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Proper 6A/Ordinary 11A/Pentecost +5
June 15, 2008
Click on Scripture
Lessons below for study links and resources for each individual pericope:
Genesis 18:1-15, (21:1-7)
or Exodus 19:2-8a
Roman Catholic reading:
Exodus 19:2-6
United Methodist reading:
Genesis 18:1-15
Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19
or Psalm 100
Roman Catholic reading:
Psalm 100:1-5
United Methodist &
ELCIC reading:
Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19
Romans 5:1-8
Roman
Catholic reading: Romans 5:6-11
Matthew 9:35 - 10:8, (9-23)
Roman
Catholic reading: Matthew 9:36 - 10:8
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| Images and Movies:
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Concordance, with the following themes:
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| Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie
Concordance, with the following themes:
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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 11, 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.
Commentaries on lectionary readings by James Limburg, Mark Throntveit, David Bartlett, Greg Carey. |
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Girardian
Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 6, by Paul Nuechterlein &
Friends. |
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Preaching Peace commentary,
Proper 6, Jeff Krantz & Michael
Hardin. |
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Preaching Helps (Pentecost
+5, 2008). United Methodist Church
General Board of Discipleship. |
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"Equal Access to Health Care,"
Resources for Prophetic
Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council
of Churches, 2008. |
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Jesus Now,
Proper (Ordinary) 11A,
lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures
Jesus Then & Now. |
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"A Priestly Kingdom,"
Proper 6, 2008,
Sea Raven, Liberal
Christian Commentary. |
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"Named for Purpose,"
Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, iucc. |
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Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary,
Proper 6, 2008, Rick Marshall,
"...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." |
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Readings, Analysis of
Text and Preaching Paths, Proper 6, Christian Resource Institute. (Church
of the Nazarene.) |
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Liberal Lectionary Analysis,
Pentecost +5,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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SAMUEL,
Pentecost +5, 2008, at
ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Sermon Nuggets,
Pentecost 5A, 2008, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor,
questions, quotations. |
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Rumors,
for June 15, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense
of humor." |
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Text
Studies, Proper 6, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran) |
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Lectionary Study,
June 15, 2008, Dr. Robert Linthicum, Partners in
Urban Transformation. |
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"The Mission
of a Disciple,"
The Practice of Jesus,
Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2008. |
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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,
15 June, 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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Blogging toward Sunday,
Peter J. Leithart, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2008.
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Sermon
Brainwave, June 15, 2008. 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,
Show Me the Love edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2008. |
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"Preaching Stories of Family Origins: Readings from the Book of
Genesis," lectionary reflections for June, Rev. Dr. Ronald J. Allen,
The Living Pulpit, 2008. |
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"Called Out
to Ministry," Julianne Buenting, Jack Seymour, Ken Stone,
Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our
Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2008. (LGBT perspective) |
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"God
Has Brought Me To Laughter: Sarah 'The Mother of Nations,'"
The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey
with Jesus Foundation, 2008. |
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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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"Failure of Hospitality,"
Laurel A. Dykstra, "Uncomfortable Words,"
Living the Word, Sojourners Online, 2008. |
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"That
Guy's a Jerk,"
Daniel Deffenbaugh, Seeds of Shalom, 2008. |
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"The First Commission," lectionary haikus, Among the Hills. |
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Dylan's Lectionary Blog,
Proper 6. Biblical Scholar
Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary
of the Episcopal Church, 2005. |
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Daily Reflection,
Ordinary 11, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2008. |
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This Sunday's Readings,
4th Sunday after Trinity, John Pridmore, Church Times, 2008. |
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"Laughter, Seriously," Larry Patten. And Yet: "Faithful & Foolish Reflections Served Weekly,"
2008. |
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"Lost and Found," Cynthia Black,
Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive
Spirituality, The Witness,
2005. |
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"Sarah: on
Laughter and Lying,"
The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus
Foundation, 2005. |
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"The Missional
Commandment," Phil Brochard,
Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive
Spirituality, The Witness,
2005. |
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"Something Too
Wonderful,"
Barry Robinson, Keeping the Faith in Babylon, at
at Richard J. Fairchild's
Sermon & Lectionary Resources. |
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"God So Loves This World,"
by Kari Jo Verhulst. Living the Word
lectionary-based scripture commentary from Sojourners Online, 2002. |
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Living the Word by Jim and
Shelley Douglass. Lectionary based scripture commentary from
Sojourners OnLine, 1996. |
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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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"A
Great Time to Be the Church," the Rev. Dr. Patrick Keen, Day 1,
2008. |
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Selected Sermon,
Proper 6A (RCL), Dr. Frank Hegedus, in Worship
that Works, ECUSA, 2008. |
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Selected
Sermon, Proper 6, the Rev. Judith Carick, in Worship that Works,
ECUSA, 2005. |
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"Extraordinary Mission," 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 5, 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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"Old and Full of Years," study guide for adults, Robert B.
Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Aging," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2003. |
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"Sheep without
a shepherd,"
Faith Lens, a weekly Bible study/discussion for youth, linking a current news story and
lectionary texts. ELCA, 2008. |
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Lesson Plans
for Small Congregations, Adults, Early Summer, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2008. |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Ordinary 11, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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Bible Study - Ordinary Time 11 - 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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| 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 +5, 2008): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship
Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Gathering,
Pentecost +5, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon
seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral
suggestions etc. |
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LCA Worship Resources,
Proper 6, includes liturgy, hymn
suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with
Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia. |
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Worship Resources,
Pentecost +5, 2008, Free Resources, Cokesbury
Worship Connection. |
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Mustard Seeds, "Take
the Plunge," Proper 6, 2008. A
lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann
Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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"Equal Access to Health Care,"
Resources for Prophetic
Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council
of Churches, 2008. |
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Lectionary Liturgies,
Ordinary 11, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church
(U.S.A.). |
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Worship and
Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 11, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in
Australia. |
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Liturgies Online,
by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in
Australia. |
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Liturgy for the Celebration of Life,
Pentecost 5A. Liturgies
from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The
Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT. |
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"Sent to
Proclaim the Good News," Ordinary 11. A New Presentation for
Sunday's Liturgy, Claretian
Communications, Philippines. Includes Flash presentation. |
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"Mission and
Compassion,"
The Practice of Jesus,
Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2008. |
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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, P6/OT11,
General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the
[Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana. |
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Liturgical
Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova
Publications. |
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Lector's Notes,
OT 11, 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, Katherine Hawker,
"Litanies, poems and prayers
written for the local church." |
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Starters for Sunday,
15 June, 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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Offertory Prayers for
June, 2008, David S. Bell, United Methodist Church GBOD. |
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21st Century Africana
Liturgical Resources, Pentecost +5, 2008, the Rev. Joseph W.
Daniels, Jr., United
Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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21st Century Africana
Liturgical Resources, Father's Day, 2008, the Rev. Dr. Kwasi I.
Kena, United
Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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"A
Prayer for Pentecost 5,"
Stephen Brown, A Place for
Prayer. |
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"Liturgy: prayer reflection",
reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New
Zealand. (Alternative.) |
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Prayers and Musical Ideas,
Ordinary 11, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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| Graphics & Multimedia:
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Clip Art Images:
Matthew 9:36 - 10:8, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú. |
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Ordinary 11 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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CHURCH PowerPoint,
Pentecost 5 / Father's Day, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint
slides for Worship Services. |
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Mustard Seeds, "Take
the Plunge," Proper 6, 2008. A
lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann
Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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"The First Commission," lectionary haikus, Among the Hills. |
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Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
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SAMUEL,
Pentecost +5, 2008, at
ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Scripture
Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Pentecost +5,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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Lectionary
Introductions (background & context),
Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. |
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"Who Will Gather the Harvest?"
reflection by Barbara Bernstengel,
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 +5, 2008, United Methodist Church
GBOD. |
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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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Gathering,
Pentecost +5, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon
seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral
suggestions etc. |
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Starters for Sunday,
15 June, 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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Together
to Celebrate, June 15, 2008, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia.
Contemporary Christian Music resources. |
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Prayers and Musical Ideas,
Ordinary 11, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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Hymn and Song Suggestions,
Proper 6A, 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 6. 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 +5, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon
seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral
suggestions etc. |
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Lesson Plans
for Small Congregations, Younger Children & Older Children, Early Summer, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2008. |
| Story for
Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary
11, at word-sunday.com:
A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding. |
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"A
Covenant People,"
"What Is Love?"
"Amoeba Tag," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J.
Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.) |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Ordinary 11, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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| Drama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page) |
| A list of links to other
lectionary-based preaching and worship resources. |
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