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Proper 15B/Ordinary 20B/Pentecost 11
August 16, 2009
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Lessons below for study links and resources:
1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14
or Proverbs 9:1-6
Roman Catholic reading: Proverbs 9:1-6
United Methodist reading: 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14
Psalm 111
or Psalm 34:9-14
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 34:2-15
United Methodist reading: Psalm 111
Ephesians 5:15-20
John 6:51-58
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| Images and Movies:
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Concordance, with the following themes:
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| Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie
Concordance, with the following themes:
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Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary,
2009. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Sara Koenig, Kathryn
Schifferdecker, James K. Mead, Susan Hylen, and Brian Peterson. |
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Comments (commentary) and
Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal. |
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Girardian
Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 15, by Paul Nuechterlein &
Friends. |
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Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael
Hardin. |
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Preaching Helps (Pentecost
11). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church
General Board of Discipleship, 2006. |
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Jesus Now,
Proper 15B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus
Then & Now. |
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Lectionary Analysis,
Pentecost +11, 2006. Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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Social Justice Lectionary, Proper 15B, list of links by Rev. Dr. Bruce
Sweet, United Church of Canada. |
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Readings, Analysis of
Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church
of the Nazarene.) |
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SAMUEL,
Pentecost +11, 2009, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Text
Studies, Proper 15, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran) |
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| Lists of recommended
articles are available with
ATLAS subscription for these texts:
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Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
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Dylan's Lectionary Blog. Biblical Scholar
Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2006."Christ's Body, Wisdom's Table," Winnie Varghese, "Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures
and Progressive Spirituality," The Witness,
2006. |
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"King
Solomon, Politics and Power,"
The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2006. |
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The
Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo,
Progressive Theology Weblog, 2006. |
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"Don't Be Ridiculous," John Ortberg, The Christian Century, 2003. |
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"Wisdom
Famine," Heidi Husted, The Christian Century, 2000. |
| Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
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Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other
resources. |
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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. |
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| Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page):
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Proper 15, the Rev. Dr. A.K.M. Adam,
Flesh and Bones, 2001.
(Entire book of sermons is one long pdf file. Slow connections will require
long download times.) |
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"You Are Warmly Invited..." Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The
National Catholic Weekly, 2003. |
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"You Are What You Eat," John R. Donahue, SJ, America: The
National Catholic Weekly, 2000. |
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| Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
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Lectionary Notes,
Proper 15, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat
Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY. |
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Banquet of the Word, Bible Study Based on the Sunday Readings, by Rev. Thomas Welbers. |
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"Sharing Wisdom as an Act of Love,"
study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Where Wisdom is Found," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. (Psalm 111) Focus article,
"Sharing Wisdom as an Act of Love," David Lyle Jeffrey. |
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"Connected or Disconnected?" The
Choices of Discipleship,
John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily
Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2009. |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Ordinary 20, 2009 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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Lesson Plans
for Small Congregations, 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.) |
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| 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. |
| The
Text This Week's Pentecost
Resources Page. |
| Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
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Worship Planning Helps
(Pentecost +11, 2009): Worship & Preaching
Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist
Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Gathering,
Pentecost +11, 2009, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon
seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral
suggestions etc. |
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Mustard Seeds, a
lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia, 2006. |
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Worship
and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 20, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church
in Australia. |
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Liturgies
Online, Pentecost 11, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia. |
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Sermons and
Liturgies for Year B, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada. |
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Liturgical
Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova
Publications. |
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| Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
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Laughing Bird
Liturgical Resources, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra
Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings,
Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases. |
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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
15/Ordinary 20. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by
Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of
Louisiana. |
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Outside the Box,
litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by
Katherine Hawker. |
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Lector's Notes,
Ordinary 20, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish,
Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this
week's lectionary texts to the congregation. |
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| Graphics and Multimedia (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
| Clip Art Images:
John 6:51-58, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú. |
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Ordinary 20 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. |
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Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital
Image Archive. |
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Bulletin
Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho.
Scroll down for Year B index. |
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Mustard Seeds, a
lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia, 2006. |
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| Bulletin Inserts:
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SAMUEL,
Pentecost +11, 2009, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Scripture
Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Pentecost +11, 2006, Rev. John Shearman,
Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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Hymns and Music:
| Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
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Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
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Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with
lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for
the Sunday Lectionary.") |
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Lectionary
Hymns, Ordinary 20B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians. |
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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. |
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Choral Anthem Project,
Ordinary 20B, National Association of
Pastoral Musicians. |
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Suggested
Hymns from the New Century Hymnal, United Church of Christ,
2009. |
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Gathering,
Pentecost +11, 2009, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon
seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral
suggestions etc. |
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| With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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Gathering,
Pentecost +11, 2009, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon
seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral
suggestions etc. |
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Lesson Plans
for Small Congregations, Younger Children / Older Children, Propers
11-16, Year B, The Episcopal Church. |
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Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity,
Ordinary 20, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary
by Larry Broding. |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Ordinary 20, 2009 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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"The Best
of Everything," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J.
Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.) |
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| Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
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Lectionary
Puzzles by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough,
Ontario. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text (html) formats. |
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| 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. |
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