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Day of Pentecost B
June 4, 2006
With thanks to page sponsor:
Rev. Larry Hansen,
Cana House
Portland, Oregon
(March0910)
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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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Concordance, with the following themes:
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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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Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives,
Pentecost, 2006. Commentary,
historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis
University. |
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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). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church
General Board of Discipleship, 2006. |
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Jesus Now,
Pentecost. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus
Then & Now. |
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Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary,
Pentecost, 2006, Marjorie Hewitt Suchocki,
"...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." |
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Sermon Nuggets,
Pentecost B, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions,
quotations. |
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Lectionary Analysis,
Pentecost, 2006. Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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This
Sunday's Readings, Pentecost, John Pridmore,
Church Times. |
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Readings, Analysis of
Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church
of the Nazarene.) |
| SAMUEL at
ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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"Pentecost,"
Following the Truly Human One, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand. |
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Starters for Sunday,
Pentecost, 2006. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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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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Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
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"Hardest
to Bear, Easiest to Forget,"
The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with
Jesus Foundation. |
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Lectionary
Resources & Commentary, Sherman Haywood Cox, Vanderbilt Divinity School. |
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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. |
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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
Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo,
Progressive Theology Weblog, 2006. |
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Daily Reflection,
Penteocost, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2006. |
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"These Bones Shall Live," Walter Wink, The Christian Century,
1994. |
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"Coming into Focus," Bill O'Brien, The Christian Century, 2003. |
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"Peace Be With You," Michaela Bruzzese,
Living the Word Lectionary Reflections in Sojourners Online, May-June
2003. |
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"Hitting the Road," Suzanne Guthrie,
The Christian Century, 2001.
Religion Online. |
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Living
the Word by Bill Wylie-Kellermann. Lectionary-based scripture commentary from
Sojourners OnLine, 1994. |
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Living
the Word by Peter B. Price. Lectionary-based scripture commentary from
Sojourners OnLine, 1997. |
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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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Pentecost Sermons, Pastor Edward F.
Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington. |
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Stewardship Sermon
Starter, Stewardship at the Heart of the Lectionary. ELCA. |
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Homily Grits,
Whitsunday, 2006, the Rev.
Grant M. Gallup, Managua, Nicaragua (ECUSA). |
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"Breathing
Deeply," the Rev. Shannon Johnson Kershner, Day 1, 2006. |
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Pentecost Sermon, 4 June
2006, Jim Mueller, Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the
RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors. |
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Selected Sermon,
Day of Pentecost, by the Very Rev. Anthony Clavier, in Worship
that Works, ECUSA, 2006. |
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"What's Gotten into You?" Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National
Catholic Weekly, 2003. |
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Selected sermon,
Day of Pentecost, by Dr. Sally B. Sedgwick, in Worship that Works, ECUSA,
2003. |
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"Can These Bones
Live?" John
Jewell, 2000. |
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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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"Former Homeless
Child Graduates to Become Social Worker,"
Faith Lens, a weekly Bible study/discussion for youth, linking a current news story and
lectionary texts. ELCA. |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Pentecost - 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. |
| 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, 2006. Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship
Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Gathering,
Pentecost, 2006, from the United Church of
Canada. Includes homiletical suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with
children," hymn suggestions, etc. |
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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 B, 2006. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal
Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT. |
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Mustard Seeds, a
lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann
Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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"Many Languages Proclaiming God's Power,"
"Celebrating Pentecost: Ideas for Creative Worship," Worship Ways,
United Church of Christ. |
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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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Liturgies
Online, Pentecost, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia. |
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"The Power of
the Spirit,"
Following the Truly Human One, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand. |
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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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Litanies
for Pentecost, Reformed Church in America. |
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Starters for Sunday,
Pentecost, 2006. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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Prayers and
Musical Ideas,
Pentecost, 2006. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for
Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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A Prayer for Pentecost, Theresa Coleman, reverend mommy's random
thoughts. |
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21st Century Africana
Liturgical Resources, Pentecost, 2006, the Rev. B. Kevin Smalls, United
Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Offertory Prayers for
June, 2006, Rev. David S. Bell, Director of the
Center for Christian Stewardship, the General Board of Discipleship of The
United Methodist Church. |
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Prayers and
Liturgies, John van de Laar, Sacredise. |
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Prayer of the Church,
Pentecost, 2006, Let Us Pray, Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. |
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| Graphics and Bulletin Materials (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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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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Commercial Site:
The Work of the People - Acts 2 / Joel 2 - Films/Visual Liturgy based on
RCL texts. |
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Bulletin
Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho.
Scroll down for Year B index. |
| SAMUEL at
ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Scripture
Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Pentecost Day, 2006, Rev. John Shearman,
Oakville, ON, Canada. |
| Taking Faith Home,
June 4, 2006, Greg Priebbenow, formingfaith.com. A free
intergenerational take-home insert for integrating lectionary readings with
at-home prayers, family time, table grace, devotions, ritual and suggestions
for service. |
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Hymns and Music:
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Lectionary Hymns,
Pentecost, United
Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
| 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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Worship
Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for
planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire
suggestions for RCL texts. |
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Hymn Suggestion First-Line Generator for Voices United (United Church of
Canada). Type in numbers of hymns and get a list of first lines. Peter
Chynoweth, Yellowhead Presbytery. (scroll down) |
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The
Psalmistry: All Psalms Music: original Christian
sheet music, lyrics, guitar chords, midi, mp3 files for all 150 Psalms. See
Terms of Use. |
| Hymn
selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com. |
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The
Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in
Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms. |
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Metrical Psalms. Lectionary Psalms set to popular hymn music by Dale A.
Schoening. |
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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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| With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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Children's Sermons Following the Lectionary, Roland McGregor. |
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Gathering,
Pentecost, 2006, from the United Church of
Canada. Includes homiletical suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with
children," hymn suggestions, etc. |
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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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Proclaiming
Faith, Pentecost - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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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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Ideas and
Talks for Pentecost, Talks to Children, Rev. Donald
McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish Church, Fife, Scotland. |
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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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| Drama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
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| A list of links to other
lectionary-based preaching and worship resources. |
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