Proper 28B/Ordinary 33B/Pentecost 25
November 18, 2012
(see also Thanksgiving B)
With thanks to page sponsor:
Matthew Gough,
Charge the Dark - mattgough.com .
Image: Epstein, Jacob, Sir, 1880-1959.
Coventry Cathedral - Archangel Michael and the Devil,
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:
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.
- 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:
- Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
- 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 +25, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2012. 2009.
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 33, 2012. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- "Praise the Holy One," Kathryn Matthews Huey, SAMUEL, UCC, 2012.
- Preaching Helps (Pentecost +25). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2012.
- "Things that Are Pangs in the Birth," D Mark Davis, raw translation and exegesis/questions, Left Behind and Loving It, 2012.
- The Adventurous Lectionary, Pentecost 25, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2012.
- The Lectionary Lab, Proper 28B, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
- Weekly Evangelectionary, Jonathan Shively, Evangelism Connections, 2012.
- Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, 2012.
- Sermon Nuggets, Reign of Christ, 2012, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
- 10 Sermon Illustrations for Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 by Cynthia Cowen, Mark Molldrem, Bob Ove, and Ron Love from SermonSuite.
- Starters for Sunday, 18 November, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Ministry Matters, November 18, 2012.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Proper 28, 2012, Russell Pregeant, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 28, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Jesus Now, Proper 28B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Rumors, for November 15, 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.)
- Preaching Helps, Currents in Theology and Mission, 2003.
- This Week at PreachingIllustrations.com, 2012.
- Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2012.
- Stewardship Sermon Starter, Stewardship Now. ELCA, 2012.
- World Hunger Sermon Starters, ELCA, 2012.
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2012.
- Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2012.
- Recommended articles from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are linked below. ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices. Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
- Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
- Sermon Brainwave, Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis 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, Changed World Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2012.
- "The Pony under the Pile," Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2012.
- "Signs that the End is Near," Adam J. Copeland, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2012.
- "Apocalypse Now," David Lose, Working Preacher, 2012.
- "Thanksgiving," Nancy Rockwell, Bite in the Apple, 2012.
- "Renewing faith not just bricks & mortar..." Peter Lockhart, a different heresy, 2012.
- "Pouring Out Our Souls," Rick Morley, 2012.
- "Great Events from Small Beginnings," John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2012.
- "Rumors," Michael Coffey, 2012.
- "The Little Apocalypse: Hope or Tribulation," Modern Lectionaries, 2012.
- Sunday Scripture Podcast, Joe Cate and Friends, 2012.
- "Living into the Mystery," Brian Volck, Ekklesia Project, 2012.
- "Looking in the Wrong Direction," the Rev. Dr. Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2012.
- "Birth pains," Miriam's Tambourine, Memphis Theological Seminary, 2012.
- Liberal Lectionary Resources, Pentecost 25, Mary Lautensleger, 2012.
- "No Time for Fear or Loathing," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
- "Never say 'Never!'" Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2012.
- Sacredise, Proper 28, Commentary and Lectionary Worship Resources, John van de Laar, 2012.
- "Hannah and Her Sisters: Mothering Songs," Katie Munnik, Presbyterian Record, 2012.
- "Who Is the Faithful One?" Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2012.
- Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2012.
- "Ten Warning Signs that Religion Has Become Evil," Dan Clendenin, The Journey with Jesus, 2012.
- Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2012.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2012.
- Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2012.
- "Ten Minutes on a Tuesday," a weekly resource for preachers and worship leaders, The Methodist Church of New Zealand, 2012.
- Christian Leadership Center Commentary, Russell Saltzman, 2012.
- Care for Creation Reflections, Dennis Ormseth, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2012.
- "Grandiose Architecture," Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2012.
- "HANNAH, Backwards or Forwards," Larry Patten, 2012.
- The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2012.
- Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 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.
- "Religious But Not Spiritual," Debra Dean Murphy, The Ekklesia Project, 2009.
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2006.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2006.
- The Christian Century:
- "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.
- Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
- "God's Treasure," Michaela Bruzzese, "Our Redemption Draws Near," 2009.
- "Imagining Birth," Robert Roth, "Power of Imagination," 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):
- "Transcending all that is 'thrown down'," the Rev. Anjel Scarborough, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2012.
