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Epiphany 3B
January 25, 2009
Click on Scripture
Lessons below for study links and resources:
Jonah
3:1-5, 10
Psalm 62:5-12
Roman Catholic
reading: Psalm 25:4-9
Episcopal reading (RCL):
Psalm 62:6-14
1 Corinthians 7:29-31
Mark 1:14-20
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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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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,
Ordinary 3, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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Girardian
Reflections on the Lectionary, Epiphany 3, by Paul Nuechterlein &
Friends. |
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Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin. |
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Preaching Helps (Epiphany
3, 2009). United Methodist Church
General Board of Discipleship. |
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"Follow Me,"
Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, iucc.org, 2009. |
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Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary,
Epiphany 3, 2009, Bruce G. Epperly,
"...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." |
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Jesus Now,
Epiphany 3B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith
Futures Jesus Then & Now. |
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Epiphany 3B,
Lawrence Moore, Disclosing New Worlds, 2009. |
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Lectionary Analysis,
Third Sunday after Epiphany,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. At Richard Fairchild's Sermon &
Sermon - Lectionary Resources. |
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"Call to Covenant II: Rapture or Responsibility?"
Epiphany 3B,
2009, Sea Raven, Liberal Christian Commentary. |
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Sermon Nuggets,
Epiphany 3B, 2009, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor,
questions, quotations. |
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Rumors,
for January 25, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense
of humor." |
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Lectionary Study,
Epiphany 3B, Dr. Robert Linthicum, Partners in
Urban Transformation. |
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SAMUEL,
Epiphany 3, 2009, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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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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Text
Studies, Epiphany 3-B, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran) |
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Readings, Analysis of
Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church
of the Nazarene.) |
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"The Call,"
The Practice of Jesus,
Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2009. |
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Starters for Sunday,
25 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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"The Greatest of these Is Being Right," 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, "Change Is Coming" Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion,
2009. |
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"'The
Time Has Come' Martin Luther King Day, 2009,"
The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey
with Jesus Foundation, 2009. |
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"Hooked,"
Jan
Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook,
2009. |
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"The Power
and Possibility of Change," Donna M. Prince, Ann Holmes Redding,
Judith Hoch Wray,
Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our
Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2009. (LGBT perspective) |
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"When to
Start" and "Changing God's Mind?" Barbara Crafton, The Geranium
Farm, The Almost Daily eMo, 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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"Organize,"
Epiphany 3B, 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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"Fishin' for Folks," Sharron R. Lucas, lectionary-based stewardship
reflection, Stewardship of Life Institute, ELCA, 2009. |
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Daily Reflection,
Ordinary 3B, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2009. |
| "Living the Word," at Sojourners:
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"Help Wanted," Michaela
Bruzzese, "Claiming Our Inheritance," 2009. |
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"Escapes," Robert Roth,
"Making a Moment," 2006. |
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"Follow Me," Lauren F. Winner, "Divine Manifestations," 2003. |
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"Go Fishing," Peter B. Price, "Breaking with the Old, Making the
New," 1997. |
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| Articles from The Christian Century:
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"Superficial Choices
or Deep Freedom," Gawain DeLeeuw,
"Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive
Spirituality," The Witness,
2006. |
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"Give Jonah a Break," (Jonah 3 & Mark 1:14-20) Rev. Todd Weir,
bloomingcactus. |
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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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"Living As
If..." Epiphany 3B, Revd Dr. Lance Stone, Emmanuel United
Reformed Church, Cambridge, 2009. |
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Ordinary 3B, Fr. Del Staigers, The Pastoral Preaching Web Site. Sponsored by the Athenaeum, Mount St. Mary's
Seminary, 2009. |
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Selected Sermon,
Epiphany 3B (RCL), Katerina K. Whitley, in Worship
that Works, ECUSA, 2009. |
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"Prodigious Love," the Rev. James Nutter, Day 1, 2006. |
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"The Fish Story that Tops All!" Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The
National Catholic Weekly, 2003. |
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"A Life Unfolds," 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,
Epiphany 3, 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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"An Attitude of Discipleship: Responsive,"
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, Ordinary 3, 2009 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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Bible Study - verse by verse Roman Catholic lectionary
commentary at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Picayune, MS. |
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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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| 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. |
| Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
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Worship Planning Helps (Epiphany
3, 2009): Worship & Preaching
Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist
Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Gathering,
Epiphany 3, 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,
Epiphany 3, 2009, Free Resources, Cokesbury
Worship Connection. |
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Mustard Seeds,
"God Gives Second Chances," Epiphany 3B, 2009. A
lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann
Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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Liturgy for the Celebration of Life,
Epiphany 3B, 2009.
Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt,
The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT. |
| Worship
and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 3 -
Epiphany 3, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia. |
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Lectionary Liturgies,
Epiphany 3B, 2009, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church
(U.S.A.). |
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Liturgies
Online, Epiphany 3, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia. |
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"A Fresh
Angle,"
The Practice of Jesus,
Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2009. |
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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
3. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater,
Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana. |
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Liturgical
Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova
Publications. |
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Lector's Notes,
Ordinary 3, 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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"Liturgy: prayer reflection",
reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New
Zealand. |
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Starters for Sunday,
25 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,
Ordinary 3, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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Worship Resources,
Epiphany 3B,
John van de Laar,
Sacredise. |
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A Prayer
for Epiphany 3B, Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer. |
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Meditation Prompts and Prayers, Epiphany 3B, 2009. Suzanne Guthrie, At the End of
Enclosure. |
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Prayer for Epiphany 3B, Revabi, RevGalBlogPals, 2009. |
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| Graphics & Multimedia:
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Clip Art Images:
Mark 1:14-20, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú. |
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Ordinary 3 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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| Clip
Art, Ordinary B3, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic
Educators. |
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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,
Epiphany 3B, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint
slides for Worship Services. |
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Mustard Seeds,
"God Gives Second Chances," Epiphany 3B, 2009. A
lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann
Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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Bulletin Cover Art: Jonah and Jesus Calling Disciples,
PowerPoint Slides: Jonah,
PowerPoint Slides: Fish and Nets,
PowerPoint Slides: Jesus Calls Disciples, Will Humes, Word &
Table. |
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Commercial Site:
"The Calling," video for Epiphany 3B/Mark 1:14-20, The Work of the
People. |
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"Hooked,"
Jan
Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook,
2009. |
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Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
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SAMUEL,
Epiphany 3, 2009, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Scripture
Introduction for Bulletin Insert,
Third Sunday after Epiphany,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. At Richard Fairchild's Sermon &
Sermon - Lectionary Resources. |
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"No Questions Asked," reflection by Dorette Saunders,
eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center. |
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Hymns and Music:
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Hymn for Epiphany 3B, 7.6.7.6.D, CRUGER, Alan Hinton,
Disclosing New Worlds, 2009. |
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"Refuge,"
Brenton Prigge, NewHymn. |
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Hymns of
the Spirit Three, Epiphany 3B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National
Memorial Church. |
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Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
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Lectionary Hymns,
Epiphany 3B, 2009, United Methodist Church GBOD. |
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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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Lectionary
Hymns, Ordinary 3B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians. |
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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. |
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Starters for Sunday,
25 January, 2009. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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Prayers and Musical Ideas,
Ordinary 3, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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Together
to Celebrate, January 25, 2009, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia.
Contemporary Christian Music resources. |
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Hymn and Song Suggestions,
Epiphany 3B 2009, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims,
Singing from the Lectionary. |
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Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 3B, National Association of
Pastoral Musicians. |
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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,
Ordinary 3, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary
by Larry Broding. |
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"Follow the
Leader,"
"God Calling," 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, Ordinary 3, 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,
Epiphany 3, 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 listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page) |
| A list of links to other
lectionary-based preaching and worship resources. |
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