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Easter 4B
April 29, 2012
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Acts 4:5-12
Roman Catholic reading: Acts 4:8-12

Psalm 23
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 118:1-29

1 John 3:16-24
Roman Catholic reading: 1 John 3:1-2

John 10:11-18
 

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • 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.
  • 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:
    • Good Shepherd
    • Sheep/Shepherds
    • Peter
    • Pentecost/Holy Spirit
    • Ezekiel
    • Love
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Good Shepherd
    • Difficulty Recognizing Evil
    • Satan
    • Community
    • Interconnectedness
    • Prayer
    • Miracles
    • New Life/Rebirth
    • Love
    • Sacrifice/Sacrificial Death
• 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).
  • "The Most Misured Scripture in the World," "Good, Life-giving Shepherd of Many Pastures," D Mark Davis, raw translation and exegesis/questions, Left Behind and Loving It, 2012.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Easter 4, 2012. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Preaching This Week commentary, Easter 4, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2012. 2009.
  • "Enfolded by Love," Kathryn Matthews Huey, SAMUEL, ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2012.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Easter 4, 2012, Bruce G. Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • The Lectionary Lab, Easter 4, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
  • Weekly Evangelectionary, April 29, 2012, Peter Bush, Evangelism Connections.
  • Lectionary Notes, Easter 4, Beth Quick, 2012.
  • Sermon Nuggets, Easter 4B, 2012, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
  • Preaching Helps (Easter 4). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2012.
  • Ministry Matters, April 29, 2012.
  • Starters for Sunday, 29 April, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • The Good Shepherd -- Exegesis for Easter 4, John R. Brokhoff, SermonSuite.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • John Shearman's Lectionary Resource, Easter 4, 2009, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Easter 4, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • "Interfaith Connections," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches.
  • Jesus Now, Easter 4B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Rumors, for May 3, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Easter 4, from Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Preaching Helps, Currents in Theology and Mission, 2003.
  • This Week at PreachingIllustrations.com, 2012.
  • Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2012.
  • Stewardship Sermon Starter, Stewardship Now. ELCA, 2012.
  • World Hunger Sermon Starters, ELCA, 2012.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2012.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2012.
• 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).
  • Acts 4:5-12
  • Psalm 23
  • 1 John 3:16-24
  • John 10:11-18
• 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. 2012.
  • Homiletical Hot Tub, preaching blog at Lectionary Homiletics, 2012.
  • The Good Word, A Blog on Scripture and Preaching, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2012.
  • Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, Good Shepherd Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2012. 11th Hour Preachers Party.
  • "Abundant Life," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2012
  • "The Love of God and the Needs of our Neighbors," Eric D. Barreto, ON Scripture, 2012.
  • "So We Would Not Perish," "True Content," Rick Morley, 2012..
  • "Of Sheep and Shepherds," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2012.
  • "What's the Catch?" Sharron R Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
  • "We Know Love by This," Michael Coffey, 2012.
  • "Transition and Identity in the Early Church," Bob Anderson, ShortStop: Lectionary Preaching in Times of Transition, 2012.
  • "Altruism: The World of Nature Points to the Way of Grace," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2012. 2009.
  • "The Patron Saint of the Tongue-Tied," Doug Lee, Ekklesia Project, 2012.
  • Sunday Scripture Podcast. Joe Cate and friends discuss lectionary scriptures for this week, 2012.
  • Overview of Scripture for this Sunday, Easter 4B, Rev. John Henson, 2012.
  • "the beautiful one," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
  • "The Politics of Love; The Economy of Affection," David Ensign, Political Theology, 2012.
  • "Easter Bunny now Easter Shepherd?" Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2012.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2012.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Chris Ayers, 2012.
  • "Staying at Your Post," Alyce M. McKenzie, 2012.
  • "A Fresh Wholeness," John C. Holbert, 2012.
  • "20:20 Vision," Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2012.
  • Sermon Notes for April 22, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2012.
  • Daily Reflection, Easter 4, 2012, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University. Reflexiones Dominicales en español.
  • This Sunday's Readings, Easter 4, Rosalind Brown, Church Times, 2012.
  • The Worship Closet, Easter 4, Creative Worship Ideas, 2012.
  • Psalm 23, Peter Lockhart, A Different Heresy, 2012.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2012.
  • "From Boys to Men," Larry Patten, 2012.
  • HuffPost Religion, religion news and contemporary news in religious perspective. Always worth a read...
  • Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2012.
  • The Scarlet Letter Bible, Caspar Green, 2012.
  • One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2012.
  • Weekly Reading, Anthony B. Robinson, 2012.
  • Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2012.
  • The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2012.
  • Quadratos, Alexander J. Shaia, 2012.
  • The Hardest Question, 2012.
  • Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts, 2012.
  • Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2012.
  • Kairos-Milwaukee UCC Blog, Reflections on the RCL by Rev. Rick Skidmore, 2012.
  • Stillspeaking Daily Devotional, UCC.org. Daily devotional for Twitter. (Daily RCL)
  • Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2012.
  • Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2012
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2012.
  • Church in the World, Steve Godfrey, 2012.
  • Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2012.
  • The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2012.
  • SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2012.
  • COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2012.
  • Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck.
  • Panoramic Views of Faith and Health, Butch Odom. Daily lectionary thoughts and prayer, 2012.
  • "Jesus without Borders," Holly Hearon, Wil Gafney, Charles Allen, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2009. (LGBT perspective)
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2006.
  • "On Shepherds, Samaritans, and Other Scapegoats," Nigel Taber-Hamilton, "Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality," The Witness, 2006.
  • "The Good Shepherd," Debra Dean Murphy, The Ekklesia Project, 2009.
  • Articles at The Christian Century:
    • "Ties that Bind," Stan Wilson, 2006.
    • "Hooked on War," Andrew Warner, 2003.
    • "Sheep on the Run," Craig Barnes, 2002.
    • "Shepherding," F Dean Lueking, 1997.
  • "Living the Word," at Sojourners:
    • "Practicing Good News," Michaela Bruzzese, "Christian Community 101," 2009.
    • "A Shepherding Love," Robert Roth, "Choosing to Love," 2006.
  • 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):
  • "What's Love Got To Do With It?" the Rev. Shari L. Rates, Day 1, 2012.
  • Ministry Matters, April 29, 2012.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2012.
  • "A Visitor, a Mapmaker and a Banquet," the Rev. Benjamin Anthony, Day 1, 2009.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Compelled to Tell," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2012.
  • "Enfolded by Love," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2012.
  • "Feeling a Little Sheepish," Faith Lens, ELCA, 2012.
  • Lectionary Notes, Easter 4, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • "A School of Christian Love," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Friendship," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2008. (1 John 3)
  • "Untamed Hospitality," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Hospitality," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007. (Psalm 23)
  • Light on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings. (Scroll down past chart of CEV 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

