Image: Sunset, Egon Schiele, 1890-1918
Art in the Christian Tradition
Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN.

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

Exodus 33:12-23 or Isaiah 45:1-7
Roman Catholic reading: Isaiah 45:1, 4-6
United Methodist & ELCIC reading: Exodus 33:12-23

Psalm 99 or Psalm 96:1-9, (10-13)
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 96:1-10
United Methodist & ELCIC reading: Psalm 99

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Roman Catholic reading: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5

Matthew 22:15-22
Roman Catholic reading: Matthew 22:15-21

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:
    • Jesus and Money
  • Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Judgment
    • Generosity
• 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).
  • Preaching This Week commentary by Fred Gaiser, Kathryn Schifferdecker, Nancy deClaissé-Walford, Holly Hearon, Clayton Schmidt, Comentario del Evangelio por Andrés Albertsen, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2011.
  • "Willing Relationships," Kathryn Matthews Huey, ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2011.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 29, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Proper 24A, 2011, Rick Marshall, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Preaching Helps (Pentecost +18). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2011.
  • Ministry Matters free worship resources (was Cokesbury Resources), October 16, 2011. (Will become commercial, but resources are free for now.)
  • The Lectionary Lab, Pentecost 18, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2011.
  • Lectionary Notes, Pentecost +18, Beth Quick, 2011.
  • Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 18, 2011, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
  • The Rule of God -- Exegesis, commentary, illustrations by Russell F. Anderson, from SermonStudio.
  • John Shearman's Lectionary, Pentecost +18, 2011, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • 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, Richard Ascough, Jeannine K. Brown, 2008.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 24 by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Proper 24, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • "Fair Taxes," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2008.
  • Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 29A, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Proper 24, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Text Studies, Proper 24, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • Rumors, for October 19, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • Starters for Sunday, 16 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).
  • Exodus 33:12-23 / Isaiah 45:1-7
  • Psalm 99 / Psalm 96
  • 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
  • Matthew 22:15-22
• 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.
  • 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, Whose Coin Is It Anyway Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2011.
  • "The Heavy Cost of Paying 'The Emperor,'" Matt Skinner, ON Scripture, 2011.
  • "God, Caesar, and the Power of a Good Question," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2011.
  • "Give Your Money to Caesar, Give Your Self to God," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2011. "Credo and the Credit Crisis," guest essay by Adam Hamilton, 2008. 2005.
  • "The Things That Are God's," "Distinct," Fr. Rick Morley, a garden path, 2011.
  • "The Backside of God," John C. Holbert, Patheos, 2011.
  • "State vs God," Alyce M. McKenzie, Patheos, 2011.
  • "I Recognize that Face," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2011.
  • Living the Uncertainty of our Conviction, Caspar Green, The Scarlet Letter Bible, 2011.
  • "American Idols," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2011.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, Summit to Shore, 2011.
  • Miriam's Tambourine, Memphis Theological Seminary, 2011.
  • "Image and Likeness," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2011.
  • Daily Reflection, Ordinary 29, 2011, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2011. Reflexiones Dominicales en español.
  • This Sunday's Readings, Martin Warner, Church Times, (Church of England), 2011.
  • Sermon Notes for October 16, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2011.
  • "Join the NUMPTIES today," Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2011.
  • 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.
  • Blogging toward Sunday, "Render unto God," Brent Laytham and Michele Clifton-Soderstrom, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2008.
  • "Allies or Enemies?" Daniel Deffenbaugh, Seeds of Shalom, 2008.
  • "Credo and the Credit Crisis," guest essay by Adam Hamilton, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2008. 2005.
  • "God's Awesome Holiness," 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)
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2008.
  • "No Small Change," Debra Dean Murphy, The Ekklesia Project, 2008.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 24. 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:
    • "Balance Sheet," Judith Johnson-Siebold, 2005.
    • "Speak Up, God," Martha Greene, 2002.
    • "Pledging Allegiance," Susan Pendleton Jones, 1999.
  • Sojourners Living the Word:
    • "A Partial View" Enuma Okoro, "Remembering Our Identity," 2011.
    • "Whose Image?" Laurel A. Dykstra, "Jerusalem, Jerusalem," 2008.
• Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Longing to See God, the Rev. Dr. Brett Younger, Day 1, 2011.
  • Ministry Matters free worship resources (was Cokesbury Resources), October 16, 2011. (Will become commercial, but resources are free for now.)
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2011.
  • "What Makes a True Patriot?" The Rev. Nora Tubbs Tisdale, Day 1, 2008.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Willing Relationships," UCC, Weekly Seeds.
  • "Becoming Imitators," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2011.
  • Gonna Serve Somebody, Faith Lens, ELCA, 2011.
  • Ministry Matters free worship resources (was Cokesbury Resources), October 16, 2011. (Will become commercial, but resources are free for now.)
