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Proper 12A/Ordinary 17A/Pentecost +11
July 27, 2008
Click on Scripture
Lessons below for study links and resources for each individual pericope:
Genesis 29:15-28 or
1 Kings 3:5-12
Roman Catholic reading:
1 Kings 3:5-12
United Methodist &
ELCIC reading:
Genesis 29:15-28
Psalm 105:1-11, 45b
or Psalm 119:129-136
Roman Catholic reading:
Psalm 119:57-130
United Methodist &
ELCIC reading:
Psalm 105:1-11, 45b
Romans 8:26-39
Roman
Catholic reading: Romans 8:28-30
Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52
Roman
Catholic reading: Matthew 13:44-52
or
Matthew 13:44-46
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| Images and Movies:
 | Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art
Concordance, with the following themes:
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| Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie
Concordance, with the following themes:
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Decision |
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Judgment |
| In the movie
"A Simple
Plan," a treasure is found in a field, and a man sells everything he
has to obtain it. Turns out that what he sells is what has been his true
treasure all along. |
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Wisdom |
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Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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Comments
(commentary) and
Clippings
(technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal. |
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Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives,
Ordinary 17, 2008. Commentary,
historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis
University. |
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Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary.
Commentaries on lectionary readings by Juliana Claassens, Kathryn
Schifferdecker, Paul S. Berge, Dale Allison. |
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Girardian
Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 12, by Paul Nuechterlein &
Friends. |
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Preaching Peace commentary,
Proper 12, Jeff Krantz & Michael
Hardin. |
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Preaching Helps (Pentecost
+11, 2008). United Methodist Church
General Board of Discipleship. |
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Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary,
Proper 12, 2008, Jeanyne B. Slettom,
"...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." |
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Jesus Now,
Proper (Ordinary) 17A,
lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures
Jesus Then & Now. |
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Pericope Study,
Proper 12A, Richard Burgess, ELCA. |
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"Sex, Lies, and Standing Stones,"
Proper 12, 2008,
Sea Raven, Liberal
Christian Commentary. |
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Lectionary Study,
July 27, 2008, Dr. Robert Linthicum, Partners in
Urban Transformation. |
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Liberal Lectionary Analysis,
Pentecost +11,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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"Pictures of God's Realm," Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, iucc.org. |
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Readings, Analysis of
Text and Preaching Paths, Proper 12, Christian Resource Institute. (Church
of the Nazarene.) |
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Text
Studies, Proper 12, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran) |
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SAMUEL,
Pentecost +11, 2008, at
ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Sermon Nuggets,
Pentecost 11A, 2008, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor,
questions, quotations. |
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Rumors,
for July 27, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense
of humor." |
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Social Justice Lectionary,
list of links by Rev. Dr. Bruce
Sweet, United Church of Canada. |
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Starters for Sunday,
27 July, 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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The Center for
Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary:
Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas. |
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Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and
Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis,
MO (LCMS). |
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Lists of recommended
articles available with
ATLAS subscription for these texts:
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| Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
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"When I Can't Pray," Blogging
toward Sunday, Trygve David Johnson, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2008.
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Sermon
Brainwave. Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Karoline Lewis, David
Lose and Matthew Skinner discussing the
week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org.
