Advent 1B
November 30, 2008

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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

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • Illustrated (NRSV) Lectionary readings from Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the New American Bible.
  • The Roman Catholic Lectionary for Mass (1998 USA Edition). At Felix Just S.J.'s The Roman Catholic Lectionary For Mass - a site featuring comprehensive tables of editions of the Roman Catholic Lectionary.
  • Lectionary readings from the Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
  • Lutheran lectionary readings, Year B, from the ELCA site.
  • United Methodist lectionary readings, Year B.
  • Biblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year B.
  • Free Church version for Baptist, Reformed, and Congregational use Revised Common Lectionary Readings.
  • ELCIC Worship Planning Calendar, lectionary citations with and without hymn suggestions, text and pdf formats.
  • Lutheran RCL CEV readings - .doc files. Lutheran Bible Ministries.
  • PCUSA - Daily/Weekly Lectionary Readings.
• Images and Movies:
  • Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Judgment
    • Isaiah
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Apocalyptic
    • Waiting/Advent
    • Hope/Hopelessness
    • Confrontation with Evil
    • Spiritual Struggle
• Special Day Resources: Advent
• Special Day Resources: World AIDS Day
• Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Advent 1B, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
  • Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2008. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Samuel Giere, L. Ann Jervis, Paul S. Berge, Rolf Jacobson.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Advent 1, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Preaching Helps (Advent 1B, 2008). United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Ayudas Sermonarias para el 30 de noviembre de 2008, United Methodist Church GBOD.
  • "Where Are You, God?" Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, iucc.org, 2008.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Advent 1, 2008, Bruce G. Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • "If Not Now, When?" Advent 1B, 2008, Sea Raven, Liberal Christian Commentary.
  • Jesus Now, Advent 1B, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Text Studies, Advent 1, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • 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.
  • SAMUEL, Advent 1B, 2008, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
  • Liberal Lectionary Analysis, Advent 1B, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Lectionary Study, November 30, 2008, Dr. Robert Linthicum, Partners in Urban Transformation.
  • Rumors, for November 30, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • Sermon Nuggets, Advent 1B, 2008, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
  • "Business as Usual?" The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2008.
  • Starters for Sunday, 30 November, 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
• Lists of recommended articles available with ATLAS subscription for these texts:
  • Isaiah 64:1-9
  • Psalm 80
  • 1 Corinthians 1:3-9
  • Mark 13:24-37
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • "Enriched in Every Way," Blogging toward Sunday, Christian Coon, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2008.
  • Sermon Brainwave. Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Karoline Lewis, David Lose and Rolf Jacobson, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org.
  • Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, Thanksgiving and Advent 1, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2008.
  • Disclosing New Worlds, Advent 1B, Lawrence Moore, Disclosing New Worlds, 2008.
  • "Through the Door," Jan Richardson, The Advent Door: Entering a Contemplative Christmas, 2008.
  • "Turbulent Hopes," Holly Hearon, Helene Tallon Russell, Charles W. Allen, Marti Steussy, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2008. (LGBT perspective)
  • "Awesome Things that We Did Not Expect," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2008.
  • 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, 2005.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2008.
  • "Living the Word," at Sojourners:
    • "Advent Begins," Laurel A. Dykstra, "Consumption, Charity, or Change?" 2008.
    • "We Are the Clay," Robert Roth, "A People's Identity," 2005.
    • "The Pain of Creation," by Kari Jo Verhulst, 2002.
    • "Reading the Signs," Peter B. Price, "Reorder the Household," 1996.
  • This Sunday's Readings, Advent Sunday, Martin Warner, Church Times, 2008.
  • Daily Reflection, Advent 1, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2008.
  • Digital Orthodoxy, lectionary reflections blog, Darren Wright, 2008.
  • "Don't Panic: Respond with Love," Sarah Dylan Breuer, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
  • Articles from The Christian Century:
    • "Apocalypse Now," Kathleen Norris, 2005.
    • "Time's Up," Mary W. Anderson, 2003.
    • "Advent Alchemy," John Stendahl, 2002.
    • "Going against the Stream," William Willimon, 1984.
  • Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
  • 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.
• Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • "Entering into Advent," Advent 1B, 2008, Revd Roberta Rominger, disclosing new worlds.
  • Advent 1B, Fr. Jim Schmitmeyer, The Pastoral Preaching Web Site. Sponsored by the Athenaeum, Mount St. Mary's Seminary.
  • "Our Hope, God's Faithfulness," the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Carter, Day 1, 2008.
  • Selected Sermon, Advent 1B (RCL), John E. Colón, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2008.
  • "Waiting in Hope," Daniel J. Harrington, S.J., America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2005.
  • "A New World Is Coming!" Dianne Bergant, C.S.A., America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2002.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • Lectionary Notes, Advent 1B, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • "Prophecy from the Sidelines," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Prophetic Ethics," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003. (1 Corinthians)
  • "The Bones of St. Andrew on Tour," Faith Lens, ELCA, 2008.
  • Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Adults, Advent, Year B, The Episcopal Church, 2008.
  • "An Attitude of Discipleship: Hopeful," John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2008.
  • Bible Study - Advent 1B - verse by verse Roman Catholic lectionary commentary at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Picayune, MS.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Advent 1, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
  • Light on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings.
• 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.

