Proper 16B/Ordinary 21B/Pentecost 13
August 26, 2012
The Episcopal Church of St Peter & St Paul
Marietta, GA
"Where the Gospel still rules"
Image: Trinity Church, Boston - Stone Carving.
from Art in the Christian Tradition,
a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN.
Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:
1 Kings 8:(1, 6, 10-11), 22-30, 41-43
or Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18
Roman Catholic reading: Joshua 24:1-2, 16-17, 18
United Methodist reading: 1 Kings 8:(1, 6, 10-11), 22-30, 41-43
Psalm 84
or Psalm 34:15-22
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 34:2-23
United Methodist reading: Psalm 84
Ephesians 6:10-20
Roman
Catholic reading: Ephesians 5:21-32
John 6:56-69
Roman
Catholic reading: John 6:60-69
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 21, 2012. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Preaching Helps (Pentecost +13). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2012.
- Preaching This Week commentary, Pentecost +13, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2012. 2009.
- "Scandalizing Words Are Life-Giving Words,'" D Mark Davis, raw translation and exegesis/questions, Left Behind and Loving It, 2012.
- Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Proper 16, 2012, Mary Ricketts, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
- Weekly Evangelectionary, Bruce Laverman, Evangelism Connections, 2012.
- Lectionary Notes, Pentecost 13, Beth Quick, 2012.
- The Adventurous Lectionary, Pentecost 13, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2012.
- "At Home with God," Kathryn Matthews Huey, SAMUEL, ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2012.
- The Lectionary Lab, Proper 16B, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
- Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 13, 2012, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
- Exegesis, commentary and illustrations Jerry L. Schmalenberger from SermonSuite.
- Ministry Matters, August 26, 2012.
- Starters for Sunday, 26 August, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 16, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Rumors, for August 23, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
- "Does This Offend You?" Charlene E. Fairchild, Collects, Comments and Conversation.
- 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, David Lose 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, Putting on the armor of God edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2012.
- "The Politics of Betrayal," Karoline Lewis, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2012.
- ShortStop: Lectionary Preaching in Times of Transition, Bob Anderson, 2012.
- "Offensive? You Bet!" Sharron R Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
- "Jesus' Journey and Ours," Alyce McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2012.
- "Were the First Christians Cannibals?" The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2012. 2009.
- Liberal Lectionary Resources, Pentecost 13, Mary Lautensleger, Bryan Jackson, 2012.
- Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2012.
- "The Lullaby Gospel," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2012.
- "The Bloody Truth," Rick Morley, 2012.
- Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2012.
- "You Have the Words of Eternal Life," Janet Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2012.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2012.
- "To Whom Shall I Go?" / "To Whom Can We Go?" Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
- Christian Leadership Center Commentary, University of Mary, 2012.
- "If Only We Had Better Options," Michael Coffey, 2012.
- Sunday Scripture Podcast. Joe Cate and friends discuss lectionary scriptures for this week, 2012.
- The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2012.
- "The Eucharist and the Hollow Place," Dyencich, Ekklesia Project, 2012.
- "Life Outside the Lines," Melissa Bane Servier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2012.
- Gotta Serve Somebody, Robert Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2012.
- Sacredise, Commentary and Lectionary Worship Resources, John van de Laar, 2012.
- Daily Reflection, Ordinary 21, 2012, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University. Reflexiones Dominicales en español.
- "Jesus' Teachings Are Too Hard," 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.
- "Beyond Everything Familiar," Marti J. Steussy, Helene Tallon Russell, Charles W. Allen, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2009. (LGBT perspective)
- "Armor for Waging Reconciliation," Liz Zivanov, "Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality," The Witness, 2006.
- "What to Wear in Battle," Doug Lee, The Ekklesia Project, 2009.
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2006.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2009.
- Articles at The Christian Century:
- "Essential Question," Cynthia M. Campbell, 2006.
- "Roll Call," John Ortberg, 2003.
- "Decisions," Heidi Husted, 2000.
- Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
- "Center and Sustenance," Michaela Bruzzese, "From Bread to Body," 2009.
- "Standing at the Door," Robert Roth, "A Secular or Sacred Witness?," 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):
- "Eating Jesus," the Rev. Martin Copenhaver, Day 1, 2012.
- "The Bread of Life," the Rev.Dr. Joseph S. Pagano, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2012.
- Ministry Matters, August 26, 2012.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2012.
