Proper 27A/Ordinary 32A/Pentecost +21
November 6, 2011
(many churches use readings for All Saints)
Click on Scripture
Lessons below for study links
and resources for each individual pericope:
Image: Hermanoleon Clipart
Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25
or Wisdom of Solomon 6:12-16
or Amos 5:18-24
Roman Catholic reading:
Wisdom of Solomon 6:12-16
United Methodist & ELCIC reading:
Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25
Psalm 78:1-7
or Wisdom of Solomon 6:17-20
or Psalm 70
Roman Catholic reading:
Psalm 63:2-8
United Methodist & ELCIC reading:
Psalm 78:1-7
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Roman
Catholic reading: 1 Thessalonians
4:13-17 or 1
Thessalonians 4:13-14
Reading and Studying the Text This Week
- Texts:
- Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Lectionary readings from the 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:
- Judgment
- Decision
- see especially American Beauty
- Special Day Resources: Veteran's Day/Remembrance Day
- 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 Mark S. Gignilliat, Carolyn J. Sharp, Nancy deClaissé-Walford, Holly Hearon, Carla Works, Comentario del Evangelio por Amaury Tañón-Santos, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2011.
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 32, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- Preaching Helps (Pentecost +21). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2011.
- "Mission One: Ready to Shine," Kathryn Matthews Huey, ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2011.
- Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Proper 27A, 2011, Bruce G. Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
- Starters for Sunday, 6 November, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- The Lectionary Lab, Pentecost 21, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2011.
- Ministry Matters free worship resources (was Cokesbury Resources), November 6, 2011.
- John Shearman's Lectionary, Pentecost +21, 2011, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
- Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 21, 2011, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2008. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Carolyn J. Sharp, Ralph W. Klein, Karoline Lewis, Dirk G. Lange.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 27 by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Proper 27, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 32A, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Proper 27, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- Text Studies, Proper 27, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
- Rumors, for November 9, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
- 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.
- 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, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2011.
- ON Scripture, Joshua 24, Walter Bruegemann, 2011.
- Daily Reflection, Ordinary 32, 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 November 6, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2011.
- We Will Serve the Lord, Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2011.
- Lectionary Ruminations, Summit to Shore, 2011.
- "Whom Will You Choose?" John C. Holbert, Patheos, 2011.
- "Bridesmaids, the Time is Now," Alyce M. McKenzie, Patheos, 2011.
- "Missing Out," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2011.
- "The Wise and Foolish Virgins," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2011.
- "Tap, Tap, Tap," Larry Patten, 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.
- "Be Prepared," Blogging toward Sunday, Brent Laytham and Michele Clifton-Soderstrom, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2008.
- "America's Next President: Beware of the Battered Wife Syndrome," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2008.
- "Faithful, Unsettling Questions," Jacki Belile, Greg Carey, Vernice Thorn, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2008. (LGBT perspective)
- "Shock and Awe in the Kingdom of God," Daniel Deffenbaugh, Seeds of Shalom, 2008.
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 27. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2005.
- "Wisdom and Folly," Debra Dean Murphy, The Ekklesia Project, 2008.
- "What Time Is It?" Thomas B. Woodward, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2005.
- The Christian Century:
- "Hopeful Grieving," James Howell, 2005.
- "True Grit," Talitha Arnold, 2002.
- "The Liturgy of Abundance, the Myth of Scarcity," Walter Brueggemann, 1999.
- "Piety and Preparation for a New Life," Delores S. Williams, 1990.
- Sojourners "Living the Word" archives:
- "Bound to Serve" Enuma Okoro, "With the Eyes of Our Hearts," 2011.
- "Stay Awake," Laurel A. Dykstra, "Consumption, Charity, or Change?" 2008.
- "A People's Identity," Robert Roth, 2005.
- "Living the Word," by Kari Jo Verhulst, 2002.
- 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.
- Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page)
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2011.