• Resources and Images on The Text This Week's Easter Resources page.
• Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
  • Worship Planning Helps (Easter 4): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2012.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2012. (Terms of Use)
  • Mustard Seeds, Easter 4, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Easter 4, 2012, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Worship Resources, Easter 4B, April 12, 2012, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
  • Ministry Matters, April 29, 2012.
  • "Interfaith Connections," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Easter 4B, 2012, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Easter 4, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Shepherd Liturgy for use on Easter 4, Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
  • Liturgies Online, Easter 4, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Easter Season Liturgy, Easter Season Reflection (emphasis on Easter in the Southern Hemisphere), Rev. Bosco Peters.
  • 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.
  • Prayers of the People, Year B - Easter 4. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
  • Outside the Box, Easter 4, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
  • Lector's Notes, Easter 4, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • Worship Resources, Easter 4B, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Easter 4, UMC GBOD, 2012.
  • Offertory Prayers, Easter 4, UMC GBOD, 2012.
  • Starters for Sunday, 29 April, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • "The Welcoming Shepherd," service prayers, etc, Worship Ways, UCC, 2012. (list of .doc files)
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Easter 4, 2012. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2012.
  • Call to Worship, Mary-Jane Konings, 2012.
  • "Liturgy: prayers reflection," reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • "Blessing by Bearing," Dan Schifeling, Worshipcalls, 2012.
  • Weekly Evangelectionary, April 29, 2012, Peter Bush, Evangelism Connections.
  • The Worship Closet, Easter 4, Creative Worship Ideas, 2012.
  • "the beautiful one," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
  • Prayers for Easter 4B, Michael Anthony Howard, Words@Worship, 2012.
  • Prayers of the People, Easter 4, Fr. Jeremiah Williamson, Praying the Scriptures, 2012.
  • Prayer for Easter 4B, RevGalBlogPals, 2012. 2009.
  • 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:
  • Hermanoleon Clipart, Easter 4B. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
  • Clip Art Images: John 10:11-18, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Easter 4 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, Easter B4, 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.
  • Mustard Seeds, Easter 4, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Church Galleries sample - free powerpoint download for this week's lectionary scripture(s).
  • "Compelled to Tell," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2012.
  • Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • Scripture Pics, Weekly RCL-related image.
• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
  • "Easter...So What?" reflection by Philip H. Towner, PhD, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center. (.pdf)
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • “Good Shepherd, We Are Not Alone,” Carolyn Winfrey Gillette’s hymn inspired Jesus the Good Shepherd in John 10. Tune: PUER NOBIS NASCITUR (“That Easter Day With Joy Was Bright”).
    • “Jesus, We Know Your Love in This,” Carolyn Winfrey Gillette’s hymn based on 1 John 3:16-24. Tune: ST. CATHERINE (“Jesus, Thy Boundless Love to Me”).
    • “Lord, You Are My Shepherd,” Carolyn Winfrey Gillette’s hymn based on Psalm 23. Tune: TO GOD BE THE GLORY.
    • “O Jesus, You Were Born to Be,” Carolyn Winfrey Gillette’s hymn celebrates the names and titles of Jesus (including the verse, “The Gate that leads us safely home, The Shepherd calling to your own”). Tune: TRURO 8.8.8.8 (“Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates”), O WALY WALY (“Though I May Speak”) and TALLIS' CANON (“All Praise to Thee, My God, This Night”).
    • "Walk On Ahead, Good Shepherd," Brenton Prigge, New Hymn, 2012.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Easter 4B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Easter 4, 2012, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Easter 4, UMC GBOD, 2012.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Easter 4. 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, Easter 4, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
    • The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Easter 4, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Easter 4, 2009. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
    • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2012. (Terms of Use)
    • Starters for Sunday, 29 April, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Easter 4, 2012. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
    • Together to Celebrate, April 29, 2012, 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, Easter 4B, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2012.
  • Children's Story for Easter 4, Worship Ways, UCC, 2012. (list of .doc files)
  • "We Know Love By This," Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps, 2012.
  • "A Colorful Flock," Matt McCaffrey, Second Congregational Church, UCC, New London, CT, 2012.
  • "The Lord Is My Shepherd," Dianne Deming, Children's Sermons Today, 2012.
  • Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2012.
  • Little People Big Word, Easter 4B, D. Ditmer, 2012.
  • Ministry Matters, April 29, 2012.
  • God's Word Is Like A Map -- Children's sermon and activity pages by Julia E. Bland based on Psalm 23 from SermonSuite.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Easter 4, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • "God's Loving Care," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2012. (Terms of Use)
• 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, 2010. (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)
  • B-a-a-a-a! -- Skit based on John 10:11-16 and Psalm 23  by John A. TenBrook  from SermonSuite.
• A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.

