Proper 18B Ordinary 23B Pentecost 15 2012

Proper 18B/Ordinary 23B/Pentecost 15
September 9, 2012
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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23 or Isaiah 35:4-7
Roman Catholic reading: Isaiah 35:4-7
United Methodist reading: Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23

Psalm 125 or Psalm 146
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 146:7-10
United Methodist reading: Psalm 125 or Psalm 124

James 2:1-10, (11-13), 14-17
Roman Catholic reading: James 2:1-5

Mark 7:24-37
Roman Catholic reading: Mark 7:31-37

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:
  - Canaanite/Syro-Phoenician Woman
  - Healing
- Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
Special Day Resources: Labor Day
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 23, 2012. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Preaching Helps (Pentecost +15). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2012.
- Preaching This Week commentary, Pentecost +15, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2012. 2009.
- "Comparing Humans to Dogs,'" D Mark Davis, raw translation and exegesis/questions, Left Behind and Loving It, 2012.
- The Adventurous Lectionary, Pentecost 15, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2012.
- The Lectionary Lab, Proper 18B, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
- Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Proper 18, 2012, David Grant Smith, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
- Weekly Evangelectionary, Bruce Laverman, Evangelism Connections, 2012.
- Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 15, 2012, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
- Ministry Matters, September 9, 2012.
- Starters for Sunday, 9 September, 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 18, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- John Shearman's Lectionary Resource, Proper 18 Ordinary 23, 2009.
- Jesus Now, Proper 18B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Rumors, for September 6, 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. 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, Did He Just Call Her a DOG?? edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2012. 11th Hour Preacher Party.
- "Dogs and the Kingdom of God," David Lose, Working Preacher, 2012.
- "Poverty, Wealth, and Equality?" Rev. Dr. Margaret Aymer, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2012.
- "Playing Favorites: What Will Campbell Learned," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2012. 2009. 2006 Labor Day Reflection.
- "Hearing and Obeying," Brian Volck, Ekklesia Project, 2012.
- "Jesus Is In the House!" Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2012.
- "Not Worthy to Gather up the Crumbs," "Belonging," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
- "Open Your Ears before You Speak," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2012.
- "The One Hundred Percent," Sharron R Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
- Care for Creation Commentary, Tom Mundahl, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2012.
- "Particular Choices of a Particular God," Preacher Rhetorica, 2012.
- Sunday Scripture Podcast. Joe Cate and friends discuss lectionary scriptures for this week, 2012.
- "In the Shadows," Nancy Rockwell, The Bite in the Apple, 2012.
- "Follow the Royal Law," Rick Morley, 2012.
- Sacredise, Commentary and Lectionary Worship Resources, John van de Laar, 2012.
- Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2012.
- "Of Sidewalk Messages and Crumbs from God's Table," Janet Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2012.
- "The Politics of Poverty," David True, Political Theology, 2012.
- Lectionary Notes, Pentecost 15, Beth Quick, 2012.
- Liberal Lectionary Resources, Pentecost 15, Chris Ayers, 2012.
- "Words of my Mouth," Larry Patten, 2012.
- "Ten Minutes on a Tuesday," a weekly resource for preachers and worship leaders, The Methodist Church of New Zealand, 2012.
- Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2012.
- The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2012.
- ShortStop: Lectionary Preaching in Times of Transition, Bob Anderson, 2012.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2012.
- Daily Reflection, Ordinary 23, 2012, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University. Reflexiones Dominicales en español.
- "Take It Seriously," Larry Patten, 2012.
- HuffPost Religion, religion news and contemporary news in religious perspective. Always worth a read...
- The Naked Alien, Tim Good, 2012.
- 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 Kingdom's Gatekeepers," Jenny Williams, 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.
- "Hear the Cry at the Gate," Wayne A. Reed, Ann Holmes Redding, Judith Hoch Wray, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2009. (LGBT perspective)
- "The Crumbs under the Table: Bread Enough for All," Karen A. Keely, "Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality," The Witness, 2006.
- Articles at The Christian Century:
  - "God's Choice," Stephen Fowl, 2006.
  - "True Grit," John Ortberg, 2003.
- Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
  - "Conquerors of Heaven's Will," Martin L. Smith, Romancing the Word, 2012.
  - "Faith into Action," Michaela Bruzzese, "An Unconventional Messiah," 2009.
  - "Love Everybody," Robert Roth, "Back to School," 2006.
  - "A New Table for All," Michaela Bruzzese, "Sharper than a Sword," 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):
- "The Gospel is a Verb," the Rev. Kay Sylvester, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2012.
- Ministry Matters, September 9, 2012.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2012.
- "Standing in the Tragic Gap," the Rev. Dr. Trace Haythorn, Day 1, 2009.
Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "Us and Them," ELCA Faith Lens, Weekly Bible studies that engage youth and young adults in connecting world events with the Bible, faith, and everyday life, 2012.
- "Be Opened," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2012.
- "Nuggets of Wisdom," Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2012.
- Bible Study, September 9, 2012, Brian Pinter, General Theological Seminary, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
- Lectionary Notes, Proper 18, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
- "James's Theological Grammar," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "The Letter of James," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2012. Focus article: "James's Theological Grammar," by Robert W. Wall.
- "Who's Hungry and Who Cares?" study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Food and Hunger," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2004. (Psalm 146)
- 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 +15): 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)
- Scripture Echo, sample Lectionary Liturgy, 2012.
