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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.
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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:
 | Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art
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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Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives,
Ordinary 14, 2008. Commentary,
historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis
University. |
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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, Dale Allison. |
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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
+8, 2008). United Methodist Church
General Board of Discipleship. |
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Jesus Now,
Proper (Ordinary) 14A,
lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures
Jesus Then & Now. |
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"The Burden is Lite,"
Proper 9, 2008,
Sea Raven, Liberal
Christian Commentary. |
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Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary,
Proper 9, 2008, Rick Marshall,
"...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." |
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Liberal Lectionary Analysis,
Pentecost +8,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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"Sacred Rest,"
Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, iucc. |
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Sermon Nuggets,
Pentecost 8A, 2008, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor,
questions, quotations. |
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Rumors,
for July 6, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense
of humor." |
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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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"A Word of
Subversive Promise!"
The Practice of Jesus,
Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2008. |
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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,
6 July, 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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"The
God of Sabbath,",
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.
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Tuesday Lectionary Leanings,
Humility Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2008. |
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"Putting On God's Armor,"
lectionary reflections for July, Rev. Dr. Harold Dean Trulear, Kimberly
Rogers,
The Living Pulpit, 2008. |
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"Come Out and Play,"
Laurel A. Dykstra, "Life Lessons,"
Living the Word, Sojourners Online, 2008. |
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"A
King on a Colt? Zechariah's Peace Poetry,"
The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey
with Jesus Foundation, 2008. |
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"God -
Confounding Expectations," Nate Metrick, Julienne Buenting, Timothy
J. Sandoval, Scott Haldeman,
Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our
Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2008. (LGBT perspective) |
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"Confidence," Lane Denson III, Out of Nowhere,
2008. |
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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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"Full of Sound and Fury and a Lot of Hot Air?"
Sharron R. Lucas, Stewardship of Life Institute,
ELCA, 2008. |
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"Law," Lectionary Haikus, Among the Hills. |
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This Sunday's Readings,
7th Sunday after Trinity, John Pridmore, Church Times, 2008. |
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Daily Reflection,
Ordinary 14, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2008. |
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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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"Anxious Moments," Verity A. Jones, The Christian Century,
2002. |
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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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"Jesus' Invitation to Paradox," the Rev. Dr. Trace Haythorn, Day
1, 2008. |
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Selected Sermon,
Proper 9A (RCL), the Rev. Debbie Royals, in Worship
that Works, ECUSA, 2008. |
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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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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 8, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat
Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY. |
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"Listening in the Classroom," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Schools in a Pluralist Culture" Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. Focus Article,
"One Makes All the Difference," Virgil Gulker. (Psalm 145) |
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"Habit's Harsh Bondage," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other
resources at)
"Pornographic Culture," Christian Reflection, The Center for
Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2002. |
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"You have
enough for the trip,"
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: Take Rest,"
John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily
Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2008. |
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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 +8, 2008): 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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Worship Resources,
Pentecost +8, 2008, Free Resources, Cokesbury
Worship Connection. |
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Mustard Seeds, "Sharing
a Burden," Proper 9, 2008. A
lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann
Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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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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Lectionary Liturgies,
Ordinary 14, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church
(U.S.A.). |
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Liturgy for the Celebration of Life,
Pentecost 8A. Liturgies
from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The
Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT. |
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Worship and
Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 14, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in
Australia. |
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Liturgy for the Celebration of Life,
Pentecost 8A. Liturgies
from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The
Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT. |
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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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"The
Preference,"
The Practice of Jesus,
Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2008. |
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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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Worship Resources (prayers, etc.), Proper 9A, John van de Laar,
Sacredise. |
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"A
Prayer for Pentecost 8,"
Stephen Brown, A Place for
Prayer. |
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"Liturgy: prayer reflection",
reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New
Zealand. (Roman
Catholic.
Common Worship CofE.) |
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Offertory Prayers for
July, 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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Prayers and Musical Ideas,
Ordinary 14, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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| Graphics & Multimedia:
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Clip Art Images:
Matthew 11:25-30, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú. |
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Ordinary 14 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 8 / Independence Day, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint
slides for Worship Services. |
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Mustard Seeds, "Sharing
a Burden," Proper 9, 2008. A
lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann
Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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"Law," Lectionary Haikus, Among the Hills. |
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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, Pentecost +8,
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 +8, 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 +8, 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,
6 July, 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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Together
to Celebrate, July 6, 2008, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia.
Contemporary Christian Music resources. |
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Prayers and Musical Ideas,
Ordinary 14, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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Hymn and Song Suggestions,
Proper 9A, 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 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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"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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