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Index:
 
  Pr8/OT13/P+4
   (June 28)
  Sts Peter & Paul
   (June 29)
  Pr 9/OT14/P+5
   (July 5)
  Pr10/OT15/P+6
   (July 12)
  Pr11/OT16/P+7
   (July 19)
  Ste. M Magdalene
   (July 22)
  St James Elder
   (July 25)
  Pr12/OT17/P+8
   (July 26)
  Pr13/OT18/P+9
   (Aug 2)
  Transfiguration
   (Aug 6)
  Pr14/OT19/P+10
   (Aug 9)
  Assumption Mary
   (Aug 15)
  St Mary
   (Aug 15)
  Pr15/OT20/P+11
   (Aug 16)
  Pr16/OT21/P+12
   (Aug 23)
  St Bartholomew
   (Aug 24)
  Pr17/OT22/P+13
   (Aug 30)
  Pr18/OT23/P+14
   (Sept 6)
  Pr19/OT24/P+15
   (Sept 13)
  Holy Cross Day
   (Sept 13/14)
  Pr20/OT25/P+16
   (Sept 20)
  St Matthew
   (Sept 21)
  Pr21/OT26/P+17
   (Sept 27)
  Michael/Angels
   (Sept 29)
  Pr22/OT27/P+18
   (Oct 4)
  World Communion
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Proper 17A/Ordinary 22A/Pentecost +16
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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

bulletTexts:
bulletIllustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
bulletLectionary readings from the Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
bullet Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings (NCCB/USCC) from the New American Bible.
bulletThe 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.
bulletLutheran lectionary calendar, Year A, from the ELCA site.
bulletUnited Methodist lectionary readings.
bullet Biblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year A.
bulletFree Church version for Baptist, Reformed, and Congregational use Revised Common Lectionary Readings.
bullet ELCIC Worship Planning Calendar, lectionary citations with and without hymn suggestions, text and pdf formats.
bullet Lutheran RCL CEV readings - .doc files. Lutheran Bible Ministries.
bulletImages and Movies:
bulletImages Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
bulletCrucifixion - Carrying the Cross
bullet Moses and the Burning Bush
bulletMovies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
bulletSacrifice
bulletRedemption
bulletCrucifixion
bullet Suffering Servant
bullet Moses/Exodus
bulletCall
bulletSpecial Day Resources: Labor Day
bullet Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
bullet Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Richard W. Nysse, Dennis Olson, Mark Reasoner, Clayton Schmit.
bullet Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 22, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bullet Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 17, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
bullet Preaching Helps (Pentecost +16, 2008). United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet Preaching Peace commentary, Proper 17, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
bullet Liberal Lectionary Analysis, Pentecost +16, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
bullet SAMUEL, Pentecost +16, 2008, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Proper 17, 2008, Bruce G. Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
bullet Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 22A, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
bullet "Call and Response," Proper 17, 2008, Sea Raven, Liberal Christian Commentary.
bullet "Called by Name," Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, iucc.org.
bullet Text Studies, Proper 17, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
bulletReadings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths from Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
bullet Lectionary Study, August 31, 2008, Dr. Robert Linthicum, Partners in Urban Transformation.
bullet Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 16A, 2008, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
bullet Rumors, for August 31, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
bullet Social Justice Lectionary, list of links by Rev. Dr. Bruce Sweet, United Church of Canada.
bullet Starters for Sunday, 31 August, 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bullet "A Season of Transition," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2008.
bullet Lists of recommended articles available with ATLAS subscription for these texts:
bullet Exodus 3:1-15 / Jeremiah 15:15-21
bullet Psalm 105 / Psalm 26
bullet Romans 12:9-21
bullet Matthew 16:21-28
bulletLectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
bullet "In the I AM," Blogging toward Sunday, Kristin Swenson, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2008.
bullet 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.
bullet The Good Word, blog on scripture and preaching from America: The National Catholic Weekly.
bullet Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, We're Rich! Sunday, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2008.
bullet "To Have without Holding," The Painted Prayerbook, Word & Image & Faith. Jan Richardson, 2008.
bullet "Ever on Holy Ground," Daniel Deffenbaugh, Seeds of Shalom, 2008.
bullet "Rock and Stumbling Block," Laurel A. Dykstra, "Lives and Fishes," Living the Word, Sojourners Online, 2008.
bullet "Moses and Jeremiah: Divine Presence in the Human Struggle," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2008.
bullet "Things Are Not As They Seem," Rev. Dr. David Neil Mosser, lectionary reflections for August, The Living Pulpit, 2008.
bullet "The Thin Line between Good and Evil," Mona West, Linda Thomas, Deborah Appler, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2008. (LGBT perspective)
bullet 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.
bullet "Gardens," Lane Denson III, Out of Nowhere.
bullet Daily Reflection, Ordinary 22, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2008.
bullet This Sunday's Readings, Trinity +15, John Pridmore, Church Times, 2008.
bullet "Making and Keeping Promises," guest essay by Sam Rowan, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2005.
bullet The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2005.
bullet "A Questionable God," William L. Hawkins, The Christian Century, 2002.
bullet "The Agitating Word," by Kari Jo Verhulst. Living the Word lectionary-based scripture commentary from Sojourners Online, 2002.
bulletLiving the Word by Jim and Shelley Douglass. Lectionary based scripture commentary from Sojourners OnLine, 1996.
bullet Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
bullet 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.
bulletSermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bullet "Eye Contact," the Rev. Mike Kinman, Day1, 2008.
bullet Selected Sermon, Proper 17A (RCL), the Rev. Ken Kesselus, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2008.
bullet Selected Sermon, Proper 17, the Rev. Angela V. Askew in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2005.
bullet "Costly Grace," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2002.
bullet "Kingdom Talk," John Jewell, 2002.
bulletGroup Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
bullet Lectionary Notes, Pentecost 16, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
bullet Banquet of the Word, Bible Study Based on the Sunday Readings, by Rev. Thomas Welbers.
bullet "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)
bullet "Swimmer Fulfills Olympic-Sized Dream," Faith Lens, a weekly Bible study/discussion for youth, linking a current news story and lectionary texts. ELCA, 2008.
bullet Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 22, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
bullet "Tips for Discipleship: Lose Your Life," John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2008.
bullet Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Adults, Early Fall, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2008.
bullet Bible Study - Ordinary Time 22 - verse by verse Roman Catholic lectionary commentary at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Picayune, MS.
bullet Light on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings.
bulletA list of links to on-line Bibles and general Bible study resources.
bullet A list of links to scholarly and preaching discussion groups and their homepages.
bulletA list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.

