Proper 17A/Ordinary 22A/Pentecost +11
August 28, 2011
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Click on Scripture
Lessons below for study links
and resources for each individual pericope:
Exodus 3:1-15
or Jeremiah 15:15-21
Roman Catholic reading:
Jeremiah 20:7-9
United Methodist
& ELCIC reading:
Exodus 3:1-15
Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45c
or Psalm 26:1-8
Roman Catholic reading:
Psalm 63:2-9
United Methodist
& ELCIC
reading:
Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45c
Romans 12:9-21
Roman
Catholic reading: Romans 12:1-2
Matthew 16:21-28
Roman
Catholic reading: Matthew 16:21-27
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:
- Special Day Resources: Labor Day
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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 Ingrid Lilly, Amy Merrill Willis, Eric Mathis, Mary Hinkle Shore, James Boyce, Alvin Padilla, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2011.
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 22, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- Preaching Helps (Pentecost +11). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2011.
- "Spirit-Led Living," Kathryn Matthews Huey, ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2011.
- The Lectionary Lab, Pentecost 11, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2011.
- Ministry Matters free worship resources (was Cokesbury Resources), August 28, 2011. (Will become commercial, but resources are free for now.)
- Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Proper 17A, 2011, Bruce G. Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
- Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 11, 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, Dennis Olson, Mark Reasoner, Clayton Schmit, 2008.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 17, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Lectionary Notes, Pentecost +11, Beth Quick, 2011.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Proper 17, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 22A, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Text Studies, Proper 17, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
- Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths from Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- Rumors, for August 31, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
- Starters for Sunday, 28 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, Burning Bush Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2011.11th Hour Preacher Party.
- "Jesus Has No Part Time Disciples," Greg Carey, Matthew 16:21-28, ON Scripture, 2011. Commentary and association with current news events, links and videos. Also posted at Huffington Post Religion.
- "The Good News about Being Lost," "God's Curiosity, and Ours," Fr. Rick Morley, a garden path, 2011.
- "Awakening to Power," John van de Laar, Sacredise, 2011.
- "Get Off the Couch and into the Game!" David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2011.
- "Have You Come Here to Die?" Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2011.
- Lectionary Blogging, August 28, 2011, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2011.
- The Painted Prayerbook, "Blessing in the Shape of a Cross," Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
- "Bridging Crosses," Linda Fabian Pepe, Theological Stew, 2011.
- "Losing Your Life, Finding Your Reward," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2011. 2008. 2005.
- "Heeding the Voice," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2011.
- "The Sign of the Cross" Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2011.
- "Jesus' Passion and Ours," Alyce McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2011.
- "It's Your Call," John Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, Patheos, 2011.
- "The Biggest Losers," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2011.
- Grounded and Rooted in Love, Pentecost +11, Laura and Matt Norvell, 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, "Waking Up," the Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L., ChurchGalleries.com.
- Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2011.
- Liberal Lectionary Resources, Rev. Dr. Chris Ayers, 2011.
- "Holy Ground," Peter Lockhart, Reflections on Faith and Spirituality, 2011.
- "Harmony," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2011.
- "Yellow Mini," Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2011.
- "Careful What You Wish For," Miriam's Tambourine, reflection, artwork, worship resources from Memphis Theological Seminary.
- Daily Reflection, Ordinary 22, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2011. Reflexiones Dominicales en español.
- Sermon Notes for August 28, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2011.
- "But He Looks Back," 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.
- "In the I AM," Blogging toward Sunday, Kristin Swenson, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2008.
- "Ever on Holy Ground," Daniel Deffenbaugh, Seeds of Shalom, 2008.
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 17. 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.
- 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:
- "Defining Moment," Deanna Langle, 2005.
- "A Questionable God," William L. Hawkins, 2002.
- "Back to the Burning Bush," William H. Willimon, 2002.
- Sojourners Living the Word:
- "Dangerous Dwellings," Enuma Okoro, "No Ordinary Season," 2011.
- "Rock and Stumbling Block," Laurel A. Dykstra, "Lives and Fishes," 2008.
- Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page)
- Trusting God to Settle Scores, the Rev. Dr. Peter Marty, Day 1, 2011.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2011.
- Ministry Matters free worship resources (was Cokesbury Resources), August 28, 2011. (Will become commercial, but resources are free for now.)
- Sermons That Work, Proper 17A (RCL), the Very Rev. Anthony F.M. Clavier, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2011.
- "Eye Contact," the Rev. Mike Kinman, Day1, 2008.
