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  Pr8/OT13/P+4
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  Sts Peter & Paul
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  Pr 9/OT14/P+5
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  Pr10/OT15/P+6
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  Pr11/OT16/P+7
   (July 19)
  Ste. M Magdalene
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  St James Elder
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  Pr12/OT17/P+8
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  Pr13/OT18/P+9
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  Transfiguration
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  Pr14/OT19/P+10
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  Assumption Mary
   (Aug 15)
  St Mary
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  Pr15/OT20/P+11
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  Pr16/OT21/P+12
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  St Bartholomew
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  Pr17/OT22/P+13
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  Pr18/OT23/P+14
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  Pr19/OT24/P+15
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  Holy Cross Day
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  Pr20/OT25/P+16
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  St Matthew
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  Pr21/OT26/P+17
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  Michael/Angels
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  Pr22/OT27/P+18
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  World Communion
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Proper 10B/Ordinary 15B/Pentecost 6
July 1
2, 2009

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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:  

2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 or Amos 7:7-15
Roman Catholic reading: Amos 7:12-15
United Methodist reading: 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19

Psalm 24 or Psalm 85:8-13
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 85:9-14
United Methodist reading: Psalm 24

Ephesians 1:3-14
Roman Catholic reading: Ephesians 1:3-14 or Ephesians 1:3-10

Mark 6:14-29
Roman Catholic reading: Mark 6:7-13

Possible Themes: Judgment, Courage, Power, Sin, Rescue, Freedom, Grace, Prophets/Prophecy

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

bulletTexts:
bulletNRSV Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
bullet Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the New American Bible.
bulletThe Roman Catholic Lectionary for Mass (1998 USA Edition). At Felix Just S.J.'s The Roman Catholic Lectionary For Mass - a site featuring comprehensive tables of editions of the Roman Catholic Lectionary.
bulletLectionary readings from the Episcopal Lectionary.
bulletLectionary readings from the Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
bulletUnited Methodist lectionary readings, Year B.
bulletBiblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year B.
bulletFree Church version for Baptist, Reformed, and Congregational use Revised Common Lectionary Readings.
bullet ELCIC Worship Planning Calendar, lectionary citations with and without hymn suggestions, text and pdf formats.
bullet Lutheran RCL CEV readings - .doc files. Lutheran Bible Ministries.
bullet PCUSA - Lectionary for Sundays and Festivals Scripture Reference.
bulletImages and Movies:
bulletImages Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
bulletDeath of John the Baptist/Salome
bulletDavid
bulletDavid Dancing Before the Ark of the Covenant
bulletDancing
bulletMovies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
bulletJudgment
bullet Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2009. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Elna Solvang, Richard W. Nysse, W.H. Bellinger, Jr., Arland J. Hultgren, and Mark G. Vitalis Hoffman.
bullet Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 15, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bullet Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
bullet Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 10, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
bullet Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
bullet Preaching Helps (Pentecost +6, 2009). United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Proper 10, 2009, Rick Marshall, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
bullet Liberal Lectionary Analysis, Pentecost +6, 2009, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
bullet Jesus Now, Proper 10B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
bullet Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 6, 2009, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
bullet Rumors, for July 12, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
bullet Lectionary Study, Ordinary 15, Dr. Robert Linthicum, Partners in Urban Transformation, 2009.
bullet Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
bullet SAMUEL, Pentecost +6, 2009, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet "Mission Strategy," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2009.
bullet Text Studies, Proper 10, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
bullet Starters for Sunday, 12 July, 2009. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bullet Lists of recommended articles available with ATLAS subscription for these texts:
bullet 2 Samuel 6:1-19 / Amos 7:7-15
bullet Psalm 24 / Psalm 85
bullet Ephesians 1:3-14
bullet Mark 6:14-29
bullet Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
bullet "Dare to Speak," Steve Sprinkle, Joretta Marshall, Warren Carter, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2009. (LGBT perspective)
bullet Dylan's Lectionary Blog. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2006.
bullet "No Excuses -- Go!" Father Jake, "Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality," The Witness, 2006.
bullet "Dragged Along?" guest essay by David Buschart. The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2006.
bullet The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2006.
bullet "Dance with Me," Larry Patten. And Yet: "Faithful & Foolish Reflections Served Weekly," 2009.
bullet This Sunday's Readings, 5th Sunday after Trinity, Martin Warner, Church Times, 2009.
bullet Daily Reflection, Ordinary 15, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2009.
bullet Articles at The Christian Century:
bullet "Capital T," Kevin Baker, 2006.
bullet "A Terrible Text," Joanna Adams, 2003.
bullet"Living the Word," at Sojourners:
bullet "Finding Power in Weakness," Michaela Bruzzese, "A Prophet without Honor," 2009.
bullet "Well-Being Amid Tragedy," Robert Roth, "The Ways of Shalom," 2006.
bullet "Between the Lines," Michaela Bruzzese, "Living Bread," 2003.
bullet Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
bullet 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.
bulletSermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Selected Sermon, Proper 10 (RCL), Jason Sierra, in Sermons that Work, ECUSA, 2009.
bullet "Who? Me?" Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2003.
bullet "No Carry-Ons Allowed," John R. Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2000.
bulletGroup Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
bullet Lectionary Notes, Proper 10, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
bullet Banquet of the Word, Bible Study Based on the Sunday Readings, by Rev. Thomas Welbers. (not currently online)
bullet "Jesus as a Prophet," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Prophetic Ethics," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003. (Mark 6)
bullet "Restorative Justice," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Peace and War," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2004. (Psalm 85)
bullet "Easy or Difficult?" The Choices of Discipleship, John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2009.
bullet Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Adults, Early Summer, Year B, The Episcopal Church, 2009.
bullet Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 15, 2009 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
bulletLight 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.)
bulletA list of links to on-line Bibles and general Bible study resources.
bulletA list of links to scholarly and preaching discussion groups and their homepages.
bulletA list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.

