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Proper 22A/Ordinary 27A/Pentecost +21
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Click on Scripture 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

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

bulletTexts:
bulletIllustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
bulletLectionary readings from the Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
bulletRoman Catholic Lectionary Readings 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.
bullet Free 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:
bulletMoses
bulletMovies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
bulletMoses/Exodus
bulletSpecial Day Resources - World Communion Sunday
bulletSpecial Day Resources - St Francis Day / Blessing of Pets
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 James K. Mead, Nancy deClaissé-Walford, David E. Fredrickson, Ira Brent Driggers.
bullet Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 27, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bullet Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 22, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
bullet Preaching Peace commentary, Proper 22, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
bullet Preaching Helps (Pentecost +21, 2008 / World Communion Sunday). United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet "Wisdom for the Way," Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, iucc.org.
bullet Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 27A, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
bullet "Murder in the Vineyard," Proper 22, 2008, Sea Raven, Liberal Christian Commentary.
bullet Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Proper 22, 2008, Paul S. Nancarrow, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
bullet Liberal Lectionary Analysis, Pentecost +21, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
bullet Text Studies, Proper 22, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
bullet SAMUEL, Pentecost +21, 2008, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bulletReadings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths from Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
bullet Lectionary Study, October 5, 2008, Dr. Robert Linthicum, Partners in Urban Transformation.
bullet Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 21A, 2008, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
bullet Rumors, for October 5, 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 "Producing Fruit," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2008.
bullet Starters for Sunday, 5 October, 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bullet Lists of recommended articles available with ATLAS subscription for these texts:
bullet Exodus 20:1-20 / Isaiah 5:1-7
bullet Psalm 19 / Psalm 80
bullet Philippians 3:4-14
bullet Matthew 21:33-46
bulletLectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
bullet "Decalogue Discipleship," Blogging toward Sunday, Brent Laytham, 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, The What!? Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2008.
bullet "Violence in the Vineyard," The Painted Prayerbook, Word & Image & Faith. Jan Richardson, 2008.
bullet "Looking at Leadership and the Law," Rev. Paul Bryant-Smith, lectionary reflections for October, The Living Pulpit, 2008.
bullet "At the Heart of the Parables," Laurel A. Dykstra, "Jerusalem, Jerusalem," Living the Word, Sojourners Online, 2008.
bullet "The Decalogue: Ten Words on Life, Love, and Justice," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2008.
bullet "Rescue," Lane Denson III, Out of Nowhere, 2008.
bullet "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)
bullet 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.
bullet Daily Reflection, Ordinary 27, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2008.
bullet This Sunday's Readings, Trinity +20, John Pridmore, Church Times, 2008.
bullet The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2005.
bullet Living the Word by Jim and Shelley Douglass. Lectionary based scripture commentary from Sojourners OnLine, 1996.
bullet "The Agitating Word," by Kari Jo Verhulst. Living the Word lectionary-based scripture commentary from Sojourners Online, 2002.
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 "Who's in Charge Here?" the Rev. Dr. Wiley Stephen, Day 1, 2008.
bullet Selected Sermon, Proper 22A (RCL), the Rev. J. Barrington Bates, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2008.
bullet "The Gift of Community," the Rev. Ann Svennungsen, Day 1, 2005.
bullet "Love's Labor Lost," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2002.
bulletGroup Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
bullet Lectionary Notes, Pentecost 21, 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 "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)
bullet "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)
bullet "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)
bullet "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.
bullet "Challenges of Discipleship: Courage," John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2008.
bullet Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 27, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
bullet Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Adults, Early Fall, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2008.
bullet Bible Study - Ordinary Time 27 - 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 +21, 2008): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet 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.
bullet Worship Resources, Pentecost +21, 2008, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection.
bullet LCA Worship Resources, Proper 22, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
bullet Mustard Seeds, "Running the Race," Proper 22, 2008. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
bullet Spera in Deo, 21st Sunday after Pentecost. Resources for the Traditional Latin Mass.
bullet "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.
bullet 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.
bullet Come, for the Meal Is Ready, World Communion Liturgy, Worship Ways, UCC, 2008.
bullet Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 27, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
bullet Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 27, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet Liturgies Online, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet "The Fruits of God's Reigning," 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, P22/OT27, 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 27, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
bullet Offertory Prayers for October, 2008, David S. Bell, United Methodist Church GBOD.
bullet Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 27, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bullet A Prayer for Pentecost 21, Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer.
bullet Worship Resources (prayers, etc.), Proper 22A, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
bullet "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. (BCP and Roman Catholic)
bullet Starters for Sunday, 5 October, 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bullet Prayers for Worship, David von Schlichten, Lectionary Homiletics.
bullet World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
bulletGraphics & Multimedia:
bulletClip Art, Ordinary 27, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
bulletClip Art Images: Matthew 21:33-43, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
bullet 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.
bulletBulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year A index.
bullet "Violence in the Vineyard," The Painted Prayerbook, Word & Image & Faith. Jan Richardson, 2008.
bullet CHURCH PowerPoint, Pentecost 21, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
bullet Mustard Seeds, "Running the Race," Proper 22, 2008. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
bullet Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
bullet SAMUEL, Pentecost +21, 2008, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Pentecost +21, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
bullet "Sour Grapes? Or the Fruit that Endures," reflection by Barbara Berstengel, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
bullet Come, for the Meal Is Ready, World Communion Liturgy, Worship Ways, UCC, 2008.
bullet Lectionary Introductions (background & context), Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
bullet Hymns and Music:
bulletOriginal Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
bullet "Garden Song," Brenton Prigge, New Hymn.
bullet Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 22A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
bullet Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
bullet Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +21, 2008, United Methodist Church GBOD.
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 Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
bullet 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.
bullet Together to Celebrate, October 5, 2008, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
bullet Starters for Sunday, 5 October, 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bullet Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 27, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bullet Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 22A, 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 22. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.
bullet 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.
bullet Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
bullet CatholicMom.com: Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, and Word Search based on weekly gospel text.
bulletWith Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bullet "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
bullet 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.
bullet Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Younger Children & Older Children, Early Fall, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2008.
bullet Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 27, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
bullet Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 27, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
bullet "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.)
bullet Children's Sermons Following the Lectionary, Roland McGregor.
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.