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Proper 21B/Ordinary 26B/Pentecost 18
September 30, 2012
With thanks to page sponsor,
Rev Vicki Waddington.

Image: JESUS MAFA. Jesus welcomes the children,
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:

Esther 7:1-6, 9-10, 9:20-22 or Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29
Roman Catholic reading: Numbers 11:25-29
United Methodist reading: Esther 7:1-6, 9-10, 9:20-22

Psalm 124 or Psalm 19:7-14
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 19:8-14
United Methodist reading: Psalm 124

James 5:13-20
Roman Catholic reading: James 5:1-6

Mark 9:38-50
Roman Catholic reading: Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the New American Bible (NCCB/USCC).
  • 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:
    • Esther
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • "Possession" by Evil
    • Doers of the Word
    • Covenant 
    • Clean/Unclean
    • Sacrifice
    • Servanthood
    • Liberation
    • Prayer
    • Truth/Truthfulness
    • Confession
    • Repentance
    • Reconciliation
• 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 +18, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2012. 2009.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 26, 2012. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • "Welcoming Disciples Do Not Forbid, Impede or Suffer Impediments,'" D Mark Davis, raw translation and exegesis/questions, Left Behind and Loving It, 2012.
  • "Courage for Community," Kathryn Matthews Huey, SAMUEL, UCC, 2012.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Proper 21, 2012, David Grant Smith, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Weekly Evangelectionary, Bruce Laverman, Evangelism Connections, 2012.
  • Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 18, 2012, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Pentecost 18, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2012.
  • Exegesis, commentary, illustrations by Carlos Wilton from SermonSuite.
  • Preaching Helps (Pentecost +18). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2012.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Proper 21B, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
  • Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, 2012.
  • Ministry Matters, September 30, 2012.
  • Starters for Sunday, 30 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 21, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • John Shearman's Lectionary Resource, 2009.
  • Rumors, for September 27, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • Jesus Now, Proper 21B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • 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).
  • Esther 7:1-6, 9-10, 9:20-22 / Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29
  • Psalm 124 / Psalm 19
  • James 5:13-20
  • Mark 9:38-50
• 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, "Pluck Out My Eye?!?!?! Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2012.
  • "Eating with the Enemy: Esther's Story," Lisa Nichols Hickman, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2012.
  • "Insiders and Outsiders," David Lose, Working Preacher, 2012.
  • "Was Ann Romney Right? Infinite Mystery, Intimate Goodness," Dan Clendenin, The Journey with Jesus, 2012. 2009.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Pentecost 18, Mary Lautensleger, Chris Ayers, 2012.
  • "How Much Is Enough?" Kyle Childress, Ekklesia Project, 2012.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2012.
  • About that plucking out the eye thing..., Michael Coffey, 2012.
  • "On Doing and Being," Rick Morley, 2012.
  • "Salted with Fire," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2012. Use of images.
  • "Rx for Broken Lives and Faltering Faith," Sharron R Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
  • "We're All In This Together," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2012.
  • Sacredise, Proper 21, Commentary and Lectionary Worship Resources, John van de Laar, 2012.
  • Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2012.
  • "Stumbling," Nancy Rockwell, The Bite in the Apple, 2012.
  • "Hi, Perbole! Exaggeration, Anyone?" Alyce M. McKenzie, 2012.
  • The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2012.
  • Sunday Scripture Podcast. Joe Cate and friends discuss lectionary scriptures for this week, 2012.
  • "Esther and the Politics of Identity," Amy Merrill Willis, Political Theology, 2012.
  • "Eldad and Medad," "Ego Trip," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2012.
  • Scripture Lesssons, Bob Flaherty, Newberg, OR, 2012.
  • Daily Reflection, Ordinary 26, 2012, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University. Reflexiones Dominicales en español.
  • Care for Creation Commentary, Tom Mundahl, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2012.
  • "Struggling Still with This Hard Text," Janet Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2012.
  • "Ten Minutes on a Tuesday," a weekly resource for preachers and worship leaders, The Methodist Church of New Zealand, 2012.
  • "To Defend, to Destroy, or to Hope?" John C. Holbert, Patheos, 2012.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2012.
  • "Pray I Do," Larry Patten, 2012.
  • Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 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.
  • "Loving Enemies: A Training Program," Brian Volck, 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.
  • "Religion Is Dangerous: Handle with Care," Louie Crew, "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 from The Christian Century:
    • "Search and Restore," Stephen Fowl, 2006.
    • "At Ground Zero," Stephen Paul Bouman, 2003.
    • "The Millstone," Joel Marcus, 2000.
  • Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
    • "Pluck It Out, Throw It Away," Martin L. Smith, Romancing the Word, 2012.
    • "Divided We Fall," Michaela Bruzzese, "An Unconventional Messiah," 2009.
    • "In Community," Robert Roth, "Integral Faith," 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):
  • "Deliverance and Deli Meat," the Rev. Bonnie Scott, Day 1, 2012.
  • "Salted with Fire," the Rev. Kirk Alan Kubicek, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2012.
  • Ministry Matters, September 30, 2012.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2012.
  • "To Make the Wounded Whole," The Rev. Dr. Kenneth Carter, Day 1, 2009.
  • "The Exorcist," Brian K. Blount, Duke Divinity School, 2009.
  • "Getting Serious," the Rev. Dr. David Galloway, Day 1, 2006.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "A Brave Woman," Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2012.
