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  Pr8/OT13/P+4
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  Sts Peter & Paul
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  Pr 9/OT14/P+5
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  Pr10/OT15/P+6
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  Pr11/OT16/P+7
   (July 19)
  Ste. M Magdalene
   (July 22)
  St James Elder
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  Pr12/OT17/P+8
   (July 26)
  Pr13/OT18/P+9
   (Aug 2)
  Transfiguration
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  Pr14/OT19/P+10
   (Aug 9)
  Assumption Mary
   (Aug 15)
  St Mary
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  Pr15/OT20/P+11
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  Pr16/OT21/P+12
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  St Bartholomew
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  Pr17/OT22/P+13
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  Pr18/OT23/P+14
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  Pr19/OT24/P+15
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  Holy Cross Day
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  Pr20/OT25/P+16
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  St Matthew
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  Pr21/OT26/P+17
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  Michael/Angels
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  Pr22/OT27/P+18
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  World Communion
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Baptism of Christ B
January
11, 2009

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Click on Scripture 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

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

bulletTexts:
bulletLectionary readings from Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
bullet Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the New American Bible.
bulletThe 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.
bulletLectionary readings from the Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
bulletLutheran lectionary readings, Year B, from the ELCA site.
bulletUnited Methodist lectionary readings, Year B.
bulletBiblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year B.
bulletFree Church version for Baptist, Reformed, and Congregational use Revised Common Lectionary Readings.
bullet ELCIC Worship Planning Calendar, lectionary citations with and without hymn suggestions, text and pdf formats.
bullet Lutheran RCL CEV readings - .doc files. Lutheran Bible Ministries.
bullet PCUSA - Lectionary for Sundays and Festivals Scripture Reference.
bulletImages and Movies:
bulletImages Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
bulletBaptism
bulletBaptism of Jesus
bullet John the Baptist
bullet Creation
bulletMovies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
bulletBaptism
bulletCall
bulletJohn the Baptist Types
bulletConversion
bullet Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
bullet Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2009. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Beth Tanner, Arland J. Hultgren, Stephen Hultgren, Wendell Frerichs.
bullet 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.
bullet Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, The Baptism of Our Lord, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
bullet Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
bullet Preaching Helps (Baptism of the Lord, 2009). United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet Baptism / Epiphany 1B, Lawrence Moore, 2009.
bullet Jesus Now, Epiphany 1B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
bullet "Defining Moments," Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, iucc.org, 2009.
bullet "Reclaiming Baptism," Epiphany 1B, 2009, Sea Raven, Liberal Christian Commentary.
bullet Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Baptism of Jesus, 2009, Bruce G. Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
bullet Liberal Lectionary Analysis, Epiphany 1B, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
bullet SAMUEL, Baptism of Christ, 2009, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet Text Studies, Epiphany B-1, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
bullet Sermon Nuggets, Baptism of Jesus, 2009, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
bullet Rumors, for January 11, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
bullet Lectionary Study, Epiphany 1B, Dr. Robert Linthicum, Partners in Urban Transformation.
bullet 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.
bullet Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
bullet Starters for Sunday, 11 January, 2009. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bullet Lists of recommended articles available with ATLAS subscription for these texts:
bullet Genesis 1:1-5
bullet Psalm 29
bullet Acts 19:1-7
bullet Mark 1:4-11
bullet Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
bullet "Let's Back Up," Blogging toward Sunday, Tom Steagald, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2009.
bullet 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.
bullet Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, "Begin at the Beginning" edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2009.
bullet "Epiphany 1: Take Me to the River," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2009.
bullet "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)
bullet "Baptism or New Creation?" Daniel Deffenbaugh, Seeds of Shalom, 2009.
bullet "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.
bullet Dylan's Lectionary Blog. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2006.
bullet "Water," Lane Denson III, Out of Nowhere, 2009.
bullet The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2009.
bullet This Sunday's Readings, Baptism of Christ B, Martin Warner, Church Times, 2009.
bullet "The God Who Is For Us," Jeff Krantz, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2006.
bulletArticles from The Christian Century:
bullet "Power and Delight," Christine Pohl, 2006. (scripture references may be listed incorrectly at the destination site.)
bullet "A Watery Solution," Barbara Sholis, 2002.
bullet "The Waters of Solidarity," Mary W. Anderson, 1999.
bullet "New and Old Together," 1997. At Religion Online.
bullet"Living the Word," at Sojourners:
bullet "Water and Fire," Michaela Bruzzese, "Claiming Our Inheritance," 2009.
bullet "Waters," Robert Roth, "Making a Moment," 2006.
bullet "The Waters of Life," Lauren F. Winner, "Divine Manifestations," 2003.
bullet "Listen to the Voice," Peter B. Price, "Breaking with the Old, Making the New," 1997.
bullet Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
bullet 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.
bulletSermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet "In the Hole He Goes," the Rev. Tim Boggess, Day 1, 2009.
bullet Selected Sermon, Epiphany 1B/Baptism of Our Lord (RCL), the Rev. Debbie Royals, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2009.
bullet Sermon for Epiphany 1B, Revd Dr. Lance Stone, Emmanuel United Reformed Church, Cambridge, 2009.
bullet "The Hospitality House," The Rev. Mark Sargent, Day 1, 2006.
bullet "Through the Waters to New Life," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2003.
bullet "Heavenly Voice, Earthly Mission," John R. Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2000.
bulletGroup Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
bullet Lectionary Notes, Baptism of the Lord, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
bullet Banquet of the Word, Bible Study Based on the Sunday Readings, by Rev. Thomas Welbers.
bullet "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)
bullet "An Attitude of Discipleship: Connected," John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2009.
bullet Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Adults, Epiphany, Year B, The Episcopal Church, 2009.
bullet Proclaiming Faith, The Baptism of the Lord, 2009 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
bullet Light on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings.
bullet Baptism Resources:
bullet"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.
bullet Baptism, Wikipedia.
bulletBaptism and Baptismal Vows in The Catholic Encyclopedia (1916).
bulletBy Water and the Spirit: United Methodist official statement and articles about baptism, 1996.
bulletOn Baptism: Against the Donatists, Augustine of Hippo.
bullet"Baptism and Rebaptism," Vernard Eller, The Christian Century 1965. At House Church Central.
bullet "Ecclesiological and Ecumenical Implications of Baptism," Walter Kasper, The Ecumenical Review, 2000.
bullet "Baptism and the Process of Christian Initiation," Paul S. Fiddes, The Ecumenical Review, 2002.
bulletA list of links to on-line Bibles and general Bible study resources.
bulletA list of links to scholarly and preaching discussion groups and their homepages.
bulletA list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.

