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  Pentecost
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  Corpus Christi
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  Visitation
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  Pr 4/OT 9/P+3
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  Pr 5/OT10/P+4
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  St. Barnabas
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  Pr 6/OT 11/P+5
  (June 15)
  Pr 7/OT 12/P+6
  (June 22)
  Nativity of John
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  Pr 8/OT 13/P+7
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  Sts Peter & Paul
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  Pr 9/OT 14/P+8
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  Pr 10/OT 15/P+9
  (July 13)
  Pr11/OT16/P+10
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  Pr12/OT17/P+11
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  Pr13/OT18/P+12
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  Pr14/OT29/P+13
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  St Mary
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  Pr15/OT20/P+14
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  Pr16/OT21/P+15
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  St Bartholomew
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  Pr17/OT22/P+16
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  Pr18/OT23/P+17
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  Pr19/OT24/P+18
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  Pr20/OT25/P+19
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  St Matthew
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  Pr21/OT26/P+20
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  Creation 4
 
 
 
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Proper 4A/Ordinary 9A/Pentecost +3
June 1, 2008

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

Genesis 6:9-22; 7:24; 8:14-19 or Deuteronomy 11:18-21, 26-28

Psalm 46 or Psalm 31:1-5, 19-24

Romans 1:16-17; 3:22b-28, (29-31)

Matthew 7:21-29

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

bulletTexts:
bulletIllustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
bullet Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings (NCCB/USCC) from the New American Bible.
bulletLectionary readings from the Episcopal Lectionary: Traditional BCP - RCL.
bulletThe 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.
bullet Biblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year A.
bulletAmerican Baptist Churches Revised Common Lectionary Readings.
bullet Lutheran RCL CEV readings - .doc files. Lutheran Bible Ministries.
bulletImages and Movies:
bulletImages Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
bulletNoah (Ark, Rainbow, etc)
bulletMovies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
bulletCovenant
bulletNoah/Flood
bullet Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
bullet Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Terence E. Fretheim, Matt Skinner, Richard Beaton.
bullet Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 4, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
bullet Preaching Peace commentary, Proper 4, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
bullet Preaching Helps (Pentecost 2): Worship Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2005.
bullet Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Proper 4, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
bullet Lectionary Analysis, Proper 4, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. At Richard Fairchild's Sermon & Sermon - Lectionary Resources.
bulletSAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet Text Studies, Proper 4, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
bullet Social Justice Lectionary, list of links by Rev. Dr. Bruce Sweet, United Church of Canada.
bullet Lists of recommended articles available with ATLAS subscription for these texts:
bullet Genesis 6, 7, 8 / Deuteronomy 11:18-28
bullet Psalm 46 / Psalm 31
bullet Romans 1:16-17; 3:22-31
bullet Matthew 7:21-29
bulletLectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
bullet "Preaching Stories of Family Origins: Readings from the Book of Genesis," lectionary reflections for June, Rev. Dr. Ronald J. Allen, The Living Pulpit, 2008.
bullet "Under the Surface of Life: Just As I Am," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2005.
bullet "Seeking an E-Bay Path to Heaven," Timothy Nakayama, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
bullet "The Sign-off to the Moral Nightly News," Mark Harris, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
bullet Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 4. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2005.
bullet The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2005.
bullet "Another Way to Build," (2005) and "The Godward Side of Judgement," (2002) Barry Robinson, Keeping the Faith in Babylon, at at Richard J. Fairchild's Sermon & Lectionary Resources.
bullet "God So Loves This World," by Kari Jo Verhulst. Living the Word lectionary-based scripture commentary from Sojourners Online, 2002.
bullet Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
bullet 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.
bulletSermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bullet Selected Sermon, Proper 4A (RCL), the Rev. Dr. Susanna Metz, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2008.
bullet "Faith for All Seasons," The Rev. James F. Bracher, Day 1, 2005.
bullet "Know on What You are Building - Assumptions We Make," Pentecost +2 - 29 May 2005, Walter W. Harms, Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors.
bullet Selected sermon, Proper 4, the Rev. Angela V. Askew, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2005.
bulletGroup Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
bullet Lectionary Notes, Proper 4, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
bullet Banquet of the Word, Bible Study Based on the Sunday Readings, by Rev. Thomas Welbers.
bullet "The Freedom of Obedience," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Sermon on the Mount," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2008.
bullet Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Adults, Early Summer, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2008.
bullet Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 9, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
bullet Bible Study - Ordinary Time 9 - verse by verse Roman Catholic lectionary commentary at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Picayune, MS.
bullet Light on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings.
bulletA list of links to on-line Bibles and general Bible study resources.
bullet A list of links to scholarly and preaching discussion groups and their homepages.
bulletA list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.

OnLine Worship and Liturgy Resources

bulletComplete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
bullet Worship Planning Helps (Pentecost +3, 2008): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet LCA Worship Resources, Proper 4, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
bullet Worship Resources, Pentecost +3, 2008, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection.
bullet Memorial Day Worship and Prayer Resources, Daniel Benedict and Dean McIntyre, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet Liturgies Online, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 9, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
bulletPrayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
bullet Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings, Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases.
bullet Resources: Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet Prayers of the People, P4/OT9, General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
bullet Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
bullet Lector's Notes, OT 9, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
bullet Outside the Box, Katherine Hawker, "Litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church."
bullet Prayers of the People, Proper 4, Richard J. Einerson, sample prayers from Prayers of the People: Pastoral Prayers for Worship and Personal Devotion.
bullet A Prayer for Pentecost 3, Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer.
bulletGraphics & Multimedia:
bullet Clip Art Images: Matthew 7:21-29, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
bullet Ordinary 9 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.
bulletBulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year A index.
bullet Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
bullet SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Proper 4, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. At Richard Fairchild's Sermon & Sermon - Lectionary Resources.
bullet Hymns and Music:
bulletOriginal Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
bullet "The Power of Prayer," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
bullet Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
bullet Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
bullet Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
bulletThe Billabong, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
bullet Worship Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire suggestions for RCL texts.
bulletChildren's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bullet Lectionary Puzzles, Proper 4. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.
bulletWith Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bullet "A Firm Foundation," Lois Parker Edstrom, Lectionary.org.
bullet Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Younger Children & Older Children, Early Summer, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2008.
bullet Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 9, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
bulletDrama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bulletA list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.