- Selected Sermon, Proper 17A (RCL), the Rev. Ken Kesselus, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2008.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "Spirit-Led Living," UCC, Weekly Seeds.
- "Following Jesus," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2011.
- Faith Lens, ELCA is on hiatus until Sept 5.
- Lectionary Notes, Pentecost 16, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
- "Dorothy Day's Radical Hospitality," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Hospitality," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007. (Romans 12)
- Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 22A, 2011- exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
- "Tips for Discipleship: Lose Your Life," John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2008.
- Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Early Fall, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2011.
- Bible Study - Ordinary Time 22 - 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 +11): 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)
- Ministry Matters free worship resources (was Cokesbury Resources), August 28, 2011. (Will become commercial, but resources are free for now.)
- LCA Worship Planning Page, Proper 17, 2011, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship"
- LCA Worship Resources, Proper 17, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
- Worship material, Wayne H. Keller, SermonStudio.
- Worship Resources, August 28, 2011, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
- Prayers, Songs and Reflections for Worship, from Anna's Hosannas for August 28, 2011
- Worship Resources, Proper 17, Sacredise, 2011.
- Mustard Seeds, "Living God's Call," Proper 17, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- 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, 2011.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 22, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2011.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 22, 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 22, 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, P17/OT22, 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", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Starters for Sunday, 28 August, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- "Standing on Holy Ground," UCC's Worship Ways, 2011.
- Call to Worship, August 28, 2011, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
- Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2011.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +11, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +11, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 22, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- "The Sign of the Cross" Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2011.
- Prayers of the People, Proper 17A, Fr. Jeremiah Williamson, Praying the Scriptures, 2011.
- A Prayer for Compassion based on Romans 12, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, Unfolding Light, 2011.
- Prayer for Proper 17A/Ordinary 22A/Pentecost +11, 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 22, Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art, Ordinary 22, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Clip Art Images: Matthew 16:21-27, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Ordinary 22 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, "Living God's Call," Proper 17, 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.
- "Careful What You Wish For," Miriam's Tambourine, reflection, artwork, worship resources from Memphis Theological Seminary.
- "Following Jesus," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2011.
- The Painted Prayerbook, "Blessing in the Shape of a Cross," Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
- 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.
- "The Path of Suffering," reflection by Barbara Berstengel, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center. (.pdf)
- Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- "O God, You Love the Needy," Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, ties in this week's lectionary texts with the issue of famine in Africa. LLANGLOFFAN 7.6.7.6.D (Lead On, O King Eternal; Rejoice, Rejoice Believers).
- "God, the Mountains Tell Your Glory," an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 2010, celebrates biblical stories set on mountains, including Moses' call. Tune: AUSTRIAN HYMN 8.7.8.7 D ("Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken") and ABBOT'S LEIGH 8.7.8.7 D ("God Is Here!").
- "Our God, You Called to Moses," Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. TUNE: LLANGLOFFAN 7.6.7.6.D ("Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers").
- "The Way," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
- Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 17A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- "What is Precious" Sung Call to Worship inspired by Jeremiah 15, for August 28, 2011 from Anna's Hosannas
- Psalm Settings:
- "Come and Give Thanks to the Lord," (Psalm 105), "Vindicate Me," (Psalm 26), 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, 23-26, 45c set to Cleansing Fountain (86 86 D), Psalm 26:1-8 set to Old 100th (LM 88 88).
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 17A, 2011, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +11, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost +11, 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 16A, 2008. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
- Starters for Sunday, 28 August, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Together to Celebrate, Pentecost 11A, 2011, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 22, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- 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 17. 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 17, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2011.
- "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," August 21 & 28 (scroll down for Aug 28), 2011, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Exodus 3:1-15 and Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom, Carole Boston Weatherford and Kadir Nelson, Romans 12:9-21 and Just the Way You Are by Max Lucado and Sergio Martinez, Matthew 16:21-28 and Miss Tizzy by Libby Moore Gray and Jada Rowland.
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- "He Sat Down and Helped Him Cry,", Proper 16A, Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps.
- Faith Formation Journeys, Children's Sermon, Pentecost 11A, 2011.
- Take up your cross, Leah Thompson, CSSPlus.
- "Barefooted Wonder" Children's Lesson for August 28, 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)
- Lesson Plans That Work, Younger Children & Older Children, Early Fall, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2011.
- Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 22A, 2011- exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
- "Getting Even (The Christian Way)," "First Things First," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 22, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- "The Whistle," Children's Sermon from Sermons4kids.com.
- Drama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- Mustard Seeds, "Living God's Call," Proper 17, 2008. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.
