Proper 11B/Ordinary 16B/Pentecost 9
July 22, 2018
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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
- Texts:
- NRSV Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the New American Bible.
- The 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.
- Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
- Leccionario Dominical La Iglesia Episcopal Ministerio Latino Hispano, Año B.
- Lutheran lectionary readings, Year B, from the ELCA site.
- United Methodist lectionary readings, Year B.
- Biblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year B.
- Free Church version for Baptist, Reformed, and Congregational use Revised Common Lectionary Readings.
- ELCIC Worship Planning Calendar, lectionary citations with and without hymn suggestions, text and pdf formats.
- Lutheran RCL CEV readings - .doc files. Lutheran Bible Ministries.
- PCUSA - Daily/Weekly Lectionary Readings.
- Images and Movies:
- Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
- Instead of being upset by the crowds pursuing him Mark says that Jesus’ compassion led him to see that they were like sheep without a shepherd, a feeling mirrored in an amazing way by a little pig in Babe: Pig in the City. Ed McNulty, Visual Parables.
- Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
- Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
- Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 16, 2015. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Preaching This Week commentaries of RCL texts at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2015.
- Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2015.
- "A Retreating Glimpse of the Reign of God," D. Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2015. 2012.
- "Wherever You Are," Kathryn Matthews Huey, Sermon Seeds, SAMUEL, 2015.
- Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2015.
- The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2015.
- "The Shepherd King," Lawrence Moore, Disclosing New Worlds, 2015.
- Starters for Sunday, 2015. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Weekly Evangelectionary for July 19, 2015, Bruce Laverman.
- Ministry Matters, July 19, 2015.
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, illustration ideas, 2015.
- Social Justice Lectionary, Dr. Bruce Sweet, 2015.
- Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2015.
- The Adventurous Lectionary, Pentecost 8, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2012.
- The Lectionary Lab, Proper 11B, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 11, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Text Studies, D. Nelson. (Lutheran)
- Jesus Now, Proper 11B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Rumors, for July 19, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
- Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- Recommended articles from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are linked below. ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices. Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
- Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
- Sermon Brainwave, Lectionary podcast featuring Profs Karoline Lewis, and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2015.
- Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2018.
- Insights with Seitz Podcast, Wycliffe College, 2018,
- Radical Discipleship.Net, "The Wild Lectionary," curated by Laurel Dykstra.
- RevGalBlogPals, commentary and discussion, 2018. Saturday Night Preachers Party.
- "Unity: The Spirituality of Jesus's High Priestly Prayer," Rian Adams, 2018.
- Earthkeeper's Preaching, 2018.
- Theology of Work, 2018.
- "Draughting Theology," Steve Pankey, 2018. Daily reflections and study for Sunday.
- Homily Week, 2018.
- The Reflectionary, images, reflections, activities, Fay Rowland, 2018.
- Sunday Scripture Podcast, Joe Cate and friends, 2018.
- Reading in Church & Other Distractions Podcast, iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, 2018
- LectioCast - Homebrewed Christianity, 2018.
- "What I'm Thinking," Eric Anderson, You Tube, RSS, Playlist, 2018.
- "Crackers & Grape Juice," 2018.
- Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2018
- Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2018.
- HuffPost Religion, religion news and contemporary news in religious perspective. Always worth a read...
- Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2018.
- Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2018.
- Lectionary Poetry, Scott Barton, 2018.
- One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2018
- Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2018.
- The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2018.
- Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2018.
- Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2018
- Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2018.
- Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2018.
- The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2018.
- SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2018.
- Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck, 2018.
- "Compassion and Need," David Lose, ...in the Meantime, 2015.
- "The Dew of Compassion," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2015.
- "Come Away with Me," Debie Thomas, The Journey with Jesus, 2015. 2012 and 2009 by Dan Clendenin. 2006 guest essay by Sam Rowen.
- "All the Chalestons: We Press on for Justice," Eric D. Barreto, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2015. Discussion Questions included. Video: "Racism is Genocide."
- "One New Humanity," Ocotillo Pub, Michael Coffey, 2015.
- "Dispatches from the Wild Goose," Eric Smith LECTIO, 2015.
