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Baptism of Christ B
January 11, 2009
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Lessons below for study links and resources:
Genesis 1:1-5
Roman Catholic
reading: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7
or Isaiah 55:1-11
Psalm 29
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm
29:1-10 or Isaiah
12:2-6
Acts 19:1-7
Roman Catholic
reading and Episcopal reading: Acts 10:34-38
or 1 John 5:1-9
Mark 1:4-11
Roman Catholic
reading and Episcopal reading: Mark 1:7-11
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| Images and Movies:
 | Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art
Concordance, with the following themes:
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| Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie
Concordance, with the following themes:
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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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Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary,
2009. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Beth Tanner, Arland J.
Hultgren, Stephen Hultgren, Wendell Frerichs. |
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Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives,
The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary,
The Baptism of Our Lord, by Paul Nuechterlein &
Friends. |
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Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin. |
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Preaching Helps (Baptism
of the Lord, 2009). United Methodist Church
General Board of Discipleship. |
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Baptism / Epiphany 1B,
Lawrence Moore, 2009. |
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Jesus Now,
Epiphany 1B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith
Futures Jesus Then & Now. |
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"Defining Moments,"
Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, iucc.org, 2009. |
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"Reclaiming Baptism,"
Epiphany 1B,
2009, Sea Raven, Liberal Christian Commentary. |
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Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary,
Baptism of Jesus, 2009, Bruce G. Epperly,
"...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." |
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Liberal Lectionary Analysis,
Epiphany 1B,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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SAMUEL,
Baptism of Christ, 2009, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Text
Studies, Epiphany B-1, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran) |
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Sermon Nuggets,
Baptism of Jesus, 2009, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor,
questions, quotations. |
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Rumors,
for January 11, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense
of humor." |
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Lectionary Study,
Epiphany 1B, Dr. Robert Linthicum, Partners in
Urban Transformation. |
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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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Readings, Analysis of
Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church
of the Nazarene.) |
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Starters for Sunday,
11 January, 2009. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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Lists of recommended
articles available with
ATLAS subscription for these texts:
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Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
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"Let's Back Up,"
Blogging toward Sunday, Tom Steagald, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century,
2009. |
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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, 2009. |
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Tuesday Lectionary
Leanings, "Begin at the Beginning" edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion,
2009. |
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"Epiphany 1: Take Me to the
River,"
Jan
Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook,
2009. |
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"Creation and
Rebirth," Mona West, Greg Carey, Mykal Slack,
Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our
Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2009. (LGBT perspective) |
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"Baptism or New Creation?"
Daniel Deffenbaugh, Seeds of Shalom, 2009. |
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"From
the Judean Desert to the Jordan River: John Baptizes His Cousin Jesus,"
The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey
with Jesus Foundation, 2009. |
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Dylan's Lectionary Blog. Biblical Scholar
Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2006. |
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"Water," Lane Denson III, Out of Nowhere, 2009. |
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The
Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo,
Progressive Theology Weblog, 2009. |
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This Sunday's Readings,
Baptism of Christ B, Martin Warner, Church Times, 2009. |
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"The God Who Is For
Us," Jeff Krantz, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the
Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness,
2006. |
| Articles from The Christian Century:
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| "Living the Word," at Sojourners:
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"Water and Fire," Michaela Bruzzese, "Claiming Our Inheritance,"
2009. |
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"Waters," Robert Roth, "Making a Moment," 2006. |
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"The Waters of Life,"
Lauren F. Winner, "Divine Manifestations," 2003. |
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"Listen to the Voice," Peter B. Price, "Breaking with the Old,
Making the New," 1997. |
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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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"In
the Hole He Goes," the Rev. Tim Boggess, Day 1, 2009. |
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Selected Sermon,
Epiphany 1B/Baptism of Our Lord (RCL), the Rev. Debbie Royals, in Worship
that Works, ECUSA, 2009. |
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Sermon for Epiphany 1B, Revd Dr. Lance Stone, Emmanuel United
Reformed Church, Cambridge, 2009. |
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"The
Hospitality House," The Rev. Mark Sargent, Day 1, 2006. |
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"Through the Waters to New Life," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The
National Catholic Weekly, 2003. |
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"Heavenly Voice, Earthly Mission," John R. Donahue, SJ, America: The
National Catholic Weekly, 2000. |
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| Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
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Lectionary Notes,
Baptism of the Lord, 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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"Stewardship of Creation," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other
resources at)
"Moral Landscape of Creation," Christian Reflection, The
Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2001. (Genesis 1) |
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"An Attitude of Discipleship: Connected,"
John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily
Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2009. |
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Lesson Plans
for Small Congregations, Adults, Epiphany, Year B, The Episcopal Church, 2009. |
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Proclaiming
Faith, The Baptism of the Lord, 2009 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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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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| Baptism Resources:
| "Conversion
and Baptism: A cross cultural perspective in the light of the encounter
between Judaism and Hellenism," William Loader, Professor on
New Testament, Murdoch University, Perth, Australia. |
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Baptism, Wikipedia. |
| Baptism
