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Advent B2
December 4, 2005
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Isaiah 40:1-11
Roman Catholic reading: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11
Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 85:9-14
2 Peter 3:8-15a
Roman Catholic reading: 2 Peter 3:8-14
Mark 1:1-8
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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 2, 2005. Commentary,
historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis
University. |
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Girardian
Reflections on the Lectionary, Advent 2, by Paul Nuechterlein &
Friends. |
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Preaching Helps (Advent 2). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church
General Board of Discipleship. |
| SAMUEL at
ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin. |
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Advent Commentaries by faculty members of Associated Mennonite
Biblical Seminary. |
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This
Sunday's Readings,
Advent 2, John Pridmore,
Church Times. |
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Lectionary Analysis,
Advent 2,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. At Richard Fairchild's Sermon &
Sermon - Lectionary Resources. |
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Exegesis, Advent
2B, Sr. Betty Jane Lillie, The Pastoral Preaching Web Site. Sponsored by the Athenaeum, Mount St. Mary's
Seminary,
2005. |
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Sermon Nuggets,
Advent 2, Lindy Black. Illustrations, questions,
quotations. |
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Starters for Sunday,
December 4, 2005. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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Text
Studies, Advent 2, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran) |
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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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"Life with a Vision,"
Following the Truly Human One, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand. |
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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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"Prophets: They Can't Be Silenced," Lee Alison Crawford,
Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and
Progressive Spirituality, The Witness,
2005. |
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Dylan's Lectionary Blog,
Advent 2B. Biblical Scholar
Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary
of the Episcopal Church. |
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"Close to
His Heart: Tenderness,"
The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with
Jesus Foundation. |
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The
Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo,
Progressive Theology Weblog. |
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Daily Reflection,
Advent 2, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University. |
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Kairos Co-Motion Lectionary Dialogue,
Advent 2B, Wesley White. Progressive
Christian perspective. |
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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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"The
'Sense' of Advent," Delores S. Williams, The
Christian Century, 1990. At Religion Online. |
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"On Your Mark," 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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"Songs of
Exile,"
Selected Sermon, Advent 2B, by the Rev. Dr. J. Barry Vaughn, in Worship
that Works, ECUSA, 2005. |
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"Finding Your Wilderness,"
Advent 2 - 4 December 2005, David Zersen, Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the
RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors. |
| Second Sunday of Advent (B), Rev. Richard Eslinger.
Sponsored by the Athenaeum, Mount St. Mary's Seminary, 2005. |
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Homily Grits,
Advent 2, the Rev.
Grant M. Gallup, Managua, Nicaragua (ECUSA), 2005. |
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"The
Mystery of Salvation is the Mystery of Time," Day 1, 2005. |
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"Do You Hear Voices?" Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National
Catholic Weekly, 2002. |
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Selected sermon,
Advent 2, by Ms. Terry Parsons, in Worship that Works,
ECUSA, 2002. |
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"Advent Detour," the Rev. Sid Burgess,
Day 1, 2000. |
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| Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
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Lectionary Notes,
Advent 2, 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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"San Francisco's
'Human Jukebox' Dies,"
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 2 - 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. |
| The Text This Week's Advent Resources Page. |
| A wonderful, comprehensive list of links & resources for
Advent and Christmas at Richard and Charlene Fairchild's award-winning A Holy Christmas. |
| Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
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Worship Planning Helps
(Advent 2B, 2005): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship
Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Gathering,
Advent 2, from the United Church of
Canada. Includes homiletical suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with
children," hymn suggestions, etc. |
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"Peace," Resources for Prophetic
Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council
of Churches, 2005. |
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"Life with a Vision,"
Following the Truly Human One, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand. |
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"Be
Prepared for the Lord's Coming,"
Advent 2. A New Presentation for
Sunday's Liturgy, Claretian
Communications, Philippines. Includes Flash presentation. |
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Liturgy
for the Celebration of Life, Advent 2B, 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 Ways,
Four Sundays of Advent (English and Spanish), Human Rights Day. Liturgy planning, United Church of Christ. |
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Liturgies
Online, Advent 2, by Rev Moira
Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia. |
| Worship
and Liturgy Resources, Advent 2 by
Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia. |
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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 2, 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 2, 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,
Advent 2, 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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Liturgical
Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova
Publications. |
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Starters for Sunday,
December 4, 2005. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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21st Century Africana
Liturgical Resources, Advent 2, the Rev. Darlene A. Moore, United
Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Prayers and
Musical Ideas,
Advent 2, 2005. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for
Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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Prayer of the Church,
Advent 2, Let Us Pray, Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. |
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Offertory Prayers for
December, 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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Prayers of the People,
Advent 2, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville,
Arkansas. |
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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 Images:
Mark 1:1-8, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú. |
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Advent 2B 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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Clip
Art, Advent B2, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic
Educators. |
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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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Art to Heart,
Jeff Dugan. Suggestions for classic artwork to use with each week's liturgy.
Jeff also offers the opportunity to purchase PowerPoint presentations of
classic art for weekly liturgical use. |
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Scripture
Introduction for Bulletin Insert,
Advent 2,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. At Richard Fairchild's Sermon &
Sermon - Lectionary Resources. |
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"Be
Prepared for the Lord's Coming,"
Advent 2.
Flash presentation of this week's scripture texts. |
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Taking Faith Home, Advent 2, Greg Priebbenow, formingfaith.com. A free
intergenerational take-home insert for integrating lectionary readings with
at-home prayers, family time, table grace, devotions, ritual and suggestions
for service. |
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Hymns and Music:
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Lectionary Hymns,
Advent 2B, United
Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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"Down by the Jordan," a new hymn for Advent by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette,
United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
| Hymn for Advent 2B to
the tune "Rhosymedre", Paul Janssen, Pascack Reformed Church, Park Ridge,
NJ. |
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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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"The Lord's
Messiah Comes,", a hymn for Advent by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in
Australia. |
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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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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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"Clear the
Path,"
Brenton Prigge, NewHymn, weekly new, relevant hymn set to traditional tunes. |
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Hymns of
the Spirit Three, Advent 2B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National
Memorial Church. |
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| With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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A Little Song of St. Nicholas, good with Children's Sermons near Dec.
6), The Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, ELCA. |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Advent 2 - 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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"The King
Is Coming,"
"Ready for
the Coming," 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 2, 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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