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Proper 8A/Ordinary 13A/Pentecost +7
June 29, 2008
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Lessons below for study links and resources for each individual pericope:
Genesis 22:1-14
or Jeremiah 28:5-9
Roman Catholic reading:
2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16
United Methodist &
ELCIC reading:
Genesis 22:1-14
Psalm 13
or Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18
Roman Catholic reading:
Psalm 89:2-19
United Methodist
& ELCIC reading:
Psalm 13
Romans 6:12-23
Roman
Catholic reading: Romans 6:3-11
Matthew 10:40-42
Roman
Catholic reading: Matthew 10:37-42
(see also study page for Matt 10:40-42)
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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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Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary.
Commentaries on lectionary readings by James Limburg, Esther M. Menn,
Marion L. Soards, Greg Carey. |
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Girardian
Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 8, by Paul Nuechterlein &
Friends. |
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Preaching Peace commentary,
Proper 8, Jeff Krantz & Michael
Hardin. |
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Preaching Helps (Pentecost
+7, 2008). United Methodist Church
General Board of Discipleship. |
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"Immigration and Hospitality,"
Resources for Prophetic
Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council
of Churches, 2008. |
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Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary,
Proper 8, 2008, Rick Marshall,
"...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." |
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Liberal Lectionary Analysis,
Pentecost +7,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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"Get with the Program,"
Proper 8, 2008,
Sea Raven, Liberal
Christian Commentary. |
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Jesus Now,
Proper (Ordinary) 13A,
lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures
Jesus Then & Now. |
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"Gifts of Compassion,"
Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, iucc. |
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Text
Studies, Proper 8, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran) |
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SAMUEL,
Pentecost +7, 2008, at
ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Lectionary Study,
June 29, 2008, Dr. Robert Linthicum, Partners in
Urban Transformation. |
| Readings, Analysis of
Text and Preaching Paths from Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church
of the Nazarene.) |
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Sermon Nuggets,
Pentecost 7A, 2008, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor,
questions, quotations. |
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Rumors,
for June 29, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense
of humor." |
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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,
29 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. 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.
(Also,
special edition podcast on Genesis 22 text.) |
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Tuesday Lectionary Leanings,
Was Abraham Crazy? edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2008. |
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"Don't Be Fooled,"
Laurel A. Dykstra, "Uncomfortable Words,"
Living the Word, Sojourners Online, 2008. |
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"From
Violence to Peace, Exclusion to Hospitality," Julienne Buenting,
Scott Haldeman, Nate Metrick, Timothy J. Sandoval,
Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our
Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2008. (LGBT perspective) |
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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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"A
Father Sacrifices His Son, A God Tests His Disciple,"
The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey
with Jesus Foundation, 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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Dylan's Lectionary Blog,
Proper 8, BCP. Biblical Scholar
Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary
of the Episcopal Church, 2005. |
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"Slave Wages," Bill O'Brien, The Christian Century, 2005. |
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"Radical Hospitality and Contagious Holiness," Sarah Dylan Breuer,
Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive
Spirituality, The Witness,
2005. |
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"When God
Tested Abraham,"
The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus
Foundation, 2005. |
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"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. |
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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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"The
Art of Welcome," the Rev. Dr. Trace Haythorn, Day 1, 2008. |
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Selected Sermon,
Proper 8A (RCL), the Rev. Ben E. Helmer, in Worship
that Works, ECUSA, 2008. |
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Selected
Sermon, Proper 8, the Rev. Anthony F.M. Clavier, in Worship that Works,
ECUSA, 2005. |
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"To Give and Not to Count the Cost," 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 7, 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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"You gonna eat
that?"
Faith Lens, a weekly Bible study/discussion for youth, linking a current news story and
lectionary texts. ELCA, 2008. |
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"Tips for Discipleship: Welcome Others,"
John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily
Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2008. |
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Lesson Plans
for Small Congregations, Adults, Early Summer, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2008. |
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Bible Study - Ordinary Time 13 - 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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| 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. |
| 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 +7, 2008): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and
Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Gathering,
Pentecost +7, 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 8, 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 +7, 2008, Free Resources, Cokesbury
Worship Connection. |
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Mustard Seeds, "Discipleship
= Hospitality," Proper 8, 2008. A
lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann
Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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"Immigration and Hospitality,"
Resources for Prophetic
Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council
of Churches, 2008. |
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Liturgy for the Celebration of Life,
Pentecost 7A. Liturgies
from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The
Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT. |
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Lectionary Liturgies,
Ordinary 13, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church
(U.S.A.). |
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"Whoever
Welcomes Me Welcomes Him Who Sent Me," Ordinary 13. A New Presentation for
Sunday's Liturgy, Claretian
Communications, Philippines. Includes Flash presentation. |
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Liturgies Online,
by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in
Australia. |
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Worship and
Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 13, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in
Australia. |
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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, P8/OT13,
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 13, 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,
29 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 +7, 2008, the Rev. Joseph W.
Daniels, Jr., United
Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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"A
Prayer for Pentecost 7,"
Stephen Brown, A Place for
Prayer. |
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Worship Resources (prayers, etc.), Proper 8A, John van de Laar,
Sacredise. |
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"Liturgy: prayer reflection",
reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New
Zealand. |
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| Graphics & Multimedia:
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Clip Art Images:
Matthew 10:40-42, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú. |
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Ordinary 13 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. |
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Bulletin
Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho.
Scroll down for Year A index. |
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CHURCH PowerPoint,
Pentecost 7 / Independence Day, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint
slides for Worship Services. |
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Mustard Seeds, "Discipleship
= Hospitality," Proper 8, 2008. A
lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann
Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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"A Place for the Prophet,"
The Painted Prayerbook, Word & Image
& Faith. Jan Richardson, 2008. |
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Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
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SAMUEL,
Pentecost +7, 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 +7,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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Lectionary
Introductions (background & context),
Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. |
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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 +7, 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 +7, 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,
29 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 29, 2008, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia.
Contemporary Christian Music resources. |
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Hymn and Song Suggestions,
Proper 8A, 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 8. 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 +7, 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
13, at word-sunday.com:
A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding. |
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"Welcome," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J.
Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.) |
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"Who Do You
Trust?"
"Paid in Full," Children's Sermons from Sermons4kids.com. |
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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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