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Advent 3B
December 11, 2011

Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11
Roman Catholic reading: Isaiah 61:1-2, 10-11

Psalm 126 or Luke 1:47-55
Roman Catholic reading: Luke 1:46-54
Episcopal reading (RCL): Psalm 126  or Canticle 3 or 15
United Methodist reading: Psalm 126

1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

John 1:6-8, 19-28

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:
    • Baptism of Jesus
    • John the Baptist
    • Visitation
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Incarnation
    • Baptism
    • John the Baptist
    • Prayer
• Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
  • Preaching This Week commentary by Elna K. Solvang, W. Dennis Tucker, Jr., Dirk G. Lange, Karoline Lewis, J. Manny Santiago, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2011.
  • Preaching Helps (Advent 3B). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2011.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Advent 3B, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
  • "Hope Restored," Kathryn Matthews Huey, ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2011.
  • Ministry Matters free worship resources (was Cokesbury Resources), December 11, 2011.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Advent 3B, 2011, Bruce G. Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • The Lectionary Lab, Advent 3B, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2011.
  • Call to Jubilee, textual notes and commentary, Rev. Dr. Stan G. Duncan, Jubilee Justice Blog, 2011.
  • Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, Advent 3B, 2011.
  • Sermon Nuggets, Advent 3B, 2011, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
  • Exegesis, commentary, and illustrations, Carlos Wilton, SermonStudio.
  • Starters for Sunday, 11 December, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Advent 3B, Dave Buehler, Yr. Obdt. Svt. 2011.
  • Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2008. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Samuel Giere, L. Ann Jervis, Paul S. Berge, Rolf Jacobson.
  • John Shearman's Lectionary, Advent 3B, 2008, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Advent 3, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Jesus Now, Advent 3B, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • "Criminal Justice," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches.
  • Text Studies, Advent 3, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • Rumors, for December 14, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • 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.
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • This Week at PreachingIllustrations.com.
  • Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet.
  • Stewardship Sermon Starter, Stewardship Now. ELCA, 2011.
  • World Hunger Sermon Starters, ELCA, 2011.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS).
• Recommended articles from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are linked below. ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices. Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
  • Isaiah 61:1-11
  • Psalm 126 / Luke 1:47-55
  • 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
  • John 1:6-28
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • Sermon Brainwave, Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, David Lose and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2011.
  • Homiletical Hot Tub, preaching blog at Lectionary Homiletics, 2011.
  • The Good Word, A Blog on Scripture and Preaching, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2011.
  • Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, A Voice in the Wilderness, Take 2, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2011. 11th Hour Preacher Party.
  • "John, Jesus, and the Alpha Male," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2011.
  • "Faith and Fear," Thomas Long, ON Scripture, 2011.
  • "Are You the Revolutionary?" Caspar Green, Scarlet Letter Bible, 2011.
  • "Tears of Despair, Dreams of Laughter," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2011. 2008.
  • "Ruins, Beautiful and Sad," "ain't highfalutin," Fr. Rick Morley, a garden path, 2011.
  • "The Church as Highway Department," Ragan Sutterfield, The Ekklesia Project, 2011.
  • "Testify to the Light," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2011.
  • "The Scandal of the Incarnation," Debra Dean Murphy, Intersections, 2011.
  • "Jesus the untouchable deal breaker," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2011.
  • This Sunday's Readings, (Advent 3B), Rosalind Brown, Church Times, (Church of England), 2011.
  • Daily Reflection, Advent 3B, 2011, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2011. Reflexiones Dominicales en español.
  • Advent 3: The Prayer Book of John the Baptist, Jan Richardson, The Advent Door, 2011. Use of images.
  • "It's Not About Us," John van de Laar, Sacredise, 2011.
  • "Time to Lighten Up," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2011.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, Summit to Shore, 2011.
  • "Just Breathe," Miriam's Tambourine, Memphis Theological Seminary, 2011.
  • "Turn on the Light!" Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2011.
  • "Where Is the Joy?" Peter Lockhart, Reflections on Faith & Spirituality, 2011.
  • Sermon Notes for December 11, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2011.
  • "Hidden in Plain Sight," Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2011.
  • "Magnificat! Learning to Sing Mary's Song," Carl Gregg, Patheos, 2011.
  • "God Returning," John C. Holbert, Patheos, 2011.
  • "The Practice of Hope," David Henson, Patheos, 2011.
  • "Thunder in the Desert," Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2011.
  • "Joy?" Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2011.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Chris Ayers, 2011.
  • Grounded & Rooted in Love, Advent 3B, Matt & Laura Norvell, 2011.
  • "Am I Not Entering Holy Ground?" Larry Patten, 2011.
  • HuffPost Religion, religion news and contemporary news in religious perspective. Always worth a read...
  • Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2011.
  • One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2011.
  • 10 Minute Worship Blog, Dan Bollerud, 10 minute commuter mp3 worship, 2011.
  • Weekly Reading, Anthony B. Robinson, 2011.
  • Blogging toward Sunday, Century Blog, 2011.
  • Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Dicese of Texas, 2011.
  • The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2011.
  • Quadratos, Alexander J. Shaia, 2011.
  • The Hardest Question, 2011.
  • Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts, 2011.
  • Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2011.
  • Kairos-Milwaukee UCC Blog, Reflections on the RCL by Rev. Rick Skidmore, 2011.
  • Stillspeaking Daily Devotional, UCC.org. Daily devotional for Twitter. (Daily RCL)
  • Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2011.
  • Chmod, Lectionary Journal of Andy Gay, 2011.
  • Daily Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains.
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2011.
  • Church in the World, Steve Godfrey, 2011.
  • Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2011.
  • The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions, Volume 2, and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2011.
  • SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2011.
  • COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2011.
  • Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck.
  • Panoramic Views of Faith and Health, Butch Odom. Daily lectionary thoughts and prayer, 2011.
  • "Who Do You Think You Are?" Blogging toward Sunday, Christian Coon, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2008.
  • "Potato Stamp Epiphany," Daniel Deffenbaugh, Seeds of Shalom, 2008.
  • "Releasing the Spirit," Charles W. Allen, Marti Steussy, Holly Hearon, Helene Tallon Russell, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2008. (LGBT perspective)