- "Words of Eternal Life," the Rev. Dr. David Lose, Day 1, 2009.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "God's Armor," Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2012.
- "At Home with God," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2012.
- Bible Study, August 26, 2012, JK Melton, General Theological Seminary, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
- Lectionary Notes, Proper 16, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
- "Peace with Our Enemies," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Peace and War," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2004. (Ephesians 6)
- "Peace and Justice in the Qur'an," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Christianity and Islam," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2005. (Psalm 34)
- 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 +13): 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)
- Offerings of Praise, Worship Ways, UCC, 2012. (.rtf files at UCC site)
- LCA Worship Planning Page, Pentecost 13, 2012, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
- Worship Resources, August 26, 2012, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
- Worship resources by B. David Hostetter from SermonSuite.
- Ministry Matters, August 26, 2012.
- Mustard Seeds, Proper 16, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost +13, 2012. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 21, 2012, Peace-full liturgy for August 23, 2009, focus on Ephesians text, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Worship Resources, Proper 16B, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 21, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Liturgies Online, Pentecost 12, 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 16/Ordinary 21. 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 21, 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.
- Mustard Seeds, Proper 16, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Meditation Prompts and Prayers, "Do You Also Wish To Go Away?" Proper 16B, 2009. Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure.
- Starters for Sunday, 26 August, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +13, UMC GBOD, 2012.
- Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +13, UMC GBOD, 2012.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 84, (Pentecost 13B), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2012.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 21, 2012. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Call to Worship, Mary-Jane Konings, 2012.
- Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2012.
- Words for Worship, Amy Loving, The Worship Closet, 2012.
- "To Whom Can We Go?" Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
- God, Our Help and Home, liturgy compiled by Lisa Ann Moss Degrenia, 2012.
- Prayers of the People, Proper 16, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2012.
- Weekly Evangelectionary, Bruce Laverman, Evangelism Connections, 2012.
- "Over the Edge," Dan Schifeling, worshipcalls, 2012.
- Prayers of the People, Proper 16B, SC Track, Fr. Jeremiah Williamson, Praying the Scriptures, 2012.
- Prayers for Pentecost 13, Michael Anthony Howard, Words@Worship, 2012.
- Sunday Prayer, RevGalBlogPals, 2012. 2009.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 19, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2012.
- 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 21B. 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 6:60-69, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Ordinary 21 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 16, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Church Galleries sample - free powerpoint download for this week's lectionary scripture(s).
- Bulletin Cover/Art, John 6:68, Psalm 34, Psalm 84, John Stuart, Knoxville, TN. (Free use by churches.)
- "God's Armor," 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 (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
- "A Universal Condition," 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:
- "Choices," Brenton Prigge, 8.6.8.4, New Hymn, 2006.
- "Fight the Good Fight," Brenton Prigge, 11.11.11.11 and refrain, New Hymn, 2005.
- Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 16B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Psalm Settings:
- Psalm 84, Deanna Witowski, The Emergent Psalter, 2009.
- Psalm 84 set to Eventide (10 10 10 10), Psalm 34:15-22 set to St Thomas (SM 66 86), Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
- Psalm 84, the Psalmistry: original Christian sheet music, lyrics, guitar chords, midi, mp3 files. See Terms of Use.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 16B, 2012, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +13, UMC GBOD, 2012.
- Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost 13. 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.")
- Lectionary Hymns, Ordinary 21B, 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 21B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
- Sing for Joy, Lectionary 21, 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, 26 August, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 21, 2012. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Together to Celebrate, August 26, 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 16B, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2012.
- "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," August 26, 2012, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: 1 Kings 8: (1-6, 10-11) 22-30, 41-43 and How Big Is God? by Lisa Tawn Bergren, Ephesians 6:10-20 and Monkey with a Tool Belt by Chris Monroe, John 6:56-69 and Ginger Finds a Home by Charlotte Voake.
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- "Making Connections," Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps, 2012.
- Weekly Devotion, Faith Formation Journeys, 2012.
- Ministry Matters, August 26, 2012.
- The Weekend Away -- Children's liturgy and story by Janice B. Scott based on John 6:56-69 from SermonSuite.
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 21, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- "Ready to Play," "Symbols of Faithfulness," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
- "Junk Food Christians," Children's Sermon from Sermons4kids.com.
- Mustard Seeds, Proper 16, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- 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 16, 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.

