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Pentecost Day A
June 12, 2011

With thanks to page sponsor,
Rev. Larry Hansen, Cana House
Portland, Oregon
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Click on Scripture for more resources:

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

• 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 Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Pentecost/Holy Spirit
  • Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Holy Spirit
    • Unity
• Special Day Resources:
  • Pentecost, Wikipedia.
  • Pentecost, from the Catholic Encyclopedia.
  • Ways to Enliven Your Pentecost Celebration, Rev. Richard J. Fairchild, Kir-Shalom.
  • "Wind, Wind," A Reflection on the Spirit by Dr. William R.G. Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • "The Inside Story," Alyce McKenzie, Patheos, 2011.
  • "Pentecost and Babble/Babel," Marcus Borg, at BeliefNet.
  • Websites about Shauvot/Pentecost:
    • Shavuot on the Net (basic)
    • "Rehearsing God's Voice," Jonathan Wittenberg, BeliefNet.
• Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Pentecost, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
  • Preaching This Week commentary by Mitzi J. Smith, Matthew Stith, Valerie Nicolet-Anderson, Matt Skinner. Evangelio, Alvin Padilla. WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2011.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary. Commentaries on lectionary readings by David Bartlett, Matt Skinner, Karoline Lewis.
  • Pentecost Sunday, Kathryn Matthews Huey, ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2011.
  • Exegesis for Pentecost, Elizabeth Achtemeier, SermonStudio.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Pentecost, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Pentecost, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Preaching Helps (Pentecost). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2011.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Pentecost Sunday, 2011, Paul S. Nancarrow, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • John Shearman's Lectionary, Pentecost, 2011, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • Ministry Matters free worship resources (was Cokesbury Resources), 2011.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Pentecost, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2011.
  • Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost A, 2011, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
  • Lectionary Notes, Pentecost A, Beth Quick, 2011.
  • Jesus Now, Pentecost. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Pentecost, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Pentecost - The Day of the Lord, Carl A. Volz, Texts in Context, Word & World, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, 1990.
  • Text Studies, Pentecost, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • Starters for Sunday, 12 June, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
• 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).
  • Acts 2:1-21 / Numbers 11:24-30
  • Psalm 104
  • 1 Corinthians 12:3-13
  • John 20:19-23 / John 7:37-39
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • Sermon Brainwave, Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, David Lose and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 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, Hot and Windy Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2011.
  • "Pentecost Paradoxes," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2011.
  • Two Acts, One Action, Fr. Rick Morley, a garden path, 2011.
  • "Distilling and Dispensing Shots of Spirit," Peter Woods, I am Listening, 2011.
  • "Come, Creator Spirit," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2011. 2008. 2005.
  • Lectionary Blogging, Pentecost, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2011.
  • "The Pentecost Experience," John van de Laar, Sacredise, 2011.
  • "A Practical, Pragmatic, and Progressive Pentecost," Carl Gregg, Patheos, 2011.
  • "A Song of Creation," John C. Holbert, Patheos, 2011.
  • "Touched by Christ's Spirit," Alyce McKenzie, Patheos, 2011.
  • "A Quieter Pentecost," Brian Volck, The Ekklesia Project, 2011.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Pentecost A, Chris Ayers, 2011.
  • "Receive the Holy Spirit," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2011.
  • Miriam's Tambourine, reflection, artwork, worship resources from Memphis Theological Seminary.
  • "Wow," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2011.
  • The Painted Prayerbook, "One Searing Word," Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
  • "Empowerment Intended for Me, For Us!" Norman Kansfield, Valerie Bridgeman Davis, Mona West, Linda Thomas, Out in Scripture, Human Rights Campaign, 2011. (LGBT)
  • "Wake up and smell the coffee," Neil Chappell, aweirdthing, 2011.
  • This Sunday's Readings, Martin Warner, Church Times, (Church of England), 2011.
  • Think About It, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray, 2011. Sermon,, Fr. John Dear, with PowerPoint, ChurchGalleries.com.
  • "The Gospel Lesson Is All Wet," Larry Patten, 2011.
  • Daily Reflection, Pentecost, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2011.
  • Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2011.
  • One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2011.
  • 10 Minute Worship Blog, Dan Bollerud, 10 minute commuter mp3 worship, 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.
  • 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.
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 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.
  • "Euphoric with Hope," Blogging toward Sunday, Nanette Sawyer, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2008.
  • "Of Fools and Idiots," Daniel Deffenbaugh, Seeds of Shalom, 2008.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2008.
  • 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.
  • "The Breath of Life," Robert Two Bulls, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
  • "The Power of the Spirit," Emmett Jarrett, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
  • "Wind, Wind," A Reflection on the Spirit by Dr. William R.G. Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • The Christian Century:
    • "Fire in the Dark," Mark Harris, 2005.
    • "Coming into Focus," Bill O'Brien, 2003.
    • "Thirst Quencher," Maureen Dallison Kemeza,, 2002.
    • "Hitting the Road," Suzanne Guthrie, 2001.
    • "Windblown," Jim Callahan, 2000.
  • Sojourners Living the Word:
    • "Running Spiritual Barricades," Enuma Okoro, "Holy Spirit Mapping" 2011.
    • "Tongues of Fire," Laurel A. Dykstra, "The Creator of Life," 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)
  • "When Christ Shows Up," the Rev. William Flippin, Jr., Day 1, 2011.
  • Ministry Matters free worship resources (was Cokesbury Resources), 2011.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2011.
  • Sermons that Work, Pentecost, Katerina K. Whitley, ECUSA, 2011.
  • "Ladies and Gentlemen, Start Your Engines," the Rev. Dr. James B. Lemler, Day 1, 2008.
  • Pentecost Sermons, Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington.
  • "When Pentecost Ends Too Soon," the Rev. Barbara K. Lundblad, Day 1, 2005.
  • "A Birthday Wish for the Church," the Rev. Ronald T. Glusenkamp, Day 1, 2002.
  • Pentecost, AKM Adam, Flesh and Bones, 2001. (Download is one long PDF file for book of sermons.)
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • Pentecost Sunday, Weekly Seeds, UCC.org, 2011.
  • Lectionary Notes, Pentecost, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • "Seeing Jesus Face to Face" Faith Lens, ELCA, 2011.
  • "Unity in Christ," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2011.
  • "Appreciating Wilderness," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Caring for Creation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2013. Focus article, "Appreciating Wilderness," Susan P. Bratton. (Psalm 104)
  • "Faithful Eating," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Caring for Creation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2013. Focus article, "Faithful Eating," Norman Wirzba. (Psalm 104)
  • "Jars of Clay," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Disability," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2013. Focus article: "Lowering Barriers for People with Disabilities," by Jackie Mills-Fernald. (1 Corinthians 12)
  • "Female Preaching in Early Nineteenth-Century America," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Women and the Church," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. Focus article: "Women in Ministry: Beyond the Impasse," Catherine A. Brekus. (Acts 2)
  • "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.
  • "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.
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Pentecost, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2011.
  • Bible Study - Pentecost Sunday - verse by verse Roman Catholic lectionary commentary at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Picayune, MS.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Pentecost, 2011- exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
  • 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

