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  Pr8/OT13/P+4
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  Sts Peter & Paul
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  Pr 9/OT14/P+5
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  Pr10/OT15/P+6
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  Pr11/OT16/P+7
   (July 19)
  Ste. M Magdalene
   (July 22)
  St James Elder
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  Pr12/OT17/P+8
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  Pr13/OT18/P+9
   (Aug 2)
  Transfiguration
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  Pr14/OT19/P+10
   (Aug 9)
  Assumption Mary
   (Aug 15)
  St Mary
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  Pr15/OT20/P+11
   (Aug 16)
  Pr16/OT21/P+12
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  St Bartholomew
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  Pr17/OT22/P+13
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  Pr18/OT23/P+14
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  Pr19/OT24/P+15
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  Holy Cross Day
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  Pr20/OT25/P+16
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  St Matthew
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  Pr21/OT26/P+17
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  Michael/Angels
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  Pr22/OT27/P+18
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  World Communion
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Proper 18A/Ordinary 23A/Pentecost +17
September 7, 2008

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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources for each individual pericope:

Exodus 12:1-14 or Ezekiel 33:7-11
Roman Catholic reading: Ezekiel 33:7-9
United Methodist & ELCIC reading: Exodus 12:1-14

Psalm 149 or Psalm 119:33-40
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 95:1-9
United Methodist reading: Psalm 149 or Psalm 148

Romans 13:8-14
Roman Catholic reading: Romans 13:8-10

Matthew 18:15-20

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:
bullet Plagues of Egypt
bullet Moses
bullet Exodus
bulletMovies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
bullet Moses/Exodus
bulletSpecial Day Resources: Season of Creation 1A
bulletSpecial Day Resources: Anniversary of 9/11
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 Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 23, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bullet Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Anathea Portier-Young, Dennis Olson, Mark Reasoner, Clayton Schmit.
bullet Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 18, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
bullet Preaching Peace commentary, Proper 18, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
bullet Preaching Helps (Pentecost +17, 2008). United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Proper 18, 2008, Bruce G. Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
bullet "Remember, Restore, Renew," Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, iucc.org.
bullet SAMUEL, Pentecost +17, 2008, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 23A, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
bullet Liberal Lectionary Analysis, Pentecost +17, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
bullet "Yes, But...," Proper 18, 2008, Sea Raven, Liberal Christian Commentary.
bullet Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Proper 18, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
bullet Text Studies, Proper 18, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
bullet Lectionary Study, September 7, 2008, Dr. Robert Linthicum, Partners in Urban Transformation.
bullet Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 17A, 2008, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
bullet Rumors, for September 7, 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, 7 September, 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bullet "Correcting Straying Disciples," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2008.
bullet Lists of recommended articles available with ATLAS subscription for these texts:
bullet Exodus 12:1-14 / Ezekiel 33:7-11
bullet Psalm 149 / Psalm 119
bullet Romans 13:8-14
bullet Matthew 18:15-20
bulletLectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
bullet "Shaping Heaven," 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 Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, Church 101 Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2008.
bullet "For What Binds Us," The Painted Prayerbook, Word & Image & Faith. Jan Richardson, 2008.
bullet "Seven Years Later: Remembering 9/11," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2008.
bullet "In Place of Vengeance," Michael Joseph Brown, Marvin Ellison, Linda Thomas, Virginia Ramey Mollenkott, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2008. (LGBT perspective)
bullet "Love in Action," Laurel A. Dykstra, "A Harsh and Dreadful Love," Living the Word, Sojourners Online, 2008.
bullet "Justice," Lane Denson III, Out of Nowhere.
bullet "Conflict Resolution," Lectionary Haikus, Among the Hills.
bullet Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 18. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2005.
bullet "Faith, Hope, and Personal Responsibility," Kirk Woodward, lectionary reflections for August, The Living Pulpit, 2008.
bullet This Sunday's Readings, Trinity +16, John Pridmore, Church Times, 2008.
bullet "Drawing Big Circles & Coloring Outside the Lines," Sharron R. Lucas, Stewardship of Life Institute, ELCA, 2008.
bullet Daily Reflection, Ordinary 23, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2008.
bullet "When Faith Is Hijacked," 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 "Unforgiven," William L. Hawkins, The Christian Century, 2002. (Scroll down.)
bullet "The Agitating Word," by Kari Jo Verhulst. Living the Word lectionary-based scripture commentary from Sojourners Online, 2002.
bullet "Obedience in Context," commentary by Luke Timothy Johnson from The Christian Century, 1990. At Religion Online.
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 Selected Sermon, Proper 18A (RCL), the Rev. Dr. Susanna Metz, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2008.
bullet Selected Sermon, Proper 18, the Rev. Ken Kesselus in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2005.
bullet "Tough Love," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2002.
bulletGroup Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
bullet Lectionary Notes, Pentecost 17, 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 "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)
bullet "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)
bullet "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)
bullet "Can't We All Just Get Along?" Faith Lens, a weekly Bible study/discussion for youth, linking a current news story and lectionary texts. ELCA, 2008.
bullet "Challenges of Discipleship: Conflict," 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 Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 23, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
bullet Bible Study - Ordinary Time 23 - 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 +17, 2008): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet Gathering, Pentecost +17, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
bullet LCA Worship Resources, Proper 18, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
bullet Worship Resources, Pentecost +17, 2008, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection.
bullet Mustard Seeds, "Our God of New Beginnings and Second Chances," Proper 18, 2008. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
bullet Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 23, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
bullet Spera in Deo, 17th Sunday after Pentecost. Resources for the Traditional Latin Mass.
bullet Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 23, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet "Forgiveness and Reconciliation," Ordinary 23. A New Presentation for Sunday's Liturgy, Claretian Communications, Philippines. Includes Flash presentation.
bullet Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Creation 1A/Pentecost 17A. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT.
bullet Liturgies Online, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet "Regaining a Member of the Church," 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 Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
bullet Prayers of the People, P18/OT23, General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
bullet Outside the Box: Litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church. Katherine Hawker.
bullet Lector's Notes, OT 23, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
bullet A Prayer for Pentecost 17, Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer.
bullet 21st Century Africana Liturgical Resources, Pentecost +17, 2008, the Rev. Dr. Eugene Blair, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet Offertory Prayers for September, 2008, David S. Bell, United Methodist Church GBOD.
bullet Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 23, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bullet Starters for Sunday, 7 September, 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bullet "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
bullet Prayers of the People, Proper 18, 2008, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
bullet Worship Resources (prayers, etc.), Proper 18A, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
bulletGraphics & Multimedia:
bulletClip Art, Ordinary 23, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
bulletClip Art Images: Matthew 18:15-20, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
bullet Ordinary 23 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 CHURCH PowerPoint, Pentecost 17, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
bullet "For What Binds Us," The Painted Prayerbook, Word & Image & Faith. Jan Richardson, 2008.
bullet Mustard Seeds, "Our God of New Beginnings and Second Chances," Proper 18, 2008. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
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 +17, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
bullet Lectionary Introductions (background & context), Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
bullet "Teach Us, Lord, the Words of Life," 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 "Accountability," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
bullet Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
bullet Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +17, 2008, United Methodist Church GBOD.
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 +17, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
bullet Together to Celebrate, September 7, 2008, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
bullet Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 23, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bullet Starters for Sunday, 7 September, 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bullet Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 18A, 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 18. 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 +17, 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 23, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
bullet "Cleaning Up," 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 23, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
bullet "One Plus One Equals Three," Children's Sermon from Sermons4kids.com.
bulletDrama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bulletA list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.