Proper 13A/Ordinary 18A/Pentecost +7
July 31, 2011
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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources for each individual pericope:
Genesis 32:22-31
or Isaiah 55:1-5
Roman Catholic reading:
Isaiah 55:1-3
United Methodist &
ELCIC reading:
Genesis 32:22-31
Psalm
17:1-7, 15 or
Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21
Roman
Catholic reading: Psalm 145:8-18
Romans 9:1-5
Roman
Catholic reading: Romans 8:35, 37-39
Reading and Studying the Text This Week
- Texts:
- Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
- Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings (NCCB/USCC) from the New American Bible.
- 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:
- Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie
Concordance, with the following themes:
- Eucharist/Feeding
- Spiritual Struggle (see especially The Sting)
- 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, Wil Gafney, Eric Mathis, Matt Skinner and Mark G. Vitalis Hoffman, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2011.
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 18, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- "Face to Face,", Kathryn Matthews Huey, ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2011.
- Preaching Helps (Pentecost +7). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2011.
- Ministry Matters free worship resources (was Cokesbury Resources), July 31 2011. (Will become commercial, but resources are free for now.)
- The Lectionary Lab, Pentecost 7, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2011.
- Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Proper 13A, 2011, Jeanyne B Slettom, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
- John Shearman's Lectionary, Pentecost +7, 2011, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
- 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 Juliana Claassens, Kathryn Schifferdecker, Paul S. Berge, Marilyn Salmon, 2008.
- Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 7, 2011, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
- Lectionary Notes, Pentecost +7, Beth Quick, 2011.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 13, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Proper 13, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 18A, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Text Studies, Proper 13, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
- Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths from Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- Rumors, for August 3, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
- Starters for Sunday, 31 July, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- This Week at PreachingIllustrations.com.
- Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet.
- Stewardship Sermon Starter, Stewardship Now. ELCA, 2011.
- World Hunger Sermon Starters, ELCA, 2011.
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas.
- Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS).
- 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).
- 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, Month End Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2011. 11th Hour Preacher Party.
- "The Power of a Good Name," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2011.
- "Moved in Grief" Fr. Rick Morley, a garden path, 2011.
- "The More You Get, the More You Have," Debra Dean Murphy, The Ekklesia Project bLOGOS, 2011.
- The Painted Prayerbook, "Enough!" Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
- "Too Tired to Care?" Peter Woods, I am Listening, 2011.
- Lectionary Blogging, July 31, 2011, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2011.
- "Living Sabbath," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2011.
- "God Blessed Jacob,," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2011. 2008. 2005.
- "You Feed Them," John van de Laar, Sacredise, 2011.
- "Limping," Miriam's Tambourine, reflection, artwork, worship resources from Memphis Theological Seminary.
- "Not Until You Bless Me," Linda Fabian Pepe, Theological Stew, 2011.
- "Banquet in the Wilderness," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2011.
- "You Want Us to Do What?" Alyce McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2011.
- "Bread - and Struggle - for the Journey," Mona West, Miguel De La Torre, Deborah Appler, Out In Scripture, Human Rights Campaign (LGBT), 2011.
- Divine Blessings - A Lectionary Meditation, Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2011.
- Daily Reflection, Ordinary 18, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2011.
- Liberal Lectionary Resources, Proper 13A, Brian Jackson, 2011.
- "A lonely place," Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2011.
- This Sunday's Readings, Martin Warner, Church Times, (Church of England), 2011.
- "Plenty," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2011.
- Grounded and Rooted in Love, Matt and Laura Novell, 2011.
- Think About It/Share Faith, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray, 2011. Sermon with PowerPoint, Rev. Fr. Gerald Fuller, ChurchGalleries.com.
- "Limping Away," Larry Patten, 2011.
- Sermon Notes for July 31, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2011.
- Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2011.
- "The God of Abundance," Blogging toward Sunday, Trygve David Johnson, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2008.
- "Not Counting Women and Children," Laurel A. Dykstra, "Lives and Fishes," Living the Word, Sojourners Online, 2008.
- "Blessing, Breaking, and Giving," Daniel Deffenbaugh, Seeds of Shalom, 2008.
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 13. 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, 2005.
- 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.
- The Christian Century:
- "Big Story," Amy B. Hunter, 2005.
- "Our Jewish Problem," Cynthia A. Jarvis, 2002.
- Sojourners Living the Word:
- "A Fighting Posture?" Enuma Okoro, "God's Care Package Is Bursting," 2011.
