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Proper 13B/Ordinary 18B/Pentecost 10
August 5, 2012

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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

2 Samuel 11:26 - 12:13a or Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15
United Methodist reading: 2 Samuel 11:26 - 12:13a

Psalm 51:1-12 or Psalm 78:23-29
United Methodist reading: Psalm 51:1-12

Ephesians 4:1-16

John 6:24-35

 

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • 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:
    • Feeding the Multitudes
    • Eating/Feeding/Eucharist
    • Manna in the Wilderness
    • David
    • David and Bathsheba
    • Nathan (David and Nathan)
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Communion/Eucharist
    • David
    • Confession
    • Grace
    • Repentance
    • Prophets
    • Guilt
    • Liberation/Freedom
    • Interconnectedness
    • Community
    • Truth/Truthfulness
• 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).
  • Preaching This Week commentary, Pentecost +10, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2012. 2009.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 18, 2012. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Preaching Helps (Pentecost +10). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2012.
  • "Bread That Does Not Spoil," D Mark Davis, raw translation and exegesis/questions, Left Behind and Loving It, 2012.
  • "Bread of Life," Kathryn Matthews Huey, SAMUEL, ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2012.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Pentecost 10, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2012.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Proper 13, 2012, Mary Ricketts, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 10, 2012, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
  • Starters for Sunday, 5 August, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Weekly Evangelectionary, Bruce Laverman, Evangelism Connections, 2012.
  • Lectionary Notes, Pentecost 10, Beth Quick, 2012.
  • Exegesis, commentary and illustrations for Proper 13 by George M. Bass from SermonSuite.
  • Meandering -- Commentary for Proper 13 by Wayne Brouwer from SermonSuite.
  • Ministry Matters, August 5, 2012.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Proper 13B, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 13, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • "Ecumenism & Christian Unity," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2006.
  • Jesus Now, Proper 13B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • John Shearman's Lectionary Resource, Proper 13 Ordinary 18, 2009, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • Rumors, for August 2, 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.)
  • 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.
  • 2 Samuel 11:26 - 12:13a - Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15
  • Psalm 51 - Psalm 78
  • Ephesians 4:1-16
  • John 6:24-35
• 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, Stolen Sheep or MORE Bread of Life? Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2012.
  • "Perilous Power," Eric D. Barreto, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2012.
  • "Jesus' Got Talent: What Do You Have?" Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2012.
  • "Human Desires Divinely Filled," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2012. 2009. 2006.
  • "Starving One's Body to Feed One's Soul," Janet Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2012.
  • "Everybody's Got a Hungry Heart," Michael Coffey, 2012.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2012.
  • "God Does Provide!" Robert Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2012.
  • "Discerning What Displeases the Lord," Kyle Childress, Ekklesia Project, 2012.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Pentecost 10, Mary Lautensleger, Bryan Jackson, 2012.
  • "Hit me," Rick Morley, 2012.
  • "The True Bread of Heaven," Peter Lockhart, a different heresy, 2012.
  • "Jesus the Janitor?" Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2012.
  • "Cultivating Spiritual Growth," Sharron R Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
  • "Bread of Life," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
  • "The Ultimate Restorative," Christopher Burkett, PreacherRhetorica, 2012.
  • Care for Creation Commentary, Dennis Ormseth, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2012.
  • Christian Leadership Center Commentary, University of Mary, 2012.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2012.
  • "Pray as you can," Kym Harris, 2012.
  • Sunday Scripture Podcast. Joe Cate and friends discuss lectionary scriptures for this week, 2012.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2012.
  • Daily Reflection, Ordinary 18, 2012, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University. Reflexiones Dominicales en español.
  • The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2012.
  • This Sunday's Readings, 9th after Trinity, Rosalind Brown, Church Times, 2012.
  • "Walt and Steve," Larry Patten, 2012.
  • "Ten Minutes on a Tuesday," a weekly resource for preachers and worship leaders, The Methodist Church of New Zealand, 2012.
  • 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.
  • "Giving Life to the World," Helene Tallon Russell, Charles W. Allen, Marti J. Steussy, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2009. (LGBT perspective)
  • "On Receiving Gifts," Halden Doerge, The Ekklesia Project, 2009.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2006.
  • Articles at The Christian Century:
    • "Wonder Bread," Charles Hoffman, 2006.
    • "Joined at the Heart," Paul Stroble, 2003.
    • "Hungry for More," H. Stephen Shoemaker, 2000.
    • "Regeneration," Samuel Wells, 2000.
    • "Heresy, Diversity and Grace," Ronald Goetz, 1997.
  • "Living the Word," at Sojourners:
    • "Food that Endures," Michaela Bruzzese, "From Bread to Body," 2009.
    • "Speaking in Love," Robert Roth, "A Secular or Sacred Witness?," 2006.
    • "Journey toward Freedom," Michaela Bruzzese, "Living Bread," 2003.
  • 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):
  • "In Repair," the Rev. Dr. Guy Sayles, Day 1, 2012.
  • Ministry Matters, August 5, 2012.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2012.
  • "The Thunk, the Gap, and the Six A's," the Rev. Mark Sargent, Day 1, 2009.
  • "Keeping the Children Fed and Happy," The Revs. Peter and Debra Samuelson, Day 1, 2006.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Bread of Life," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2012.
  • "Striving toward unity," Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2012.
