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All Saints B
November 1, 2011
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Image: Hands, all together
from Art in the Christian Tradition,
a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN.

Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Wisdom of Solomon 3:1-9 or Isaiah 25:6-9
Roman Catholic reading: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14
United Methodist reading: Isaiah 25:6-9

Psalm 24
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 24:1-6

Revelation 21:1-6a
Roman Catholic reading: 1 John 3:1-3

John 11:32-44
Roman Catholic reading: Matthew 5:1-12

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • Illustrated NRSV lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the New American Bible (NCCB/USCC).
  • 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.
  • Episcopal Lectionary: Service I, BCP, Service II, BCP.
  • 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:
    • Raising of Lazarus
    • Christ Enthroned
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Resurrection (see especially The Hurricane, Double Jeopardy, The Mummy)
• Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • Preaching This Week commentary, All Saints, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2012. 2009.
  • Preaching Helps (All Saints). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2012.
  • The Saints Were, Yes, Funny, Rev. James Martin, S.J., Huffington Post, 2012.
  • Ministry Matters, November 4, 2012.
  • Starters for Sunday, 1 November, 2012. 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.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, All Saints, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends. 
  • Lectionary Commentary (Rev. 7), Worship Resource, Cultural Resource, Martyrs' Sunday (All Saints Day), The African American Lectionary, 2009.
  • All Saints, Wikipedia.
  • "All Saint's Day," from The Catholic Encyclopedia (1916)
• 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.
  • Wisdom of Solomon 3:1-9 / Isaiah 25:6-9
  • Psalm 24
  • Revelation 21:1-6
  • John 11:32-44
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • 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. 2012.
  • Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, Loving your neighbor and all the saints, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2012.
  • "The Communion of Saints," David Lose, Working Preacher, 2012.
  • "For all the saints: of tears and glory," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
  • "For All the Saints Who Did Not Despair," Peter Woods, I Am Listening..., 2012.
  • "On Cool October Breezes and All Sints' Day Once More," Janet Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2012.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2012.
  • "What Is a Saint?" Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
  • "Who Stinketh?" Rick Morley, 2012.
  • Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2012.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2012.
  • "Saints with and without halos," Phyllis Kersten, Blogging toward Sunday, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2009.
  • "A Christian Memorial Day," Jenny Williams, The Ekklesia Project, 2009.
  • "Lives of the Saints," Deborah A. Appler, Elcindor Johnson, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2009. (LGBT perspective)
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2009.
  • All Saints Day, Matt & Laura Norvell, Grounded and Rooted in Love, 2009.
  • Progressive Involvement, All Saints' Day, John 11:32-44, John Petty, 2009.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2006.
  • "Something Stinks...and It's Not Lazarus," Pastor Sharron R. Lucas, Stewardship of Life Institute, 2009.
  • Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
• Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Ministry Matters, November 4, 2012.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2012.
  • "Being Saints of God," the Right Rev. Keith Whitmore, Day 1, 2009.
  • Sermons that Work, All Saints (RCL), the Rev. Frank S. Logue, ECUSA, 2009.
  • "Taking Time to Look," the Rev. Dr. Robin Meyers, Day1, 2006.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Rumors of Death...and Life," Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2012.
  • "An Authorized Look into the Life Beyond," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Apocalyptic Vision" Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2010. (Revelation 21:1-8)
  • "The Finkenwalde Project," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Monasticism Old and New," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2010. (Matthew 5:1-12)
  • Bible Study - verse by verse Roman Catholic lectionary commentary at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Picayune, MS.
  • 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 Pentecost Resources Page.
• Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
  • Worship Planning Helps (All Saints): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2012.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, All Saints, 2012, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
  • Worship Resource, Cultural Resource, Martyrs' Sunday (All Saints Day), The African American Lectionary, 2009.
  • Ministry Matters, November 4, 2012.
  • Liturgical Resources by Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
    • All Saints Sunday
    • About Halloween
    • Saints Alive! (A Fun Narrative Service)
  • Special Days and Services: All Saints Day. Bass Mitchell's collection of free information, sermons, prayers, illustrations, etc.
  • Seasonal Resources at Richard and Charlene Fairchild's Kir-Shalom site.
  • Sermons and Liturgies for Year B, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
  • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
• 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.
  • Outside the Box: Totenfest, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
  • Prayers of the People, All Saints. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • "Liturgy: prayers reflection," reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, NZPB, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • Starters for Sunday, 1 November, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, All Saints, UMC GBOD, 2012.
  • Offertory Prayers, All Saints, UMC GBOD, 2012.
  • "Celebrate Their Lives," Worship Ways, UCC, 2012.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 24, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2012.
  • "What Is a Saint?" Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2012.
  • Sunday Prayer, RevGalBlogPals, 2012.
  • Prayers of the People, Jeremiah Williamson, Praying the Scriptures, 2012.
  • "Lifting the Shroud," Dan Schifeling, worshipcalls, 2012.
• Graphics & Multimedia:
  • Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
  • HermanoLeón Clipart, All Saints B. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • 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.
• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
  • "Finding Saints in Everyday Places," reflection by Rev. Jeff Kellam, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, All Saints, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "Lift Up Your Heads," (Psalm 24) lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm 24 set to St Thomas (SM 66 86), Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • You Call That Church Music? alternative music planning blog for church musicians following the RCL (with videos), Ann Strickland, 2012.
    • Lectionary Hymns, All Saints, UMC GBOD, 2012.
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, All Saints Day, 2012, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Shepherd Sounds, All Saints. 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, All Saints B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
    • 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, All Saints B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Starters for Sunday, 1 November, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Worshiping with Children, All Saints B, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2012.
  • Ministry Matters, November 4, 2012.
  • "On and On and On and On," Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps, 2012.
  • "For All the Saints," Dianne Deming, Childrens Sermons Today, 2012.
  • Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2012.
• 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.