- "Peace Is Not Tranquility," David R. Henson, edges of faith, 2015.
- "Draughting Theology," Steve Pankey, 2015. Daily reflections and study for Sunday.
- "Jesus: Our Peace," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2015.
- "No Rest for the Weary," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2015.
- "Leader, Manager, Predator, Shepherd," Bruce Maples, 2015.
- "Propaganda or Using YHWH?" John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2015.
- Care for Creation Commentary, Tom Mundahl, 2015.
- "Thirst for Compassion," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2015.
- "The Politics of Transformed International Relations," Alastair Roberts, Political Theology Today, 2015.
- "Except Everyone Is Watching," Lynn Miller, Art & Faith Matters, celebrating our creative and living God by generating art and architecture resources for congregations and individuals. Art and Faith Matters facebook page contains additional resources.
- "Two Foods," Andrew Prior, One Man's Web-First Impressions, 2015.
- "Shepherding," Sermon-Stories, 2015.
- Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2015.
- "A Third Kind of Jesus," Larry Patten, 2015.
- "Sheepish Scripture Selection?" Thomas Beam, 2015.
- "Principles to Live By," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2015.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2018.
- "Good Thing," Lectionary Poetry, Scott Barton, 2015.
- Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2015.
- Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2015.
- Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2015.
- "Ten Minutes on a Tuesday," a weekly resource for preachers and worship leaders, The Methodist Church of New Zealand, 2015.
- HuffPost Religion, religion news and contemporary news in religious perspective. Always worth a read...
- Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2015.
- Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2015.
- One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2015.
- Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2015.
- The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2015.
- The Hardest Question, 2015.
- Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2015.
- Stillspeaking Daily Devotional, UCC.org. Daily devotional for Twitter. (Daily RCL)
- Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2015
- Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2015.
- Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2015.
- The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2015.
- SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2015.
- COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2015.
- Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck.
- "Compassion Fatigue," Eric C. Shafer, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2012.
- "Rest," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2012.
- "Come Away and Rest," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2012. Use of images.
- "Breaking Down the Dividing Wall," Janet Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2012.
- Liberal Lectionary Resources, Pentecost 6, Chris Ayers, Mary Lautensleger, Bryan Jackson, 2012.
- "The Shepherd Who Feeds Us," Debra Dean Murphy, Ekklesia Project, 2012.
- Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2012.
- "Jesus' Man-Cave," Rick Morley, 2012.
- "You're a Prophet? Have You Lost Your Head?" Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2012.
- "Finding Patterns," Christopher Burkett, PreacherRhetorica, 2012.
- Interim Transition Lectionary Connections, Proper 11B, Bob Anderson, ShortStop: Lectionary Preaching in Times of Transition, 2012.
- "Take Good Care of You," Sharron R Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
- Sermon Notes for July 22, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2012.
- The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2012.
- "Come Away to a Deserted Place," Peter Lockhart, A Different Heresy, 2012.
- Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2012.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2012.
- "Come Away to a Deserted Place," Peter Lockhart, A Different Heresy, 2012.
- Care for Creation Commentary, Dennis Ormseth, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2012.
- "An Eternal House for David," John C. Holbert, Patheos, 2012.
- "Feeding the 5000: Not Just Another Church Potluck," Alyce M. McKenzie, Patheos, 2012.
- "If I Rest, I Rust," Larry Patten, 2012.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2009.
- "Crash Course," Brian Volck, The Ekklesia Project, 2009.
- Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
- Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page):
- "How Much Is Enough?" Andrew Foster Connors, A Sermon for Every Sunday. Free audio; video by subscription.
- "Feeding the Soul's Hunger," Charles F. Duvall, Day1, 2015.
- "Healing," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
- "An Invitation You Will Not Want to Refuse," the Rev. Canon David Lovelace, Day 1, 2012.
- Ministry Matters, July 19, 2015.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2015.
- "RSVP to Jesus," the Rev. Sharon Hiers, Day 1, 2009.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "All the Chalestons: We Press on for Justice," Eric D. Barreto, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2015. Discussion Questions included. Video: "Racism is Genocide."
- "Wherever You Are," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2015.