- 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)
- Sermons that Work, Pentecost +7, Katerina K. Whitley, ECUSA, 2011.
- Ministry Matters free worship resources (was Cokesbury Resources), July 31 2011. (Will become commercial, but resources are free for now.)
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2011.
- "Life's Turning Points," the Rev. Dr. Jimmy Allen, Day 1, 2008.
- Selected Sermon, Proper 13A (RCL), James Hinckley, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2008.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "Face to Face," UCC, Weekly Seeds.
- "A Wrestling Match," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2011.
- Faith Lens, ELCA is on hiatus until Sept 5.
- Lectionary Notes, Pentecost 12, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
- "Listening in the Classroom," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Schools in a Pluralist Culture" Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. Focus Article, "One Makes All the Difference," Virgil Gulker. (Psalm 145)
- "Have Compassion," 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.
- Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 18A, 2011- exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
- Bible Study - Ordinary Time 18 - 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 +7): 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)
- LCA Worship Planning Page, Proper 13, 2011, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship"
- LCA Worship Resources, Proper 13, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
- Worship Resources, Proper 13, Sacredise, 2011.
- Worship Resources, Proper 13 | OT 18, SermonStudio.
- Worship Resources, July 31, 2011, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2011.
- Lectionary Liturgies,
Ordinary 18, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church
(U.S.A.), 2011.
- Ministry Matters free worship resources (was Cokesbury Resources), July 31 2011. (Will become commercial, but resources are free for now.)
- Mustard Seeds, "More Than Enough," Proper 13, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 7A. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT, 2011.
- "Lord, Satisfy Our Hunger," Ordinary 18. A New Presentation for Sunday's Liturgy, Claretian Communications, Philippines. Includes Flash presentation.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 18, 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.
- Lector's Notes, OT 18, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
- Prayers of the People, P13/OT18, General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
- Outside the Box, Katherine Hawker, "Litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church."
- "Liturgy: prayer reflection", (NZBP) reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. Common Worship C of E.
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +7, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +7, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- Starters for Sunday, 31 July, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- "Struggle and Blessing," UCC's Worship Ways, 2011.
- Call to Worship, July 31, 2011, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
- Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2011.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 18, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 17:1-7, 15, (Pentecost 7A), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
- "Banquet in the Wilderness," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2011.
- Prayers of the People, Proper 13A, Fr. Jeremiah Williamson, Praying the Scriptures, 2011.
- 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 18, Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art Images: Matthew 14:13-21, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Ordinary 18 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.
- CHURCH PowerPoint, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services, ChurchGalleries.com.
- Mustard Seeds, "More Than Enough," Proper 13, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- The Painted Prayerbook, "Enough!" Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
- "Limping," Miriam's Tambourine, reflection, artwork, worship resources from Memphis Theological Seminary.
- "A Wrestling Match," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2011.
- Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
- Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
- Scripture Pics, Weekly RCL-related image.
- Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
- Lectionary Introductions (background & context), Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- "More Than Fish and Bread," reflection by Dorette Saunders, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center. (.pdf)
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Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- "Where Is Bread?" original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH 8.7.8.7.D "God Is Here!"
- “In Cana at a Wedding Feast,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 1999. This hymn celebrates Jesus' miracles (water into wine, feeding thousands, calming the storm and healing the blind) are celebrated as signs of God's love in the world then and now. Tune: ELLACOMBE 8.6.8.6 D (“I Sing the Mighty Power of God”).
- "Hunger in Their Souls," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
- Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 13A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Psalm Settings:
- "Lord, Search Me," (Psalm 17), "Sing Praise to God," (Psalm 145) lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms: Psalm 17:1-7, 15 set to Eventide (10 10 10 10) ,Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21 set to Winchester (CM 86 86) .
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 13A, 2011, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +7, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost +7, 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.
- Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
- 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.
- 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 12A, 2008. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
- Starters for Sunday, 31 July, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 18, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- Together to Celebrate, Pentecost 7A, 2011, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- 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 13. 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, Proper 13, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2011.
- "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," July 31, 2011, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Genesis 32:22-31 and The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, Romans 9:1-5 and I Dream of Peace: Images of War by Children of Former Yugoslavia, Matthew 14:13-21 and How Hungry Are You? by Donna Jo Napoli and Richard Tchen.
- Faith Formation Journeys, Children's Sermon, Pentecost 7A, 2011.
- The Great Picnic, Wesley T. Runk, SermonStudio.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2011. (Terms of Use)
- Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 18A, 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 18, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- "Super Size It!" Children's Sermon from Sermons4kids.com.
- 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.
