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Proper 11A/Ordinary 16A/Pentecost +5
July 17, 2011

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Genesis 28:10-19a or Wisdom of Solomon 12:13, 16-19 or Isaiah 44:6-8
Roman Catholic reading: Wisdom of Solomon 12:13, 16-19
United Methodist & ELCIC reading: Genesis 28:10-19a

Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24 or Psalm 86:11-17
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 86:5-16
United Methodist & ELCIC reading: Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24

Romans 8:12-25
Roman Catholic reading: Romans 8:26-27

Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
Roman Catholic reading: Matthew 13:24-43 or Matthew 13:24-30

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: 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:
    • Parables (Tares among the Wheat)
    • Mustard Seed
    • Jacob's Ladder/Dream
  • Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Judgment
    • Confrontation with Evil
    • Faith
    • Dreams
    • Rebirth
    • Hope
• 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).
  • Preaching This Week commentary by Brent A. Strawn, Juliana Claassens, Scott Shauf, Mary Hinkle Shore, Elisabeth Johnson. WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2011.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 16, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
  • Place of Blessing, Kathryn Matthews Huey, ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2011.
  • Preaching Helps (Pentecost +5). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2011.
  • Ministry Matters free worship resources (was Cokesbury Resources), July 17, 2011. (Will become commercial, but resources are free for now.)
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Proper 11A, 2011, Jeanyne B Slettom, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Don't blow your inheritance, Commentary / Exegesis for Proper 11 | OT 16, R. Craig MacCreary, Emphasis.
    
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 16, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
  • Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Juliana Claassens, Esther M. Menn, Marion L. Soards, Dale Allison.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 11, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Proper 11, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 16A, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Proper 11, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Text Studies, Proper 11, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 5, 2011, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
  • Rumors, for July 20, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • Starters for Sunday, 17 July, 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).
  • Genesis 28:10-19 / Wisdom of Solomon 12:13-19 / Isaiah 44:6-8
  • Psalm 139 / Psalm 86
  • Romans 8:12-25
  • Matthew 13:24-43
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • Sermon Brainwave, Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. 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, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2011.
  • Lectionary Blogging, July 17, 2011, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2011.
  • Daily Reflection, Ordinary 16, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2011.
  • "A Rocky Night," Fr. Rick Morley, a garden path, 2011.
  • "The Expectation of All Creation," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2011. 2008. 2005.
  • "Jesus Condones Weed," Peter Woods, I am Listening, 2011.
  • "Wheat and Tares," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2011.
  • "No Reflection," Miriam's Tambourine, reflection, artwork, worship resources from Memphis Theological Seminary.
  • "Living with Hope," Peter Lockhart, A Different Heresy, 2011.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Proper 11A, Chris Ayers, 2011.
  • "Divine Lover," Steve Sprinkle, Namsoon Kang, Warren Carter, Out In Scripture, Human Rights Campaign (LGBT).
  • This Sunday's Readings, Martin Warner, Church Times, (Church of England), 2011.
  • "Dream a Little Dream," Theological Stew, 2011.
  • "Learning to See," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2011.
  • "The Weeds among the Wheat," Alyce McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2011.
  • "Bargaining Jacob," John C. Holbert, Patheos, 2011.
  • Think About It/Share Faith, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray, 2011. Sermon with PowerPoint, ChurchGalleries.com.
  • Sermon Notes for July 17, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2011.
  • "Darnel, Durum, and a Duke's Mixture," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2011.
  • This Sunday's Readings, Martin Warner, Church Times, (Church of England), 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.
  • "Double Vision," Blogging toward Sunday, Trygve David Johnson, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2008.
  • "Waiting for the Children of Godot," Daniel Deffenbaugh, Seeds of Shalom, 2008.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 11. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2005.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2008.
  • The Christian Century:
  • Sojourners Living the Word:
    • "We Are Not Alone," Enuma Okoro, "God's Care Package Is Bursting," 2011.
    • "Seeds and Weeds," Laurel A. Dykstra, "Life Lessons," 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)
  • "It's Coming," the Rev. Joseph Evans, Day 1, 2011.
  • Sermons that Work, Pentecost +5, the Rev. Ken Kesselus, ECUSA, 2011.
  • Ministry Matters free worship resources (was Cokesbury Resources), July 17, 2011. (Will become commercial, but resources are free for now.)
  • "The All-American Dreamer," the Rev. Craig Barnes, Day1, 2008.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Weeds and Wheat Together," UCC, Weekly Seeds.
  • "God Moments," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2011.
  • Faith Lens, ELCA is on hiatus until Sept 5.
  • Lectionary Notes, Pentecost 10, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • "The Whole Creation Has Been Groaning," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Apocalyptic Vision" Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2010. (Romans 8:19-23)
  • "Violent Parables and the Nonviolent Jesus," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Parables," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2006. (Matthew)
  • "The Virtue of Hope," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Heaven and Hell," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2002. (Romans)
  • "The Human Embryo in Christian Tradition," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Cloning," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2005. (Psalm 139)
  • "Eating Well," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Health," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007. (Psalm 139)
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 16A, 2011- exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
  • "Tips of Discipleship: Listen," John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2008.
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Late Summer, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2011.
  • Bible Study - Ordinary Time 16 - 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

