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Proper 22A/Ordinary 27A/Pentecost +21
October 5, 2008
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Lessons below for study links and resources for each individual pericope:
Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20
or Isaiah 5:1-7
Roman Catholic reading:
Isaiah 5:1-7
United Methodist & ELCIC
reading:
Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20
Psalm 19
or Psalm 80:7-15
Roman Catholic
reading: Psalm 80:9-20
United Methodist &
ELCIC reading:
Psalm 19
Philippians 3:4b-14
Roman
Catholic reading: Philippians 4:6-9
Matthew 21:33-46
Roman
Catholic reading: Matthew 21:33-43
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| Images and Movies:
 | 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 -
World Communion Sunday |
| Special Day Resources -
St Francis Day / Blessing of
Pets |
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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 James K. Mead, Nancy
deClaissé-Walford, David E. Fredrickson, Ira Brent Driggers. |
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Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives,
Ordinary 27, 2008. Commentary,
historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis
University. |
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Girardian
Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 22, by Paul Nuechterlein &
Friends. |
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Preaching Peace commentary,
Proper 22, Jeff Krantz & Michael
Hardin. |
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Preaching Helps (Pentecost
+21, 2008 / World Communion Sunday). United Methodist Church
General Board of Discipleship. |
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"Wisdom for the Way,"
Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, iucc.org. |
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Jesus Now,
Proper (Ordinary) 27A,
lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures
Jesus Then & Now. |
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"Murder in the Vineyard,"
Proper 22, 2008,
Sea Raven, Liberal
Christian Commentary. |
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Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary,
Proper 22, 2008, Paul S. Nancarrow,
"...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." |
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Liberal Lectionary Analysis,
Pentecost +21,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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Text
Studies, Proper 22, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran) |
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SAMUEL,
Pentecost +21, 2008, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
| Readings,
Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths from Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource
Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.) |
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Lectionary Study,
October 5, 2008, Dr. Robert Linthicum, Partners in
Urban Transformation. |
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Sermon Nuggets,
Pentecost 21A, 2008, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor,
questions, quotations. |
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Rumors,
for October 5, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense
of humor." |
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Social Justice Lectionary,
list of links by Rev. Dr. Bruce
Sweet, United Church of Canada. |
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"Producing
Fruit,"
The Practice of Jesus,
Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2008. |
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Starters for Sunday,
5 October, 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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"Decalogue Discipleship,"
Blogging toward Sunday, Brent Laytham, 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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The
Good Word, blog on scripture and preaching from America: The
National Catholic Weekly. |
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Tuesday Lectionary Leanings,
The What!? Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2008. |
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"Violence in the
Vineyard,"
The Painted Prayerbook, Word & Image
& Faith. Jan Richardson, 2008. |
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"Looking at Leadership and the Law," Rev. Paul Bryant-Smith,
lectionary reflections for October, The Living Pulpit, 2008. |
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"At the Heart of the Parables,"
Laurel A. Dykstra, "Jerusalem, Jerusalem,"
Living the Word, Sojourners Online, 2008. |
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"The
Decalogue: Ten Words on Life, Love, and Justice,"
The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey
with Jesus Foundation, 2008. |
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"Rescue," Lane Denson III, Out of Nowhere, 2008. |
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"Called to
Remember Who And Whose We Are," Sarah Carpenter-Vascik, Deborah
Appler, Greg Carey,
Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our
Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2008. (LGBT perspective) |
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Dylan's Lectionary Blog,
Proper 22. Biblical Scholar
Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary
of the Episcopal Church, 2005. |
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Daily Reflection,
Ordinary 27, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2008. |
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This Sunday's Readings,
Trinity +20, John Pridmore, Church Times, 2008. |
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The
Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo,
Progressive Theology Weblog, 2005. |
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Living the Word by Jim and
Shelley Douglass. Lectionary based scripture commentary from Sojourners OnLine, 1996. |
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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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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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"Who's
in Charge Here?" the Rev. Dr. Wiley Stephen, Day 1, 2008. |
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Selected Sermon,
Proper 22A (RCL), the Rev. J. Barrington Bates, in Worship
that Works, ECUSA, 2008. |
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"The Gift
of Community," the Rev. Ann Svennungsen, Day 1, 2005. |
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"Love's Labor Lost," 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 21, 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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"Play On!" study guide for
adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Sports," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2008. (Philippians 3) |
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"Sabbath as Delight in Creation," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Sabbath," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2002. (Exodus 20) |
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"Two Languages," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Moral Landscape of Creation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2001. (Psalm 19) |
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"After 85
Years, Yankee Stadium Closes,"
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: Courage,"
John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily
Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2008. |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Ordinary 27, 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 27 - 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 +21, 2008): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and
Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of
Discipleship. |
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Gathering,
Pentecost +21 / Worldwide Communion Sunday, 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 +21, 2008, Free Resources, Cokesbury
Worship Connection. |
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LCA Worship Resources,
Proper 22, includes liturgy, hymn
suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with
Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia. |
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Mustard Seeds, "Running
the Race," Proper 22, 2008. A
lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann
Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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Spera in Deo,
21st Sunday after Pentecost. Resources for the
Traditional Latin Mass. |
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"Put Your Trust
in Jesus and Produce the Fruits of Righteousness,"
Ordinary 27. A New Presentation for
Sunday's Liturgy, Claretian
Communications, Philippines. Includes Flash presentation. |
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Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 21A.
Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt,
The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT. |
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Come, for the Meal Is Ready, World Communion Liturgy, Worship
Ways, UCC, 2008. |
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Lectionary Liturgies,
Ordinary 27, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church
(U.S.A.). |
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Worship and
Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 27, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in
Australia. |
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Liturgies Online,
by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in
Australia. |
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"The Fruits
of God's Reigning,"
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, P22/OT27,
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 27, 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
October, 2008, David S. Bell, United Methodist Church GBOD. |
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Prayers and Musical Ideas,
Ordinary 27, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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A Prayer
for Pentecost 21,
Stephen Brown, A Place for
Prayer. |
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Worship Resources (prayers, etc.), Proper
22A, John van de Laar,
Sacredise. |
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"Liturgy: prayer reflection",
reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New
Zealand. (BCP
and Roman Catholic) |
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Starters for Sunday,
5 October, 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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Prayers for Worship, David von Schlichten, Lectionary Homiletics. |
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World in Prayer,
the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers.
Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news. |
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| Graphics & Multimedia:
| Clip
Art, Ordinary 27, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic
Educators. |
| Clip Art Images:
Matthew 21:33-43, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú. |
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Ordinary 27 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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"Violence in the
Vineyard,"
The Painted Prayerbook, Word & Image
& Faith. Jan Richardson, 2008. |
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CHURCH PowerPoint,
Pentecost 21, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint
slides for Worship Services. |
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Mustard Seeds, "Running
the Race," Proper 22, 2008. A
lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann
Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
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SAMUEL,
Pentecost +21, 2008, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Scripture
Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Pentecost +21,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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"Sour Grapes? Or the Fruit that Endures,"
reflection by Barbara Berstengel,
eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center. |
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Come, for the Meal Is Ready, World Communion Liturgy, Worship
Ways, UCC, 2008. |
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Lectionary
Introductions (background & context),
Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. |
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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 +21, 2008, United Methodist Church
GBOD. |
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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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Liturgical
Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova
Publications. |
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Gathering,
Pentecost +21 / Worldwide Communion Sunday, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon
seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral
suggestions etc. |
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Together
to Celebrate, October 5, 2008, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia.
Contemporary Christian Music resources. |
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Starters for Sunday,
5 October, 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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Prayers and Musical Ideas,
Ordinary 27, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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Hymn and Song Suggestions,
Proper 22A, 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 22. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain
text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough,
Ontario. |
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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. |
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Coloring
Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's
Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of
page.)
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CatholicMom.com: Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle,
and Word Search based on weekly gospel text. |
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| With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
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"Sermon
of the Week,"
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"Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick,
Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles.
Sermons4Kids.com. |
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Gathering,
Pentecost +21 / Worldwide Communion Sunday, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon
seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral
suggestions etc. |
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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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Proclaiming
Faith, Ordinary 27, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity,
Ordinary 27, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary
by Larry Broding. |
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"Come In,
Come In and Sit Down,"
"Rules for
Cats and for People,"
"One Family," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J.
Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.) |
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Children's Sermons Following the Lectionary, Roland McGregor. |
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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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