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Transfiguration - Last Epiphany A
February 3, 2008
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Lessons below for study links and resources for each individual pericope:
Exodus 24:12-18
Psalm 2
or Psalm 99
United Methodist reading:
Psalm 99
2
Peter 1:16-21
Matthew 17:1-9
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| Images and Movies:
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Concordance, with the following themes:
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| Movies Listed at The Text This Week's Movie
Concordance, with the following themes:
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| Special Day Resources:
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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), Last Epiphany, Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal. |
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Preaching This
Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary. Commentaries on lectionary readings by
Frank M. Yamada, Dwight Peterson, and Audrey West. |
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Girardian
Reflections on the Lectionary, Transfiguration, by Paul Nuechterlein &
Friends. |
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Preaching Peace commentary,
Last Epiphany, Jeff Krantz & Michael
Hardin. |
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Preaching Helps (Transfiguration
Sunday, 2008). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church
General Board of Discipleship. |
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Jesus Now,
Last Epiphany. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures
Jesus Then & Now. |
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Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary,
Transfiguration, 2008, Bruce G. Epperly,
"...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." |
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Sermon Nuggets,
Transfiguration, 2008, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor,
questions, quotations. |
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Rumors,
February 3, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers
with a sense of humor." |
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Stories &
Anecdotes, Transfiguration, collected by Jack Lohr, Presbyterian Church
at Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. |
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Readings, Analysis of
Text and Preaching Paths, Transfiguration, Christian Resource Institute. (Church
of the Nazarene.) |
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Text
Studies, Transfiguration/Last Epiphany, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran) |
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Liberal Lectionary Analysis,
Transfiguration Sunday,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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Social Justice Lectionary,
Transfiguration Sunday, list of links by Rev. Dr. Bruce
Sweet, United Church of Canada. |
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SAMUEL,
Transfiguration, 2008, at
ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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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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"On
Height, Torah, Time & Glory," Blogging toward Sunday,
Edwin Searcy,
Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2008. |
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"The
Transfiguration of Jesus: 'The Real Truth' or a 'Pernicious
Superstition?'"
The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey
with Jesus Foundation, 2008. |
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"See and Listen,"
Laurel A. Dykstra, "A Season of Repentance,"
Living the Word, Sojourners Online, 2008. |
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From
Transfiguration to Lent, Rev. Dr. Keith A. Russell, Reflections on the Lectionary for February,
2008, The Living Pulpit. |
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"Encounter on
the Mountain," Angela Bauer-Levesque, Mary Foulke, Randall C.
Bailey, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our
Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2008. (LGBT perspective) |
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Transfiguration, poetry by Ann Fontaine, what the tide brings in. |
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Lectionary Haikus: Transfigured, among the hills. |
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"Mistaken Faith,"
Larry Patten. And Yet: "Faithful & Foolish Reflections Served Weekly." |
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Dylan's Lectionary Blog,
Last Epiphany. Biblical Scholar
Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary
of the Episcopal Church, 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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"Conversion of Light," Michael Battle, "Proclaiming Gospel Justice,"
The Witness, 2005. |
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"Cleverly
Invented Tales?"
The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus
Foundation, 2005. |
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"Memory Sites," Patricia Farris, The Christian Century, 2002. |
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Living the Word by Jim and
Shelley Douglass. Lectionary based scripture commentary from Sojourners OnLine, 1996. |
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"Remembering Who We Are,"
by Kari Jo Verhulst. Living the Word
lectionary-based scripture commentary from Sojourners Online, 2002. |
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"A New Light: The Last Sunday in Epiphany,"
Merechristian.org, an online journal by
the Rev. J. Barry Vaughn, Ph.D. |
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Environmental &
earth-centered reflections from the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota Environmental
Stewardship Commission. |
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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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"Keeping It Real," The Rev. Dr. Catherine Taylor, Day 1,
2008. |
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Selected Sermon,
Last Sunday after the Epiphany / World Mission Sunday (RCL), by the Rev.