  • "asSALTed," 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 30, 2012, Brian Pinter, General Theological Seminary, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • Lectionary Notes, Proper 21, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • "Unquenchable Fire," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Heaven and Hell," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2002. (Mark 9)
  • "When Suffering Continues," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Aging," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003. Focus Article: "When Suffering Continues," Robert V. Rakestraw. (James 5)
  • "Would That All Were Prophets," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Prophetic Ethics," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003. (Numbers 11)
  • 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 +18): 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 18, 2012, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Sacredise, Proper 21, Commentary and Lectionary Worship Resources, John van de Laar, 2012.
  • Worship Resources, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2012.
  • Ministry Matters, September 30, 2012.
  • Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2012.
  • I Will Survive - American Indian Ministries Sunday, Worship Ways, UCC, 2012. (.rtf files at UCC site)
  • Mustard Seeds, "God's Possibilities," Proper 21, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 26, 2012, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
  • Worship Resources, Proper 21B, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 26, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgies Online, Pentecost 17, 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 21/Ordinary 26. 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 26, 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, "Ego Trip," Proper 21B, 2009. Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure.
  • Starters for Sunday, 30 September, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +18, UMC GBOD, 2012.
  • Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +18, UMC GBOD, 2012.
  • Prayers of the People inspired by the epistle of James, Rick Morley, 2012.
  • I Will Survive - American Indian Ministries Sunday - Worship Ways, UCC, 2012.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 124, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2012.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 26, 2012. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Call to Worship, Mary-Jane Konings, 2012.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2012.
  • Prayers of the People, Proper 20, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2012.
  • Words for Worship, Amy Loving, The Worship Closet, 2012.
  • "In League with God," Dan Schifeling, worshipcalls, 2012.
  • "Ego Trip," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
  • "Liturgy: prayers reflection," reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, NZPB, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • Prayers for Pentecost 18, Michael Anthony Howard, Words@Worship, 2012.
  • Weekly Evangelectionary, Bruce Laverman, Evangelism Connections, 2012.
  • Prayers of the People, Proper 21B, 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):
  • Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
  • HermanoLeón Clipart, Ordinary 26B. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art Images: Mark 9:38-48, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 26 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, "God's Possibilities," Proper 21, 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.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 26, 2012. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Church Galleries sample - free powerpoint download for this week's lectionary scripture(s).
  • "Salted with Fire," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2012. Use of images.
  • "Eating with the Enemy: Esther's Story," Lisa Nichols Hickman, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2012. (Video: Greg Carey telling Esther story)
  • "A Brave Woman," 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):
  • "Prayer of Relief," reflection by 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.
    • "Rave," Brenton Prigge, C.M., New Hymn, 2006.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 21B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "If the Lord Had Not Been on Our Side," (Psalm 124), "Heaven Declares" (Psalm 19), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm 124 set to St Anne (CM 86 86), Psalm 19:7-14 set to Aurelia (76 76 D), by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 21B, 2012, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +18, UMC GBOD, 2012.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost 18. 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 26B, 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 26B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Lectionary 26, 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, 30 September, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
    • Together to Celebrate, September 23, 2012, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 26, 2012. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Worshiping with Children, Proper 21B, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2012.
  • "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," September 30, 2012, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22 and The Story of Esther: A Purim Tale retold by Eric A. Kimmel, James 5:13-20 and Does God Hear My Prayer by August Gold, Mark 9:38-50 and Yakov and the Seven Thieves by Madonna.
  • "Prayer Is Not Boring," Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps, 2012.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • "Keep the Lid On," Dianne Deming, Childrens Sermons Today, 2012.
  • Children's Sermon, Weekly Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 2012.
  • No more bad habits -- Children’s sermon for Proper 21 based on Mark 9:38-50 from SermonSuite.
  • 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 30, 2012.
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Younger Children / Older Children, Propers 17-22, Year B, The Episcopal Church.
  • "The Rainbow," "Who Belongs," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 26, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Weekly Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 2012.
  • 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.
• 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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