• INDEX BY SCRIPTURE
• PODCASTS
• DAILY LECTIONARY RESOURCES
• BUECHNER RESOURCES INDEX
• FESTIVALS/SPECIAL DAYS (includes Creation)
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF VIOLENCE
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF TERRORISM/WAR/PEACE RESOURCES
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF NATURAL DISASTER

• Day of Pentecost - May 19
• Trinity Sunday - May 26
• Memorial Day - May 27
• Visitation - May 31
• Pr4/OT9/P+2 - June 2
• Corpus Christi - June 2
• Pr5/OT10/P+3 - June 9
• Barnabas - June 11
• Pr6/OT11/P+4 - June 16
• Pr7/OT12/P+5 - June 23
• John the Baptist - June 24
• Sts Peter & Paul - June 29
• Pr8/OT13/P+6 - June 30
• US Independence Day - July 4
• Pr9/OT14/P+7 - July 7
• Pr10/OT15/P+8 - July 14
• Pr11/OT16/P+9 - July 21
• Mary Magdalene - July 22
• St James the Elder - July 25
  
• Pr12/OT17/P+10 - July 28
• Pr13/OT18/P+11 - Aug 4
• Feast Transfiguration - Aug 6
• Pr14/OT19/P+12 - Aug 11
• St Mary - Aug 15
• Pr15/OT20/P+13 - Aug 18
• St Bartholomew - Aug 24
• Pr16/OT21/P+14 - Aug 25
• Pr17/OT22/P+15 - Sept 1
• Pr18/OT23/P+16 - Sept 8
• Holy Cross - Sept 14
• Pr19/OT24/P+17 - Sept 15
• St Matthew - Sept 21
• Pr20/OT25/P+18 - Sept 22
• Pr21/OT26/P+19 - Sept 29
• St Michael & Angels - Sept 29
• St Francis - Oct 4
• Pr22/OT27/P+20 - Oct 6
• World Communion Sunday - Oct 6
• Pr23/OT28/P+21 - Oct 13
• Thanksgiving - CA -Oct 14
• St Luke - Oct 18
• Pr24/OT29/P+22 - Oct 20
• Pr25/OT30/P+23 - Oct 27
• St Simon & Jude - Oct 28
• Reformation Day - Oct 31
• All Saints - Nov 1
• All Souls - Nov 2
• Pr26/OT31/P+24 - Nov 3
• Pr27/OT32/P+25 - Nov 10
• Veterans Day - Nov 11
• Pr28/OT33/P+26 - Nov 17
• Reign of Christ/
  Christ the King - Nov 24
• Thanksgiving - Nov 28

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