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The
Good Word, blog on scripture and preaching from America: The
National Catholic Weekly. |
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Tuesday Lectionary Leanings,
Treasure Hunt, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2008. |
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"Something Old, Something New,"
The Painted Prayerbook, Word & Image
& Faith. Jan Richardson, 2008. |
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"A Pearl Like a Fishnet,"
Laurel A. Dykstra, "Life Lessons,"
Living the Word, Sojourners Online, 2008. |
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"Mustard, Mustard, and More Mustard,"
Daniel Deffenbaugh, Seeds of Shalom, 2008. |
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"Putting On God's Armor,"
lectionary reflections for July, Rev. Dr. Harold Dean Trulear, Kimberly
Rogers,
The Living Pulpit, 2008. |
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"Accepting God's Acceptance: The Certainty of God's Love,"
The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey
with Jesus Foundation, 2008. |
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The
Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo,
Progressive Theology Weblog, 2008. |
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"Parables,"
Lane Denson III, Out of Nowhere,
2008. |
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"All Things
Working Together for Good," Mona Weest, Miguel De La Torre, Deborah
Appler,
Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our
Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2008. (LGBT perspective) |
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Dylan's Lectionary Blog,
Proper 12. Biblical Scholar
Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary
of the Episcopal Church, 2005. |
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This Sunday's Readings,
10th Sunday after Trinity, John Pridmore, Church Times, 2008. |
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Daily Reflection,
Ordinary 17, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2008. |
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"Inseparable Love,"
The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus
Foundation, 2005. |
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"With
Faith You Can Do So Much," Lee Alison Crawford, Proclaiming Gospel
Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness,
2005. |
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Living the Word by Jim and
Shelley Douglass. Lectionary based scripture commentary from
Sojourners OnLine, 1996. |
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"Discerning
What is Right," Luke Timothy Johnson. Commentary from The
Christian Century, July/August, 1990. At Religion Online. |
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"Living as God's Beloved,"
by Kari Jo Verhulst. Living the Word
lectionary-based scripture commentary from Sojourners Online, 2002. |
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Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other
resources. |
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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.
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| Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page)
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"The
Problem with Two Spouses," the Rev. Craig Barnes, Day 1,
2008. |
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Selected Sermon,
Proper 112A (RCL), the Rev. Kirk Alan Kubicek, in Worship
that Works, ECUSA, 2008. |
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Proper 12,
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.) |
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Selected
Sermon, Proper 12, the Rev. Barbara Beam in Worship that Works,
ECUSA, 2005. |
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"Finders Keepers!" John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic
Weekly, 2002. |
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| Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
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Lectionary Notes,
Pentecost 11, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat
Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY. |
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Banquet of the Word, Bible Study Based on the Sunday Readings, by Rev. Thomas Welbers. |
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"Wise Foreign Relations," study guide for
adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Christianity and Islam," Christian
Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University,
2005. (1 Kings 3) |
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"There Is No Health in Us," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Health," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2007. (Psalm 119) |
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"Irrigating Deserts with Moral Imagination," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Inklings of Glory," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2004. (Psalm 119) |
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"Permanent Things," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Inklings of Glory," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2004. (Psalm 119) |
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"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 13) |
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"Starting
Small,"
Faith Lens, a weekly Bible study/discussion for youth, linking a current news story and
lectionary texts. ELCA, 2008. |
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"Tips of Discipleship: Choose Wisely,"
John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily
Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2008. |
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Lesson Plans
for Small Congregations, Adults, Late Summer, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2008. |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Ordinary 17, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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Bible Study
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Ordinary Time 17 - verse by verse Roman Catholic lectionary
commentary at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Picayune, MS. |
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Light on the
Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and
participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings. |
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| 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. |
| The Text This Week's Pentecost Resources Page contains
resources and images. |
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Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
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Worship Planning Helps
(Pentecost +11, 2008): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and
Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Gathering,
Pentecost +11, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon
seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral
suggestions etc. |
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Worship Resources,
Pentecost +11, 2008, Free Resources, Cokesbury
Worship Connection. |
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LCA Worship Resources,
Proper 12, includes liturgy, hymn
suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with
Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia. |
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Mustard Seeds, "Signs
of God," Proper 12, 2008. A
lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann
Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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Lectionary Liturgies,
Ordinary 17, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church
(U.S.A.). |
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Liturgy for the Celebration of Life,
Pentecost 11A. Liturgies
from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The
Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT. |
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"God's Kingdom Is the Most Precious Treasure,"
Ordinary 17. A New Presentation for
Sunday's Liturgy, Claretian
Communications, Philippines. Includes Flash presentation. |
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Worship and
Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 17, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in
Australia. |
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Liturgies Online,
by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in
Australia. |
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Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada. |
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Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
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Laughing Bird
Liturgical Resources, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra
Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings,
Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases. |
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Resources:
Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies
by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia. |
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Prayers of the People, P12/OT17,
General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the
[Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana. |
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Liturgical
Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova
Publications. |
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Lector's Notes,
OT 17, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish,
Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this
week's lectionary texts to the congregation. |
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Outside the Box, Katherine Hawker,
"Litanies, poems and prayers
written for the local church." |
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"A
Prayer for Pentecost 11,"
Stephen Brown, A Place for
Prayer. |
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Offertory Prayers for
July, 2008, David S. Bell, United Methodist Church GBOD. |
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21st Century Africana
Liturgical Resources, Pentecost +11, 2008, the Rev. Dr. Kwasi I.
