Proper 6A Ordinary 11A

Proper 6A/Ordinary 11A
not used in 2011

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

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

Texts:
- Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings (NCCB/USCC) from the New American Bible.
- Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
- 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:
  - Abraham and the Angels
- Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
  - Call
  - Covenant
Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 11, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
- Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary. Commentaries on lectionary readings by James Limburg, Mark Throntveit, David Bartlett, Greg Carey.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 6, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Proper 6, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Preaching Helps (Pentecost +5, 2008). United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- "Equal Access to Health Care," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2008.
- Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 11A, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- "A Priestly Kingdom," Proper 6, 2008, Sea Raven, Liberal Christian Commentary.
- "Named for Purpose," Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, iucc.
- Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Proper 6, 2008, Rick Marshall, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
- Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Proper 6, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- Liberal Lectionary Analysis, Pentecost +5, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
- SAMUEL, Pentecost +5, 2008, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
- Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 5A, 2008, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
- Rumors, for June 15, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
- Text Studies, Proper 6, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
- Lectionary Study, June 15, 2008, Dr. Robert Linthicum, Partners in Urban Transformation.
- "The Mission of a Disciple," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2008.
- Starters for Sunday, 15 June, 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
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.
Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
- Blogging toward Sunday, Peter J. Leithart, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2008.
- 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.
- Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, Show Me the Love edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2008.
- "Preaching Stories of Family Origins: Readings from the Book of Genesis," lectionary reflections for June, Rev. Dr. Ronald J. Allen, The Living Pulpit, 2008.
- "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)
- "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.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2008.
- "Failure of Hospitality," Laurel A. Dykstra, "Uncomfortable Words," Living the Word, Sojourners Online, 2008.
- "That Guy's a Jerk," Daniel Deffenbaugh, Seeds of Shalom, 2008.
- "The First Commission," lectionary haikus, Among the Hills.
- 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.
- Daily Reflection, Ordinary 11, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2008.
- This Sunday's Readings, 4th Sunday after Trinity, John Pridmore, Church Times, 2008.
- "Laughter, Seriously," Larry Patten. And Yet: "Faithful & Foolish Reflections Served Weekly," 2008.
- "Lost and Found," Cynthia Black, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
- "Sarah: on Laughter and Lying," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2005.
- "The Missional Commandment," Phil Brochard, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
- "Something Too Wonderful," Barry Robinson, Keeping the Faith in Babylon, at at Richard J. Fairchild's Sermon & Lectionary Resources.
- "God So Loves This World," by Kari Jo Verhulst. Living the Word lectionary-based scripture commentary from Sojourners Online, 2002.
- Living the Word by Jim and Shelley Douglass. Lectionary based scripture commentary from Sojourners OnLine, 1996.
- 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)
- "A Great Time to Be the Church," the Rev. Dr. Patrick Keen, Day 1, 2008.
- Selected Sermon, Proper 6A (RCL), Dr. Frank Hegedus, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2008.
- Selected Sermon, Proper 6, the Rev. Judith Carick, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2005.
Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- Lectionary Notes, Pentecost 5, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
- "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.
- "Sheep without a shepherd," Faith Lens, a weekly Bible study/discussion for youth, linking a current news story and lectionary texts. ELCA, 2008.
- Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Early Summer, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2011.
- Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 11, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
- Bible Study - Ordinary Time 11 - 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 +5, 2008): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- Gathering, Pentecost +5, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
- LCA Worship Resources, Proper 6, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
- Worship Resources, Pentecost +5, 2008, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection.
- Mustard Seeds, "Take the Plunge," Proper 6, 2008. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- "Equal Access to Health Care," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2008.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 11, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 11, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Liturgies Online, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
- 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.
- "Sent to Proclaim the Good News," Ordinary 11. A New Presentation for Sunday's Liturgy, Claretian Communications, Philippines. Includes Flash presentation.
- "Mission and Compassion," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2008.
- 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, P6/OT11, General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
- 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.
- Outside the Box, Katherine Hawker, "Litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church."
- Calls to Worship, Joanna Harader, Spacious Faith, 2011.
- Starters for Sunday, 15 June, 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Offertory Prayers for June, 2008, David S. Bell, United Methodist Church GBOD.
- 21st Century Africana Liturgical Resources, Pentecost +5, 2008, the Rev. Joseph W. Daniels, Jr., United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- 21st Century Africana Liturgical Resources, Father's Day, 2008, the Rev. Dr. Kwasi I. Kena, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- "A Prayer for Pentecost 5," Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer.
- "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. (Alternative.)
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 11, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
Graphics & Multimedia:
- Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
- Clip Art Images: Matthew 9:36 - 10:8, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- 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.
- CHURCH PowerPoint, Pentecost 5 / Father's Day, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
- Mustard Seeds, "Take the Plunge," Proper 6, 2008. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- "The First Commission," lectionary haikus, Among the Hills.
Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
- SAMUEL, Pentecost +5, 2008, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
- Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Pentecost +5, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
- Lectionary Introductions (background & context), Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- "Who Will Gather the Harvest?" reflection by Barbara Bernstengel, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
  - "Sheep without a Shepherd," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
  - Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 6A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
  - Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +5, 2008, United Methodist Church GBOD.
  - 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.")
  - Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
  - 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, Pentecost +5, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
  - Starters for Sunday, 15 June, 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  - Together to Celebrate, June 15, 2008, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
  - Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 11, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
  - Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 6A, 2008, Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
  - Sing for Joy, Pentecost 5A, 2008. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- Lectionary Puzzles, Proper 6. 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)
- Gathering, Pentecost +5, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
- Lesson Plans That Work, Younger Children & Older Children, Early Summer, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2011.
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 11, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- "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.)
- Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 11, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
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.