- Ministry Matters, November 18, 2012.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2012.
- Proper 28, AKM Adam, Flesh and Bones, 2001. (Download is one long PDF file for book of sermons.)
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "Nothing Is Permanent," Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2012.
- "LOL," Faith Lens, ELCA, 2011.
- "Praise the Holy One," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2012.
- Bible Study, November 18, 2012, Brian Pinter, General Theological Seminary, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
- Lectionary Notes, Proper 28, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
- "The Church in the Company of Nomads," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Apocalyptic Vision" Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2010. (Mark 13:1-27)
- "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)
- 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
- The Text This Week's Pentecost Resources Page.
- Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
- Worship Planning Helps (Pentecost +25): 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)
- Worship Resources, Proper 28B, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
- Ministry Matters, November 18, 2012.
- Worship Resources, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2012.
- LCA Worship Planning Page, Pentecost 25, 2012, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
- "No Time for Fear or Loathing," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
- Mustard Seeds, "God can be trusted / The Challenge of our Times," Proper 28, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Sacredise, Proper 28, Commentary and Lectionary Worship Resources, John van de Laar, 2012.
- Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 25B, 2012. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 33, 2012, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- 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.
- 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) (BCP TEC), Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- Prayer for Proper 28B, Revabi, RevGalBlogPals, 2009.
- Starters for Sunday, 18 November, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +25, UMC GBOD, 2012.
- Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +25, UMC GBOD, 2012.
- "New and Living Way of Christ," Worship Ways, UCC, 2012.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 16, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2012.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 33, 2012. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Call to Worship, Mary-Jane Konings, 2012.
- Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2012.
- The Worship Closet, Words for Worship, Amy Loving, 2012.
- Prayers of the People, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2012.
- "Nothing But Love," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
- Weekly Evangelectionary, Jonathan Shively, Evangelism Connections, 2012.
- Prayers of the People, Jeremiah Williamson, Praying the Scriptures, 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 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.
- Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year B index.
- Mustard Seeds, "God can be trusted / The Challenge of our Times," Proper 28, 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).
- "Nothing Is Permanent," 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):
- The Last Tick of the Big Clock, reflection by Robert Hodgson, Jr., eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center (.pdf).
- Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- Psalm Settings:
- “There is a Mighty Question,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette on Jesus’ teachings about the end times and was selected to be in the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship’s Singing the New Testament. Tune: ANGEL'S STORY 7.6.7.6 D (“O Jesus, I Have Promised”).
- "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, Proper 28B, 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 +25, UMC GBOD, 2012.
- Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost 25. 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 and Song Suggestions, Pentecost 24, 2009, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- 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.
- 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 32B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
- Sing for Joy, Lectionary 33, 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, 18 November, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 33, 2012. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Together to Celebrate, November 18, 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 28B, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2012.
- "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," November 18, 2012, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: 1 Samuel 1:4-20 and Happy by Mies Van Hout, Hebrews 10:11-14 (15-18), 19-25 and Each Kindness by Jacqueline Woodson, Mark 13:1-8 and A Place Where Hurricanes Happen by Renee Watson.
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- "No Time for Fear or Loathing," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
- "We Gather Together," Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps, 2012.
- "The Legend of 5 Kernels: A Thanksgiving Story," Dianne Deming, Children's Sermons Today, 2012.
- Thanksgiving Table Faith 5 Devotion, Faith Formation Journeys, 2012.
- Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2012.
- Ministry Matters, November 18, 2012.
- Constance Caterpillar -- Children’s story by Janice Scott for Proper 28 based on Mark 13:1-8 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)
- 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.)
- Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- CatholicMom.com: Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, and Word Search based on weekly gospel text.
- Children's Activity Sheets: Activities for Children, based on the Revised Common Lectionary, by Dorothy A. DeBisschop, Great Hill UMC, Seymour, Connecticut. At Bass Mitchell's homiliesbyemail.com.
- Activity Sheets for Children, Fun for all Creatures Great & Small, UCC, 2010. (pdf)
- Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
- Weekly Devotion, Faith Formation Journeys, 2012.
- 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)
- Jesus Speaks Of Trouble -- Three-part reading of Mark 13:1-8 arranged by Dallas A. Brauninger from SermonSuite.
- A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.
