Proper 28B/Ordinary 33B/Pentecost 24
November 15, 2009

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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:  

1 Samuel 1:4-20 or Daniel 12:1-3
Roman Catholic reading: Daniel 12:1-3
United Methodist reading: 1 Samuel 1:4-20

1 Samuel 2:1-10 or Psalm 16
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 16:5-11
United Methodist reading: 1 Samuel 2:1-10 or Psalm 113

Hebrews 10:11-14 (15-18), 19-25
Roman Catholic reading: Hebrews 10:11-14, 18

Mark 13:1-8
Roman Catholic reading: Mark 13:24-32

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.
  • Lectionary readings from the 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:
    • Daniel
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Apocalyptic
    • Endurance/Perseverance
    • Persecution/Martyrdom
    • Hope/Hopelessness
    • Resurrection
• Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2009. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Juliana Claassens, Ted A. Smith, Mark Throntveit, Susan Eastman, and Harry Langknecht.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 33, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
  • "Praise the Holy One," Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, i.UCC.org, 2009.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 28, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Proper 28, 2009, Bruce G. Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Jesus Now, Proper 28B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • "The End Is Near," Proper 28, 2009, Sea Raven, Liberal Christian Commentary.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Preaching Helps (Pentecost +24, 2009). United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 24, 2009, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
  • Rumors, for November 15, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • Liberal Lectionary Analysis, Pentecost +24, 2009, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Preaching Helps, Currents in Theology and Mission, 2003.
  • SAMUEL, Pentecost +24, 2009, at i.ucc.org: lectionary citations, sermon seeds weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
  • Lectionary Study, Ordinary 33, Dr. Robert Linthicum, Partners in Urban Transformation, 2009.
  • Text Studies, Proper 28, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • "A Gospel of Hope," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2009.
  • Starters for Sunday, 15 November, 2009. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
• Lists of recommended articles are available with ATLAS subscription for these texts:
  • 1 Samuel 1:4-20 / Daniel 12:1-3
  • 1 Samuel 2:1-10 / Psalm 16
  • Hebrews 10:11-14 (15-18), 19-25
  • Mark 13:1-8
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • "Warning signs and grounds for hope," A. Katherine Grieb, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2009.
  • Sermon Brainwave, Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Karoline Lewis, David Lose and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org, 2009.
  • Homiletical Hot Tub, preaching blog at Lectionary Homiletics, 2009.
  • Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, It's the End of the World As We Know It" Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2009. 11th Hour Preacher's Party discussion.
  • "Religious But Not Spiritual," Debra Dean Murphy, The Ekklesia Project, 2009.
  • Think About It, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2006.
  • Ordinary 33, Matt & Laura Norvell, Grounded and Rooted in Love, 2009.
  • "'You Must Be On Your Guard:' 10 Warning Signs that Religion Has Become Evil," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2009.
  • Sermon Starters, Ordinary Time, 2009, Mandy Sloan Flemming, United Methodist Church Circuit Rider.
  • "It's the Inside that Matters," Pastor Sharron R. Lucas, Stewardship of Life Institute, 2009.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2006.
  • This Sunday's Readings, 2nd Sunday before Advent, Martin Warner, Church Times, 2009.
  • The Christian Century:
    • "Temple Talk," Keith D. Herron, 2006.
    • "Time's Up," Mary W. Anderson, 2003.
    • "In Praise of the First Coming," Robin R. Meyers, 2000.
    • "A Word of Encouragement," Peter J. Gomes, 1997.
    • "Waiting in Hope," William A. Dyrness, 1994.
  • Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
    • "God's Treasure," Michaela Bruzzese, "Our Redemption Draws Near," 2009.
    • "Imagining Birth," Robert Roth, "Power of Imagination," 2006.
    • "Throwing Down the Walls," Michaela Bruzzese, "If Not Now, When?" 2003.
  • Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
  • Sunday by Sunday, Reflections on Stewardship based on the RCL Gospels, Year B. Prepared by the Reverend Michael Pollesel, Stewardship Education Coordinator, Diocese of Ontario.
• Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • "Hannah Rose," James Forbes, 30 Good Minutes, Chicago Sunday Evening Club, 1988.
  • Sermons that Work, Proper 28 (RCL), the Rev. Dr. Joseph S. Pagano, ECUSA, 2009.
  • "Traditional 'New Age' Theology," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2003.
  • Proper 28, the Rev. Dr. A.K.M. Adam, Flesh and Bones, 2001. (Entire book of sermons is one long pdf file. Slow connections will require long download times.)
  • "When the End Is Not the End," John R. Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2000.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • Lectionary Notes, Proper 28, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • "Faith and Infertility," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Cloning," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2005. (1 Samuel 1)
  • "Revisioning Health," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Health," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007. (Psalm 16)
  • "Live Expectantly," Living in Christ, John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2009.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 33, 2009 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
  • Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, 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 +24, 2009): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Gathering, Pentecost +24, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
  • Worship Resources, November, 2009, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection.
  • Worship Resources, Proper 28B, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • "The Coming of a Human One," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2009.
  • Mustard Seeds, "God can be trusted / The Challenge of our Times," Proper 28, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 33, 2009, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 24B, 2009. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 33, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgies Online, Pentecost 24, 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 28/Ordinary 33. 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 33, 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.
  • Starters for Sunday, 15 November, 2009. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • A Prayer for Pentecost 24, Rev. Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer, 2009.
  • Offertory Prayers for November, 2009, David S. Bell, United Methodist Church GBOD.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +24, Safiyah Fosua, UMC GBOD, 2009.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 33, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
  • Meditation Prompts and Prayers, "Nothing But Love," Proper 28B, 2009. Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure.
  • "Liturgy: prayers reflection," reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, NZPB, (2nd before Advent, C of E) Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • Prayer for Proper 28B, Revabi, RevGalBlogPals, 2009.
• 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 33. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art, Ordinary 33, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: Mark 13:24-32, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 33 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, a lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia, 2006.
  • Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year B index.
  • CHURCH PowerPoint, Pentecost 24, 2009. Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
  • Mustard Seeds, "God can be trusted / The Challenge of our Times," Proper 28, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Commercial Site: "Rumors of War," Visual Liturgy/Film, The Work of the People.
• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
  • SAMUEL, Pentecost +24, 2009, at i.ucc.org: lectionary citations, sermon seeds weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
  • Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Pentecost +24, 2009, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • The Last Tick of the Big Clock, reflection by Robert Hodgson, Jr., eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "Keep Me Safe, O God, I Pray," (Psalm 16), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm 16 set to Finlandia (11 10 11 10 11 10) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Pentecost 24, 2009, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +24, 2009, United Methodist Church GBOD.
    • 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 33B, 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 32B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Gathering, Pentecost +24, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
    • Starters for Sunday, 15 November, 2009. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
    • Together to Celebrate, Pentecost 24, 2009, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 33, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
    • Sing for Joy, Lectionary 33, 2009. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Gathering, Pentecost +24, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
  • Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Younger Children / Older Children, Propers 23-29, Year B, The Episcopal Church.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 33, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • "God Makes It Right," "A Safe Place," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 33, 2009 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top 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.