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Index:
 
  Easter 7
   (May 4)
  Pentecost
   (May 11)
  Trinity
   (May 18)
  Corpus Christi
   (May 25)
  Pentecost +2
   (May 25)
  Visitation
   (May 31)
  Pr 4/OT 9/P+3
   (June 1)
  Pr 5/OT10/P+4
   (June 8)
  St. Barnabas
   (June 11)
  Pr 6/OT 11/P+5
  (June 15)
  Pr 7/OT 12/P+6
  (June 22)
  Nativity of John
   (June 24)
  Pr 8/OT 13/P+7
   (June 29)
  Sts Peter & Paul
   (June 29)
  Pr 9/OT 14/P+8
   (July 6)
  Pr 10/OT 15/P+9
  (July 13)
  Pr11/OT16/P+10
   (July 20)
  Mary Magdalene
   (July 22)
  James the Elder
   (July 25)
  Pr12/OT17/P+11
   (July 27)
  Pr13/OT18/P+12
   (August 3)
  Transfiguration
   (August 6)
  Pr14/OT29/P+13
  (August 10)
  Assumption Mary
   (August 15)
  St Mary
   (August 15)
  Pr15/OT20/P+14
   (August 17)
  Pr16/OT21/P+15
   (August 24)
  St Bartholomew
   (August 24)
  Pr17/OT22/P+16
   (August 31)
  Pr18/OT23/P+17
   (Sept 7)
  Creation 1
  Pr19/OT24/P+18
   (Sept 14)
  Creation 2
  Holy Cross
   (Sept 14)
  Pr20/OT25/P+19
   (Sept 21)
  Creation 3
  St Matthew
   (Sept 21)
  Pr21/OT26/P+20
   (Sept 28)
  Creation 4
 
 
 
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  YEAR A
  YEAR B
  YEAR C
  FESTIVALS/
   SPECIAL DAYS
 
 
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  Advent
  Christmas
  Epiphany
  Lent
  Holy Week
  Easter
  Pentecost
 

 

 

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Proper 7A/Ordinary 12A/Pentecost +6
June 22, 2008

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

Genesis 21:8-21 or Jeremiah 20:7-13
Roman Catholic reading: Jeremiah 20:10-13
United Methodist & ELCIC reading: Genesis 21:8-21

Psalm 86:1-10 or Psalm 69:7-10, (11-15), 16-18
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 69:8-35
United Methodist reading: Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17 or Psalm 17

Romans 6:1b-11
Roman Catholic reading: Romans 5:12-15
 

Matthew 10:24-39
Roman Catholic reading: Matthew 10:26-33
 

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: 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.
bulletLutheran lectionary calendar, Year A, from the ELCA site.
bulletUnited Methodist lectionary readings.
bullet Biblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year A.
bulletAmerican Baptist Churches Revised Common Lectionary Readings.
bullet ELCIC Worship Planning Calendar, lectionary citations with and without hymn suggestions, text and pdf formats.
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:
bulletHagar/Ishmael
bulletMovies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
bullet Sacrifice
bullet Persecution/Martyrdom
bullet Perseverance/Determination
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 Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 7, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
bullet Preaching Peace commentary, Proper 7, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
bullet Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Proper 7, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
bullet Preaching Helps (Pentecost 5): Worship Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2005.
bullet Lectionary Analysis, Proper 7, 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 7, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
bullet Social Justice Lectionary, list of links by Rev. Dr. Bruce Sweet, United Church of Canada.
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 Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 7. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2005.
bullet "Ishmael: God Hears and Sees," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2005.
bullet The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2005.
bullet "On Not Being Scandalized," John L. Kirkley, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
bullet "The Father's Day Distraction," Jacqueline Schmitt, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
bullet "The Fine Print of Commitment," Elizabeth D. Beck. Commentary from The Christian Century, June, 1999. At Religion Online.
bullet "Continuing in Sin," Ronald Goetz. Commentary from The Christian Century, June/July, 1990. At Religion Online.
bullet "God So Loves This World," by Kari Jo Verhulst. Living the Word lectionary-based scripture commentary from Sojourners Online, 2002.
bulletLiving the Word by Jim and Shelley Douglass. Lectionary based scripture commentary from Sojourners OnLine, 1996.
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 "The Perils of Discipleship," 5 Pentecost - 19 June 2005, Luke Bouman, Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors.
bullet "Opening the Door to Jesus," Proper 7, the Rev. Kirk Alan Kubicek, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2005.
bullet "A New Age of Martyrs," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2002.
bulletGroup Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
bullet Lectionary Notes, Pentecost 5, 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 Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Adults, Early Summer, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2008.
bullet Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 12, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
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

bulletThe Text This Week's Pentecost Resources Page contains resources and images.
bulletComplete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
bullet Planning Helps (Fifth Sunday after Pentecost): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2005.
bullet LCA Worship Resources, Proper 7, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
bullet "Live Your Faith for You Are in the Hands of God," Ordinary 12. A New Presentation for Sunday's Liturgy, Claretian Communications, Philippines. Includes Flash presentation.
bullet Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 12, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet Liturgies Online, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, 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, P7/OT12, 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 12, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
bulletGraphics & Multimedia:
bullet Clip Art Images: Matthew 10:26-33, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
bullet Ordinary 12 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 7, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. At Richard Fairchild's Sermon & Sermon - Lectionary Resources.
bullet Hymns and Music:
bullet "The Word You Have Whispered," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn, a worship resource offering preachers, worship leaders, and choirs a weekly new, relevant hymn based on the Revised Common Lectionary, set to traditional tunes.
bullet Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
bulletHymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
bulletHymn 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 7. 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 "Do Not Be Afraid," Lois Parker Edstrom, Lectionary.org.
bullet Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Younger Children & Older Children, Early Summer, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2008.
bulletStory for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 12, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
bullet Children's Time for Ordinary 12, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada. (Scroll down.)
bullet Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 12, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
bullet Drama (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.