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Advent B1
November 27, 2005
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Isaiah 64:1-9
Roman Catholic reading: Isaiah 63:16-17,
19; 64:2-7
Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 80:2-19
Episcopal reading (RCL):
Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18
1 Corinthians 1:3-9
Mark 13:24-37
Roman Catholic reading: Mark 13:33-37
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| Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie
Concordance, with the following themes:
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| Special Day Resources:
Advent |
| Special Day Resources:
World AIDS Day |
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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,
Advent 1, 2005. Commentary,
historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis
University. |
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Girardian
Reflections on the Lectionary, Advent 1, by Paul Nuechterlein &
Friends. |
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Preaching Helps
(Advent 1B). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Advent Commentaries by faculty members of Associated Mennonite
Biblical Seminary. |
| Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin. |
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Sermon Nuggets,
Advent 1, Lindy Black. Illustrations, questions,
quotations. |
| Text
Studies, Advent 1, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran) |
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Exegesis, Advent 1B, Rev. Timothy Schehr, The Pastoral Preaching Web Site. Sponsored by the Athenaeum, Mount St. Mary's
Seminary,
2005. |
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This Week's Readings,
Advent 1, John Pridmore,
Church Times. |
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"Business As Usual?"
Following the Truly Human One, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand. |
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Starters for Sunday,
November 27, 2005. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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Preaching Helps, First Sunday of Advent through Transfiguration of Our
Lord, Year B, Robert H. Smith, John Rollefson, Richard Rollefson,
Currents in Theology and Mission, 2002. |
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SAMUEL at
ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Readings, Analysis of
Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church
of the Nazarene.) |
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Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
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"Drinking
Tears by the Bowlful: Waiting,"
The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with
Jesus Foundation. |
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Dylan's Lectionary Blog,
Advent 1B. Biblical Scholar
Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary
of the Episcopal Church. |
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The
Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo,
Progressive Theology Weblog. |
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"Don't
Panic: Respond with Love,"
Sarah Dylan Breuer, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures
and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness,
2005. |
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Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Discussion,
Advent 1B. "A place of
conversation regarding Progressive Christianity." |
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Center
of Concern Sunday Reflections, Fr. John Bucki, SJ, "Promoting Global
Justice and Peace Since 1971". Quotations, thoughts, prayers,
opportunities for action. |
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Daily Reflection,
Advent 1, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University. |
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"Advent Alchemy," John Stendahl, The Christian Century, 2002. |
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"Risking Vulnerability,"
by Kari Jo Verhulst. Lectionary-based scripture commentary from Sojourners Online, 2002. |
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Living
the Word by Peter B. Price. 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 B. 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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"Eschatological Itching,"
Advent 1 - 27 November 2005, David Zersen, Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the
RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors. |
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First
Sunday of Advent (B), Mary Ann Wiesemann-Mills, OP.
Sponsored by the Athenaeum, Mount St. Mary's Seminary, 2005. |
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"Christ Winks at Us,"
Selected Sermon, Advent 1B, by the Very Rev. Charles Hoffacker, in Worship
that Works, ECUSA, 2005. |
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Homily Grits,
Advent 1, the Rev.
Grant M. Gallup, Managua, Nicaragua (ECUSA), 2005. |
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"A New World Coming!" Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National
Catholic Weekly, 2002. |
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"Tear
Open the Heavens," the Rev. Roy T. Lloyd,
Day 1, 2002. |
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Selected sermon,
Advent 1, by the Rev. Canon Ben E. Helmer, in Worship that Works,
ECUSA, 2002. |
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| Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
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Lectionary Notes,
Advent 1, 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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"Global Warming
- Again!"
Faith Lens, a weekly Bible study/discussion for youth, linking a current news story and
lectionary texts. ELCA. |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Advent 1 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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Bible Study - 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. |
| A wonderful, comprehensive list of links & resources for
Advent and Christmas at Richard and Charlene Fairchild's award-winning A Holy Christmas. |
| The Text This Week's
Advent Resources
Page. |
| Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
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Worship Planning Helps
(Advent 1B, 2005): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship
Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Gathering,
Advent 1, from the United Church of
Canada. Includes homiletical suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with
children," hymn suggestions, etc. |
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Worship Ways,
Four Sundays of Advent (English and Spanish), World AIDS Day. Liturgy planning, United Church of Christ. |
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Liturgy
for the Celebration of Life, Advent 1B, 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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Worship
and Liturgy Resources, Advent 1 by Rev David
Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia. |
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"Stay
Awake for the Lord's Coming!"