OnLine Worship and Liturgy Resources

bulletThe Text This Week's Pentecost Resources Page contains resources and images.
bulletComplete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
bullet Worship Planning Helps (Pentecost +16, 2008): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet Gathering, Pentecost +16, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
bullet LCA Worship Resources, Proper 17, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
bullet Mustard Seeds, "Living God's Call," Proper 17, 2008. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
bullet Worship Resources, Pentecost +16, 2008, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection.
bullet Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 16A. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT.
bullet Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 22, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
bullet Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 22, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet Liturgies Online, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet "Living in a Season of Transition," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2008.
bullet Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
bulletPrayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
bullet Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings, Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases.
bullet Resources: Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet 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.
bullet Prayers of the People, P17/OT22, General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
bullet Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
bullet Outside the Box, Katherine Hawker, "Litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church."
bullet 21st Century Africana Liturgical Resources, Pentecost +16, 2008, the Rev. Dr. Kwasi I. Kena, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet "Vision," a 21st Century Worship Resource for Pentecost +16, 2008, the Rev. Joan Roberts, United Methodist Church GBOD.
bullet Starters for Sunday, 31 August, 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bullet Offertory Prayers for August, 2008, David S. Bell, United Methodist Church GBOD.
bullet "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
bullet A Prayer for Pentecost 16, Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer.
bullet Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 22, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bullet Worship Resources (prayers, etc.), Proper 17A, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
bulletGraphics & Multimedia:
bulletClip Art, Ordinary 22, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
bulletClip Art Images: Matthew 16:21-27, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
bullet 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.
bullet Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year A index.
bullet Mustard Seeds, "Living God's Call," Proper 17, 2008. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
bullet "To Have without Holding," The Painted Prayerbook, Word & Image & Faith. Jan Richardson, 2008.
bullet CHURCH PowerPoint, Pentecost 16, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
bullet Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
bulletSAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Pentecost +16, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
bullet Lectionary Introductions (background & context), Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
bullet "The Path of Suffering," reflection by Barbara Berstengel, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
bullet Hymns and Music:
bulletOriginal Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
bullet "Our God, You Called to Moses," Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. TUNE: LLANGLOFFAN 7.6.7.6.D ("Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers").
bullet"The Way," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
bullet Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 17A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
bullet Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
bullet Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
bullet Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
bullet Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
bulletThe Billabong, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
bullet Worship Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire suggestions for RCL texts.
bullet Gathering, Pentecost +16, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
bullet Starters for Sunday, 31 August, 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bullet Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 22, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bullet Together to Celebrate, August 31, 2008, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
bullet Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 17A, 2008, Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
bulletChildren's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bullet Lectionary Puzzles, Proper 17. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.
bulletWith Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bullet Gathering, Pentecost +16, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
bullet Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Younger Children & Older Children, Early Fall, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2008.
bullet Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 22, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
bullet "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.)
bullet Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 22, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
bullet"The Whistle," Children's Sermon from Sermons4kids.com.
bulletDrama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bullet Mustard Seeds, "Living God's Call," Proper 17, 2008. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
bulletA list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.