Proper 23A/Ordinary 28A/Pentecost +17
October 9, 2011
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Lessons below for study links
and resources for each individual pericope:
Exodus 32:1-14
or Isaiah 25:1-9
Roman Catholic reading:
Isaiah 25:6-10
United Methodist & ELCIC
reading:
Exodus 32:1-14
Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23
or Psalm 23
Roman Catholic reading:
Psalm 23:1-6
United Methodist
&
ELCIC reading:
Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23
Philippians 4:1-9
Roman
Catholic reading: Philippians 4:12-20
Matthew 22:1-14
Roman
Catholic reading: Matthew 22:1-14
or Matthew 22:1-10
Reading and Studying the Text This Week
- Texts:
- Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
- Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the New American Bible.
- The 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.
- Lutheran lectionary calendar, Year A, from the ELCA site.
- United Methodist lectionary readings.
- Biblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year A.
- Free Church version for Baptist, Reformed, and Congregational use Revised Common Lectionary Readings.
- ELCIC Worship Planning Calendar, lectionary citations with and without hymn suggestions, text and pdf formats.
- Lutheran RCL CEV readings - .doc files. Lutheran Bible Ministries.
- Images and Movies:
- Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
- Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
- Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
- Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 28, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- "God Matters," Kathryn Matthews Huey, ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2011.
- Preaching This Week commentary by Fred Gaiser, Amy Erickson, Susan Eastman, Sharon H. Ringe, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2011.
- The Lectionary Lab, Pentecost 17, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2011.
- Under the circumstances -- Commentary from Emphasis.
- Lectionary Notes, Pentecost +17, Beth Quick, 2011.
- Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Proper 23A, 2011, Rick Marshall, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
- John Shearman's Lectionary, Pentecost +17, 2011, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
- Preaching Helps (Pentecost +17). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2011.
- Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 17, 2011, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
- Ministry Matters free worship resources (was Cokesbury Resources), October 2, 2011. (Will become commercial, but resources are free for now.)
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary. Commentaries on lectionary readings by James K. Mead, Karla Suomala, David E. Fredrickson, Ira Brent Driggers, 2008.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Proper 23, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 23 by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 28A, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Text Studies, Proper 23, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
- Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Proper 23, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- Rumors, for October 12, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
- Starters for Sunday, 9 October, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- This Week at PreachingIllustrations.com.
- Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet.
- Stewardship Sermon Starter, Stewardship Now. ELCA, 2011.
- World Hunger Sermon Starters, ELCA, 2011.
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas.
- Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS).
- Recommended articles from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are linked below. ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices. Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
- Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
- Sermon Brainwave, Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, David Lose and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2011. (texts may be labeled for Oct 2 but discussion is for Oct 9)
- Homiletical Hot Tub, preaching blog at Lectionary Homiletics, 2011.
- The Good Word, A Blog on Scripture and Preaching, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2011.
- Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, The Kingdom of God Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2011. 11th Hour Preacher Party.
- "Beyond Our Wants," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2011.
- "A Biblical Case of Class Warfare," Stephanie Buckhanon Crowder, ON Scripture, 2011.
- "An Epic Party," "Impatience," Fr. Rick Morley, a garden path, 2011.
- "Give Up Your Worries, Give in to Joy," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2011. 2008.
- "All dressed up and nowhere to go," Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2011.
- "The Uncomfortable Invitation," John van de Laar, Sacredise, 2011.
- "It's about Us," Debra Dean Murphy, Intersections, 2011.
- This Sunday's Readings, Martin Warner, Church Times, (Church of England), 2011.
- Liberal Lectionary Resources, Rev. Dr. Chris Ayers, 2011.
- Daily Reflection, Ordinary 28, 2011, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2011. Reflexiones Dominicales en español.
- "What If?" Miriam's Tambourine, Memphis Theological Seminary, 2011.
- Sermon Notes for October 9, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2011.
- The Painted Prayerbook, "Fitted for the Wedding Feast," Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
- "'Pity Party' or 'Plenty Party'," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2011.
- Ministry Matters free worship resources (was Cokesbury Resources), October 2, 2011. (Will become commercial, but resources are free for now.)
