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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
   (July 22)
  St James Elder
   (July 25)
  Pr12/OT17/P+8
   (July 26)
  Pr13/OT18/P+9
   (Aug 2)
  Transfiguration
   (Aug 6)
  Pr14/OT19/P+10
   (Aug 9)
  Assumption Mary
   (Aug 15)
  St Mary
   (Aug 15)
  Pr15/OT20/P+11
   (Aug 16)
  Pr16/OT21/P+12
   (Aug 23)
  St Bartholomew
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  Pr17/OT22/P+13
   (Aug 30)
  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 11B/Ordinary 16B/Pentecost 7
July
19, 2009

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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

2 Samuel 7:1-14a or Jeremiah 23:1-6
Roman Catholic reading: Jeremiah 23:1-6
United Methodist reading: 2 Samuel 7:1-14a

Psalm 89:20-37 or Psalm 23
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 23:1-6
United Methodist reading: Psalm 89:20-37

Ephesians 2:11-22
Roman Catholic reading: Ephesians 2:13-18

Mark 6:30-34, 53-56
Roman Catholic reading: Mark 6:30-34

Possible Themes: Unity/Community, Peace/Reconciliation, Faith, Miracle, Eucharist, Eating/Feeding, Shepherding, Compassion

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: BCP - RCL.
bulletLutheran lectionary readings, Year B, from the ELCA site.
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:
bulletFeeding the Multitudes
bulletEating/Feeding/Eucharist
bulletStorm on Galilee
bulletStorms
bulletDavid
bulletMovies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
bulletCommunion/Eucharist
bulletHealings
bulletMiracles
bulletFaith
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, Nancy deClaissé-Walford, Arland J. Hultgren, and Mark G. Vitalis Hoffman.
bullet Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
bullet Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 11, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
bullet Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
bullet Preaching Helps (Pentecost +7, 2009). United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet Jesus Now, Proper 11B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
bullet Lectionary Analysis, Pentecost +7, 2006. Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
bullet Lectionary Study, Ordinary 16, Dr. Robert Linthicum, Partners in Urban Transformation, 2009.
bullet Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, 23 July 2006, Currents in Theology and Mission, 2006.
bullet Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
bullet SAMUEL, Pentecost +7, 2009, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet Text Studies, Proper 11, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
bullet Starters for Sunday, 19 July, 2009. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bulletLists of recommended articles are available with ATLAS subscription for these texts:
bullet 2 Samuel 7:1-14a - Jeremiah 23:1-6
bullet Psalm 89 - Psalm 23
bullet Ephesians 2:11-22
bullet Mark 6:30-34
bullet Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
bullet "Discerning and Living the Liberating Word," Beth Pease, Miguel De La Torre, Judith Hoch Wray, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2009. (LGBT perspective)
bullet "Good News of Peace for Jews and Gentiles," Grant Gallup, "Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality," The Witness, 2006.
bullet "Whose Agenda Is It Anyway?" guest essay by Sam Rowen. 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 Daily Reflection, Ordinary 16, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2009.
bulletArticles at The Christian Century:
bullet "Wrecking Crew," Kevin Baker, 2006.
bullet "We Are Aliens," William H. Lamar, IV, 2003.
bullet "Sheep and Shepherds," H. Stephen Shoemaker, 2000.
bullet "Miracles of Inclusion," Ronald Goetz, 1997.
bullet "Watching from the Boat," Martin B. Copenhaver, 1994.
bullet "The Magic Kingdom," Pheme Perkins, 1989. At Religion Online. (incorrectly attributed at Religion Online site)
bullet"Living the Word," at Sojourners:
bullet "Finding Power in Weakness," Michaela Bruzzese, "A Prophet without Honor," 2009.
bullet "Living Memories," Robert Roth, "The Ways of Shalom," 2006.
bullet "Tearing Down the Walls," 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 "To Whom Should We Turn?" Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2003.
bullet "Shepherds Needed," John R. Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2000.
bulletGroup Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
bullet Lectionary Notes, Proper 11, 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 "Healthy or Unhealthy?" The Choices of Discipleship, John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2009.
bullet Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 16, 2009 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
bullet Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Adults, Propers 11-16, Year B, The Episcopal Church.
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 +7, 2009): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet Gathering, Pentecost +7, 2009, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
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 7B, 2009. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 16, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet Liturgies Online, Pentecost 7, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
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 11/Ordinary 16. 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 16, 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 +7, 2009, Kwasi Kena and Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church GBOD.
bullet Prayers of the People, Proper 11, 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 11B, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
bullet Starters for Sunday, 19 July, 2009. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bullet A Prayer for Pentecost 7, Rev. Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer, 2009.
bulletGraphics & Multimedia:
bullet Clip Art Images: Mark 6:30-34, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
bullet Ordinary 16 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 7, 2009. Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
bullet Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
bullet SAMUEL, Pentecost +7, 2009, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Pentecost +7, 2006, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
bullet Hymns and Music:
bulletOriginal Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
bullet "When the Hungry Peoples' Chorus," original hymn by Stephen Hassmer, The United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 11B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
bullet Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
bullet Hymn and Song Suggestions, Pentecost 7, 2009, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
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 16B, 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 16B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
bullet Suggested Hymns from the New Century Hymnal, United Church of Christ, 2009.
bullet Gathering, Pentecost +7, 2009, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
bullet Together to Celebrate, Pentecost 7, 2009, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
bullet Starters for Sunday, 19 July, 2009. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bulletWith Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Gathering, Pentecost +7, 2009, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
bullet Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Younger Children / Older Children, Propers 11-16, Year B, The Episcopal Church.
bullet Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 16, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
bullet Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 16, 2009 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
bullet "Playing with a Full Deck," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
bullet "Time for a Vacation," Children's Sermon from Sermons4kids.com.
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.