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Day of Pentecost B
May 31, 2009
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Lessons below for study links and resources:
Acts
2:1-21 or Ezekiel
37:1-14
Roman Catholic reading: Acts
2:1-21
United Methodist reading: Acts
2:1-21
Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
Roman
Catholic reading: Psalm 104:1-34
Episcopal reading (RCL):
Psalm 104:25-35, 37
Romans 8:22-27
or Acts 2:1-21
Roman Catholic reading: 1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13
John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15
Roman
Catholic reading: John 20:19-23
Possible Themes: Unity, Holy Spirit, Breath-Wind, Church,
Pentecost, Power, Sin-Righteousness-Judgment, New Life, Renewal
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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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Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary,
2009. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Richard Jensen, Matthew
Stith, Elisabeth Johnson, and Sharon H. Ringe. |
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Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives,
Pentecost B, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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Comments (commentary) and
Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal. |
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"Spirit for All,"
Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, iucc.org, 2009. |
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Girardian
Reflections on the Lectionary, Pentecost, by Paul Nuechterlein &
Friends. |
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Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael
Hardin. |
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Preaching Helps (Day
of Pentecost, 2009). United Methodist Church
General Board of Discipleship. |
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Lectionary Commentary,
Worship Resource,
Cultural Resource, Pentecost Sunday,
The African American Lectionary, 2009. |
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Jesus Now,
Pentecost. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus
Then & Now. |
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"Are You In?" Pentecost, 2009, Sea Raven, Liberal Christian Commentary. |
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Commentary and Reflections,
Pentecost B,
Lawrence Moore, Disclosing New Worlds, 2009. |
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Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary,
Pentecost, 2009, Jeanyne Slettom,
"...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." |
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Lectionary Study,
Pentecost, Dr. Robert Linthicum, Partners in
Urban Transformation, 2009. |
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Sermon Nuggets,
Pentecost, 2009, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor,
questions, quotations. |
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Rumors,
for May 31, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense
of humor." |
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Liberal Lectionary Analysis,
Pentecost, 2009,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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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 Day of
Pentecost,"
The Practice of Jesus,
Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2009. |
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SAMUEL,
Pentecost Sunday, 2009, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Text
Studies, Pentecost, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran) |
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Preaching Helps, Currents in Theology and Mission, 2003. |
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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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"A Double Miracle," Donna Schaper, Blogging toward Sunday, 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, Unforgettable Fire Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion,
2009. |
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"Spirit,
Come! No More Dry Bones!" Deborah Appler, Miguel De La Torre, Norman
Kansfield,
Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our
Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2009. (LGBT perspective) |
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Sermon Starters,
Season of Pentecost, 2009, Michael K. Turner, United Methodist
Church Circuit Rider. |
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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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Pentecost:Fire and Breath,
Jan
Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook,
2008. |
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"For the Long Haul,"
Tom Woodward,
"Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive
Spirituality," The Witness,
2006. |
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"The
Descent of a Dove and the Peace of Pentecost,"
The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey
with Jesus Foundation, 2009.
2006.
