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  Pr8/OT13/P+4
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  Pr 9/OT14/P+5
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  Pr10/OT15/P+6
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  Pr11/OT16/P+7
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  Ste. M Magdalene
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  Pr12/OT17/P+8
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  Pr13/OT18/P+9
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  Transfiguration
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  Pr14/OT19/P+10
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  Assumption Mary
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  St Mary
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  Pr15/OT20/P+11
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  Pr16/OT21/P+12
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  St Bartholomew
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  Pr17/OT22/P+13
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  Pr18/OT23/P+14
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  Pr19/OT24/P+15
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  Holy Cross Day
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  Pr20/OT25/P+16
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  St Matthew
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  Pr21/OT26/P+17
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  Michael/Angels
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  Pr22/OT27/P+18
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  World Communion
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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.
bulletFree Church version for Baptist, Reformed, and Congregational use 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 Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 12, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bullet Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary. Commentaries on lectionary readings by James Limburg, Mark Throntveit, David Bartlett, Greg Carey.
bullet Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 7, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
bullet Preaching Peace commentary, Proper 7, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
bullet Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 12A, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
bullet Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Proper 7, 2008, Rick Marshall, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
bullet Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Proper 7, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
bullet Preaching Helps (Pentecost +6, 2008). United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet "Daring Discipleship," Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, iucc.
bullet "The King's Business," Proper 7, 2008, Sea Raven, Liberal Christian Commentary.
bullet Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 6A, 2008, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
bullet Rumors, for June 22, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
bullet Liberal Lectionary Analysis, Pentecost +6, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
bullet SAMUEL, Pentecost +6, 2008, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet Text Studies, Proper 7, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
bullet Lectionary Study, June 22, 2008, Dr. Robert Linthicum, Partners in Urban Transformation.
bullet Social Justice Lectionary, list of links by Rev. Dr. Bruce Sweet, United Church of Canada.
bullet "The Courage to Follow Jesus," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2008.
bullet Starters for Sunday, 22 June, 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bullet Lists of recommended articles available with ATLAS subscription for these texts:
bullet Genesis 21:8-21 / Jeremiah 20:7-13
bullet Psalm 86 / Psalm 69
bullet Romans 6:1-11
bullet Matthew 10:24-39
bulletLectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
bullet A Tale of Two Brothers, Blogging toward Sunday, Peter J. Leithart, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2008.
bullet 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.
bullet Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, Is This My Family? Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2008.
bullet "Out of the Dark," The Painted Prayerbook, Word & Image & Faith. Jan Richardson, 2008.
bullet "How Do We Love Burma? A Natural Disaster Exposes a Government's War against Its Own People," guest essay by Brad Keister, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2008.
bullet "For the Birds," Lane Denson III, Out of Nowhere.
bullet "Family Values," Laurel A. Dykstra, "Uncomfortable Words," Living the Word, Sojourners Online, 2008.
bullet The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2008.
bullet "Claiming God's Purpose in the Midst of Exile," Vernice Thorn, Jennifer Pope, Arlie Simms, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2008. (LGBT perspective)
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 This Sunday's Readings, 5th Sunday after Trinity, John Pridmore, Church Times, 2008.
bullet Daily Reflection, Ordinary 12, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2008.
bullet "Lost Larry," Larry Patten. And Yet: "Faithful & Foolish Reflections Served Weekly," 2008.
bullet "When Stewardship Means Letting Go," Sharron R. Lucas, Stewardship of Life Institute, ELCA, 2008.
bullet "Ishmael: God Hears and Sees," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 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 Selected Sermon, Proper 7A (RCL), the Rev. Charles Hoffacker, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2008.
bullet "A Bad Case of the I-Can't-Help-It," the Rev. Dr. Patrick Keen, Day 1, 2008.
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 6, 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 "Rare mummified dinosaur found in North Dakota," Faith Lens, a weekly Bible study/discussion for youth, linking a current news story and lectionary texts. ELCA, 2008.
bullet "Tips of Discipleship: Be Not Afraid," John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2008.
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 Worship Planning Helps (Pentecost +6, 2008): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet Gathering, Pentecost +6, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
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 Worship Resources, Pentecost +6, 2008, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection.
bullet Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 6A. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT.
bullet Mustard Seeds, "Deserts and Wells," Proper 7, 2008. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
bullet Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 12, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
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 "Don't Fear," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2008.
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.
bullet Starters for Sunday, 22 June, 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bullet Offertory Prayers for June, 2008, David S. Bell, United Methodist Church GBOD.
bullet 21st Century Africana Liturgical Resources, Pentecost +6, 2008, the Rev. Joseph W. Daniels, Jr., United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet "A Prayer for Pentecost 6," Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer.
bullet "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. (Alternative.)
bullet Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 12, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bullet Worship Resources (prayers, etc.), Proper 7A, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
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 CHURCH PowerPoint, Pentecost 6, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
bullet Mustard Seeds, "Deserts and Wells," Proper 7, 2008. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
bullet "Out of the Dark," The Painted Prayerbook, Word & Image & Faith. Jan Richardson, 2008.
bullet Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
bullet SAMUEL, Pentecost +6, 2008, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet Lectionary Introductions (background & context), Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
bullet Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Pentecost +6, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
bullet "His Eye Is on the Sparrow," reflection by Barbara Bernstengel, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
bullet Hymns and Music:
bulletOriginal Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
bullet "The Word You Have Whispered," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
bullet Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
bullet Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +6, 2008, United Methodist Church GBOD.
bullet Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
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.
bullet Gathering, Pentecost +6, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
bullet Starters for Sunday, 22 June, 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bullet Together to Celebrate, June 22, 2008, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
bullet Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 12, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bullet Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 7A, 2008, Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
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 Gathering, Pentecost +6, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
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.