Martha P. Sterne, in Worship
that Works, ECUSA, 2008. |
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"Transfiguration Sunday," Doug Wysockey-Johnson, Seeker's Church,
2005. |
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"The Mythical
Bible," Madeleine L'Engle, 30 Good Minutes, Chicago Sunday
Evening Club, 1991. |
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"Mountain Top Experiences," John
Jewell, 2002. |
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"Mountains, Valley and Plains,"
"Jesus
Christ and Superman,"
"Visions on a Mountaintop," Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle,
Washington. |
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"God Comes to Us,"
the Rev. Dr. Wiley Stephens, Day 1, 2005. |
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Transfiguration, 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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| Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
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Lectionary Notes,
Transfiguration, 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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"Writer's Strike
Could Complicate Oscars Ceremony,"
Faith Lens, a weekly Bible study/discussion for youth, linking a current news story and
lectionary texts. ELCA, 2008. |
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"Following God's Beloved,"
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, Epiphany, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2008. |
| 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 Epiphany Resources Page includes
Transfiguration images. |
| Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
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Worship Planning Helps
(Transfiguration Sunday, 2008): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship
Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Worship
and Liturgy Resources, Transfiguration/Last Epiphany, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in
Australia. |
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LCA Worship Resources,
Transfiguration A, includes liturgy, hymn
suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with
Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia. |
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Mustard Seeds,
"Finding God," Transfiguration, 2008. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of
contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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Liturgies Online,
Transfiguration, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in
Australia. |
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Liturgy for the Transfiguration of our Lord, Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel,
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. |
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Resources for Black History Month
at Bass Mitchell's Special Days and Services site. |
| Liturgical Resources for the
Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord on Mount Tabor from the Holy Apostolic Catholic
Assyrian Church of the East. |
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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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Prayer for Transfiguration Sunday, William R.G. Loader, Murdoch
University, Uniting Church in Australia. |
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Resources:
Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies
by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia. |
| Laughing Bird
Liturgical Resources, Transfiguration, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra
Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings,
Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases. |
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Billabong, Transfiguration, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in
Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms. |
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Prayers
of the People, Year A - Last Epiphany. General intercessions for Sundays and
Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of
Louisiana. |
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Outside the Box,
Transfiguration Sunday,
litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by
Katherine Hawker. |
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Calls
to Worship, Barbara Jamieson, Flint Hill UMC, Virginia. |
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Creative Closing, Transfiguration, George Hartwell, at Richard J.
Fairchild's Sermon & Lectionary Resources. |
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Introductions to lectionary readings for readers,
Last Epiphany. Chris Haslam, Diocese of Montreal. |
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"A
Prayer for Transfiguration Sunday,"
Stephen Brown, A Place for
Prayer. |
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"Show Us Your Glory: A Pastoral Prayer for Transfiguration,"
Worship Ways, 2008. |
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21st Century Africana
Liturgical Resources, Transfiguration Sunday, Ciona D. Rouse, United
Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Prayers of the People,
Epiphany 3, 2008, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas. |
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Prayer of the Church,
Transfiguration, 2008,
Let Us Pray,
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. |
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Offertory Prayers for
February, 2008, David S. Bell, United Methodist Church GBOD. |
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| Graphics & Multimedia:
| Clip Art Images:
Matthew 17:1-9, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú. |
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Transfiguration 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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Mustard Seeds,
"Finding God," Transfiguration, 2008. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of
contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
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SAMUEL,
Transfiguration, 2008, at
ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Scripture
Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Transfiguration Sunday,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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Hymns and Music:
| Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
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"O Lord, As
You Were On Your Way," Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, REPTON
8.6.8.8.6.6. |
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"Transfigured," Jay C. Treat, The Christian Church in
Pennsylvania. |
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"Resurrection Light," a hymn for Transfiguration Sunday, Steve
Garnaas-Holmes, United Methodist Church GBOD. |
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"Christ Upon the Mountain Peak," Brian Wren, alternate tune
LIEBSTER JESU, United Methodist Church GBOD. |
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"In
Our Ordinary Lives" and "Go Figure": Sheet music and bulletin versions
of original songs for youth and for congregation singing by Leigh Newton.
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"The Mountain,"
Brenton Prigge, New Hymn. |
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"I
Believe," original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. Tune: AUSTRIAN HYMN 8.7.8.7D "Glorious Things of Thee
Are Spoken" |
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Hymns of
the Spirit Three, Transfiguration, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National
Memorial Church. |
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| Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
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Lectionary Hymns,
Transfiguration, 2008, United Methodist Church GBOD. |
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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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Together
to Celebrate, February 3, 2008, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia.
Contemporary Christian Music resources. |
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Music and Worship Resources for Transfiguration Sunday, United
Methodist Church GBOD. |
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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, Transfiguration. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain
text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough,
Ontario. |
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Transfiguration Maze Puzzle,
Transfiguration Word Search,
Transfiguration Word Jumble,
sermons4kids.com. |
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Gospel Puzzles for
the Lectionary, Transfiguration Sunday, Mark Ryman, edoxy.com. |
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| With Children (see also listings "With Children"
at individual scripture pages, linked above):
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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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