• The Text This Week's Pentecost Resources Page contains resources and images.
• Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
  • Worship Planning Helps (Pentecost +5): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2011.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2011. (Terms of Use)
  • Mustard Seeds, "God is with us," Proper 11, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Ministry Matters free worship resources (was Cokesbury Resources), July 17, 2011. (Will become commercial, but resources are free for now.)
  • Worship resources for Proper 11 | OT 16, Dallas A. Brauninger, SermonStudio.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Proper 11, 2011, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship"
  • LCA Worship Resources, Proper 11, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 5A. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT, 2011.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 16, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2011.
  • "God Separates the Good from the Bad," Ordinary 16. A New Presentation for Sunday's Liturgy, Claretian Communications, Philippines. Includes Flash presentation.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 16, 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.
• 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.
  • Prayers of the People, P11/OT16, General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
  • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
  • Lector's Notes, OT 16, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • "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 139:1-12, 23-24, (Pentecost 5A), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +5, UMC GBOD, 2011.
  • Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +5, UMC GBOD, 2011.
  • Starters for Sunday, 17 July, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Call to Worship, July 17, 2011, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 16, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
  • "Wheat and Tares," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2011.
  • Prayers of the People, (sequential and thematic tracks), Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
  • Sunday Prayer, 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, Ordinary 16 Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art Images: Matthew 13:24-43, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 16 at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration. Follows Latin American Roman Catholic gospel reading, though most gospels texts/themes are found in the index. Liberation emphasis.
  • Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year A index.
  • Mustard Seeds, "God is with us," Proper 11, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • CHURCH PowerPoint, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services, ChurchGalleries.com.
  • "No Reflection," Miriam's Tambourine, reflection, artwork, worship resources from Memphis Theological Seminary.
  • "God Moments," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2011.
• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
  • Lectionary Introductions (background & context), Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • "Don't Pull Out Those Weeds Just Yet!" 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:
    • “Creator God, You Made the Earth,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 2001. This hymn celebrates God’s creation, Sabbath, healing/salvation by Jesus for creation (Romans 8:12-25) and the Church. Tune: ST. COLUMBA 8.7.8.7 (The King of Love My Shepherd Is)
    • "We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder," for choir and/or congregation, arr. Sandy Willard Rogers, United Methodist Church GBOD.
    • "Siblings of the Risen Prince," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
    • "The Gospel Garden," TEXT: Mark Ryman (2005) based on Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43. TUNE: "Bethlehem." New Hymns for the Lectionary.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 11A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "You Are There, You Are There," (Psalm 139), "Hear Me, Lord, and Answer Me," (Psalm 86) lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms: Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24 set to Dix (77 77 77), Psalm 86:11-17 set to St Anne (CM 86 86).
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 11A, 2011, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +5, UMC GBOD, 2011.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost +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 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.
    • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
    • 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, CanticaNova Publications.
    • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2011. (Terms of Use)
    • Sing for Joy, Pentecost 10A, 2008. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
    • Starters for Sunday, 17 July, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 16, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
    • Together to Celebrate, Ordinary 16, 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, Proper 11. 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," July 17, 2011, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Romans 8:18-25 and The Dancing Cat by Justine Rendal, Matthew 13:24-30,36-43 and "The Hare and the Hedgehog" from Kevin Crossley-Holland's Fox and Cat: Animal Tales from Grimm collected by Kevin Crossley-Holland..
  • Worshiping with Children, Proper 11, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2011.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2011. (Terms of Use)
  • Parable Of The Crabby Grass, Brett Blair, SermonStudio.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 16A, 2011- exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Younger Children & Older Children, Early Summer, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2011.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 16, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • "Stairway to Heaven," Children's Sermon from Sermons4kids.com.
  • "Weed Killer," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
• 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.

• 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

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• YEAR B
• YEAR C

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