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Proper 19B/Ordinary 24B/Pentecost 16
September 16, 2012
With thanks to page sponsor:
Rev. Taylor Mills,
Trinity UMC, Durham NC.

Image: Lamp of Wisdom.
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: 

Proverbs 1:20-33 or Isaiah 50:4-9
Roman Catholic reading: Isaiah 50:4-9
United Methodist reading: Proverbs 1:20-33

Psalm 19 or Wisdom of Solomon 7:26-8:1 or Psalm 116:1-9 
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 116:1-9
United Methodist reading: Psalm 19

James 3:1-12
Roman Catholic reading: James 2:14-18

Mark 8:27-38
Roman Catholic reading: Mark 8:27-35
Episcopal Reading: Mark 9:14-29

 

 

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:
    • Peter
    • Crucifixion
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Redemption
    • Sacrifice
    • Conversion
    • Wisdom
    • Suffering Servant
    • Teachers
    • Wrongly Accused
• 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 This Week commentary, Pentecost +16, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2012. 2009.
  • "Jesus Rejects the Title, 'The Christ','" D Mark Davis, raw translation and exegesis/questions, Left Behind and Loving It, 2012.
  • Preaching Helps (Pentecost +16). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2012.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Pentecost 16, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2012.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Proper 19, 2012, David Grant Smith, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Weekly Evangelectionary, Bruce Laverman, Evangelism Connections, 2012.
  • Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, 2012.
  • Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 16, 2012, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
  • Ministry Matters, September 16, 2012.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Proper 19B, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
  • Starters for Sunday, 16 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 19, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Jesus Now, Proper 19B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Rumors, for September 13, 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).
  • Proverbs 1:20-33 - Isaiah 50:4-9
  • Psalm 19 - Wisdom of Solomon 7:26-8:1 - Psalm 116
  • James 3:1-12
  • Mark 8:27-38
• 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, Wisdom, Tongueholding and Identity Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2012.
  • "Sticks, Stones, and the Power of Words," Eric D. Barreto, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2012.
  • "Preaching the Anti-King," David Lose, Working Preacher, 2012.
  • "Lose Yourself along the Way," Michael Coffey, 2012.
  • "The Gratitude Attitude," Sharron R Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
  • "Toxic Talk and the Virtue of Silence," Dan Clendenin, The Journey with Jesus, 2012.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2012.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Pentecost 16, Mary Lautensleger, Bryan Jackson, 2012.
  • "Is Your Martrydom Also Dicsipleship?" Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2012.
  • "The Eternal Search for Wisdom," John C. Holbert, Patheos, 2012.
  • Sacredise, Commentary and Lectionary Worship Resources, John van de Laar, 2012.
  • Care for Creation Commentary, Tom Mundahl, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2012.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2012.
  • "Taking Up Our Crosses," Janet Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2012.
  • "Flame Thrower," Rick Morley, 2012.
  • A Different Heresy, Peter Lockhart, 2012.
  • "Finding and Losing Life," Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2012.
  • Pastoral devotions based on Mark 8:27-38 and James 3:1-12 by William W. Helland from SermonSuite.
  • "Thomas and Dismas," "The Sign of the Cross," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
  • Sunday Scripture Podcast. Joe Cate and friends discuss lectionary scriptures for this week, 2012.
  • "Names," Nancy Rockwell, The Bite in the Apple, 2012.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2012.
  • Daily Reflection, Ordinary 24, 2012, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University. Reflexiones Dominicales en español.
  • "Ten Minutes on a Tuesday," a weekly resource for preachers and worship leaders, The Methodist Church of New Zealand, 2012.
  • Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2012.
  • The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 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.
  • "Sophia and Satyagraha on Sept. 11, 2009," Kimberly Knight, Day 1, 2009.
  • "Taming the Tongue," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2009. 2006 reflection.
  • "The Heart of a Teacher," Judith Hoch Wray, Wayne A. Reed, Ann Holmes Redding, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2009. (LGBT perspective)
  • "Setting Nature on Fire," Halden Doerge, 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.
  • "Who Do You Say That I Am?" Thomas B. Woodward, "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, 2009.
  • Articles at The Christian Century:
    • "In the Know," Stephen Fowl, 2006.
    • "Lesson Plan," Mary E. Hinkle, 2003.
    • "Uncommon Sense," Joel Marcus, 2000.
    • "Holiness: Sacrifice," David F. Wells, 2000.
    • "Suffering and Victory," Stanley S. Harakas, 1997.
    • "Why Follow a Crucified Christ?" Kenneth L. Carder, 1997.
  • Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
    • "God Appeals to Us," Martin L. Smith, Romancing the Word, 2012.
    • "An Upside-Down Religion," Michaela Bruzzese, "An Unconventional Messiah," 2009.
    • "Quiet Down," Robert Roth, "Back to School," 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):
  • "Following Jesus Is For Losers," the Rev. J.C. Austin, Day 1, 2012.
  • "Who Is Jesus?" the Rev. Ken Kesselus, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2012.
  • Ministry Matters, September 16, 2012.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2012.
  • "The Heartbreaking Messiah," the Rev. Dr. David Lose, Day 1, 2009.
  • "Christ and Everything Else Thrown In," The Rev. Peter Marty, Day 1, 2006.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Who Are You, Jesus?" Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2012.
  • "Woman Wisdom," Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2012.
  • "Take Up Your Cross," ELCA Faith Lens, Weekly Bible studies that engage youth and young adults in connecting world events with the Bible, faith, and everyday life, 2012.