OnLine Worship and Liturgy Resources

bulletThe Text This Week's Epiphany Resources Page includes links to artistic images of the Baptism of Christ.
bulletComplete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
bullet 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.
bullet "Immerse Yourself," Elements for a Liturgy on Baptism of Christ Sunday, UCC Worship Ways, 2009.
bullet 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.
bullet Worship Resources, Baptism of the Lord, 2009, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection.
bullet Mustard Seeds, "Washed Clean," Baptism of Jesus B, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
bullet 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.
bullet Lectionary Liturgies, Baptism of the Lord B, 2009, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
bullet 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.
bullet Liturgies Online, Epiphany 1, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
bulletWorship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 1 - Baptism of Jesus, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet The Baptism of Our Lord, The Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, ELCA.
bullet Sermons and Liturgies for Year B, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
bulletPrayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
bullet Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings, Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases.
bullet Resources: Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia.
bulletPrayers 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.
bulletBackground and Liturgy for Epiphany and the Blessing of Water at Byzantine.Net (Byzantine Catholics on the Web).
bullet Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
bullet 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.
bullet A Prayer for Christmas 2, Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer.
bullet "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
bullet 21st Century Worship Resource for the First Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B, the Rev. Nathan Decker, United Methodist Church GBOD, 2009.
bullet Starters for Sunday, 11 January, 2009. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bullet Offertory Prayers for January, 2009, David S. Bell, United Methodist Church GBOD.
bullet Prayers and Musical Ideas, Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bullet Worship Resources, Epiphany 1B, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
bullet Prayer for First Sunday after Epiphany, Year B, Revabi, RevgalBlogPals, 2009.
bulletGraphics & Multimedia:
bulletClip Art Images: Baptism of Christ, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
bullet 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.
bullet Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
bullet Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year B index.
bullet CHURCH PowerPoint, Baptism of Jesus B, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
bullet Mustard Seeds, "Washed Clean," Baptism of Jesus B, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
bullet 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.
bullet "Epiphany 1: Take Me to the River," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2009.
bullet Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
bullet SAMUEL, Baptism of Christ, 2009, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Epiphany 1B, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
bullet "The Day the Heavens Were Torn Apart," reflection by Barbara Bernstengel, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
bullet Hymns and Music:
bulletOriginal Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
bullet Hymn for Epiphany 1B, 5.5.5.4.D - Possible tune - Bunessan, Alan Hinton, Disclosing New Worlds, Lawrence Moore, 2009.
bullet "Down by the Jordan," a new hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet "When We Try to Tame Creation," Lisa McKinney, HOLY MANNA, United Methodist Church GBOD.
bullet Hymns of the Spirit Three, Baptism of Christ, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
bullet Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
bullet Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
bullet Lectionary Hymns, Baptism of the Lord, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
bullet Choral Anthem Project, Baptism of the Lord, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
bullet Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
bulletThe Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
bullet Hymn and Song Suggestions, Baptism of Christ / Epiphany 1B 2009, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
bulletWith Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Baptism, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
bullet "What Baptism Means to Us," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
bullet Proclaiming Faith, The Baptism of the Lord, 2009 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
bullet Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Younger Children & Older Children, Epiphany, Year B, The Episcopal Church, 2009.
bullet Ideas and Talks for Epiphany, Talks to Children, Rev. Donald McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish Church, Fife, Scotland.
bullet 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.
bulletChildren's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bullet Lectionary Puzzles by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text (html) formats.
bulletDrama (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bullet Dramatic Reading, John 1/Genesis 1, Theresa Coleman, reverend mommy's random thoughts.
bulletA list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.