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Pentecost Day A
June 12, 2011

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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.
  • 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 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.
  • "Born of the Holy Spirit," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2002.
  • "A Birthday Wish for the Church," the Rev. Ronald T. Glusenkamp, Day 1, 2002.
• 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.
  • "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.
    • 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

• Baptism of Jesus - Jan 8
• Epiphany 2 - Jan 15
• MLK, Jr - Jan 15
• Prayer for Christian Unity - Jan 18-25
• Confession of Peter - Jan 18
• Epiphany 3 - Jan 22
• Conversion of Paul - Jan 25
• Epiphany 4 - Jan 29
• Presentation - Feb 2
• Epiphany 5 - Feb 5
• Epiphany 6 - Feb 12
• Transfiguration - Last Epiphany - Feb 19
• Epiphany 7 - Feb 19
• Ash Wednesday - Feb 22
• St Mathias - Feb 24
• Lent 1 - Feb 26
• Lent 2 - Mar 4
• Lent 3 - Mar 11
• Lent 4 - Mar 18
• St. Joseph - Mar 19
• Lent 5 - Mar 25
• Annunciation - Mar 25
• Palm Sunday - April 1
• Passion Sunday - April 1
• Holy Monday - April 2
• Holy Tuesday - April 3
• Holy Wednesday - April 4
• Holy Maundy Thursday - April 5
• Good Friday - April 6
• Holy Saturday - April 7
• Easter Vigil - April 7-8
• Easter Day - April 8
• Easter Evening - April 8

• Calendars
• YEAR A
• YEAR B
• YEAR C
• FESTIVALS/SPECIAL DAYS (includes Creation)
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF TERRORISM/WAR/PEACE RESOURCES
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF NATURAL DISASTER

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