- Proper Attire Required, Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2011.
- Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2011.
- "I Don't Like This Parable," Larry Patten, 2011.
- "The Wedding Garment," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure,
- HuffPost Religion, religion news and contemporary news in religious perspective. Always worth a read...
- Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2011.
- One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2011.
- 10 Minute Worship Blog, Dan Bollerud, 10 minute commuter mp3 worship, 2011.
- Weekly Reading, Anthony B. Robinson, 2011.
- Blogging toward Sunday, Century Blog, 2011.
- Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Dicese of Texas, 2011.
- The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2011.
- Quadratos, Alexander J. Shaia, 2011.
- The Hardest Question, 2011.
- Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts, 2011.
- Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2011.
- Kairos-Milwaukee UCC Blog, Reflections on the RCL by Rev. Rick Skidmore, 2011.
- Stillspeaking Daily Devotional, UCC.org. Daily devotional for Twitter. (Daily RCL)
- Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2011.
- Chmod, Lectionary Journal of Andy Gay, 2011.
- Daily Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains.
- Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2011.
- Church in the World, Steve Godfrey, 2011.
- Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2011.
- The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions, Volume 2, and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2011.
- SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2011.
- COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2011.
- Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck.
- Panoramic Views of Faith and Health, Butch Odom. Daily lectionary thoughts and prayer, 2011.
- "Standing in the Breach," Blogging toward Sunday, Brent Laytham, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2008.
- "The Return of Virtue," Daniel Deffenbaugh, Seeds of Shalom, 2008.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2008.
- "Maintaining Street Credibility," Deborah Appler, Greg Carey, Sarah Carpenter-Vascik, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2008. (LGBT perspective)
- "Raging and Rejoicing," Debra Dean Murphy, The Ekklesia Project, 2008.
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 23. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2005.
- Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
- 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.
- The Christian Century:
- "An Invitation," Judith Johnson-Siebold, 2005.
- "Dress Code," Gracia Grindal, 2002.
- "Party Time," Susan Pendleton Jones,1999.
- "Excellence Beyond Standards," Delores S. Williams, 1990.
- "A Child of His Time," Ronald Goetz, The Christian Century, 1984. Reprinted at Religion Online.
- "A Waiting Church," William Willimon, 1982.
- Sojourners Living the Word:
- "Remembering Forward" Enuma Okoro, "Remembering Our Identity," 2011.
- "Euodia and Syntyche," Laurel A. Dykstra, "Jerusalem, Jerusalem," 2008.
- Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page)
- Ministry Matters free worship resources (was Cokesbury Resources), October 2, 2011. (Will become commercial, but resources are free for now.)
- Selected Sermon, Proper 23A (RCL), the Rev. James Liggett, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2011.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2011.
- "Why Bother?" the Rev. Dr. Cleo LaRue, Day 1, 2008.
- Selected Sermon, Proper 23A (RCL), the Rev. Frank Logue, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2008.
- "Sermon for Proper 23," Bishop Steven Charleston, Day 1, 2005.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "God Matters," UCC, Weekly Seeds.
- Homecoming... Going out? Or Coming Home?, Faith Lens, ELCA, 2011.
- "Getting Along," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2011.
- Ministry Matters free worship resources (was Cokesbury Resources), October 2, 2011. (Will become commercial, but resources are free for now.)
- Lectionary Notes, Pentecost 22, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
- "Eating Well," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Health," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007. (Isaiah 25)
- "Untamed Hospitality," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Hospitality," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007. (Psalm 23)
- "Challenges of Discipleship: Invitation," John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2008.
- Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Early Fall, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2011.
- Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 28A, 2011- exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
- Bible Study - Ordinary Time 28 - verse by verse Roman Catholic lectionary commentary at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Picayune, MS.
- Light on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings.
- 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.
OnLine Worship and Liturgy Resources
- The Text This Week's Pentecost Resources Page contains resources and images.
- Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
- Worship Planning Helps (Pentecost +17): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2011.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2011. (Terms of Use)
- Ministry Matters free worship resources (was Cokesbury Resources), October 2, 2011. (Will become commercial, but resources are free for now.)
