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Proper 9A/Ordinary 14A/Pentecost +8
July 6, 2008
With thanks to page sponsor:
Rev. Rick and Tanya Husselman
Byron Center, MI.
(Apr0809)
Click on Scripture
Lessons below for study links and resources for each individual pericope:
Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67
or Zechariah 9:9-12
Roman Catholic reading:
Zechariah 9:9-10
United Methodist &
ELCIC reading:
Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67
Psalm 45:10-17 or
Song of Solomon 2:8-13
or
Psalm 145:8-14
Roman Catholic
reading: Psalm 145:1-14
United
Methodist reading:
Psalm 45:10-17
or Psalm 72
Romans 7:15-25a
Roman
Catholic reading: Romans 8:9, 11-13
(see also page for Romans 8:12-25)
Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
Roman
Catholic reading: Matthew 11:25-30
Reading and Studying the Text This Week
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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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| Special Day Resources -
Independence Day (U.S.): |
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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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Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary,
Proper 9, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends. |
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Preaching Peace commentary,
Proper 9, Jeff Krantz & Michael
Hardin. |
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Preaching Helps
(Pentecost 7):
Worship Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United
Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2005. |
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Lectionary Analysis,
Proper 9,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. At Richard Fairchild's Sermon &
Sermon - Lectionary Resources. |
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Readings, Analysis of
Text and Preaching Paths, Proper 9, Christian Resource Institute. (Church
of the Nazarene.) |
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Text Studies, Proper 9, Dan Nelson.
(Lutheran) |
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SAMUEL,
Pentecost +8, 2008, at
ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Social Justice Lectionary,
list of links by Rev. Dr. Bruce
Sweet, United Church of Canada. |
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| Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
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Dylan's Lectionary Blog,
Proper 9. Biblical Scholar
Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary
of the Episcopal Church, 2005. |
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"Peace to
the Nations,"
The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus
Foundation, 2005. |
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The
Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo,
Progressive Theology Weblog, 2005. |
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"Wishful
Thinking,"
Barry Robinson, Keeping the Faith in Babylon, at
at Richard J. Fairchild's
Sermon & Lectionary Resources. |
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"Living as God's Beloved," by Kari Jo Verhulst. Living the Word
lectionary-based scripture commentary from Sojourners Online, 2002. |
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Environmental Reflections, Proper 9, Lectionary Year A,
(Gospel and Epistle), Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota, Environmental
Stewardship Commission. |
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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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Proper 9, the Rev. Dr. A.K.M. Adam, Flesh and Bones, 2001. (Entire book
of sermons is one long pdf file. Slow connections will require long download
times.) |
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"The Lord of the Dance," 7 Pentecost - 3 July 2005, Hubert Beck, Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the
RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors. |
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Selected
Sermon, Proper 9, the Rev. Dr. Susanna Metz, in Worship that Works,
ECUSA, 2005. |
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"After the Parade," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National
Catholic Weekly, 2002. |
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"God in
You," the Rev. Felix Carrion,
Day 1, 2002. |
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| Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
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Banquet of the Word, Bible Study Based on the Sunday Readings, by Rev.
Thomas Welbers. |
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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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Proclaiming
Faith, Ordinary 14, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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Lesson Plans
for Small Congregations, Adults, Early Summer, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2008. |
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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): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship
Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Gathering,
Pentecost +8, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon
seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral
suggestions etc. |
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"God's Freedom is Beyond Measure," Worship for Independence Day
Weekend, Worship Ways, United Church
of Christ, 2008. |
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LCA Worship Resources,
Proper 9, includes liturgy, hymn
suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with
Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia. |
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Worship and
Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 14, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in
Australia. |
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"I Am
Gentle and Humble of Heart,"
Ordinary 14. A New Presentation for
Sunday's Liturgy, Claretian
Communications, Philippines. Includes Flash presentation. |
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Liturgy
for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 7A, Commissioning New Church
Council, 2005. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal
Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT. |
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Liturgies Online,
by Rev Moira Laidlaw, 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, P9/OT14,
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 14, 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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| Graphics & Multimedia:
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Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
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SAMUEL,
Pentecost +8, 2008, at
ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Scripture
Introduction for Bulletin Insert,
Proper 9,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. At Richard Fairchild's Sermon &
Sermon - Lectionary Resources. |
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Hymns and Music:
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"We Played the Flute," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn, a worship resource offering
a weekly new, relevant hymn based on
the Revised Common Lectionary, set to traditional tunes. |
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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.") |
| 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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Hymns of
the Spirit Three, Proper 9A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National
Memorial Church. |
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Gathering,
Pentecost +8, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon
seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral
suggestions etc. |
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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 9. 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 +8, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon
seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral
suggestions etc. |
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"Working Together,"
Lois Parker Edstrom, Lectionary.org. |
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"When I Am Down,
He Picks Me Up,"
"Weighed Down by
Selfishness," Children's Sermon from Sermons4kids.com. |
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Lesson Plans
for Small Congregations, Younger Children & Older Children, Early Summer, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2008. |
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"Jesus
Will Bear Your Burdens," 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 14, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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Story for
Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary
14, at word-sunday.com:
A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding. |
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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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