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Epiphany 4B
February 1, 2009
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Lessons below for study links and resources:
Deuteronomy 18:15-20
Psalm 111
Roman Catholic reading:
Psalm 95:1-9
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
Roman
Catholic reading: 1 Corinthians
7:32-35
Mark 1:21-28
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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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Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary,
2009. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Beth Tanner, Arland J.
Hultgren, Stephen Hultgren, Nancy deClaissé-Walford. |
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Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives,
Ordinary 4, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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Girardian
Reflections on the Lectionary, Epiphany 4, by Paul Nuechterlein &
Friends. |
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Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin. |
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Preaching Helps (Epiphany
4, 2009). United Methodist Church
General Board of Discipleship. |
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Evangelistic Preaching Helps, Epiphany 4, 2009. United Methodist
Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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"Power to Do,"
Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, iucc.org, 2009. |
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Epiphany 4B,
Lawrence Moore, Disclosing New Worlds, 2009. |
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Jesus Now,
Epiphany 4B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith
Futures Jesus Then & Now. |
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Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary,
Epiphany 4, 2009, Bruce G. Epperly,
"...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." |
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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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SAMUEL,
Epiphany 4, 2009, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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"Shut Up and Get Out!"
Epiphany 4B,
2009, Sea Raven, Liberal Christian Commentary. |
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Sermon Nuggets,
Epiphany 4B, 2009, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor,
questions, quotations. |
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Rumors,
for February 1, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense
of humor." |
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Exegesis,
Dr Terrance Callan, The Pastoral Preaching Web Site, 2009. Sponsored by the Athenaeum, Mount St. Mary's
Seminary. |
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Text
Studies, Epiphany 4-B, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran) |
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Lectionary Study,
Epiphany 4B, Dr. Robert Linthicum, Partners in
Urban Transformation. |
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Readings, Analysis of
Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church
of the Nazarene.) |
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"Revelation &
Freedom," The Practice of Jesus,
Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2009. |
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Starters for Sunday,
1 February, 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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"Sensing Jesus' Authority," 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, "With Authority" Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion,
2009. |
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"In the Realm of
the Spirits,"
Jan
Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook,
2009. |
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"Calling Our
Attention to God," 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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"Who
Speaks for God?"
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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"Walk," Epiphany
4B, 2009, Lane Denson, III, Out of Nowhere. |
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Sermon Starters, Epiphany, 2009, Brian Erickson, United Methodist
Church Circuit Rider. |
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"The Cause of Their Falling,"
Daniel Deffenbaugh, Seeds of Shalom, 2009. |
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"Collision Course," Sharron R. Lucas, lectionary-based stewardship
reflection, Stewardship of Life Institute, ELCA, 2009. |
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Daily Reflection,
Ordinary 4B, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2009. |
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This Sunday's Readings,
Epiphany 4B, Martin Warner, Church Times, 2009. |
| "Living the Word," at Sojourners:
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"Building with Love," Michaela Bruzzese, "Listen to Him!" 2009. |
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"Praxes," Robert Roth, "Making a Moment," 2006. |
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"The Communal Good," Lauren F. Winner, "Divine Manifestations,"
2003. |
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"The Prophetic Word," Peter B. Price, "Breaking with the Old,
Making the New," 1997. |
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| Articles from The Christian Century:
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"Spellbound," Ray Rhoads,
2006. |
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"Called to Order," Paul Keim, 2003. |
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"Sins and Sensibilities,"
Mary W. Anderson, 2000. |
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"Strength Revealed as Weakness," Susan B.W. Johnson, 1997. |
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"An Offering of Questions," Patrick J. Wilson, 1994. |
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"The Miracle of
Compassion and God's Liberating Authority," A.K.M. Adam,
"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, 2006. |
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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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Selected Sermon,
Epiphany 4B (RCL), the Rev. Dr. Frank Hegedus, in Worship
that Works, ECUSA, 2009. |
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"A Space with a Different Spirit," Epiphany 4B, Revd Dr. Lance Stone, Emmanuel United
Reformed Church, Cambridge, 2009. |
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"A Life Unfolds," John R. Donahue, SJ, America: The
National Catholic Weekly, 2000. |
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"Sermon for the 4th Sunday after Epiphany," the Rt. Rev. William Burrill,
Day 1,
2000. |
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| Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
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Lectionary Notes,
