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Proper 24B/Ordinary 29B/Pentecost 21
October 21, 2012
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Image: Einar Jónsson, 1874-1954,
Vernd/Protection, Psalm 91:9-16
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:

Job 38:1-7, (34-41) or Isaiah 53:4-12
Roman Catholic reading: Isaiah 53:10-11
United Methodist reading: Job 38:1-7, (34-41)

Psalm 104:1-9, 24, 35c or Psalm 91:9-16
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 33:4-22
Episcopal reading (RCL): Psalm 104:1-9, 25, 37c or Psalm 91:9-16
United Methodist reading: Psalm 104:1-9, 24, 35c

Hebrews 5:1-10
Roman Catholic reading: Hebrews 4:14-16

Mark 10:35-45
Roman Catholic reading: Mark 10:35-45 or Mark 10:42-45

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:
    • Job
    • James and John
    • Crucifixion
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Servanthood
    • Children ("Lesser Ones") as Mediator Figures
    • Judgment
    • Scapegoat
    • Suffering Servant
    • Honor
    • Sacrifice
    • Prayer
• 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 29, 2012. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • "James and John call 'Shotgun!''" D Mark Davis, raw translation and exegesis/questions, Left Behind and Loving It, 2012.
  • Preaching This Week commentary, Pentecost +21, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2012. 2009.
  • Preaching Helps (Pentecost +21). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2012.
  • Weekly Evangelectionary, Peter Bush, Evangelism Connections, 2012.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Pentecost 21, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2012.
  • "Great Service/Power to Serve," Kathryn Matthews Huey, SAMUEL, UCC, 2012.
  • Ministry Matters, October 21, 2012.
  • Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 21, 2012, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Proper 24B, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
  • Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, 2012.
  • Starters for Sunday, 21 October, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Proper 24, 2012, Bruce Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2009. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Dennis Olson, Karl Jacobson, Rolf Jacobson, Bryan J. Whitfield, and Matt Skinner.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 24, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends. 
  • Jesus Now, Proper 24B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Rumors, for October 18, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • 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).
  • Job 38:1-7, (34-41) / Isaiah 53:4-12
  • Psalm 104 / Psalm 91
  • Hebrews 5:1-10
  • Mark 10:35-45
• 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, (Long) suffering servant edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2012.
  • "Is It Possible to Govern 'Biblically'?" Matthew L. Skinner, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2012.
  • "Glory, Glory," David Lose, Working Preacher, 2012.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2012.
  • "Cheap Success or Self-Surrender?" Dan Clendenin, The Journey with Jesus, 2012. 2009.
  • "Stupid Disciple Tricks," Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2012.
  • "A Right to an Answer?" Mark Ryan, Ekklesia Project, 2012.
  • "Invitation to the 'Suffer' Club," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012. 2009.
  • "Do for Us Whatever We Ask," Michael Coffey, 2012.
  • "The Alchemy of Suffering," "Cup of suffering," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
  • "Playing to Win," Linda Fabian Pepe, Theological Stew, 2012.
  • "Everyone needs an enemy!" Peter Woods, I am listening..., 2012.
  • "The Son of Poverty," Peter Lockhart, A Different Heresy, 2012.
  • "Backseat Drivers," Miriam's Tambourine, Memphis Theological Seminary, 2012.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Pentecost 21, Nancy Kraft, Mary Lautensleger, 2012.
  • "Being First," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2012.
  • "The Mechizedek Way," Preacher Rhetorica, 2012.
  • Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2012.
  • Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2012.
  • The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2012.
  • "The Way of the Servant," Robert Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2012.
  • "Ten Minutes on a Tuesday," a weekly resource for preachers and worship leaders, The Methodist Church of New Zealand, 2012.
  • Sacredise, Proper 24, Commentary and Lectionary Worship Resources, John van de Laar, 2012.
  • "From the Whirlwind," Rick Morley, 2012.
  • "First," Nancy Rockwell, Bite in the Apple, 2012.
  • "Behold," Katie Munnik, Presbyterian Record, 2012.
  • "Jesus' Call to Servant-hood," the Rev. Dr. Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2012.
  • Christian Leadership Center Commentary, Dr. Amy C. Schifrin, 2012.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2012.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2012.
  • "Who's On Last?" Larry Patten, 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.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2006.
  • "Called By God," Rachel Allen, Eu Kit Lim, Lorraine Leist, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2009. (LGBT perspective)
  • "Safe to Serve," Carin Ruff, "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, 2006.
  • "The Unknowable Shape of Things to Come," Brian Volck, The Ekklesia Project, 2009.
  • Articles at The Christian Century:
    • "Sons of Entitlement," Stephen B. Chapman, 2006.
    • "What God Wants," Thomas G. Long, 2006.
    • "Parking Lot Palms," Stephen Paul Bouman, 2003.
    • "Mark: The Movie," Stacey Elizabeth Simpson, 2000.
    • "On Being a Survivor," William Willimon, 1986.
  • Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
    • "Learning Obedience," Martin L. Smith, When Your Bible Reads You, 2012.
    • "Free to Live," Michaela Bruzzese, "Our Long Walk to Freedom," 2009. (scroll down)
    • "In Crisis," Robert Roth, "Integral Faith," 2006.
    • "Sharing in the Glory," 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):
  • "God Will Not Let Us Go," the Rev. Jason Emerson, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2012.
  • "The Drum Major Instinct," Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Ebenezer Baptist Church, 1968.
  • Ministry Matters, October 21, 2012.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2012.
  • "Good News?" Bishop William H. Willimon, Day 1, 2009.
  • "Key to the Outside," the Rev. Dr. Robin Meyers, Day 1, 2006.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Questions for Answers," Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2012.