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Advent 3B. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2005.
  • "Hope as Radical Protest," Richard Bower, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2008.
  • "The Third Sunday of Advent," Abbot Gueranger O.S.B.
  • Articles from The Christian Century:
    • "Standing on Promises," Kathleen Norris, 2005.
    • "Messianic Complex," John Stendahl, 2002.
    • "The Sent and the Sender," Delores S. Williams, 1990.
  • "Living the Word," at Sojourners:
    • "Our Waiting Rooms Speak Volumes," Enuma Okoro, "Bearing the 'Wait' of the World," 2011.
    • "The Gift of Grace," Michaela Bruzzese, "Christmas Presence," 2008.
    • "Proclaiming 'the Year,'" Robert Roth, "The Beauty of Justice," 2005.
  • 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):
  • "The Hand of God on the Shoulder of a Troubled World," the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Carter, Day 1, 2011.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2011.
  • Selected Sermon, Advent 3B (RCL), the Rev. Charles Hoffacker, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2011.
  • "God's Will for You," the Rev. Dr. Fred R. Anderson, Day 1, 2008.
  • Selected Sermon, Advent 3B (RCL), the Rev. Kirk Alan Kubicek, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2008.
  • "Joyful Witnesses," Daniel J. Harrington, S.J., America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2005.
  • "The People Who Walk Upside Down," Dianne Bergant, C.S.A., America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2002.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Hope Restored," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2011.
  • "We Will Live" Faith Lens, ELCA, 2011.
  • The Role of Hope, Faith Element, 2011.
  • Lectionary Notes, Advent 3B, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • "What Should We Say about Mary?" study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Women and the Church," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. Focus article: "What Should We Say about Mary?" Carole L. Baker. (Luke 1:26-45)
  • "Pray without Ceasing," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Prayer," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. Focus articles: "Pray without Ceasing," "Prayerful Intimacy." (1 Thessalonians 5)
  • "Improving Our Seeing and Listening," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Mysticism," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2005. (1 Thessalonians 5)
  • "An Attitude of Discipleship: Expectant," John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2008.
  • Bible Study - Advent 3B - verse by verse Roman Catholic lectionary commentary at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Picayune, MS.
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Advent, Year B, 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.
• 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.
• Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
  • Worship Planning Helps (Advent 3B): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2011.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2011. (Terms of Use)
  • Ministry Matters free worship resources (was Cokesbury Resources), December 11, 2011.
  • The Worship Closet, Creative Worship Ideas, 2011.
  • Starters for Sunday, 11 December, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Advent 3B, 2011, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship"
  • Worship Resources, December 11, 2011, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
  • Worship resources by James R. Wilson, SermonStudio
  • Mustard Seeds, "Joy," Advent 3, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Advent 3, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2011.
  • Advent Liturgy / Advent in the Southern Hemisphere, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • "Criminal Justice," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches.
  • Liturgies Online, Advent 3, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Ideas for Sundays in Advent, The Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, ELCA.
  • Advent and Christmas Resources, Katherine Hawker, Outside the Box.
  • Worship Resources, Advent 3B, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Advent 3 by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • 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 3, General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
  • Lector's Notes, Advent 3, 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.
  • "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. (BCP - TEC/USA)
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Advent 3B, UMC GBOD, 2011.
  • Offertory Prayers, Advent 3B, UMC GBOD, 2011.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 126, (Advent 3B), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Advent 3, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2011.
  • Prayers of the People, Advent 3B, Rick Morley, 2011.
  • Prayers of the People, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2011.
  • Prayers of the People, Advent 3B, Fr. Jeremiah Williamson, Praying the Scriptures, 2011.
  • Call to Worship, December 11, 2011, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
  • Prayer for Advent 3B, RevGalBlogPals, 2011.
  • Prayers for Worship, David von Schlichten, Lectionary Homiletics.
  • World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
• Graphics & Multimedia:
  • Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
  • HermanoLeón Clipart, Advent 3, Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art Images: John 1:6-28, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Advent 3B 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.
  • Clip Art, Advent B3, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • 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.
  • CHURCH PowerPoint, Advent 3B, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Joy," Advent 3, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Illustration Images, Leah Chang, suntreeriver design, 2011.
  • "Testify to the Light," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2011.
  • Advent 3: The Prayer Book of John the Baptist, Jan Richardson, The Advent Door, 2011. Use of images.
  • "Just Breathe," Miriam's Tambourine, Memphis Theological Seminary, 2011.
  • The Role of Hope, Faith Element, 2011.
  • Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
  • "Faith and Fear," Thomas Long, ON Scripture, 2011.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • Scripture Pics, Weekly RCL-related image.
• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
  • "'I Am Not...'," reflection by Barbara Bernstengel, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center. (pdf)
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • “When John the Baptist Preached,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette on John the Baptist.  This hymn was commissioned by The Presbyterian Outlook magazine for new Advent hymns to Christmas carol tunes. Tune: VENITE ADOREMUS 10.10.10.10 with Refrain (“The Snow Lay on the Ground”).
    • “Down by the Jordan,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette on John the Baptist and Jesus’ baptism.  This hymn is in the United Methodists’ Worship and Song (2011).  Tune:  LOBE DEN HERREN 14.14.4.7.8 (“Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty”).
    • “Mary Gladly Told Her Cousin,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette based on Mary rejoicing in the promise of Jesus before his birth, the Magnificat (Luke 1:39-56).  This hymn was commissioned by The Presbyterian Outlook magazine for new Advent hymns to Christmas carol tunes. Tune: IRBY 8.7.8.7.7.7 (“Once in Royal David's City”).
    • “Mary Heard the Angel's Message,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette celebrates many biblical stories about Mary, from before Jesus' birth, fleeing from Herod, his teaching about his family, her presence at his death and with the disciples after his resurrection.  This hymn is in the Episcopalians’ Voices Found.  Tune:  BEECHER 8.7.8.7 D “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”) and HYFRYDOL (“Alleluia, Sing to Jesus”). 
      