• The Text This Week's Pentecost Resources Page contains resources and images.
• Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
  • Worship Planning Helps (Pentecost): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2011.
  • Gathering, Pentecost, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2011. (Terms of Use)
  • Ministry Matters free worship resources (was Cokesbury Resources), 2011.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Pentecost, 2011, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship"
  • LCA Worship Resources, Pentecost, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Enough for Everyone," Pentecost, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • The Day Of Pentecost -- Worship resources by Dallas A. Brauninger for Pentecost based on Acts 2:1-21, 1 Corinthians 12:3-13, John 7:37-39 from SermonStudio.
  • 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.
  • Worship Resources, Pentecost A, 2011, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • Liturgy for Pentecost Vigil, Liturgy for Day of Pentecost/Whitsunday, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • Liturgy for the Day of Pentecost, and The Vigil of Pentecost, Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
  • 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, 2011.
  • The Day of Pentecost, Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Pentecost, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2011.
  • "Receive the Holy Spirit," Pentecost. A New Presentation for Sunday's Liturgy, Claretian Communications, Philippines. Includes Flash presentation.
  • Worship Ideas for Pentecost from The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgies Online, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada, including "God's Birthday Gift".
• Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
  • Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, 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.
  • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, Vigil of Pentecost and Pentecost Day, CanticaNova Publications.
  • Prayers of the People, Day of Pentecost, General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Outside the Box, Pentecost, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
  • Prayers for Pentecost, Sacredise.
  • "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 104:24-34, 35b, (Pentecost), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost, UMC GBOD, 2011.
  • Offertory Prayers, Pentecost, UMC GBOD, 2011.
  • Starters for Sunday, 12 June, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Confession RCL, Pentecost, 2011, Bill Wessner.
  • Call to Worship, Pentecost, 2011, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Pentecost, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
  • Miriam's Tambourine, reflection, artwork, worship resources from Memphis Theological Seminary.
  • "Receive the Holy Spirit," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2011.
  • Anna's Hosannas, worship resources, 2011.
  • Prayers of the People, Pentecost A, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
  • Prayer for Pentecost Sunday, RevGalBlogPals, 2011.
• Graphics & Multimedia:
  • Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
  • HermanoLeón Clipart, Pentecost, Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art Images: Pentecost, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • 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.
  • Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year A index.
  • Image of Fire, Sacredise.
  • CHURCH PowerPoint, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services, ChurchGalleries.com.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Enough for Everyone," Pentecost, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "It's Pentecost," YouTube video, Working Preacher, 2010. (download for use)
  • Miriam's Tambourine, reflection, artwork, worship resources from Memphis Theological Seminary.
  • Pentecost Window, Pentecost Rapture, Celtic Pentecost.
  • "Unity in Christ," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2011.
• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
  • Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Pentecost, 2011, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • "Receive the Holy Spirit," reflection by Barbara Bernstengel, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center (pdf).
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • “Pentecost Had Come,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 2009, based on Acts 2.  Tune:  ARGENTINA 11.11.11.11 with Refrain (“Song of Hope”)
      