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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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"Pentecost: Wind of Spirit and Seeds of Hope,"
Pastor Sharron R. Lucas,
Stewardship of Life Insitute, ELCA, 2009. |
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This Sunday's Readings,
Pentecost B, Martin Warner, Church Times, 2009. |
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Daily Reflection,
Pentecost, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2009. |
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"Apokatastasis and the Birthday of the Church," Jessie Larkins,
The Ekklesia Project, 2009. |
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"Breath," Lane
Denson III, Out of Nowhere, 2009. |
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The Work of the Holy Spirit, General Assembly United Presbyterian
Church, USA, 1970. |
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Articles from The Christian
Century:
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"Radical Reliance," Rob Merola, 2006. |
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"Fire in the Dark," Mark Harris, 2005. |
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"Coming into Focus," Bill O'Brien, 2003. |
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"Hitting the Road," Suzanne Guthrie,
2001. |
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"Windblown," Jim Callahan, 2000. |
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"Pentecost
for the World," F. Dean Lueking,
1997. |
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"These Bones Shall Live," Walter Wink, 1994. |
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"The Unruly Spirit," Beverly Gaventa, 1993. |
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| "Living the Word," at Sojourners:
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"Choosing to Be Born Again," Michaela Bruzzese, "Be Still
and Know,"
2009. |
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"Full Circle," Michaela Bruzzese, "Christian Community 101,"
2009. |
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"Birth or Control?" Robert Roth, "Not Drunk, Just Not Sober," 2006. |
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"The Spirit of Truth," Michaela Bruzzese, "Peace Be With
You,"
2003. |
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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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Stewardship Sermon Starter, Stewardship at the Heart of the
Lectionary. ELCA, 2009. |
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World
Hunger Sermon Starters, ELCA, 2009. |
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The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin
Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points,
Illustration Ideas. |
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Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of
lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS). |
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| Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page):
| "The
Church's Hope," the Rev. Dr. Fred R. Anderson, Day 1, 2009. |
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Pentecost Sermons, Pastor Edward F.
Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington. |
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Selected Sermon,
Pentecost (RCL), the Rev. Suzanne E. Watson, in Worship
that Works, ECUSA, 2009. |
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Sermon for Pentecost B,
Rev Lis Mullen, Carver United Reformed Church, Windermere.
disclosing new worlds, 2009. |
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"Breathing
Deeply," the Rev. Shannon Johnson Kershner, Day 1, 2006. |
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"What's Gotten into You?" Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National
Catholic Weekly, 2003. |
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"A Living God Present in Spirit and Power," 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,
Pentecost Sunday, 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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"Spirit-filled or Spirit-emptied?" The
Choices of Discipleship,
John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily
Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2009. |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Pentecost, 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,
Pentecost,
Year B, The Episcopal Church, 2009. |
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Lesson Plans
for Small Congregations, Adults, Pentecost, Year B, The Episcopal Church, 2009. |
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Bible Study
- verse by verse Roman Catholic lectionary
commentary at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Picayune, MS. |
| 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.) |
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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 Pentecost
Resources Page. |
| Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
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Worship Planning Helps
(Pentecost, 2009): Worship & Preaching
Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist
Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Gathering,
Pentecost, 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,
Pentecost Sunday, 2009, Free Resources, Cokesbury
Worship Connection. |
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Mustard Seeds,
"I Will Give My Spirit To Everyone," Pentecost B, 2009. A
lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann
Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
2006. |
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Worship Resource,
Cultural Resource, Pentecost Sunday,
The African American Lectionary, 2009. |
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"The Death Penalty," Resources for Prophetic
Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council
of Churches, 2006. |
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Liturgy for the Celebration of Life,
Pentecost, 2009.
Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt,
Uniting Church in Australia. |
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Lectionary Liturgies,
Pentecost B, 2009, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church
(U.S.A.). |
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A Communion
Liturgy for Pentecost Sunday, John van de Laar, Sacredise. |
| Worship
and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church
in Australia. |
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"Disciples
Empowered,"
The Practice of Jesus,
Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2009. |
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Liturgy for the Day of Pentecost,
and
The Vigil of Pentecost, Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America. |
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Liturgies
Online, Pentecost, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia. |
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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. |
| Prayers of the People, Year B -
Day
of Pentecost. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde
Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana. |
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Outside the Box,
Pentecost Day, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by
Katherine Hawker. |
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Lector's Notes:
Vigil
of Pentecost /
Day
of Pentecost, 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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A Prayer for Pentecost, Theresa Coleman, reverend mommy's random
thoughts. |
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Pentecost Fire, a 21st Century Worship Resource for Pentecost,
Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church GBOD, 2009. |
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A Call to Worship for Pentecost Sunday, a 21st Century Worship
Resource, the Rev. Nathan Decker, United Methodist Church GBOD, 2009. |
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21st Century Africana Liturgy Resources, Day of Pentecost, Ciona
Rouse, United Methodist Church GBOD. |
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21st Century Worship Resources for the Day of Pentecost, the Rev.
