Proper 14A/Ordinary 19A/Pentecost +8
August 7, 2011
In honor and memory of my friend
Mark A. Henderson
August 19, 1958 - July 24, 2011
by Jenee Woodard
Image: Jan Richardson
Click on Scripture
Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28
or 1 Kings 19:9-18
Roman Catholic reading:
1 Kings 19:9, 11-13
United Methodist &
ELCIC reading:
Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28
Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45b
or Psalm 85:8-13
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 85:9-14
United Methodist &
ELCIC reading:
Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45b
Romans 10:5-15
Roman
Catholic reading: Romans 9:1-5
Reading and Studying the Text This Week
- Texts:
- Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Lectionary readings from the 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:
- Faith
- Spiritual Struggle
- "Walking on Water," by David Bruce at Hollywood Jesus. A look at "walking on water" images in scripture and in Hollywood movies.
- 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, W.H. Bellinger, Jr., Matt Skinner and Mark G. Vitalis Hoffman, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2011.
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 19, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- "When All Seems Lost,", Kathryn Matthews Huey, ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2011.
- Preaching Helps (Pentecost +8). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2011.
- Ministry Matters free worship resources (was Cokesbury Resources), August 7, 2011. (Will become commercial, but resources are free for now.)
- The Lectionary Lab, Pentecost 8, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2011.
- Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Proper 14A, 2011, Bruce G. Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
- Exegesis/Commentary for Proper 14 | OT 19 Emphasis Preaching Journal
- Lectionary Notes, Pentecost +8, Beth Quick, 2011.
- John Shearman's Lectionary, Pentecost +8, 2011, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
- Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 8, 2011, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
- 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 Richard W. Nysse, Kathryn Schifferdecker, Paul S. Berge, Marilyn Salmon, 2008.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 14, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Proper 14, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 19A, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Rumors, for August 10, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
- Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths from Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- Starters for Sunday, 7 August, 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, Still Small Voice Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2011.
- "Faith Within the Chaos," Matthew L. Skinner, ON Scripture, 2011.
- "Innocence Lost," "Retelling Resurrection," Fr. Rick Morley, a garden path, 2011.
- "The Road Less Traveled," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2011.
- Lectionary Blogging, August 7, 2011, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2011.
- "The Dreams of Joseph," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2011. 2008. 2005.
- The Painted Prayerbook, "Blessing on the Waves," Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
- "Dipping a Toe into the World of Trust," Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2011.
- "Walking toward Us" Alyce McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2011.
- Liberal Lectionary Resources, Proper 14A, Chris Ayers, 2011.
- "Turning Points," John van de Laar, Sacredise, 2011.
- "Getting Past That Sinking Feeling," Linda Fabian Pepe, Theological Stew, 2011.
- "'What are you doing here, (Insert Name)?'," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2011.
- Lectionary Ruminations, August 7, 2011, Summit to Shore.
- "There Is No Spoon," Miriam's Tambourine, reflection, artwork, worship resources from Memphis Theological Seminary.
- Daily Reflection, Ordinary 19, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2011.
- "A Community of Many Colors," Deborah Appler, Sarah Carpenter-Vascik, Ron Hopson, Mona West, Out In Scripture, Human Rights Campaign (LGBT), 2011.
- Sermon Notes for August 7, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2011.
- "Why Did You Doubt?" Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2011.
- "Start Walking by Standing Still," Peter Woods, I am Listening, 2011.
- "Little Faith," Peter Lockhart, Reflections on Faith and Spirituality, 2011.
- "Fear and faith," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2011.
- This Sunday's Readings, Martin Warner, Church Times, (Church of England), 2011.
- Think About It/Share Faith, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray, 2011. Sermon with PowerPoint, Rev. Edward F. Markquart, ChurchGalleries.com.
- "A Preposition for You," Larry Patten, 2011.
- HuffPost Religion, religion news and contemporary news in religious perspective. Always worth a read...
- 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.
- "A Preacher's Pep Talk," Blogging toward Sunday, Trygve David Johnson, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2008.
- "Fishermen Rush In," Daniel Deffenbaugh, Seeds of Shalom, 2008.
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 14. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2005.
- "Much Success, Much Still to Do," C. Christopher Epting, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2005.
- 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.
- The Christian Century:
- "Stepping Out," Amy B. Hunter, 2005.