and Baptismal
Vows in The Catholic Encyclopedia (1916). |
| By Water and the Spirit:
United Methodist official statement and articles about baptism, 1996. |
| On Baptism: Against the Donatists,
Augustine of Hippo. |
| "Baptism
and Rebaptism," Vernard Eller, The
Christian Century 1965. At House
Church Central. |
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"Ecclesiological and Ecumenical Implications of Baptism,"
Walter Kasper, The Ecumenical Review, 2000. |
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"Baptism and the Process of Christian Initiation,"
Paul S. Fiddes, The Ecumenical Review, 2002. |
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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 Epiphany
Resources Page includes links to artistic images of the Baptism of
Christ. |
| Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
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Worship Planning Helps (Baptism
of the Lord, 2009): Worship & Preaching
Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist
Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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"Immerse Yourself," Elements for a Liturgy on Baptism of Christ
Sunday, UCC Worship Ways, 2009. |
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Gathering,
The Baptism of the Lord, 2009, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon
seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral
suggestions etc. |
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Worship Resources,
Baptism of the Lord, 2009, Free Resources, Cokesbury
Worship Connection. |
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Mustard Seeds,
"Washed Clean," Baptism of Jesus B, 2009. A
lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann
Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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Epiphany and the Baptism of Christ: Epiphany Story, Holy Communion
and Affirmation of Baptism, Epiphany and Baptism of Our Lord:
Epiphany story emphasizing the coming of the Light, Holy Communion
with Affirmation of Baptism. Lisa Frenz, Mr Carmel Lutheran Church. |
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Lectionary Liturgies,
Baptism of the Lord B, 2009, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church
(U.S.A.). |
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Liturgy for the Celebration of Life,
Baptism of Jesus B, 2009.
Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt,
The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT. |
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Liturgies
Online, Epiphany 1, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia. |
| Worship
and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 1 -
Baptism of Jesus, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia. |
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The Baptism of Our Lord, The Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, ELCA. |
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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, Year B -
Epiphany
1: Baptism. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde
Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana. |
| Background and Liturgy for Epiphany and the Blessing of Water
at Byzantine.Net (Byzantine Catholics on the Web). |
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Liturgical
Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova
Publications. |
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Lector's Notes,
the Baptism of the Lord, 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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A Prayer
for Christmas 2, Stephen Brown, A Place for
Prayer. |
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"Liturgy: prayer reflection",
reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New
Zealand. |
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21st Century Worship Resource for the First Sunday after the
Epiphany, Year B, the Rev. Nathan Decker, United Methodist Church GBOD,
2009. |
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Starters for Sunday,
11 January, 2009. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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Offertory Prayers for
January, 2009, David S. Bell, United Methodist Church GBOD. |
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Prayers and Musical Ideas,
Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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Worship Resources,
Epiphany 1B,
John van de Laar,
Sacredise. |
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Prayer for First Sunday after Epiphany, Year B, Revabi,
RevgalBlogPals, 2009. |
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| Graphics & Multimedia:
| Clip Art Images:
Baptism of Christ, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú. |
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Ordinary 1 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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Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital
Image Archive. |
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Bulletin
Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho.
Scroll down for Year B index. |
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CHURCH PowerPoint,
Baptism of Jesus B, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint
slides for Worship Services. |
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Mustard Seeds,
"Washed Clean," Baptism of Jesus B, 2009. A
lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann
Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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Bulletin Cover Art for Epiphany 1B,
Baptism of Our Lord PowerPoint Slides for Epiphany 1B,
Descending Dove PowerPoint Slides for Baptism of Our Lord Sunday,
Baptism PowerPoint Slides, Will Humes, Word & Table, 2009. |
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"Epiphany 1: Take Me to the
River,"
Jan
Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook,
2009. |
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Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
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SAMUEL,
Baptism of Christ, 2009, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Scripture
Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Epiphany 1B,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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"The Day the Heavens Were Torn Apart," reflection by Barbara
Bernstengel,
eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center. |
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Hymns and Music:
| Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
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Hymn for Epiphany 1B, 5.5.5.4.D - Possible tune - Bunessan, Alan
Hinton,
Disclosing New Worlds, Lawrence
Moore, 2009. |
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"Down by the Jordan," a new hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, United
Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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"When We Try to Tame Creation," Lisa McKinney, HOLY MANNA,
United Methodist Church GBOD. |
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Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
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| With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity,
Baptism, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary
by Larry Broding. |
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"What
Baptism Means to Us," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J.
Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.) |
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Proclaiming
Faith, The Baptism of the Lord, 2009 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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Lesson Plans
for Small Congregations, Younger Children & Older Children, Epiphany,
Year B, The Episcopal Church, 2009. |
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Ideas and
Talks for Epiphany, Talks to Children, Rev. Donald
McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish Church, Fife, Scotland. |
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Gathering,
The Baptism of the Lord, 2009, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon
seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral
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 also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
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Dramatic Reading, John 1/Genesis 1, Theresa Coleman, reverend mommy's
random thoughts. |
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| A list of links to other
lectionary-based preaching and worship resources. |
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