    • "Stand Firm," "True Light," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
    • "The Lord's Messiah Comes,", a hymn for Advent by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Advent 3B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Advent 3B, 2011, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Advent 3B, UMC GBOD, 2011.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Advent 3B, Background information for hymns and choral music following the lectionary from the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Austin, Texas, by Eric Mellenbruch and David Zersen.
    • 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 3B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Advent 3B, 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.
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Advent 3B, 2008, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Sing for Joy, Advent 3B, 2008. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
    • Starters for Sunday, 11 December, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
    • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2011. (Terms of Use)
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Advent 3, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
    • Together to Celebrate, December 11, 2011, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Worshiping with Children, Advent 3B, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2011.
  • "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," December 11, 2011, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 and Boxes for Katje by Candace Flemming, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 and Welcome Back Sun by Michael Emberley, John 1:6-8, 19-28 and Paper Boats by Rabindranath Tagore.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • "The Light of the World," Dianne Deming, Children's Sermons Today, 2011.
  • "Advent and Christmas Eve, 2011," Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps.
  • Faith Formation Journeys, childrens sermon, 2011.
  • The Black Cave, Janice Scott, The Village Shepherd.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2011. (Terms of Use)
  • "Who Is the Greatest?" Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Younger Children & Older Children, Advent, Year B, The Episcopal Church, 2008.
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • CatholicMom.com: Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, and Word Search based on weekly gospel text.
  • Children's Activity Sheets: Activities for Children, based on the Revised Common Lectionary, by Dorothy A. DeBisschop, Great Hill UMC, Seymour, Connecticut. At Bass Mitchell's homiliesbyemail.com.
  • Activity Sheets for Children, Fun for all Creatures Great & Small, UCC, 2011. (pdf)
  • Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom 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.