  • Lectionary Notes, Proper 13, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • "Nurturing the Congregation's Voice," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Singing Our Lives," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2006. (Ephesians 4)
  • "The Prophet as Storyteller," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Prophetic Ethics," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003. (2 Samuel)
  • "Global Inequality," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Global Wealth," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007. (Exodus 16)
  • "Introducing Children to Worship," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Catechesis," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003. (Psalm 78)
  • 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 +10): 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)
  • Bread of Life, Worship Ways, UCC, 2012. (.rtf files at UCC site)
  • "Ecumenism & Christian Unity," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2006.
  • Mustard Seeds, Proper 13, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "Pray as you can," Kym Harris, 2012.
  • Worship Resources, August 5, 2012, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Pentecost 10, 2012, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Bread -- Worship resources by John H. Will  from SermonSuite.
  • Ministry Matters, August 5, 2012.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost +10, 2012. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 18, 2012, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Worship Resources, Proper 13B, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 18, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgies Online, Pentecost 9, 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 13/Ordinary 18. 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 18, 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.
  • Starters for Sunday, 5 August, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +10, UMC GBOD, 2012.
  • Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +10, UMC GBOD, 2012.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 51:1-12, (Pentecost 10B), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2012.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 18, 2012. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2012.
  • Call to Worship, Mary-Jane Konings, 2012.
  • Psalms of Repentance, prayer litany based on Psalm 51, Seeking Christ the Bread of Life and Claiming Sabbath and the Bread of Life, litanies by Lisa Ann Moss Degrenia, 2012.
  • Words for Worship, Amy Loving, The Worship Closet, 2012.
  • "The Work of Believing," Dan Schifeling, Worshipcalls, 2012.
  • Prayers of the People, Proper 19C, based on Psalm 51, Fr. Jeremiah Williamson, Praying the Scriptures, 2012.
  • "Bread of Life," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
  • Weekly Evangelectionary, Bruce Laverman, Evangelism Connections, 2012.
  • "Who Is Jesus, Really?" Dan Schifeling, Worshipcalls, 2012.
  • Call to Worship, Spacious Faith, 2012.
  • Sunday Prayer, 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 18B. 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 6:24-34, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 18 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, Proper 13, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Bulletin Cover/Art, Bread of Life, Psalm 51, Psalm 78, John Stuart, Knoxville, TN. (Free use by churches.)
  • Church Galleries sample - free powerpoint download for this week's lectionary scripture(s).
  • "Perilous Power," Eric D. Barreto, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2012.
  • "Striving toward unity," 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:
  • "What Must We Do?" reflection by Rev. Thomas R. May, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center. (.pdf)
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • "Where Is Bread?" original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH 8.7.8.7.D ("God Is Here!").
    • "O Jesus, You Were Born to Be" original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, celebrates the names and titles of Jesus, including the Bread of Life (John 6:35), tunes: TRURO ("Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates") and TALLIS' CANON ("All Praise to Thee, My God, This Night").
    • "O God, Be Merciful To Me" original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, based on Psalm 51, tune: CRIMOND ("The Lord's My Shepherd, I'll Not Want")
    • Come Sup Wth God by Lisa Ann Moss Degrenia, 2012.
    • "Bread of Life," Brenton Prigge, 8.7.8.7.4.4.7, New Hymn, 2009.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 13B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 13B, 2012, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +10, UMC GBOD, 2012.
    • Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
    • Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost 10. 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.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Ordinary 18B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
    • 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 18B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Ordinary 18, 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, 5 August, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 18, 2012. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
    • Together to Celebrate, August 5, 2012, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Worshiping with Children, Proper 13B, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2012.
  • "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," August 6, 2012, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: 2 Samuel 11:26-12:13a and Franklin Says Sorry by Paulette Bourgeois, Ephesians 4:1-16 and The Crayon Box that Talked by Shane DeRolf, John 6:24-35 and The Lost and Found Tooth by Louise Borden.
  • "The Eraser Sermon," Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps, 2012.
  • Children's Sermon, Weekly Devotion, Faith Formation Journeys, 2012.
  • Little People, Big Word, D. Ditmer, Pentecost 10B, 2012.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 18, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • Tug-Of-War -- Children's sermon by Teresa L. Major  based on Ephesians 4:1-16  from SermonSuite.
  • Ministry Matters, August 5, 2012.
  • "Dinner on the Ground," Children's Sermon from Sermons4kids.com.
  • "Who Is Number One?" "Seeing God's Helping Hand," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
  • 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)
• A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.