- "The Shadow Side," Cynthia A. Jarvis, 2002.
- "Cover-ups," Fleming Rutledge. 1999.
- "Participating in Revelation," Luke Timothy Johnson, 1990.
- Sojourners Living the Word:
- August 7, Enuma Okoro, "No Ordinary Season," 2011.
- "Here Comes Trouble," Laurel A. Dykstra, "Lives and Fishes," 2008.
- Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page)
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2011.
- "Encountering Christ," The Rev. Dr. Jan Love, Day 1, 2008.
- Selected Sermon, Proper 14A (RCL), the Rev. Sister Judith Schenck, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2008.
- "That Sinking Feeling," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2002.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "When All Seems Lost," UCC, Weekly Seeds.
- Lectionary Notes, Pentecost 13, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
- "Restorative Justice," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Peace and War," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2004. (Psalm 85)
- "Trust in Christ," John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2008.
- Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 19A, 2011- exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
- Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Late Summer, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2011.
- Bible Study - Ordinary Time 19 - 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 +8): 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 14, 2011, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship"
- LCA Worship Resources, Proper 14, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
- Mustard Seeds, "Risk and Faith," Proper 14, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Worship material, B. David Hostetter, SermonStudio
- Worship Resources, August 7, 2011, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2011.
- Ministry Matters free worship resources (was Cokesbury Resources), August 7, 2011. (Will become commercial, but resources are free for now.)
- Worship Resources, Proper 14, Sacredise, 2011.
- Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 8A. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT, 2011.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 19, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2011.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 19, 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, P14/OT19, General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- Lector's Notes, OT 19, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
- Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
- Worship Resources (prayers, etc.), Proper 14A, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Starters for Sunday, 7 August, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 19, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- "God Lifts Us Up," UCC's Worship Ways, 2011.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +8, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +8, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45b, (Pentecost 8A), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
- Call to Worship, August 7, 2011, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
- Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2011.
- "fear not, you are mine," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2011.
- "Liturgy: prayer reflection", (NZBP) reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. Common Worship C of E.
- Prayers of the People, Proper 14A, Fr. Jeremiah Williamson, Praying the Scriptures, 2011.
- Prayer for Proper 14, 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 19, Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art, Ordinary 19, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Clip Art Images: Matthew 14:22-33, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Ordinary 19 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, "Risk and Faith," Proper 14, 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.
- The Painted Prayerbook, "Blessing on the Waves," Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
- "There Is No Spoon," Miriam's Tambourine, reflection, artwork, worship resources from Memphis Theological Seminary.
- 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):
- "Don't Be Afraid -- No Matter What!" reflection by Dorette Saunders, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center. (.pdf)
- Lectionary Introductions (background & context), Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- “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”).
- "We Listen," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
- Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 14A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Psalm Settings:
- "Come and Give Thanks to the Lord," (Psalm 105), "I Will Listen to My God," (Psalm 85), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms: Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45b set to Cleansing Fountain (86 86 D), Psalm 85:8-13 set by St George's Windsor (77 77 D).
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 14A, 2011, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +8, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost +8, 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.
- Sing for Joy, Pentecost 13A, 2008. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
- Gathering, 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, 7 August, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 19, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- Together to Celebrate, Pentecost 8A, 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 14. 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 14, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2011.
- "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," August 7, 2011, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 and Chloe's Birthday ... and Me by Giselle Potter, Romans 10:5-15 and Jubilee by Ellen Yeomans, Matthew 14:22-33 and Ladybug Girl at the Beach by David Soman and Jacky Davis..
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- Faith Formation Journeys, Children's Sermon, Pentecost 8A, 2011.
- Griselda's Turbulent Life, Janice Scott, The Village Shepherd.
- "Eyes on the Prize" Children's Sermon for August 7, 2011, from Anna's Hosannas
- 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 19A, 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 19, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- "Don't Let Go," Children's Story for Ordinary 19A (Matthew 14:22-33). Richard J. Fairchild.
- "Will You Float or Sink?" Children's Sermon from Sermons4kids.com.
- Drama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- Mustard Seeds, "Risk and Faith," Proper 14, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- "Conversation at an Inn," Sandy Boyce, pilgrimwr.uniting church.org.au, 2011.
- A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.