• INDEX BY SCRIPTURE
• PODCASTS

• Christmas Eve/Day Dec 24/25
• St Stephen Dec 26
• St John Dec 27
• Holy Innocents/Martyrs Dec 28
• Christmas 1 - Jan 1
• Name of Jesus/Mary January 1
• New Year Jan 1 2012
• Epiphany Jan 6
• Baptism of Jesus - Jan 8
• Epiphany 2 - Jan 15
• MLK, Jr - Jan 15
• Prayer for Christian Unity - Jan 18-25
• Confession of Peter - Jan 18
• Epiphany 3 - Jan 22
• Conversion of Paul - Jan 25
• Epiphany 4 - Jan 29
• Presentation - Feb 2
• Epiphany 5 - Feb 5
• Epiphany 6 - Feb 12
• Transfiguration - Last Epiphany - Feb 19
• Epiphany 7 - Feb 19
• Ash Wednesday - Feb 22
• St Mathias - Feb 24
• Lent 1 - Feb 26
• Lent 2 - Mar 4
• Lent 3 - Mar 11
• Lent 4 - Mar 18
• St. Joseph - Mar 19
• Lent 5 - Mar 25
• Annunciation - Mar 25
• Palm Sunday - April 1
• Passion Sunday - April 1
• Holy Monday - April 2
• Holy Tuesday - April 3
• Holy Wednesday - April 4
• Holy Maundy Thursday - April 5
• Good Friday - April 6
• Holy Saturday - April 7
• Easter Vigil - April 7-8
• Easter Day - April 8
• Easter Evening - April 8

• Calendars
• YEAR A
• YEAR B
• YEAR C
• FESTIVALS/SPECIAL DAYS (includes Creation)
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF TERRORISM/WAR/PEACE RESOURCES
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF NATURAL DISASTER

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