  • Bible Study, September 16, 2012, Jeannine Babb, Sewanee, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • Lectionary Notes, Proper 19, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • "Taming the Tongue," 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: "Taming the Tongue," by Todd D. Still.
  • "Two Languages," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Moral Landscape of Creation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2001. (Psalm 19)
  • 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 +16): 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)
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Pentecost 16, 2012, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Ministry Matters, September 16, 2012.
  • Weekly Evangelectionary, Bruce Laverman, Evangelism Connections, 2012.
  • Wisdom Calls, Worship Ways, UCC, 2012. (.rtf files at UCC site)
  • Mustard Seeds, Proper 19, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 -- Worship resources by Charles and Donna Cammarata from SermonSuite.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 24, 2012, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Worship Resources, Proper 19B, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 24, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgies Online, Pentecost 15, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Sermons and Liturgies for Year B, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
• 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 19/Ordinary 24. 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 24, 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.
  • Meditation Prompts and Prayers, "The Sign of the Cross," Proper 19B, 2009. Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure.
  • "Liturgy: prayers reflection," reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, NZPB, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. (BCP USA TEC)
  • Prayer for Proper 19B/Ordinary 24B/Pentecowsst 15, Revabi, RevGalBlogPals, 2009.
  • Starters for Sunday, 16 September, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +16, UMC GBOD, 2012.
  • Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +16, UMC GBOD, 2012.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2012.
  • Prayers of the People inspired by the epistle of James, Rick Morley, 2012.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 23, 2012. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Call to Worship, Mary-Jane Konings, 2012.
  • Wisdom Calls - Worship Ways, UCC, 2012.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 19, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2012.
  • Worship Resources, September 16, 2012, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
  • Prayers of the People, Proper 19B, SC Track, Fr. Jeremiah Williamson, Praying the Scriptures, 2012.
  • Prayers for Pentecost 16, Michael Anthony Howard, Words@Worship, 2012.
  • "The Narrow Way," Dan Schifeling, worshipcalls, 2012.
  • "The Sign of the Cross," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
  • God, I Need You, A worship resource compiled by Lisa Ann Moss Degrenia.
  • 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 24B. 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 8:27-38, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 24 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.
  • Mustard Seeds, Proper 19, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • 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).
  • "Woman Wisdom," Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2012.
  • "Sticks, Stones, and the Power of Words," Eric D. Barreto, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 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):
  • "On the Road to Jerusalem," reflection by Dr. Liana Lupas, 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.
    • "Do You Wonder," Brenton Prigge, 10.10.11.11, NewHymn, 2006.
    • "Take Up Your Cross," Brenton Prigge, LM, NewHymn, 2005.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 19B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • Psalm 19, Isaac Everett, commentary and exegesis by Samir Selmanovic, The Emergent Psalter, 2009.
    • Psalm 19 set to Aurelia (76 76 D), Psalm 116:1-9 set to St. Catherine (88 88 88), Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
    • "Heaven Declares" (Psalm 19), "You Were There!" (Psalm 116), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 19B, 2012, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +16, UMC GBOD, 2012.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost 16. 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 24B, 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 24B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Suggested Hymns from the New Century Hymnal, United Church of Christ, 2009.
    • Sing for Joy, Lectionary 24, 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, 16 September, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
    • Words for Worship, Amy Loving, The Worship Closet, 2012.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 23, 2012. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
    • Together to Celebrate, September 16, 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 19B, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2012.
  • "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," September 16, 2012, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Proverbs 1:20-33 and Poppy's Puppet by Patricia Lee Gauch, James 3:1-12 and Candy Shop by Jan Wahl, Mark 8:27-38 and The Mysterious Guests: A Sukkot Story by Eric Kimmel.
  • "Tongue Twisting," Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps, 2012.
  • "The Gratitude Attitude," Sharron R Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
  • God's Word Is Like A Mirror -- Children's sermon and activity pages by Julia Bland based on Psalm 19 from SermonSuite.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • 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 Sermon, Weekly Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 2012.
  • Ministry Matters, September 16, 2012.
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Younger Children / Older Children, Propers 17-22, Year B, The Episcopal Church.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 24, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • "Beginnings," "Who Am I?" 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.)
  • Lectionary Puzzles by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text (html) formats.
  • Weekly Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 2012.
• Drama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Mustard Seeds, Proper 19, 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.

• 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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