• INDEX BY SCRIPTURE
• PODCASTS
• DAILY LECTIONARY RESOURCES
• BUECHNER RESOURCES INDEX
• FESTIVALS/SPECIAL DAYS (includes Creation)
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF VIOLENCE
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF TERRORISM/WAR/PEACE RESOURCES
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF NATURAL DISASTER

• Easter Day - Mar 31
• Easter 2 - April 7
• Easter 3 - April 14
• Easter 4 - April 21
• St Mark - April 25
• Easter 5 - April 28
• Sts Philip and James - May 1
• Easter 6 - May 5
• Ascension
• Easter 7 - May 12
• Day of Pentecost - May 19
• Trinity Sunday - May 26
• Memorial Day - May 27
• Visitation - May 31
• Pr4/OT9/P+2 - June 2
• Corpus Christi - June 2
• Pr5/OT10/P+3 - June 9
• Barnabas - June 11
• Pr6/OT11/P+4 - June 16
• Pr7/OT12/P+5 - June 23
• John the Baptist - June 24
• Sts Peter & Paul - June 29
• Pr8/OT13/P+6 - June 30
• US Independence Day - July 4
• Pr9/OT14/P+7 - July 7
• Pr10/OT15/P+8 - July 14
• Pr11/OT16/P+9 - July 21
• Mary Magdalene - July 22
• St James the Elder - July 25
  
• Pr12/OT17/P+10 - July 28
• Pr13/OT18/P+11 - Aug 4
• Feast Transfiguration - Aug 6
• Pr14/OT19/P+12 - Aug 11
• St Mary - Aug 15
• Pr15/OT20/P+13 - Aug 18
• St Bartholomew - Aug 24
• Pr16/OT21/P+14 - Aug 25
• Pr17/OT22/P+15 - Sept 1
• Pr18/OT23/P+16 - Sept 8
• Holy Cross - Sept 14
• Pr19/OT24/P+17 - Sept 15
• St Matthew - Sept 21
• Pr20/OT25/P+18 - Sept 22
• Pr21/OT26/P+19 - Sept 29
• St Michael & Angels - Sept 29
• St Francis - Oct 4
• Pr22/OT27/P+20 - Oct 6
• World Communion Sunday - Oct 6
• Pr23/OT28/P+21 - Oct 13
• Thanksgiving - CA -Oct 14
• St Luke - Oct 18
• Pr24/OT29/P+22 - Oct 20
• Pr25/OT30/P+23 - Oct 27
• St Simon & Jude - Oct 28
• Reformation Day - Oct 31
• All Saints - Nov 1
• All Souls - Nov 2
• Pr26/OT31/P+24 - Nov 3
• Pr27/OT32/P+25 - Nov 10
• Veterans Day - Nov 11
• Pr28/OT33/P+26 - Nov 17
• Reign of Christ/
  Christ the King - Nov 24
• Thanksgiving - Nov 28

• Calendars
• YEAR A
• YEAR B
• YEAR C

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