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Baptism of Christ B
January 8, 2006
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sponsor:
St Luke's Church,
Gellideg, Merthyr Tydfil,
South Wales
(Dec
2005)
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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:
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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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Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives,
Baptism of the Lord, 2006. 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). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church
General Board of Discipleship. |
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This
Sunday's Readings,
The Baptism of Christ, John Pridmore,
Church Times. |
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Sermon Nuggets,
Baptism of Jesus, Lindy Black. Illustrations, questions,
quotations. |
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Lectionary Analysis,
First Sunday after Epiphany,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. At Richard Fairchild's Sermon &
Sermon - Lectionary Resources. |
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Starters for Sunday,
January 8, 2006. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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"Baptism of the
Lord," Following the Truly Human One, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand. |
| SAMUEL 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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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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Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
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"Tookie
Williams and 'Redemptive Transition,"
The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with
Jesus Foundation. |
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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. |
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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,
Baptism of the Lord, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2006. |
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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. |
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"A Watery Solution," Barbara Sholis, The Christian Century, 2002. |
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"Divine Manifestations," by Lauren F. Winner. Lectionary-based scripture commentary from Sojourners Online, 2002. |
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"The Waters of Solidarity," Mary W. Anderson, The Christian Century,
1999. |
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"New
and Old Together," commentary by David L. Bartlett from The
Christian Century, 1997. At Religion Online. |
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"Breaking
With the Old, Making the New," Living the Word Lectionary
Reflections in Sojourners Online, January/February, 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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Baptism of Jesus
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8 January 2006,
James Mueller, Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the
RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors. |
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Selected Sermon,
Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ, by the Rev. Kirk Kubicek, in Worship
that Works, ECUSA, 2006. |
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"The
Hospitality House," The Rev. Mark Sargent, Day 1, 2006. |
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Homily Grits,
Baptism of the Lord, 2006, the Rev.
Grant M. Gallup, Managua, Nicaragua (ECUSA). |
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"Through the Waters to New Life," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The
National Catholic Weekly, 2003. |
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Selected sermon,
Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ, by the Rev. Angela V. Askew, in Worship that Works,
ECUSA, 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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"Scientists
Discover Brain Cell Growth into Adulthood,"
Faith Lens, a weekly Bible study/discussion for youth, linking a current news story and
lectionary texts. ELCA. |
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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. |
| "Baptism, Eucharist and Ministry,"
Faith and Order Paper No. 111. World Council of Churches,
1982. Theological and practical commentary. |
| Baptism
and Baptismal
Vows in The Catholic Encyclopedia (1916). |
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Baptism Tradition, statement
from Disciples of Christ. |
| 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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| 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, 2006. Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship
Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Gathering,
Baptism of the Lord, from the United Church of
Canada. Includes homiletical suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with
children," hymn suggestions, etc. |
| Worship Ways,
Celebration of the Baptism of Christ. Liturgy planning, United Church of Christ. |
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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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"Baptism of the
Lord," Following the Truly Human One, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand. |
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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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Outside the Box,
Baptism of Jesus, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church,
by Katherine Hawker. |
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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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Starters for Sunday,
January 8, 2006. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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Offertory Prayers for
January, 2006, 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 and
Musical Ideas,
Baptism of the Lord, 2006. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for
Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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Prayer of the Church,
Baptism of Our Lord, Let Us Pray, Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. |
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21st Century Africana
Liturgical Resources, Baptism of the Lord, 2006, Theon Johnson
III, United
Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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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:
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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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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Scripture
Introduction for Bulletin Insert,
First Sunday after Epiphany,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. At Richard Fairchild's Sermon &
Sermon - Lectionary Resources. |
| Taking Faith Home,
January 8, 2006, 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,
Baptism of the Lord, United
Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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"Down by the Jordan," a new hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, United
Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
| 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. |
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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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The
Psalmistry: All Psalms Music: original Christian
sheet music, lyrics, guitar chords, midi, mp3 files for all 150 Psalms. See
Terms of Use. |
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Metrical Psalms. Lectionary Psalms set to popular hymn music by Dale A.
Schoening. |
| Hymn
selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com. |
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Liturgical
Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova
Publications. |
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Hymns of
the Spirit Three, Baptism of Christ, 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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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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Ideas and
Talks for Epiphany, Talks to Children, Rev. Donald
McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish Church, Fife, Scotland. |
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Gathering,
Baptism of the Lord, 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 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
randon thoughts. |
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| A list of links to other
lectionary-based preaching and worship resources. |
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