Proper 12B/Ordinary 17B/Pentecost 9
July 29, 2012
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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:
2 Samuel 11:1-15
or 2 Kings 4:42-44
Roman Catholic reading: 2 Kings 4:42-44
United Methodist reading: 2 Samuel 11:1-15
Psalm 14
or Psalm 145:10-18
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 145:10-18
Episcopal reading (RCL): Psalm 14
or Psalm 145:10-19
United Methodist reading: Psalm 14
Ephesians 3:14-21
Roman
Catholic reading: Ephesians 4:1-6
John 6:1-21
Roman
Catholic reading: John 6:1-15
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.
- 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:
- 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 17, 2012. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Preaching Helps (Pentecost +9). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2012.
- Preaching This Week commentary, Pentecost +9, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2012. 2009.
- "God's Abundant Presence," Kathryn Matthews Huey, SAMUEL, ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2012.
- Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Proper 12, 2012, Paul Nancarrow, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
- The Lectionary Lab, Proper 12B, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
- Weekly Evangelectionary, Jeff Johnson, Evangelism Connections, 2012.
- Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 9, 2012, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
- Starters for Sunday, 29 July, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- The Adventurous Lectionary, Pentecost 9, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2012.
- Lectionary Notes, Pentecost 9, Beth Quick, 2012.
- Ministry Matters, July 29, 2012.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 12, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Jesus Now, Proper 12B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Rumors, for July 26, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
- Eighth Sunday after Pentecost: 30 July 2006, Currents in Theology and Mission.
- Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- This Week at PreachingIllustrations.com, 2012.
- Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2012.
- Stewardship Sermon Starter, Stewardship Now. ELCA, 2012.
- World Hunger Sermon Starters, ELCA, 2012.
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2012.
- Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2012.
- 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. Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2012.
- Homiletical Hot Tub, preaching blog at Lectionary Homiletics, 2012.
- The Good Word, A Blog on Scripture and Preaching, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2012.
- Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, Adultery/Rape and Famine and Abundant Food - Oh MY Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2012. 11th Hour Preacher Party.
- "Gathering the Fragments," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2012. Use of images.
- "Bread of Life Sermon Series," David Lose, Working Preacher, 2012.
- "The Story of Patriarchy and HIV/AIDS: 2 Samuel 11:1-15," Melissa Browning, ON Scripture, 2012.
- Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2012.
- "On Barbeque Grills and a Boy's Lunch," Janet Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2012.
- "Catering Our Fears," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2012.
- Christian Leadership Center Commentary, University of Mary, 2012.
- "Pray as you can," Kym Harris, 2012.
- Care for Creation Commentary, Dennis Ormseth, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2012.
- Grounded and Rooted in Love, Laura and Matt Norvell, 2012.
- "Sharing Our Bread," Todd Weir, blooomingcactus, 2012.
- "All the Water in the Oceans," Katie Munnik, Presbyterian Record, 2012.
- "Pray BIG," Christopher Burkett, PreacherRhetorica, 2012.
- Joe's Halo & Responding Through the Power at Work Within Us -- Commentary/sermon, sermon illustrations, worship resources and children's sermon based on 2 Samuel 11:1-15 -- Ephesians 3:14-21 -- John 6:1-21 -- Psalm 14 by Dean Feldmeyer, Leah Lonsbury, George Reed and others from SermonSuite.
- "Jumping to Jesus," Rick Morley, 2012.
- "Ten Minutes on a Tuesday," a weekly resource for preachers and worship leaders, The Methodist Church of New Zealand, 2012.
- "Befriending our Brokenness: Lessons from Maurice Sendak (1928-2012)," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2012. 2009.
- "Bread, Water, and Signs of God," Sharron R Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
- "Between the Narrative and the Psalm," Jim McCoy, Ekklesia Project, 2012.
- "Shine a Light," Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2012.
- "What Good Is Faith?" John van de Laar, Sacredise, 2012.
- Liberal Lectionary Resources, Pentecost 9, Mary Lautensleger, 2012.
- The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2012.
- This Sunday's Readings, 8th after Trinity, Rosalind Brown, Church Times, 2012.
- Commentary and Reflections, Stan Duncan, If You Lived Here You'd Be Home by Now, 2012.