Kena, United
Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Starters for Sunday,
27 July, 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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Prayers and Musical Ideas,
Ordinary 17, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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"The Kingdom of Heaven Is Like..." Responsive Reading based on
Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52, 21st Century Worship Resource, United Methodist
Church GBOD. |
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"Liturgy: prayer reflection",
reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New
Zealand. (BCP USA
and Roman Catholic.) |
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Worship Resources (prayers, etc.), Proper 12A, John van de Laar,
Sacredise. |
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| Graphics & Multimedia:
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Clip Art Images:
Matthew 13:44-52, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú. |
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Ordinary 17 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. |
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Commercial Site:
The Work of the People - Psalm 119 - Films/Visual Liturgy based on RCL
texts. |
| Bulletin
Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho.
Scroll down for Year A index. |
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CHURCH PowerPoint,
Pentecost 11, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint
slides for Worship Services. |
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Mustard Seeds, "Signs
of God," Proper 12, 2008. A
lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann
Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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"Something Old, Something New,"
The Painted Prayerbook, Word & Image
& Faith. Jan Richardson, 2008. |
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Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
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SAMUEL,
Pentecost +11, 2008, at
ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Scripture
Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Pentecost +11,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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Lectionary
Introductions (background & context),
Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. |
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"Having Faith in the Purpose,"
reflection by James Harvey,
eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center. |
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Hymns and Music:
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Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
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Lectionary Hymns,
Pentecost +11, 2008, United Methodist Church GBOD. |
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Liturgical
Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova
Publications. |
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Hymn selections (United Methodist)
and more from Hymnsite.com. |
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Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with
lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for
the Sunday Lectionary.") |
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The Psalmistry: All Psalms Music:
original Christian sheet music, lyrics, guitar chords, midi, mp3 files for
all 150 Psalms. See
Terms of
Use. |
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Worship
Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for
planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire
suggestions for RCL texts. |
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Gathering,
Pentecost +11, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon
seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral
suggestions etc. |
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Starters for Sunday,
27 July, 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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Together
to Celebrate, July 27, 2008, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia.
Contemporary Christian Music resources. |
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Prayers and Musical Ideas,
Ordinary 17, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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Hymn and Song Suggestions,
Proper 12A, 2008, Natalie Sims,
Singing from the Lectionary. |
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| Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
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Lectionary
Puzzles, Proper 12. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain
text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough,
Ontario. |
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| With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
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Gathering,
Pentecost +11, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon
seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral
suggestions etc. |
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Lesson Plans
for Small Congregations, Younger Children & Older Children, Early Summer, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2008. |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Ordinary 17, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
| Story for
Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary
17, at word-sunday.com:
A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding. |
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"X Marks the
Spot," Children's Sermon from Sermons4kids.com. |
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"Yeast and Mustard Seed," Children's Time for Ordinary 17, Richard Fairchild, United Church of Canada. |
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"God Grows
Great Things from Little Beginnings," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J.
Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.) |
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| 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. |
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