Epiphany 4, 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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"Jesus as Healer," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Health," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2007. (Mark 1) |
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"Sharing Wisdom as an Act of Love,"
study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Where Wisdom is Found," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. (Psalm 111) Focus article,
"Sharing Wisdom as an Act of Love," David Lyle Jeffrey. |
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"An Attitude of Discipleship: Openness,"
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 4, 2009 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
| 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
4, 2009): Worship & Preaching
Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist
Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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"Empowering God's People: A Service of Holy Communion," for UCC
Women's Week at the time of the Asian Lunar New Year and St Brigid's
Day, UCC Worship Ways, 2009. |
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Gathering,
Epiphany 4, 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 4, 2009, Free Resources, Cokesbury
Worship Connection. |
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Mustard Seeds,
"Power and Authority," Epiphany 4B, 2009. A
lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann
Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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Liturgies
Online, Epiphany 4, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia. |
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Liturgy for the Celebration of Life,
Epiphany 4B, 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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Worship
and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 4 -
Epiphany 4, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia. |
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"Life of
Death Options,"
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
4. 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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"Liturgy: prayer reflection",
reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New
Zealand. |
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Offertory Prayers for
February, 2009, David S. Bell, United Methodist Church GBOD. |
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A Prayer
for Epiphany 4B, Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer. |
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Prayers and Musical Ideas,
Ordinary 4, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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Starters for Sunday,
1 February, 2009. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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21st Century Africana Liturgical Resources, Epiphany 4B, 2009, the
Rev. Dr. Kwasi Kena, United Methodist Church General Board of
Discipleship. |
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Prayers of the People,
Epiphany 4B, 2009, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas. |
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Worship Resources,
Epiphany 4B,
John van de Laar,
Sacredise. |
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Meditation Prompts and Prayers,
Epiphany 4B, 2009. Suzanne Guthrie, At the End of
Enclosure. |
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Prayer for Epiphany 4,
Healing Prayers, MomPriest, RevGalBlogPals, 2009. |
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| Graphics & Multimedia:
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Clip Art Images:
Mark 1:21-28, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú. |
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Ordinary 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, Ordinary B4, 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 4B, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint
slides for Worship Services. |
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Mustard Seeds,
"Power and Authority," Epiphany 4B, 2009. A
lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann
Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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PowerPoint Slides for Epiphany 4B (1 Corinthians 8:1),
Bulletin Cover Art for Epiphany 4B (1 Corinthians 8:1,3; Mark
1:24-25), Will Humes, Word & Table. |
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"In the Realm of
the Spirits,"
Jan
Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook,
2009. |
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Commercial Site:
"Casting Out Evil Spirits," Mark 1:21-28, film/visual liturgy,
Work of the People. |
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Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
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SAMUEL,
Epiphany 4, 2009, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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"Seeing God through Christ," 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 4B, 9:8:9:8, ST CLEMENT, Alan Hinton,
Disclosing New Worlds, 2009. |
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"Awesome,"
Brenton Prigge, NewHymn. |
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Hymns of
the Spirit Three, Epiphany 4B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National
Memorial Church. |
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Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
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Lectionary Hymns,
Epiphany 4B, 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 4B, 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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Together
to Celebrate, February 1, 2009, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia.
Contemporary Christian Music resources. |
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Prayers and Musical Ideas,
Ordinary 4, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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Starters for Sunday,
1 February, 2009. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 4B, National Association of
Pastoral Musicians. |
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Hymn and Song Suggestions,
Epiphany 4B 2009, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims,
Singing from the Lectionary. |
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| With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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"Power,
Authority and Love,"
"Rock,
Scissors, Paper," 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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Lesson Plans
for Small Congregations, Younger Children & Older Children, Epiphany,
Year B, The Episcopal Church, 2009. |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Ordinary 4, 2009 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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Gathering,
Epiphany 4, 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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