- Worship Resources, October 9, 2011, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
- LCA Worship Planning Page, Proper 23, 2011, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship"
- LCA Worship Resources, Proper 23, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
- Mustard Seeds, "The Invitation/True Worship,," Proper 23, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Worship resources for Proper 23 | OT 28 Dallas A. Brauninger from from SermonStudio
- Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 17A. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT, 2011.
- Worship Resources from Anna's Hosannas, for October 9, 2011.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 28, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 28, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Liturgies Online, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
- Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
- Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings, Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases.
- Resources: Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Prayers of the People, P23/OT28, General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- Outside the Box: Litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church. Katherine Hawker.
- Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
- Lector's Notes, OT 28, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
- "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. (BCP USA & Roman Catholic.) (CofE.)
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Starters for Sunday, 9 October, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +17, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +17, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- Prayers of the People, Proper 23A, Rick Morley, 2011. (Based on Christ Hymn from Philippians)
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 28, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- Prayers of the People, (sequential and thematic tracks), Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2011.
- Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2011.
- Call to Worship, October 9, 2011, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
- "The Wedding Garment," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure,
- Prayers of the People, Proper 23A, Fr. Jeremiah Williamson, Praying the Scriptures, 2011.
- Prayer for Proper 23, RevGalBlogPals, 2011.
- Prayers for Worship, David von Schlichten, Lectionary Homiletics.
- World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
- Graphics & Multimedia:
- Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
- HermanoLeón Clipart, Ordinary 28, Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art, Ordinary 28, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Clip Art Images: Matthew 22:1-14, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Ordinary 28 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.
- Mustard Seeds, "The Invitation," Proper 23, 2008. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- CHURCH PowerPoint, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services, ChurchGalleries.com.
- The Painted Prayerbook, "Fitted for the Wedding Feast," Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
- "Getting Along," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2011.
- Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
- Scripture Pics, Weekly RCL-related image.
- Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
- Lectionary Introductions (background & context), Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- "You're Invited, RSVP," reflection by Dorette Saunders, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center (pdf).
- Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- "The Invitation," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
- Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 23A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Psalm Settings:
- "Praise the Lord, Praise Our Mighty God," (Psalm 106), "The Lord Is My Shepherd," (Psalm 23), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry.See Terms of Use.
- Psalm 23 set to Darwall's 148th (66.66.88), Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23 set to St. Catherine (88 88 88) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 23A, 2011, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +17, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost +17, Background information for hymns and choral music following the lectionary from the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Austin, Texas, by Eric Mellenbruch and David Zersen.
- Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
- 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.
- Worship Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire suggestions for RCL texts.
- Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2011. (Terms of Use)
- Sing for Joy, Pentecost 22A, 2008. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
- Starters for Sunday, 9 October, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 29, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- CatholicMom.com: Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, and Word Search based on weekly gospel text.
- 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.
- Activity Sheets for Children, Fun for all Creatures Great & Small, UCC, 2011. (pdf)
- Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
- Lectionary Puzzles, Proper 23. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.
- With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- Worshiping with Children, Proper 23, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2011.
- "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," October 9, 2011, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Exodus 32:1-14 and The Tale of Peter Rabbit, by Beatrix Potter, Phillippians 4:1-9 and Walter Was Worried by Laura Vaccaro Seeger, Matthew 22:1-14 and The Berenstain Bears and the In-Crowd by Stan and Jan Berenstain.
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- "Be Surprised!" Proper 23A, Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps.
- Ministry Matters free worship resources (was Cokesbury Resources), October 2, 2011. (Will become commercial, but resources are free for now.)
- "What Not To Wear," Sarah Buteux, Let the Children Come, 2011.
- Faith Formation Journeys, Philippians Children Sermons Series #4, 2011. Faith Formation Journeys Matthew 22:1-14.
- Amanda's Special Party -- Children's story based on Matthew 22:1-14 by Janice B. Scott from The Village Shepherd
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2011. (Terms of Use)
- Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 28A, 2011- exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
- Lesson Plans That Work, Younger Children & Older Children, Early Fall, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2011.
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 28, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- "You Are Invited!" Children's Sermon from Sermons4kids.com.
- 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.