  • Bible Study, October 21, 2012, Jeannie Babb, Sewanee, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • "Great Service," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2012.
  • Lectionary Notes, Proper 24, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • "Faithful Eating," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Caring for Creation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2013. Focus article, "Faithful Eating," Norman Wirzba. (Psalm 104)
  • "Appreciating Wilderness," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Caring for Creation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2013. Focus article, "Appreciating Wilderness," Susan P. Bratton. (Psalm 104)
  • "Recovering Discarded Images," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Women and the Church," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. Focus article: "Recovering Discarded Images," Kristina Lacelle-Peterson. (Job 38)
  • "God's Measure of Creation," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Moral Landscape of Creation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2001. (Job 38)
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Propers 23-29, Year B, The Episcopal Church.
  • Light on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings.
• 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 +21): 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)
  • Ministry Matters, October 21, 2012.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Pentecost 21, 2012, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Mustard Seeds, "Looking at the Bigger Picture," Proper 24, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Worship Resources, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2012.
  • Sacredise, Proper 24, Commentary and Lectionary Worship Resources, John van de Laar, 2012.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 21B, 2012. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Worship Resources, Proper 24B, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 29, 2012, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 29, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgies Online, Pentecost 20, 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 24/Ordinary 29. 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 29, 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, (TEC BCP USA) (Common Worship C of E) Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • Sunday Prayer, MomPriest, RevGalBlogPals, 2009.
  • Starters for Sunday, 21 October, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +21, UMC GBOD, 2012.
  • Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +21, UMC GBOD, 2012.
  • The Timeless Psalms: 104:1-9, 24, 35c, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2012.
  • Words for Worship, Amy Loving, The Worship Closet, 2012.
  • Call to Worship, Mary-Jane Konings, 2012.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 29, 2012. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • "A Life of Service," Worship Ways, UCC.
  • Prayers of the People, Proper 24B, SC Track, Fr. Jeremiah Williamson, Praying the Scriptures, 2012.
  • Weekly Evangelectionary, Peter Bush, Evangelism Connections, 2012.
  • Call to Worship, Mary-Jane Konings, 2012.
  • "Cup of suffering," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
  • "Faith, Love and Grace," Dan Schifeling, worshipcalls, 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):
  • Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
  • HermanoLeón Clipart, Ordinary 29B. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art Images: Mark 10:35-45, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 29 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.
  • Clip Art, Ordinary B29, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • 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, "Looking at the Bigger Picture," Proper 24, 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).
  • "Backseat Drivers," Miriam's Tambourine, Memphis Theological Seminary, 2012.
  • "Is It Possible to Govern 'Biblically'?" Matthew L. Skinner, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2012. Video: Rev. Dr. James A. Forbes, Jr.
  • "Questions for Answers," 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):
  • "To Be the Servant of the Rest," reflection by Rev. Thomas R. May, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center. (.pdf)
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • "High Priest," Brenton Prigge, tune: Londonderry, New Hymn, 2006.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 24B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "Lord, How Great You Are!" (Psalm 104), "Those Who Dwell in the Shelter of the Lord,"  (Psalm 91), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms: Psalm 104:1-9, 24, 35c set to St Thomas or Festal Song (SM), Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16 set to Finlandia (11 10 11 10 11 10).
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 24B, 2012, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • You Call That Church Music? alternative music planning blog for church musicians following the RCL (with videos), Ann Strickland, 2012.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +21, UMC GBOD, 2012.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost 21. 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 29B, 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 29B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Lectionary 29, 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, 21 October, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 29, 2012. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
    • Together to Celebrate, October 21, 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 24B, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2012.
  • "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," October 21, 2012, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Job 38:1-7(34-41) and Cration by Gerald McDermott, Hebrews 5:1-10 and The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart, Mark 10:35-45 and The Fisherman and His Wife by Rachel Isadora.
  • Children's Sermon, Weekly Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 2012.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • "Spectacular Building," Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps, 2012.
  • Ministry Matters, October 21, 2012.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2012. (Terms of Use)
  • Mustard Seeds, "Looking at the Bigger Picture," Proper 24, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 29, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • "The Chief and the Baby," 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)
  • 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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