Proper 28A Ordinary 33A Pentecost 22

Proper 28A/Ordinary 33A/Pentecost +22
November 13, 2011

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

Judges 4:1-7 or Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18
Roman Catholic reading: Proverbs 31: 10-13, 19-20, 30-31
United Methodist & ELCIC reading: Judges 4:1-7

Psalm 123 or Psalm 90:1-8, (9-11), 12
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 128:1-5
United Methodist reading: Psalm 123 or Psalm 76

1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Roman Catholic reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6

Matthew 25:14-30
Roman Catholic reading: Matthew 25:14-30 or Matthew 25:14-15, 19-20

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:
  - Last Judgment
- Movies listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
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).
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 33, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- "Abundant Possibilities," Kathryn Matthews Huey, ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2011.
- Preaching This Week commentary by Mark S. Gignilliat, James Limburg, Rolf Jacobson , C. Clifton Black, Carla Works, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2011.
- Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 22, 2011, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
- Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Proper 28A, 2011, Bruce G. Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
- Preaching Helps (Pentecost +22). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2011.
- 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, Dirk G. Lange, 2008.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 28 by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Proper 28, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 33A, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Text Studies, Proper 28, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
- Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Proper 28, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- Rumors, for November 16, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
- Starters for Sunday, 13 November, 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.
- 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.
- Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18, Walter Brueggemann, ON Scripture, 2011.
- "What God Do You See?" David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2011.
- "Good and Faithful," "Women's Parts," Fr. Rick Morley, a garden path, 2011.
- From 'A Thief in the Night' to Harold Camping, Carl Gregg, Patheos, 2011.
- Sermon Notes for November 13, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 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.
- "Recession-Proof Investments," Blogging toward Sunday, Christian Coon, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2008.
- "Wrath of God 2.0," Daniel Deffenbaugh, Seeds of Shalom, 2008.
- "The Prophet Zephaniah and the 'Great Day of the Lord,'" The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2008.
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 28. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2005.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2008.
- "Faith without the 'Fear Factor'," Robert Two Bulls, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
- The Christian Century:
  - "Trojan Horse," James Howell, 2005.
  - "Sit On It," Talitha Arnold, 2002.
  - "From Wrath to Grace," Bruce Modahl, 1999.
- Sojourners "Living the Word" archives:
  - "Discerning the Days," Enuma Okoro, "With the Eyes of Our Hearts," 2011.
  - "Go to Where?" Laurel A. Dykstra, "Consumption, Charity, or Change?" 2008.
  - "A People's Identity," Robert Roth, 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.
Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- Selected Sermon, Proper 28A (RCL), the Rev. Frank Hegedus, 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.
- Ministry Matters free worship resources (was Cokesbury Resources), November 13, 2011.
- Selected Sermon, Proper 28A (RCL), the Very Rev. Anthony F.M. Clavier, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2008.
Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "Abundant Possibilities," UCC, Weekly Seeds.
- Lectionary Notes, Pentecost 27, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
- "The Triumph of the Eye," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Women and the Church," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. Focus article: "The Triumph of the Eye," Ralph C. Wood. (Proverbs 31)
- "Called Out, Not Left Out," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Vocation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2004. (Judges 4)
- "Challenges of Discipleship: Stewardship," 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 33A, 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.
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 +22): 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), November 13, 2011.
- Starters for Sunday, 13 November, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- The Worship Closet, Creative Worship Ideas, 2011.
- LCA Worship Resources, Proper 28, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
- Mustard Seeds, "Risk," Proper 28, 2008. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 22A. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT, 2011.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 33, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- "Much Is Entrusted to Us - That Trust Is Our Responsibility!" Ordinary 33. 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 33, by Rev David Beswick, 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, P28/OT33, General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- Lector's Notes, OT 33, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
- Outside the Box: Litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church. Katherine Hawker.
- Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
- Worship Resources (prayers, etc.), Proper 28A, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
- "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. Common Worship CofE.
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +22, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +22, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- Time of Richness, Worship Ways, UCC, 2011.
- Call to Worship, November 13, 2011, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 33, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- Prayers of the People, Proper 28, 2011, Richard J. Einerson, sample prayers from Prayers of the People: Pastoral Prayers for Worship and Personal Devotion.
- 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 33, Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art Images: Matthew 25:14-30, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Ordinary 33 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.
- "Much Is Entrusted to Us - That Trust Is Our Responsibility!" Ordinary 33.
- Mustard Seeds, "Risk," Proper 28, 2008. 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):
- "The Parable of the Talents as a Call to Creation Care," reflection by Rev. Jenny Phillips, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center. (pdf)
Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
  - "End of Days," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
- Psalm Settings:
  - "As the Eyes, (Psalm 123), "Like a Watch in the Night," (Psalm 90), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
  - Psalm 123 set to Eventide (10 10 10 10), Psalm 90:1-12 set to Rest (86 886) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
  - Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 28A, 2011, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
  - Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +22, UMC GBOD, 2011.
  - Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
  - 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.
  - 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 27A, 2008. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
  - Starters for Sunday, 13 November, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  - Together to Celebrate, November 13, 2011, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
  - Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 33, 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 28. 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 28, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2011.
- "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," November 13, 2011, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Judges 4:1-7 and You Can Do It! by Tony Dungy, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 and Fireflies by Julie Brinckloe, Matthew 25:14-30 and The LIttle Yellow Leaf by Carin Berger.
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- "Risky Business," Sarah Buteux, Let the Children Come, 2011.
- Faith Formation Journeys, Children Sermon, 2011.
- 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 33A, 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.
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 33, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- "Gift Certificates," 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)
- Mustard Seeds, "Risk," Proper 28, 2008. 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.