- The Politics of Breaking Bread, Rachel Mann, Political Theology, 2012.
- Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2012.
- Daily Reflection, Ordinary 17, 2012, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University. Reflexiones Dominicales en español.
- "Swooning on the Sea of Galilee," Come to the Garden, "We Become What We Consume," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
- "Mind the Gap," Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2012.
- Sermon Notes for July 29, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2012.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2012.
- "Yahweh Is A Light," Larry Patten, 2012.
- Pastoral devotions for Proper 12 Stephen P. McCutchan from SermonSuite.
- HuffPost Religion, religion news and contemporary news in religious perspective. Always worth a read...
- Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2012.
- The Scarlet Letter Bible, Caspar Green, 2012.
- One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2012.
- Weekly Reading, Anthony B. Robinson, 2012.
- Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2012.
- The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2012.
- Quadratos, Alexander J. Shaia, 2012.
- The Hardest Question, 2012.
- Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts, 2012.
- Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2012.
- Kairos-Milwaukee UCC Blog, Reflections on the RCL by Rev. Rick Skidmore, 2012.
- Stillspeaking Daily Devotional, UCC.org. Daily devotional for Twitter. (Daily RCL)
- Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2012.
- Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2012
- Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2012.
- Church in the World, Steve Godfrey, 2012.
- Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2012.
- The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2012.
- SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2012.
- COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2012.
- Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck.
- Panoramic Views of Faith and Health, Butch Odom. Daily lectionary thoughts and prayer, 2012.
- "The Bread of Life: Sermon Series on the Meaning of Holy Communion," Rolf Svanoe, workingpreacher.org, 2009.
- "Sex in Public," Debra Dean Murphy, The Ekklesia Project, 2009.
- "Yearning for Abundance," Vanessa Owen, Sara Rosenau, Yvonne Zimmerman, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2009. (LGBT perspective)
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2006.
- "Jesus and Bathsheba Gather Up the Fragments," Mark Harris, "Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality," The Witness, 2006.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2006.
- Articles at The Christian Century:
- "More than Enough," Charles Hoffman, 2006.
- "Chasing Jesus," William H. Lamar, IV, 2003.
- "Bread and Miracles," H. Stephen Shoemaker, 2000.
- "On Honesty and Self-deception: 'You Are the Man,'" Lloyd H. Steffen, 1997.
- "Living the Word," at Sojourners:
- "Finding Power in Weakness," Michaela Bruzzese, "A Prophet without Honor," 2009.
- "A Wide Embrace," Robert Roth, "The Ways of Shalom," 2006.
- 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):
- "Bread of Life Sermon Series," David Lose, Working Preacher, 2012.
- "Our Vast and Loving God," Rev. Dr. Guy Sayles, Day1, 2012.
- Ministry Matters, July 29, 2012.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2012.
- "More Unexpected Jesus," the Rev. Sharon Hiers, Day 1, 2009.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "God's Abundant Presence," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2012.
- "David Falls," Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2012.
- Lectionary Notes, Proper 12, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
- "What Is a Mystic?" study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Mysticism," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2005. (Ephesians 3)
- "Listening in the Classroom," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Schools in a Pluralist Culture" Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. Focus Article, "One Makes All the Difference," Virgil Gulker. (Psalm 145)
- 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:
- Worship Planning Helps (Pentecost +9): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2012.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2012. (Terms of Use)
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 17, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Food for All, Worship Ways, UCC, 2012. (.rtf files at UCC site)
- Weekly Evangelectionary, Jeff Johnson, Evangelism Connections, 2012.
- Ministry Matters, July 29, 2012.
- "Pray as you can," Kym Harris, 2012.
- Joe's Halo & Responding Through the Power at Work Within Us -- Commentary/sermon, sermon illustrations, worship resources and children's sermon based on 2 Samuel 11:1-15 -- Ephesians 3:14-21 -- John 6:1-21 -- Psalm 14 by Dean Feldmeyer, Leah Lonsbury, George Reed and others from SermonSuite.
- Worship Resources, Amy Loving, The Worship Closet, 2012.
