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Proper 21A/Ordinary 26A/Pentecost +20
September 28, 2008
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Lessons below for study links and resources for each individual pericope:
Exodus 17:1-7
or Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32
Roman Catholic reading:
Ezekiel 18:25-28
United Methodist & ELCIC
reading:
Exodus 17:1-7
Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16
or Psalm 25:1-9
Roman Catholic reading:
Psalm 25:9-14
United Methodist &
ELCIC reading:
Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16
Philippians 2:1-13
Roman
Catholic reading: Philippians 2:1-11
or Philippians 2:1-5
Matthew 21:23-32
Roman
Catholic reading: Matthew 21:28-32
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Texts:
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| Images and Movies:
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Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art
Concordance, with the following themes:
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Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie
Concordance, with the following themes:
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| Special Day Resources: Season
of Creation 4A |
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Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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Comments
(commentary) and
Clippings
(technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal. |
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Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary.
Commentaries on lectionary readings by Anathea Portier-Young, Nancy
deClaissé-Walford, David E. Fredrickson, Ira Brent Driggers. |
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Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives,
Ordinary 26, 2008. Commentary,
historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis
University. |
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Preaching Peace commentary,
Proper 21, Jeff Krantz & Michael
Hardin. |
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Preaching Helps (Pentecost
+20, 2008). United Methodist Church
General Board of Discipleship. |
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Girardian
Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 21, by Paul Nuechterlein &
Friends. |
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Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary,
Proper 21, 2008, Bruce G. Epperly,
"...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." |
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"Public Education,"
Resources for Prophetic
Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council
of Churches, 2008. |
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"God's Sustaining Presence,"
Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, iucc.org. |
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"It's the Economy, Stupid,"
Proper 21, 2008,
Sea Raven, Liberal
Christian Commentary. |
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Jesus Now,
Proper (Ordinary) 26A,
lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures
Jesus Then & Now. |
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Liberal Lectionary Analysis,
Pentecost +20,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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Readings, Analysis of
Text and Preaching Paths, Proper 21, Christian Resource Institute. (Church
of the Nazarene.) |
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Lectionary Study,
September 28, 2008, Dr. Robert Linthicum, Partners in
Urban Transformation. |
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SAMUEL,
Pentecost +20, 2008, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Text
Studies, Proper 21, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran) |
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Sermon Nuggets,
Pentecost 20A, 2008, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor,
questions, quotations. |
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Rumors,
for September 28, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense
of humor." |
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"Between
Saying and Doing,"
The Practice of Jesus,
Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2008. |
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Social Justice Lectionary,
list of links by Rev. Dr. Bruce
Sweet, United Church of Canada. |
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Starters for Sunday,
28 September, 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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Lists of recommended
articles available with
ATLAS subscription for these texts:
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| Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
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"Fear and Trembling," Blogging
toward Sunday, Kristin Swenson, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2008.
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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.
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Tuesday Lectionary Leanings,
"Let's Get Small" Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2008. |
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"Where God
Grows,"
The Painted Prayerbook, Word & Image
& Faith. Jan Richardson, 2008. |
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"Obey," lectionary haikus,
Among the Hills. |
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The
Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo,
Progressive Theology Weblog, 2008. |
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"Tax Collectors and Prostitutes,"
Laurel A. Dykstra, "A Harsh and Dreadful Love,"
Living the Word, Sojourners Online, 2008. |
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"Is God Among
Us or Not?" Michael Joseph Brown, Shonda Jones, Bridgette Young,
Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our
Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2008. (LGBT perspective) |
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"Repentance: Cleaning Up the Messy House,"
The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey
with Jesus Foundation, 2008. |
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"Faith, Hope, and Personal Responsibility," Kirk Woodward, lectionary reflections for
August, The Living Pulpit, 2008. |
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"Race," Lane Denson III, Out of Nowhere, 2008. |
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Dylan's Lectionary Blog,
Proper 21. Biblical Scholar
Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary
of the Episcopal Church, 2005. |
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This Sunday's Readings,
Trinity +19, John Pridmore, Church Times, 2008. |
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Daily Reflection,
Ordinary 26, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2008. |
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"The
Obedient Son," Susan Pendleton Jones, The Christian Century,
1999. At Religion Online. |
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"The Agitating Word,"
by Kari Jo Verhulst. Living the Word
lectionary-based scripture commentary from Sojourners Online, 2002. |
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Living the Word by Jim and
Shelley Douglass. Lectionary based scripture commentary from
Sojourners OnLine, 1996. |
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"Work Out Your Own Salvation," Edgar Krentz, Christian Century,
1996. |
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"Building Community Amid Troubles, Delores S. Williams.
The Christian
Century, 2001. Religion Online. |
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Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other
resources. |
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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.
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| Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page)
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"A
Passion for Christ's World," the Rev. Dr. Michael Foss, Day 1,
2008. |
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Ordinary 26A,
Rev. Jim Schmitmeyer, The Pastoral Preaching Web Site. Sponsored by the Athenaeum, Mount St. Mary's
Seminary. |
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Selected Sermon,
Proper 21A (RCL), the Rev. Debbie Royals, in Worship
that Works, ECUSA, 2008. |
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"Imitating
Jesus Is Not Enough!" Selected
Sermon, Proper 21, the Rev. Debbie Royals in Worship that Works,
ECUSA, 2005. |
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"The Good Son," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic
Weekly, 2002. |
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| Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
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Lectionary Notes,
Pentecost 20, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat
Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY. |
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Banquet of the Word, Bible Study Based on the Sunday Readings, by Rev. Thomas Welbers. |
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"Fear of the Lord,"
study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Where Wisdom is Found," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. (Psalm 25) Focus article,
"Fear of the Lord," Russell Reno. |
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"Introducing Children to Worship," study guide for adults, Robert B.
Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Catechesis," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2003. (Psalm 78) |
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"School
District Quickly suspends Controversial Policy,"
Faith Lens, a weekly Bible study/discussion for youth, linking a current news story and
lectionary texts. ELCA, 2008. |
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"Challenges of Discipleship: Responsible Living,"
John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily
Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2008. |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Ordinary 26, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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Lesson Plans
for Small Congregations, Adults, Early Fall, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2008. |
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Bible Study
- Ordinary Time 26 - verse by verse Roman Catholic lectionary commentary at
St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Picayune, MS. |
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Light on the
Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and
participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings. |
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| 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. |
| The Text This Week's Pentecost Resources Page contains
resources and images. |
| Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
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Worship Planning Helps
(Pentecost +20, 2008): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and
Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Gathering,
Pentecost +20, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon
seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral
suggestions etc. |
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Worship Resources,
Pentecost +20, 2008, Free Resources, Cokesbury
Worship Connection. |
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LCA Worship Resources,
Proper 21, includes liturgy, hymn
suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with
Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia. |
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Mustard Seeds, "The
God Who Comes to Us / Attitude," Proper 21, 2008. A
lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann
Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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"Public Education,"
Resources for Prophetic
Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council
of Churches, 2008. |
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Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Creation
4A/Pentecost 20A.
Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt,
The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT. |
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Lectionary Liturgies,
Ordinary 26, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church
(U.S.A.). |
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Spera in Deo,
20th Sunday after Pentecost. Resources for the
Traditional Latin Mass. |
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Worship and
Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 26, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in
Australia. |
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"Actions
Speak Louder than Words,"
Ordinary 26. A New Presentation for
Sunday's Liturgy, Claretian
Communications, Philippines. Includes Flash presentation. |
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Liturgies Online,
by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in
Australia. |
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"Doing the
Father's Will,"
The Practice of Jesus,
Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2008. |
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Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada. |
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| Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
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Laughing Bird
Liturgical Resources, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra
Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings,
Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases. |
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Resources:
Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies
by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia. |
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Liturgical
Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova
Publications. |
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Prayers of the People, P21/OT26,
General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the
[Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana. |
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Outside the Box: Litanies, poems and prayers
written for the local church. Katherine Hawker. |
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Lector's Notes,
OT 26, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish,
Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this
week's lectionary texts to the congregation. |
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Offertory Prayers for
September, 2008, David S. Bell, United Methodist Church GBOD. |
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Starters for Sunday,
28 September, 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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A Prayer
for Pentecost 20,
Stephen Brown, A Place for
Prayer. |
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Worship Resources (prayers, etc.), Proper
21A, John van de Laar,
Sacredise. |
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21st Century Africana
Liturgical Resources, Pentecost +20, 2008, the Rev. Dr. Safiyah
Fosua, United
Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Prayers and Musical Ideas,
Ordinary 26, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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"Liturgy: prayer reflection",
reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New
Zealand. (Common
Worship C of E) |
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| Graphics & Multimedia:
| Clip
Art, Ordinary 26, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic
Educators. |
| Clip Art Images:
Matthew 21:28-32, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú. |
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Ordinary 26 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. |
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CHURCH PowerPoint,
Pentecost 20, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint
slides for Worship Services. |
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Mustard Seeds, "The
God Who Comes to Us / Attitude," Proper 21, 2008. A
lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann
Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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"Where God
Grows,"
The Painted Prayerbook, Word & Image
& Faith. Jan Richardson, 2008. |
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"Obey," lectionary haikus,
Among the Hills. (Great photo!) |
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Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
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Lectionary
Introductions (background & context),
Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. |
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Scripture
Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Pentecost +20,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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SAMUEL,
Pentecost +20, 2008, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Hymns and Music:
| Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
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Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
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Lectionary Hymns,
Pentecost +20, 2008, United Methodist Church GBOD. |
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Liturgical
Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova
Publications. |
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Hymn selections (United Methodist)
and more from Hymnsite.com. |
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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. |
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Worship
Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for
planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire
suggestions for RCL texts. |
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Gathering,
Pentecost +20, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon
seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral
suggestions etc. |
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Starters for Sunday,
28 September, 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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Together
to Celebrate, September 28, 2008, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia.
Contemporary Christian Music resources. |
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Prayers and Musical Ideas,
Ordinary 26, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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Hymn and Song Suggestions,
Proper 21A, 2008, Natalie Sims,
Singing from the Lectionary. |
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| Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
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Lectionary
Puzzles, Proper 21. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain
text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough,
Ontario. |
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| With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
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Gathering,
Pentecost +20, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon
seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral
suggestions etc. |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Ordinary 26, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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Lesson Plans
for Small Congregations, Younger Children & Older Children, Early
Fall, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2008. |
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Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity,
Ordinary 26, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary
by Larry Broding. |
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"Having an
Attitude,"
"Looking
Ahead in Faith," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J.
Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.) |
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"Riddle Me This,"
Children's Sermon from Sermons4kids.com. |
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| 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. |
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