A, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
    bullet "For Gifts of the Spirit": Strengthen the Church Litany of Commitment, 2008. Worship Ways, United Church of Christ.
    bullet "Receive the Holy Spirit," reflection by Barbara Bernstengel, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
    bullet Hymns and Music:
    bulletOriginal Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    bullet "What's This Fire?" John R. Kleinheksel, Sr. United Methodist Church GBOD.
    bullet "Perfect Love," John R. Kleinheksel, Sr. United Methodist Church GBOD.
    bullet "Your Love in Every Tongue," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
    bullet "I Believe," original hymn for Pentecost/Confirmation Sunday by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. Tune:  AUSTRIAN HYMN 8.7.8.7D "Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken" 
    bullet Hymns of the Spirit Three, Pentecost A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
    bullet Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    bullet Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost, 2008, United Methodist Church GBOD.
    bullet Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    bullet Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
    bulletThe Billabong, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
    bullet Worship Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire suggestions for RCL texts.
    bullet Gathering, Pentecost, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
    bullet Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, Vigil of Pentecost and Pentecost Day, CanticaNova Publications.
    bullet Starters for Sunday, 11 May 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
    bullet Together to Celebrate, May 11, 2008, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
    bullet Prayers and Musical Ideas, Pentecost, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
    bullet Hymn and Song Suggestions, Pentecost, 2008, Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    bulletChildren's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
    bullet Lectionary Puzzles, Pentecost. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.
    bulletWith Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
    bullet Gathering, Pentecost, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
    bullet "The Birthday of the Church," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
    bullet Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Younger Children & Older Children, Pentecost, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2008.
    bullet Ideas and Talks for Pentecost, Talks to Children, Rev. Donald McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish Church, Fife, Scotland.
    bulletStory for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Pentecost, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
    bullet Proclaiming Faith, Pentecost Sunday, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
    bulletDrama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
    bullet "God's Gift of Life," liturgical drama of praise for Pentecost - short, dramatic, designed to be led by children, Sacredise.
    bulletA list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.