- Ministry Matters free worship resources (was Cokesbury Resources), November 6, 2011.
- "Filling Stations," the Rev. Dr. Anna Carter Florence, Day 1, 2007.
- Selected Sermon, Proper 26A (RCL), the Rev. Dr. Susanna Metz, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2011.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "Mission One: Ready to Shine," UCC, Weekly Seeds.
- Lectionary Notes, Pentecost 26, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
- Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Late Fall, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2011.
- Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 32A, 2011- exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
- Bible Study - Ordinary Time 33 - 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.
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 +21): 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)
- The Worship Closet, Creative Worship Ideas, 2011.
- Mustard Seeds, "Choose," Proper 27, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Ministry Matters free worship resources (was Cokesbury Resources), November 6, 2011.
- LCA Worship Resources, Proper 27, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 32, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2011.
- 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, 2011.
- Worship Resources, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
- "My Soul Is Thirsting for You, O Lord, My God," Ordinary 32. A New Presentation for Sunday's Liturgy, Claretian Communications, Philippines. Includes Flash presentation.
- Liturgies Online, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 32, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
- Prayers, 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, P27/OT32, 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 32, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
- Memorial Day and Veterans' Day Prayers, Worship Ways, United Church of Christ. (.pdf)
- "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. BCP TEC USA. Common Worship CofE.
- Worship Resources (prayers, etc.), Proper 27A, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +21, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +21, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- Starters for Sunday, 6 November, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- That All May Be One, Worship Ways, UCC, 2011.
- Call to Worship, November 6, 2011, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
- Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2011.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 32, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- Worship Resources from Anna's Hosannas for November 6, 2011
- Prayers of the People, Proper 27, 2011, Richard J. Einerson, sample prayers from Prayers of the People: Pastoral Prayers for Worship and Personal Devotion.
- Prayers of the People, (sequential and thematic tracks), Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2011.
- "The Wise and Foolish Virgins," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 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 32, Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art Images: Matthew 25:1-13, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Ordinary 32 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.
- "My Soul Is Thirsting For You, O Lord, My God!" Ordinary 32. Flash presentation of this week's scripture texts.
- Mustard Seeds, "Choose," Proper 27, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- 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.
- "Waiting for the Bridegroom," reflection by Barbara Bernstengel, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
- Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- "Rivers," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
- Psalm Settings:
- "Stay True to God," (Psalm 78), "Hasten, O God, to Save Me," (Psalm 70) lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms: Psalm 78:1-7 set to Dix (77 77 77), Psalm 70 set to The Solid Rock (88 88 888).
- "Give Ear, My People" Sung Call to Worship for Psalm 78, from Anna's Hosannas
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 27A, 2011, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +21, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost +21, 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 26A, 2008. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
- Starters for Sunday, 6 November, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Together to Celebrate, November 6, 2011, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 32, 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)
- Lectionary Puzzles, Proper 27. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.
- 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.)
- With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- Worshiping with Children, Proper 27, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2011.
- "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," November 6, 2011, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25 and I'll Follow the Moon by Stephanie Lisa Tara, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 and The Invisible String by Patrice Karst, Matthew 25:1-13 and In Case There's a Fox by Aya Katz.
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- Starters for Sunday, 6 November, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- "Be Prepared!" Proper 27, Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2011. (Terms of Use)
- "Being Ready" Children's Sermon for November 6, 2011, from Anna's Hosannas
- Our road trip, CSSPlus (Children's Sermon Service...Plus)
- Lesson Plans That Work, Younger Children & Older Children, Late Fall, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2011.
- Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 32A, 2011- exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 32, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- "Be Prepared!" "The Three Toolboxes," Children's Sermons from Sermons4kids.com.
- "The Reason, the Hope and the Dream," "Remembrance Day," "Remembering What They Did," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
- Drama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- Left In The Dark -- Monologue / Drama for Proper 27 | OT 32 Jacqueline Sharer Robertson SermonStudio
- A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.