OnLine Worship and Liturgy Resources

bulletThe Text This Week's Pentecost Resources Page.
bulletComplete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
bullet Worship Planning Helps (Pentecost +6, 2009): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet Gathering, Pentecost +6, 2009, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
bullet Worship Resources, Pentecost 6B, 2009, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection.
bullet Mustard Seeds, a lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia, 2006.
bullet Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 6B, 2009. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 15, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet Liturgies Online, Pentecost 6, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet "Strategic Planning," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2009.
bullet Sermons and Liturgies for Year B, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
bullet Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
bulletPrayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
bullet Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings, Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases.
bullet Resources: Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia.
bulletPrayers of the People, Year B - Proper 10/Ordinary 15. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
bullet Outside the Box, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
bullet Lector's Notes, Ordinary 15, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
bullet 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +6, 2009, Kwasi Kena and Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church GBOD.
bullet Prayers of the People, Proper 10, 2009, Richard J. Einerson, sample prayers from Prayers of the People: Pastoral Prayers for Worship and Personal Devotion.
bullet Offertory Prayers for July, 2009, David S. Bell, United Methodist Church GBOD.
bullet Worship Resources, Proper 10B, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
bullet Starters for Sunday, 12 July, 2009. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bullet A Prayer for Pentecost 6, Rev. Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer, 2009.
bullet Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 15, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bulletGraphics & Multimedia:
bullet Clip Art Images: Mark 6:7-13, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
bullet Ordinary 15 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.
bullet Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
bullet Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year B index.
bullet CHURCH PowerPoint, Pentecost 6, 2009. Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
bullet Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
bullet SAMUEL, Pentecost +6, 2009, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Pentecost +6, 2009, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
bullet Hymns and Music:
bulletOriginal Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
bullet "The Earth Is the Lord's," original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, posted by The General Board of Discipleship, United Methodist Church.
bullet "Heads," Brenton Prigge, (Heads 8.7.8.7.4.4.7.), New Hymn, 2009.
bullet Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 10B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
bullet Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
bullet Hymn and Song Suggestions, Pentecost 6, 2009, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
bullet Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +6, 2009, United Methodist Church GBOD.
bullet Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
bullet Lectionary Hymns, Ordinary 15B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
bullet Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
bulletThe Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
bullet Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 15B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
bullet Suggested Hymns from the New Century Hymnal, United Church of Christ, 2009.
bullet Gathering, Pentecost +6, 2009, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
bullet Together to Celebrate, Pentecost 6, 2009, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
bullet Starters for Sunday, 12 July, 2009. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bullet Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 15, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bulletWith Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Gathering, Pentecost +6, 2009, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
bullet Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 15, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
bullet Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 15, 2009 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
bullet Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Younger Children & Older Children, Early Summer, Year B, The Episcopal Church, 2009.
bulletChildren's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bullet Lectionary Puzzles by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text (html) formats.
bulletDrama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bulletA list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.