OnLine Worship and Liturgy Resources

• The Text This Week's Advent Resources Page.
• Advent Candle Liturgies
• Hanging of the Greens Liturgies
• Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
  • Worship Planning Helps (Advent 1B, 2008): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Planning for Advent, Year B, Taylor Burton-Edwards, United Methodist Church GBOD, 2008.
  • Gathering, Advent 1, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
  • Worship Resources, Advent 1B, 2008, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Waiting, Hoping," Advent 1, 2008. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Advent 1B, 2008. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Advent 1, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Advent 1 by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Advent Liturgy / Advent in the Southern Hemisphere, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • "Stay Awake for the Lord's Coming!"  Advent 1. A New Presentation for Sunday's Liturgy, Claretian Communications, Philippines. Includes Flash presentation.
  • Liturgies Online, Advent 1, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • "Waiting Positively?" The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2008.
  • Ideas for Sundays in Advent, The Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, ELCA.
  • Advent and Christmas Resources, Katherine Hawker, Outside the Box.
  • Sermons and Liturgies for Year B, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
• Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
  • Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings, Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
  • "A Voice Cries Out...: Creative Approaches to Selected Scripture Readings for Advent," Douglas Macomber, Reformed Worship.
  • 21st Century Africana Liturgical Resources, Advent 1, 2008: A Time to Pray, meditation, Gloria H. Reese, Behold He Comes, call to worship by Carlene Lenore, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Offertory Prayers for November, 2008, David S. Bell, United Methodist Church GBOD.
  • Worship Resources (prayers, etc.), Advent 1B, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • Starters for Sunday, 30 November, 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • A Prayer for First Advent (Mark 13), A Prayer for First Advent (Isaiah 64), Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer.
  • "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • Worship Resources, Advent 1B, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Advent 1B, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
• Graphics & Multimedia:
  • Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
  • Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year B index.
  • "Stay Awake for the Lord's Coming!" Advent 1. Flash presentation of this week's scripture texts.
  • CHURCH PowerPoint, Advent 1B, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Waiting, Hoping," Advent 1, 2008. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "Through the Door," Jan Richardson, The Advent Door: Entering a Contemplative Christmas, 2008.
  • PowerPoint Slides for Advent 1B, Bulletin Cover Art for Advent 1B, Will Humes, Word & Table.
  • "Stay Awake," free sample video for Advent 1B based on Mark 13, The Work of the People.
• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
  • SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
  • Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Advent 1B, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • Lectionary Introductions (background & context), Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • Watch Out and Be Ready! reflection by Dorette Saunders, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • Four New Advent Hymns for Lectionary B Set to Familiar Tunes, F. Richard Garland, 2008. United Methodist Church GBOD.
    • "There Is a Mighty Question," Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, ANGEL'S STORY 7.6.7.6.D ("O Jesus, I Have Promised).
    • "Prepare, Prepare," a hymn for Advent by John Kleinheksel. United Methodist Church Board of Global Ministries.
    • Wake Up, the Rev. Karen McGhee, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 21st Century Africana Worship. (New lyrics for "Wake Up Everybody" as sung by Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes.
    • "'Tis Winter Now, the Fallen Snow," a hymn for Advent by John Kleinheksel. United Methodist Church Board of Global Ministries.
    • "The Lord's Messiah Comes,", a hymn for Advent by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
    • "Angels Came Singing," "How Long We've Waited," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
    • Hymn for Advent 1B, Alan Hinton, Disclosing New Worlds, Lawrence Moore.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
    • Lectionary Hymns, Advent 1B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    • The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Advent 1B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, suggestions for Advent, 2008, Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Advent 1B, 2008, Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Sing for Joy, Advent 1B, 2008. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • "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.)
  • Ideas and Talks for Advent, Talks to Children, Rev. Donald McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish Church, Fife, Scotland.
  • Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Younger Children & Older Children, Advent, Year B, The Episcopal Church, 2008.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Advent 1, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
  • Gathering, Advent 1, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Lectionary Puzzles by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text (html) formats.
• 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.