- Worship Resources, July 29, 2012, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
- LCA Worship Planning Page, Pentecost 9, 2012, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
- Mustard Seeds, Proper 12, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost +9, 2012. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 17, 2012, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Worship Resources, Proper 12B, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
- Liturgies Online, Pentecost 8, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Sermons and Liturgies for Year B, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
- 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.
- Prayers of the People, Year B - Proper 12/Ordinary 17. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- Outside the Box, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
- Lector's Notes, Ordinary 17, 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. (Roman Catholic / BCP TEC USA) (Common Worship - CofE)
- Starters for Sunday, 29 July, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +9, UMC GBOD, 2012.
- Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +9, UMC GBOD, 2012.
- Call to Worship, Mary-Jane Konings, 2012.
- Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2012.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 14, (Pentecost 9B), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2012.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 17, 2012. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Prayers of the People, Proper 12, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2012.
- Canticle: Seeking Christ, the Bread of Life, compiled by Lisa Ann Moss Degrenia, 2012.
- "Feeding the Hungry," Dan Schifeling, Worshipcalls, 2012.
- Prayers of the People, Proper 12B (SC Track), Fr. Jeremiah Williamson, Praying the Scriptures, 2012.
- "We Become What We Consume," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
- Prayer for Proper 12B/Ordinary17B/Pentecost 9, RevGalBlogPals, 2012. 2009.
- Prayers for Worship, David von Schlichten, Lectionary Homiletics.
- World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
- Graphics and Multimedia (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- HermanoLeón Clipart, Ordinary 17B. 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: John 6:1-15, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Ordinary 17 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.
- Church Galleries sample - free powerpoint download for this week's lectionary scripture(s).
- "Gathering the Fragments," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2012. Use of images.
- Mustard Seeds, Proper 12, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- "David Falls," Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2012.
- Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
- Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
- Scripture Pics, Weekly RCL-related image.
- Bulletin Inserts:
- "A Miracle of Context," reflection by Rev. K. Jason Coker, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center. (.pdf)
- Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- “In Cana at a Wedding Feast,” by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, Jesus' miracles (water into wine, feeding thousands, calming the storm and healing the blind) are celebrated as signs of God's love in the world. Tune: ELLACOMBE 8.6.8.6 D (“I Sing the Mighty Power of God”). This hymn is in Singing the New Testament by the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship.
- "Where Is Bread?" original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH 8.7.8.7.D ("God Is Here!").
- In This World So Full Of Evil -- Hymn lyrics sung to "PASS ME NOT" based on Psalm 14 by Clyde W. Wentzell from SermonSuite.
- "How Rich We Are," Brenton Prigge, CM, New Hymn.
- "Ephesian Doxology - To God Who Is Able," based on Ephesians 3:20-21. Words and music by Jay C. Treat.
- "Ephesian Prayer," based on Ephesians 3:16-21. Words and music by Jay C. Treat.
- Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 12B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 12B, 2012, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +9, UMC GBOD, 2012.
- Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost 9. 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 17B, 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 17B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
- Sing for Joy, Ordinary 17, 2009. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2012. (Terms of Use)
- Starters for Sunday, 29 July, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 17, 2012. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Together to Celebrate, July 29, 2012, 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 12B, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2012.
- "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," July 29, 2012, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: 2 Samuel 11:1-15 and Ruthie and the (Not So) Teeny Tiny Lie by Laura Rankin, Ephesians 3:14-21 and Did I Tell You I love You Today? by Deloris and Roslyn M. Jordan, John 6:1-21 and Extra Yarn by Mac Barnett.
- "And when he had given thanks," Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps, 2012.
- Growing Up -- Children's sermon by Mark A. Hultquist based on Ephesians 3:17,19 from SermonSuite.
- Little People, Big Word, D. Ditmer, Pentecost 9B, 2012.
- Children's Sermon, Weekly Devotion, Faith Formation Journeys, 2012.
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- Ministry Matters, July 29, 2012.
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 17, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2012. (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.
- Children's Activity Sheets: Activities for Children, based on the Revised Common Lectionary, by Dorothy A. DeBisschop, Great Hill UMC, Seymour, Connecticut. At Bass Mitchell's homiliesbyemail.com.
- 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, 2012.
- 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)
- Mustard Seeds, Proper 12, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.