    • “Spirit of God,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, celebrating biblical stories of the Spirit from creation, through the prophets, Jesus, Pentecost and today.  Tune: O QUANTA QUALIA (11.11.11.11) (“God of Compassion, in Mercy Befriend Us”).
    • “There Are Many Ways of Sharing,”  an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 2004, based 1 Corinthians 12.  Tune:  NETTLETON 8.7.8.7 D (“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”).
    • "What's This Fire?" John R. Kleinheksel, Sr. United Methodist Church GBOD.
    • "Perfect Love," John R. Kleinheksel, Sr. United Methodist Church GBOD.
    • "Mighty Wind" Acts 2, a Sung Call-and-Response for Pentecost A (June 12, 2011) 
    • "Your Love in Every Tongue," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Pentecost A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Pentecost A, 2011, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost, UMC GBOD, 2011.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost, Background information for hymns and choral music following the lectionary from the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Austin, Texas, by Eric Mellenbruch and David Zersen.
    • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
    • Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
    • The Billabong, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
    • Worship Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire suggestions for RCL texts.
    • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, Vigil of Pentecost and Pentecost Day, CanticaNova Publications.
    • Sing for Joy, Pentecost A, 2008. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
    • Gathering, Pentecost, 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, 12 June, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Pentecost, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
    • Together to Celebrate, Pentecost, 2011, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
• 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, Pentecost. 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, Day of Pentecost, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2011.
  • "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," June 12, 2011, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Acts 2:1-21 and Too Much Mush! by Abby Levine, 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 and Head, Body Legs: A Story from Liberia by Won-Ldy Paye & Margaret Lippert, John 7:37-39 and Jordi's Star by Alma Flor Ada.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • Children's Lesson for Pentecost, from Anna's Hosannas (June 12, 2011)
  • Receive the spirit -- Children's Sermon Acts 2:1-21, CSSPlus.
  • Gathering, Pentecost, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2011. (Terms of Use)
  • "Happy Birthday, Church!" Children's Lesson for Pentecost Sunday (June 12, 2011), from Anna's Hosannas.
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Younger Children & Older Children, Pentecost, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2011.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Pentecost, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Pentecost, 2011- exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
• Drama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • "God's Gift of Life," liturgical drama of praise for Pentecost - short, dramatic, designed to be led by children, Sacredise.
• A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.

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

• Easter Day - Mar 31
• Easter 2 - April 7
• Easter 3 - April 14
• Easter 4 - April 21
• St Mark - April 25
• Easter 5 - April 28
• Sts Philip and James - May 1
• Easter 6 - May 5
• Ascension
• Easter 7 - May 12
• Day of Pentecost - May 19
• Trinity Sunday - May 26
• Memorial Day - May 27
• Visitation - May 31
• Pr4/OT9/P+2 - June 2
• Corpus Christi - June 2
• Pr5/OT10/P+3 - June 9
• Barnabas - June 11
• Pr6/OT11/P+4 - June 16
• Pr7/OT12/P+5 - June 23
• John the Baptist - June 24
• Sts Peter & Paul - June 29
• Pr8/OT13/P+6 - June 30
• US Independence Day - July 4
• Pr9/OT14/P+7 - July 7
• Pr10/OT15/P+8 - July 14
• Pr11/OT16/P+9 - July 21
• Mary Magdalene - July 22
• St James the Elder - July 25
  
• Pr12/OT17/P+10 - July 28
• Pr13/OT18/P+11 - Aug 4
• Feast Transfiguration - Aug 6
• Pr14/OT19/P+12 - Aug 11
• St Mary - Aug 15
• Pr15/OT20/P+13 - Aug 18
• St Bartholomew - Aug 24
• Pr16/OT21/P+14 - Aug 25
• Pr17/OT22/P+15 - Sept 1
• Pr18/OT23/P+16 - Sept 8
• Holy Cross - Sept 14
• Pr19/OT24/P+17 - Sept 15
• St Matthew - Sept 21
• Pr20/OT25/P+18 - Sept 22
• Pr21/OT26/P+19 - Sept 29
• St Michael & Angels - Sept 29
• St Francis - Oct 4
• Pr22/OT27/P+20 - Oct 6
• World Communion Sunday - Oct 6
• Pr23/OT28/P+21 - Oct 13
• Thanksgiving - CA -Oct 14
• St Luke - Oct 18
• Pr24/OT29/P+22 - Oct 20
• Pr25/OT30/P+23 - Oct 27
• St Simon & Jude - Oct 28
• Reformation Day - Oct 31
• All Saints - Nov 1
• All Souls - Nov 2
• Pr26/OT31/P+24 - Nov 3
• Pr27/OT32/P+25 - Nov 10
• Veterans Day - Nov 11
• Pr28/OT33/P+26 - Nov 17
• Reign of Christ/
  Christ the King - Nov 24
• Thanksgiving - Nov 28

• Calendars
• YEAR A
• YEAR B
• YEAR C

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