- "God Will Not Be Contained," Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2012.
- Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Propers 11-16, Year B, The Episcopal Church.
- 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.)
- 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.
OnLine Worship and Liturgy Resources
- The Text This Week's Pentecost Resources Page.
- Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
- Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2015.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2015. (Terms of Use)
- Life in Liturgy, Disciples of Christ, 2015.
- Ministry Matters, July 19, 2015.
- LCA Worship Planning Page, Pentecost 8, 2015, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
- Mustard Seeds, "Building Bridges," Proper 11, 2015. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Worship Resources, 2015, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
- Longing for Heaven, worship resource by Lisa Ann Moss Degrenia, 2012.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 16, 2015, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 16, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
- Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
- Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings, Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases.
- Resources: Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Outside the Box, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
- 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.
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- "Liturgy: prayers reflection," reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, NZPB, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. (Common Worship CofE.)
- Prayer for Proper 11B/Ordinary 16B/Pentecost 7, Revabi, RevGalBlogPals, 2009.
- Call to Worship, Mary-Jane Konings, 2012.
- Words for Worship, The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2012.
- Weekly Worship Piece, J Harader, 2012.
- Starters for Sunday, 2015. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, 2015. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2015. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
- World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
- Worship Ways, prayers and liturgical resources. UCC. Español.
- Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2015.
- Prayers of the People, Richard J. Einerson, sample prayers from Prayers of the People: Pastoral Prayers for Worship and Personal Devotion.
- Conversations, worship elements, Sylvia Purdie, 2015.
- "Thirst for Compassion," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2015.
- Prayers of the People, Blessing/Benediction, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2015.
- Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2015.
- Weekly Evangelectionary for July 19, 2015, Bruce Laverman.
- Liturgy Link, "a community creating for the relentless return of Sunday."
- Graphics & Multimedia:
- HermanoLeón Clipart, Ordinary 16B. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
- Clip Art Images: Mark 6:30-34, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- 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.
- Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
- Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year B index.
- Mustard Seeds, "Building Bridges," Proper 11, 2015. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- "God Will Not Be Contained," Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2012.
- Church Galleries sample - free powerpoint download for this week's lectionary scripture(s).
- Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
- Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
- "All the Chalestons: We Press on for Justice," Eric D. Barreto, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2015. Discussion Questions included. Video: "Racism is Genocide."
- Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- “Remember There Was Once a Day,” Carolyn Winfrey Gillette’s hymn celebrating God’s love in Jesus Christ, unity, and peace. Tune: TALLIS' CANON (“All Praise to Thee, My God, This Night”).
- God Builds a House, reflection and original hymn text by Lisa Ann Moss Degrenia.
- "Peace," Brenton Prigge, CM, New Hymn, 2009.
- Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 11B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 11B, 2015, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- You Call That Church Music? alternative music planning blog for church musicians following the RCL (with videos), Ann Strickland, 2015.
- Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2015.
- Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost 8. Background information for hymns and choral music following the lectionary from the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Austin, Texas, by Eric Mellenbruch and David Zersen.
- Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Lectionary Hymns, Ordinary 16B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
- 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.
- Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 16B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
- Sing for Joy, Ordinary 16, 2009. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
- Starters for Sunday, 2015. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, 2015. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2015. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
- Together to Celebrate, Pentecost 8, 2015, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Worshiping with Children, Proper 11B, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2015. 2012.
- "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," June 14, 2015, Union Presbyterian Seminary.
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- "Selah," Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps, 2012.
- "Feeding the 5,000," Dianne Deming, Childrens Sermons Today, 2012.
- Children's Sermon, Weekly Devotion, Faith Formation Journeys, 2012.
- Ministry Matters, July 22, 2012.
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 16, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- "Time for a Vacation," Children's Sermon from Sermons4kids.com.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2015. (Terms of Use)
- Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- CatholicMom.com: Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, and Word Search based on weekly gospel text.
- Activity Sheets for Children, Fun for all Creatures Great & Small, UCC, 2010. (pdf)
- Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
- Weekly Devotion, Faith Formation Journeys, 2015.
- Lectionary Puzzles by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text (html) formats.
- 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.