Advent 1. A New Presentation for
Sunday's Liturgy, Claretian
Communications, Philippines. Includes Flash presentation. |
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"Business As Usual?"
Following the Truly Human One, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand. |
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Liturgies
Online, Advent 1, by Rev Moira
Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia. |
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Ideas for Sundays in Advent, The Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, ELCA. |
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Advent
Communion Litanies, Katherine Hawker, Outside the Box. |
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Sermons and
Liturgies for Year B, 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. |
| Prayers
of the People, B - Advent 1, General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde
Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana. |
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Lector's Notes,
Advent 1, 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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Liturgical
Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova
Publications. |
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Advent
Candle Prayers, Katherine Hawker, Outside the Box. |
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Outside the Box,
Advent 1, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by
Katherine Hawker.
Other Advent
Resources. |
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"A Voice Cries Out...: Creative Approaches to Selected Scripture Readings
for Advent," Douglas Macomber, Reformed Worship. |
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Offertory Prayers for
November, 2005, Rev. David S. Bell, Director of the
Center for Christian Stewardship, the General Board of Discipleship of The
United Methodist Church. |
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Starters for Sunday,
November 27, 2005. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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Prayers and
Musical Ideas,
Advent 1, 2005. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for
Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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Prayer of the Church,
Advent 1, Let Us Pray, Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. |
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21st Century Africana
Liturgical Resources, Advent 1, Kwasi Kena & Sherrie Dobbs
Johnson, United
Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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21st Century Africana Worship Resources: Advent Wreath Readings for Year
B, the Rev. Sherrie Dobbs Johnson, United Methodist Church General Board
of Discipleship. |
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| Graphics and Bulletin Materials (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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Clip
Art, Advent B1, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic
Educators. |
| Clip Art Images:
Mark 13:33-37, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú. |
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Advent 1B 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. |
| Bulletin
Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho.
Scroll down for Year B index. |
| SAMUEL at
ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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"Stay
Awake for the Lord's Coming!"
Advent 1.
Flash presentation of this week's scripture texts. |
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Hymns and Music:
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Lectionary Hymns,
Advent 1B, United
Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Lectionary Ideas, Jill Warner, Tributaries of Faith: Revitalizing
Worship in the Mainline Church, newly composed contemporary music, hymn
suggestions. |
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"Prepare, Prepare," a hymn for Advent by John Kleinheksel. United
Methodist Church Board of Global Ministries. |
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"'Tis Winter Now, the Fallen Snow," a hymn for Advent by John
Kleinheksel. United Methodist Church Board of Global Ministries. |
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"The Lord's
Messiah Comes,", a hymn for Advent by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in
Australia. |
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The
Psalmistry: All Psalms Music: original Christian
sheet music, lyrics, guitar chords, midi, mp3 files for all 150 Psalms. See
Terms of Use. |
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The
Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in
Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms. |
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Metrical Psalms. Lectionary Psalms set to popular hymn music by Dale A.
Schoening. |
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Hymn Suggestion First-Line Generator for Voices United (United Church of
Canada). Type in numbers of hymns and get a list of first lines. Peter
Chynoweth, Yellowhead Presbytery. (scroll down) |
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Liturgical
Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova
Publications. |
| Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with
lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for
the Sunday Lectionary.") |
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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. |
| Hymn
selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com. |
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Together
to Celebrate, Advent 1B, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia.
Contemporary Christian Music resources. |
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Starters for Sunday,
November 27, 2005. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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Prayers and
Musical Ideas,
Advent 1, 2005. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for
Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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"Angels Came Singing,"
"How Long We've Waited," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn, weekly new, relevant hymn set to traditional tunes. |
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| With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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Proclaiming
Faith, Advent 1 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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Selections from Children's Books for use during Advent worship with
children, at Katherine Hawker's Outside the Box. |
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"T'was the
Beginning of Advent," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J.
Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.) |
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Ideas and Talks for Advent,
Talks to Children, Rev. Donald McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish
Church, Fife, Scotland. |
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Gathering,
Advent 1, from the United Church of
Canada. Includes homiletical suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with
children," hymn 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 by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough,
Ontario. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text (html) formats.
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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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