Dr. LaGretta Bjorn, United Methodist Church GBOD. |
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Offertory Prayers for
May, 2009, David S. Bell, United Methodist Church GBOD. |
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Worship Resources,
Ascension & Pentecost,
John van de Laar,
Sacredise. |
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A
Prayer for Pentecost Sunday,
Rev. Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer, 2009. |
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Prayers and Musical Ideas,
Pentecost, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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"Liturgy:
prayers reflection,"
reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New
Zealand:
Day of
Pentecost Vigil /
Day of Pentecost. |
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Meditation Prompts and Prayers,
Pentecost Day, 2009. Suzanne Guthrie, At the End of
Enclosure. |
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Prayer for Pentecost Sunday, Revabi, RevGalBlogPals, 2009. |
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| Graphics & Multimedia:
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Hermanoleon Clipart,
Pentecost. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides,
etc. |
| Clip Art Images:
Pentecost, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú. |
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Pentecost B 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,
Pentecost Day B, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint
slides for Worship Services. |
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Commercial Site:
Pentecost (Visual Liturgy),
Films for
Pentecost, The Work of the
People. |
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Mustard Seeds,
"I Will Give My Spirit To Everyone," Pentecost B, 2009. A
lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann
Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
2006. |
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PowerPoint Slides for Pentecost,
Bulletin Cover Art for Pentecost, Will Humes, Word & Table,
2009. |
| Scripture
Pics, Weekly RCL-related image. |
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Agnus Day, Lectionary
cartoon by James Wetzstein. |
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Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
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SAMUEL,
Pentecost Sunday, 2009, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Scripture
Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Pentecost, 2009,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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"God's Power to Do the Impossible!" reflection by Rev. Allen Paul
Weaver III,
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 Pentecost Day B, Alan Hinton,
11.11.11.11 possible tune: Away in a Manger,
Disclosing New Worlds, 2009. |
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"On the Day of Pentecost," words by F. Richard Garland, music by
Alan Brown, 2009. United Methodist Church GBOD. |
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"What's This Fire?" Hymn for Pentecost, John R. Kleinheksel,
Sr., United Methodist Church GBOD. |
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"God, Give Us Vision," W. Richard Turner, United Methodist Church
General Board of Discipleship. |
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Hymns of
the Spirit Three, Pentecost, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National
Memorial Church. |
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Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
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Lectionary Hymns,
Pentecost, 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, Vigil
of Pentecost,
Pentecost, 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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Choral Anthem Project,
Vigil of Pentecost,
Pentecost, National Association of
Pastoral Musicians. |
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Gathering,
Pentecost, 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, Pentecost, 2009, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia.
Contemporary Christian Music resources. |
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Suggested
Hymns from the New Century Hymnal, United Church of Christ,
2009. |
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Prayers and Musical Ideas,
Pentecost, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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Sing for Joy,
Pentecost, 2009. Choral
reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College. |
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Hymn and Song Suggestions,
Pentecost, 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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"Sermon
of the Week,"
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"Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick,
Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles.
Sermons4Kids.com. |
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Gathering,
Pentecost, 2009, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon
seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral
suggestions etc. |
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Mustard Seeds,
"I Will Give My Spirit To Everyone," Pentecost B, 2009. A
lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann
Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
2006. |
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Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity,
Pentecost, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary
by Larry Broding. |
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"The Breath
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,
Pentecost,
Year B, The Episcopal Church, 2009. |
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Ideas and
Talks for Pentecost, Talks to Children, Rev. Donald
McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish Church, Fife, Scotland. |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Pentecost, 2009 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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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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