- LCA Worship Planning Page, Pentecost 15, 2012, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
- Weekly Evangelectionary, Bruce Laverman, Evangelism Connections, 2012.
- Worship Resources, September 9, 2012, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
- Sacredise, Commentary and Lectionary Worship Resources, John van de Laar, 2012.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 23, 2012, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Ministry Matters, September 9, 2012.
- Teaching the Teacher / Christian Education Sunday, Worship Ways, UCC, 2012. (.rtf files at UCC site)
- Mustard Seeds, "Crossing Boundaries," Proper 18, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Worship Resources, Proper 18B, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 23, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Liturgies Online, Pentecost 14, 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 18/Ordinary 23. 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 23, 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, 9 September, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +15, UMC GBOD, 2012.
- Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +15, UMC GBOD, 2012.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 23, 2012. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2012.
- Call to Worship, (alt) Mary-Jane Konings, 2012.
- Prayers of the People inspired by the epistle of James, Rick Morley, 2012.
- God of Compassion... -- Intercession based on Mark 7:24-37 and James 2:1-10 (11-13) 14-17 by Janice B. Scott from SermonSuite.
- "Belonging," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
- Teaching the Teacher - Christian Education Sunday - Worship Ways, UCC, 2012.
- Words for Worship, Amy Loving, The Worship Closet, 2012.
- Prayers for Pentecost 15, Michael Anthony Howard, Words@Worship, 2012.
- "A Human Jesus," Dan Schifeling, worshipcalls, 2012.
- Prayers of the People, Proper 18B, SC Track, Fr. Jeremiah Williamson, Praying the Scriptures, 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 23B. 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 7:31-37, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Ordinary 23 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.j
- 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, "Crossing Boundaries," Proper 18, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Bulletin Cover/Art, Mark 7:24-30: color, gray-scale, line drawing, John Stuart, Knoxville, TN. (Free use by churches.)
- "Clean and Unclean," Julie Stecker (LTSG), YouTube video monologue, 2010.
- Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
- "Poverty, Wealth, and Equality?" Rev. Dr. Margaret Aymer, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2012.
- "Nuggets of Wisdom," Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2012.
- Church Galleries sample - free powerpoint download for this week's lectionary scripture(s).
- Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
- Scripture Pics, Weekly RCL-related image.
Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
- "Confessions of a Bleeding Heart Liberal," 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:
  - “Be Doers of the Word of God” is Carolyn Winfrey Gillette’s hymn, based on the Letter of James, that calls Christians to care for the poor and to put faith into action. Tune: ELLACOMBE 8.6.8.6 D (“I Sing the Mighty Power of God”).
  - “O Lord, May All We Say and Do” is Carolyn Winfrey Gillette’s hymn based on the themes found in the five chapters of the Letter of James. Tune: TALLIS' CANON 8.8.8.8 (“All Praise to Thee, My God, This Night”). Published in Baylor University's Christian Reflection journal.
  - “She Came to Jesus” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 2002, celebrates the faith of a woman with a sick child in Matthew 15:21-28 and Mark 7:24-30. Tune: SLANE (“Be Thou My Vision”). This hymn is in Songs of Grace: New Hymns for God and Neighbor and Singing the New Testament.
  - "Be Doers of the Word of God," original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, tune: Ellacombe CMD ("I Sing the Mighty Power of God").
  - "Fearful Heart," Brenton Prigge, CM, New Hymn, 2006.
  - Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 18B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Psalm Settings:
  - Psalm 125, Isaac Everett, commentary and exegesis by Amichai Lau-Lavie, The Emergent Psalter, 2009.
  - "Those Who Trust in You" (Psalm 125), "Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord My Soul!" (Psalm 146), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
  - Psalm 125 set to Eventide (10 10 10 10), Psalm 146 set to St Thomas (SM 66 86), by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
  - "Salmo 146," musical response by Henry Reynolds Neira, Tune: ENGELBERG.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
  - Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 18B, 2012, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
  - Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +15, UMC GBOD, 2012.
  - Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost 15. 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 23B, 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 23B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
  - Sing for Joy, Lectionary 23, 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, 9 September, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  - Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 23, 2012. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  - Together to Celebrate, September 9, 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 18B, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2012.
- "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," September 9, 2012, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23 and Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday by Judith Viorst, James 2:1-10, (11-13), 14-17 and Is There Room on the Feather Bed? by Libba Moore Gray, Mark 7:24-37 and Horton Hears a Who by Dr. Seuss.
- "Cheese!" Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps, 2012.
- "The One Hundred Percent," Sharron R Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
- Children's Sermons Today, Dianne Deming, 2012.
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- Does God care? -- Children's sermon based on James 2:1-10 (11-13) 14-17 from SermonSuite.
- Children's Sermon, Weekly Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 2012.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2012. (Terms of Use)
- Ministry Matters, September 9, 2012.
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 23, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- "Love Has No Favourites," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
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 Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 2012.
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.