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Proper 28A/Ordinary 33A/Pentecost +27
November 16, 2008
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
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| Images and Movies:
 | Images linked at The Text This Week's
Art Concordance:
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| Movies listed at The
Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
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| Special Day Resources:
Veteran's Day/Remembrance
Day |
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Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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Comments (commentary) and
Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal. |
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Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives,
Ordinary 33, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary,
2008. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Carolyn J. Sharp, Ralph W.
Klein, Dirk G. Lange. |
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Girardian
Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 28 by Paul Nuechterlein &
Friends. |
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Preaching Peace commentary,
Proper 28, Jeff Krantz & Michael
Hardin. |
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Preaching Helps (Pentecost
+27, 2008). United Methodist Church
General Board of Discipleship. |
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"Extravagant Opportunity,"
Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, iucc.org, 2008. |
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Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary,
Proper 28, 2008, Bruce G. Epperly,
"...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." |
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Jesus Now,
Proper (Ordinary) 33A,
lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures
Jesus Then & Now. |
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"Parousia -- The Coming of the Lord Part 5,"
Proper 28, 2008,
Sea Raven, Liberal
Christian Commentary. |
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Text
Studies, Proper 28, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran) |
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Liberal Lectionary Analysis,
Pentecost +27,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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Lectionary Study,
November 16, 2008, Dr. Robert Linthicum, Partners in
Urban Transformation. |
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SAMUEL,
Pentecost +27, 2008, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Readings, Analysis of
Text and Preaching Paths, Proper 28, Christian Resource Institute. (Church
of the Nazarene.) |
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Sermon Nuggets,
Pentecost 27A, 2008, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor,
questions, quotations. |
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Rumors,
for November 16, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense
of humor." |
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Social Justice Lectionary,
list of links by Rev. Dr. Bruce
Sweet, United Church of Canada. |
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Starters for Sunday,
16 November, 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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Lists of recommended
articles available with
ATLAS subscription for these texts:
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| Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
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"Recession-Proof Investments," Blogging toward Sunday, Christian
Coon, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2008.
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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.
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Tuesday Lectionary Leanings,
"Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway" Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2008. |
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"Parabolic
Curves,"
The Painted Prayerbook, Word & Image
& Faith. Jan Richardson, 2008. |
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"Go to Where?"
Laurel A. Dykstra, "Consumption, Charity, or Change?"
Living the Word, Sojourners Online, 2008. |
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"Wrath of God 2.0,"
Daniel Deffenbaugh, Seeds of Shalom, 2008. |
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"A November Full of Thanksgiving," Rev. Dr. Neil Mosser,
lectionary reflections for October, The Living Pulpit, 2008. |
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"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. |
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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. |
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The
Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo,
Progressive Theology Weblog, 2008. |
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Daily Reflection, Ordinary 33, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton
University, 2008. |
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Digital Orthodoxy,
lectionary reflections blog, Darren Wright, 2008. |
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This Sunday's Readings,
2nd before Advent, John Pridmore, Church Times, 2008. |
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Daily Reflection,
Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2008. |
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"Faith without the
'Fear Factor'," Robert Two Bulls,
Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive
Spirituality, The Witness,
2005. |
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"From
Wrath to Grace," Bruce Modahl. Commentary from The Christian
Century, November, 1999. At Religion Online. |
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"The Wages of Fear," Anthony B. Robinson,
The Christian Century,
1993. |
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Sojourners "Living the Word" archives:
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Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other
resources. |
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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.
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| Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page)
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Selected Sermon,
Proper 28A (RCL), the Very Rev. Anthony F.M. Clavier, in Worship
that Works, ECUSA, 2008. |
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"Time and
Talents," Selected
Sermon, Proper 28, Katerina K. Whitley, in Worship that Works,
ECUSA, 2005. |
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"The Parousia Is Not for Wimps," John R Donahue, SJ,
America: The
National Catholic Weekly, 2002. |
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| Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
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Lectionary Notes,
Pentecost 27, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat
Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY. |
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Banquet of the Word, Bible Study Based on the Sunday Readings, by Rev. Thomas Welbers. |
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"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) |
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"Challenges of Discipleship: Stewardship,"
John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily
Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2008. |
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"Reporter
Jailed for Telling the Truth," Faith Lens, ELCA, 2008. |
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Lesson Plans
for Small Congregations, Adults, Late Fall, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2008. |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Ordinary 33, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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Bible Study
- Ordinary Time 33 - verse by verse Roman Catholic lectionary
commentary at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Picayune, MS. |
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Light on the
Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and
participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings. |
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A list of links to on-line
Bibles
and general Bible study resources. |
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A list of links to scholarly and preaching
discussion
groups and their homepages. |
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A list of links to
other
lectionary-based preaching and worship resources. |
| The Text This Week's Pentecost Resources Page contains
resources and images. |
| Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
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Worship Planning Helps (Pentecost +27, 2008): Worship & Preaching
Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist
Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Gathering,
Pentecost +27, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon
seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral
suggestions etc. |
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Worship Resources,
Pentecost +27, 2008, Free Resources, Cokesbury
Worship Connection. |
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LCA Worship Resources,
Proper 28, includes liturgy, hymn
suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with
Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia. |
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Mustard Seeds,
"Risk," Proper 28, 2008. A
lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann
Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 27A.
Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt,
The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT. |
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Lectionary Liturgies,
Ordinary 33, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church
(U.S.A.). |
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"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. |
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Liturgies Online,
by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in
Australia. |
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Worship and
Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 33, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in
Australia. |
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Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada. |
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| Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
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Laughing Bird
Liturgical Resources, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra
Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings,
Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases. |
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Resources:
Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies
by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia. |
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Prayers of the People, P28/OT33,
General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the
[Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana. |
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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. |
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Outside the Box: Litanies, poems and prayers
written for the local church. Katherine Hawker. |
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Liturgical
Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova
Publications. |
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Starters for Sunday,
16 November, 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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Offertory Prayers for
November, 2008, David S. Bell, United Methodist Church GBOD. |
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Prayers and Musical Ideas,
Ordinary 33, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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Worship Resources (prayers, etc.), Proper
28A, John van de Laar,
Sacredise. |
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"Liturgy: prayer reflection",
reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New
Zealand. Common
Worship CofE. |
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Prayers of the
People, Proper 28, 2008, Richard J. Einerson, sample prayers from
Prayers of the People: Pastoral Prayers for Worship and Personal
Devotion. |
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21st Century Africana
Liturgical Resources, Pentecost +27, 2008, the Rev. Sherrie Dobbs
Johnson, United
Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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| Graphics & Multimedia:
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Clip Art Images:
Matthew 25:14-30, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú. |
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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. |
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"Much Is
Entrusted to Us - That Trust Is Our Responsibility!"
Ordinary 33.
Flash presentation of this week's scripture texts. |
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CHURCH PowerPoint,
Pentecost 25, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint
slides for Worship Services. |
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Mustard Seeds,
"Risk," Proper 28, 2008. A
lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann
Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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Bulletin Cover for Matthew 25:14-30,
PowerPoint Slides for Matthew 25:14-30,
PowerPoint Slide for Zephaniah 1, Will Humes, Word & Table. |
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"Parabolic
Curves,"
The Painted Prayerbook, Word & Image
& Faith. Jan Richardson, 2008. |
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Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
| SAMUEL at
ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Lectionary
Introductions (background & context),
Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. |
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Scripture
Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Pentecost +27,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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"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. |
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Hymns and Music:
| Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
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Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
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Lectionary Hymns,
Pentecost +27, 2008, United Methodist Church GBOD. |
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Gathering,
Pentecost +27, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon
seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral
suggestions etc. |
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Liturgical
Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova
Publications. |
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Hymn selections (United Methodist)
and more from Hymnsite.com. |
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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. |
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Worship
Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for
planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire
suggestions for RCL texts. |
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Together
to Celebrate, November 16, 2008, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia.
Contemporary Christian Music resources. |
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Starters for Sunday,
16 November, 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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Prayers and Musical Ideas,
Ordinary 33, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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Hymn and Song Suggestions,
Proper 27A, 2008, Natalie Sims,
Singing from the Lectionary. |
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| Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
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Lectionary
Puzzles, Proper 28. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain
text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough,
Ontario. |
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| With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
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Gathering,
Pentecost +27, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon
seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral
suggestions etc. |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Ordinary 33, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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Lesson Plans
for Small Congregations, Younger Children & Older Children, Late
Fall, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2008. |
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Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity,
Ordinary 33, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary
by Larry Broding. |
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"Gift
Certificates," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J.
Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.) |
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| Drama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
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Mustard Seeds,
"Risk," Proper 28, 2008. A
lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann
Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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| A list of links to other
lectionary-based preaching and worship resources. |
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