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Lent 1B
March 1, 2009
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Lessons below for study links and resources:
Genesis 9:8-17
Roman
Catholic reading: Genesis 9:8-15
Psalm 25:1-10
Roman Catholic
reading: Psalm 25:4-9
Episcopal reading (RCL): Psalm 25:1-9
1 Peter 3:18-22 Mark 1:9-15
Roman Catholic
reading: Mark 1:12-15
Episcopal reading (RCL): Mark 1:9-13
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| Images and Movies:
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Concordance, with the following themes:
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| Movies/scenes listed 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 Terence E. Fretheim, Sarah
Henrich, James Boyce, Shauna Hannan. |
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Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives,
Lent 1, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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"God's Loving Paths,"
Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, iucc.org, 2009. |
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Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary,
Lent 1, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends. |
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Preaching Helps (Lent
1, 2009). United Methodist Church
General Board of Discipleship. |
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Commentary and Reflections, Lent 1B,
Lawrence Moore, Disclosing New Worlds, 2009. |
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Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael
Hardin. |
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Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary,
Lent 1, 2009, Paul Nancarrow,
"...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." |
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Jesus Now,
Lent 1B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith
Futures Jesus Then & Now. |
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Liberal Lectionary Analysis,
Lent 1B,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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SAMUEL,
Lent 1, 2009, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
| "Baptism
Redux," Lent 1, 2009, Sea Raven, Liberal Christian Commentary. |
| Text Studies, Lent B1, 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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Lectionary Study,
Lent 1B, Dr. Robert Linthicum, Partners in
Urban Transformation, 2009. |
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Sermon Nuggets,
Lent 1B, 2009, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor,
questions, quotations. |
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Rumors,
for March 1, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense
of humor." |
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"A Covenant
for Life,"
The Practice of Jesus,
Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2009. |
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Starters for Sunday,
1 March, 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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"After the Flood," Blogging toward Sunday, Ken Carter, 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, Lent 1B, A Personal Take, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion,
2009. |
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"A River Runs
through Him,"
Jan
Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook,
2009. |
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"Meditation on Mortality,"
The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey
with Jesus Foundation, 2009.
2006
reflections. |
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"Real Time,"
Barbara Crafton, The Almost Daily eMo, 2009. |
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Sermon Starters,
Lent, 2009, Mark Nakagawa, United Methodist
Church Circuit Rider. |
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"Remember,"
Barbara Crafton, The Almost Daily emo, 2009. |
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Lectionary
Introductions (background / context) and discussion, March 1,
2009.
Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. |
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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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This Sunday's Readings,
1st Sunday of Lent, Martin Warner, Church Times, 2009. |
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Daily Reflection,
Lent 1B, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2009. |
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"Walking in the Wilderness," Sharron R. Lucas, Stewardship of Life
Institute, ELCA, 2009. |
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"The Life of the
World to Come," Timothy Nakayama,
"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, 2009. |
| Articles from The Christian Century:
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| "Living the Word," at Sojourners:
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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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"Enemies," the Rev. Geoffrey
Hoare, Day 1, 2009. |
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Selected Sermon,
Lent 1B (RCL), Jason Sierra, in Worship
that Works, ECUSA, 2009. |
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Lent
1B, Revd Kristin Ofstand, Thurso United Reformed Church, 2009. |
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Sermon for
the First Sunday in Lent,
the Rev. Susan Gamelin, Day 1, 2006. |
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"Take Your Places, Please!" Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The
National Catholic Weekly, 2003. |
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"A Journey Begins," 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,
Lent 1, 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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"Fear of the Lord,"
study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Where Wisdom is Found," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. (Psalm 25) Focus article,
"Fear of the Lord," Russell Reno. |
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"The Gates of Hell Shall Not Prevail," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Heaven and Hell," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2002. (1 Peter 3) |
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"Into the Wilderness,"
The Path of Discipleship,
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, Lent, Year B, The Episcopal Church, 2009. |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Lent 1, 2009 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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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. |
| Resources and Images on The Text This Week's
Lenten Resources page. |
| Lent and Easter links at Rev. Richard J.
Fairchild's A
Holy Easter. |
| Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
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Worship Planning Helps (Lent
1, 2009): Worship & Preaching
Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist
Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Gathering,
Lent 1, 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,
Lent 1, 2009, Free Resources, Cokesbury
Worship Connection. |
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Mustard Seeds,
"Promise," Lent 1B, 2009. A
lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann
Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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"The Environment," Resources for Prophetic
Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council
of Churches. |
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Lectionary Liturgies,
Lent 1B, 2009, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church
(U.S.A.). |
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Worship
and Liturgy Resources, Lent 1, by Rev David
Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia. |
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Liturgy for the Celebration of Life,
Lent 1B, 2009.
Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt,
The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT. |
| Communion
for the Beginning of Lent, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute
(Church of the Nazarene). |
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Liturgies
Online, Lent 1, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia. |
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"A Covenant
for Life!"
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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Liturgical
Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova
Publications. |
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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. |
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A
Prayer for Ash Wednesday (and for use in Lent) by Dr. William R.G.
Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia. |
| Prayers of the People, Year B -
Lent
1. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater,
Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana. |
| Outside the Box,
Lent 1, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by
Katherine Hawker. Other
resources for Lent. |
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Lector's Notes,
Lent 1, 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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"O Covenant God," service prayers, Worship Ways, UCC, 2009. |
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A Prayer
for Lent 1,
Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer. |
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Benedictions / Commissioning & Blessing, Lent 1, Jeanyne Slettom,
Process & Faith. |
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"Liturgy: prayers reflection",
reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New
Zealand. |
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Starters for Sunday,
1 March, 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,
Lent 1, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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Offertory Prayers for
March, 2009, David S. Bell, United Methodist Church GBOD. |
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Meditation Prompts and Prayers,
Lent 1, 2009. Suzanne Guthrie, At the End of
Enclosure. |
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Worship Resources, Lent 1B,
John van de Laar,
Sacredise. |
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21st Century Worship Resources, Lent 1B, the Rev. Dr. Safiyah Fosua,
United Methodist Church GBOD. |
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Prayer for the First Sunday in Lent, Revabi, RevGalBlogPals, 2009. |
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| Graphics & Multimedia:
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Hermanoleon Clipart, Lent 1B. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides,
etc. |
| Clip Art Images:
Mark 1:9-15,
Temptation of Jesus,
Temptation of Jesus #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú. |
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Lent 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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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,
Lent 1B, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint
slides for Worship Services. |
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Mustard Seeds,
"Promise," Lent 1B, 2009. A
lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann
Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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Commercial Site:
"Genesis 9," video for Lent 1B, The Work of the
People. |
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PowerPoint Slides for Lent and Lent 1,
More Ash Wednesday and Lenten PowerPoint Slides,
Two Simple PowerPoint Backgrounds for Advent or Lent, Will Humes,
Word & Table, 2009. |
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"A River Runs
through Him,"
Jan
Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook,
2009. |
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Sing for Joy,
Lent 1, 2009. Choral
reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College. |
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Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
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SAMUEL,
Lent 1, 2009, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Scripture
Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Lent 1B,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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Lectionary
Introductions (background / context) and discussion, March 1,
2009.
Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. |
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"Over the Rainbow," reflection by Barbara
Bernstengel,
eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center. |
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Hymns and Music:
| Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
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Hymn for Lent 1B, 7.6.7.6.D CRUGER,
Alan Hinton,
Disclosing New Worlds, 2009. |
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"O Jesus, You Were Born to Be": Lenten Hymn and Study, Carolyn
Winfrey Gillette, Tune: TRURO. United Methodist Church GBOD. |
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"O God, You Write Your
Covenant," original hymn by David J. Ourisman. "Readers can feel free to
make use of the hymn." |
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"Remember Not,"
Brenton Prigge, NewHymn. |
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Hymns of
the Spirit Three, Lent 1B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National
Memorial Church. |
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Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
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Lectionary Hymns,
Lent 1B, 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, Lent 1B, 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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Traditional Hymns for Blended and Contemporary Worship Volume Two:
Lent-Easter, Dean McIntyre, United Methodist Church General Board of
Discipleship. |
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Choral Anthem Project,
Lent 1B, National Association of
Pastoral Musicians. |
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Gathering,
Lent 1, 2009, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon
seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral
suggestions etc. |
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Together
to Celebrate, March 1, 2009, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia.
Contemporary Christian Music resources. |
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Starters for Sunday,
1 March, 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,
Lent 1, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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Sing for Joy,
Lent 1, 2009. Choral
reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College. |
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Hymn and Song Suggestions,
Lent 1B 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):
| Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity,
Lent 1, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary
by Larry Broding. |
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"Extra!
Extra! Read All About It!"
"God's
Promise of Life," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J.
Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.) |
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Lesson Plans
for Small Congregations, Younger Children & Older Children, Lent,
Year B, The Episcopal Church, 2009. |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Lent 1, 2009 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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Ideas and
Talks for Lent, Talks to Children, Rev. Donald McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish Church, Fife, Scotland. |
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Gathering,
Lent 1, 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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