  • Lectionary Notes, Pentecost 23, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • "Beyond Candy Cane Lane," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Consumerism," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003. (Psalm 96)
  • "Challenges of Discipleship: Citizenship," John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2008.
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Late Fall, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2011.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 29A, 2011- exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
  • Bible Study - Ordinary Time 29 - 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 +18): 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)
  • Bread for the World Sunday resources.
  • Mustard Seeds, "On Being the Message," Proper 24, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • The Worship Closet, Creative Worship Ideas, 2011.
  • Worship Resources, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • Worship Resources, October 16, 2011, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2011.
  • Ministry Matters free worship resources (was Cokesbury Resources), October 16, 2011. (Will become commercial, but resources are free for now.)
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Proper 24, 2011, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship"
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 18A. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT, 2011.
  • LCA Worship Resources, Proper 24, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
  • Worship resources, B. David Hostetter, SermonStudio.
  • "Fair Taxes," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2008.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 29, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2011.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 29, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • 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.
  • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
  • Prayers of the People, P24/OT29, 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.
  • Lector's Notes, OT 29, 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) (CofE.)
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Starters for Sunday, 16 October, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +18, UMC GBOD, 2011.
  • Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +18, UMC GBOD, 2011.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 29, 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.
  • Call to Worship, October 16, 2011, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2011.
  • "Image and Likeness," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2011.
  • Prayers of the People, Proper 24A, Fr. Jeremiah Williamson, Praying the Scriptures, 2011.
  • Prayer for Proper 24, RevGalBlogPals, 2011.
  • Prayers of the People, Proper 24A, Rick Morley, 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 29, Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art, Ordinary 29, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: Matthew 22:15-21, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 29 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, "On Being the Message," Proper 24, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "Becoming Imitators," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2011.
  • Miriam's Tambourine, Memphis Theological Seminary, 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.
  • "Facing Choices," reflection by Barbara Bernstengel, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center (pdf).
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • "O Jesus, You Were Born to Be," an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette celebrating the titles of Jesus and his teachings, including “O Master, may we learn from you, To love both God and neighbor, too.” Tune: TRURO (“Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates”) or TALLIS' CANON (“All Praise to Thee, My God, This Night”).
    • "You My Treasure! You My Likeness!" David Coleman, 87.87D, 2011.
    • "A Wealth of Words," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "God Is Good," (Psalm 99), "Sing Praise, Sing Praise," (Psalm 96), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm 99 set to St Catherine (88 88 88) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 24A, 2011, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +18, UMC GBOD, 2011.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost +18, 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 24A, 2008. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
    • Starters for Sunday, 16 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.
• 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 24. 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 24, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2011.
  • "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," October 16, 2011, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Exodus 33:12-23 and Because You Are My Baby by Jennifer Ward, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 and The Recess Queen by Alexis O'Neill, Matthew 22:15=22 and A Chair for My Mother by Vera B. Williams.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • Faith Formation Journeys Matthew 22:15-22, 2011.
  • "Being a Copycat," Proper 24A, Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps.
  • Giving God what belongs to God, CSSPlus
  • "Trick Questions," Sarah Buteux, Let the Children Come, 2011.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2011. (Terms of Use)
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 29, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 29A, 2011- exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Younger Children & Older Children, Late Fall, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2011.
  • "Trick Questions," "Whose Image," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
  • "Kids Pay Taxes, Too!" Children's Sermon from Sermons4kids.com.
• Drama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Mustard Seeds, "On Being the Message," Proper 24, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
• A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.