Proper 7B/Ordinary 12B/Pentecost 3
June 21, 2009

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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources: 

1 Samuel 17:(1a, 4-11, 19-23), 32-49 or I Samuel 17:57 - 18:5, 10-16
or Job 38:1-11
Roman Catholic reading: Job 38:1, 8-11
United Methodist reading: 1 Samuel 17:(1a, 4-11, 19-23), 32-49

Psalm 9:9-20 or Psalm 133 or Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 107:23-31
Episcopal reading (RCL): Psalm 9:9-20  or Psalm 133
   or Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32
United Methodist reading: Psalm 9:9-20

2 Corinthians 6:1-13
Roman Catholic reading: 2 Corinthians 5:14-17

Mark 4:35-41

Possible Themes: Power - Strength/Weakness, Courage, Persistence, Faith/Faithfulness, Struggle, Salvation/Rescue

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the New American Bible.
  • The Roman Catholic Lectionary for Mass (1998 USA Edition). At Felix Just S.J.'s The Roman Catholic Lectionary For Mass - a site featuring comprehensive tables of editions of the Roman Catholic Lectionary.
  • 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:
    • Storm on the Sea of Galilee
    • Sea of Galilee
    • Saul
    • David
    • David and Goliath
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Faith
    • Grace
    • Confrontation with Evil
• Special Day Resources: Father's Day
  • Lectionary Commentary, Worship Resource, Cultural Resource, Father's Day, The African American Lectionary, 2009.
  • Father's Day Worship Resources: United Methodist Church GBOD.
  • "Giving Thanks for Fathers Near and Far," 21st Century Worship Resource for Father's Day, 2009. Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church GBOD.
  • Father's Day Prayer: a 21st Century Africana Worship Resource, the Rev. Marilyn E. Thornton, United Methodist Church GBOD.
  • Litany of Peace for Father's Day: a 21st Century Worship Resource, the Rev. Jane Sommers, United Methodist Church GBOD.
  • "The Best Shave Ever: A Father's Day Remembrance," the Rev. F. Richard Garland, United Methodist Church GBOD, 2009.
  • A Prayer for Men for Father's Day, the Rev. Nathan Decker, United Methodist Church GBOD.
  • Commercial Site: Wonderfully Made Film, The Work of the People.
• 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 John C. Holbert, Ralph W. Klein, Matthew Stith, Elisabeth Johnson, and Sharon H. Ringe.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 12, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • "In the Boat Together," Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, i.UCC.org, 2009.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Proper 7, 2009, Rick Marshall, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 7, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Commentary and Reflections, Pentecost 3B, Lawrence Moore, Disclosing New Worlds, 2009.
  • Jesus Now, Proper 7B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Preaching Helps (Pentecost +3, 2009). United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • "How to Sleep through the Storm," Proper 7, 2009, Sea Raven, Liberal Christian Commentary.
  • Liberal Lectionary Analysis, Pentecost +3, 2009, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 3, 2009, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
  • Rumors, for June 21, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • Lectionary Study, Ordinary 12, Dr. Robert Linthicum, Partners in Urban Transformation, 2009.
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • SAMUEL, Pentecost +3, 2009, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
  • Text Studies, Proper 7, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • "Faith & Fear," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2009.
  • Starters for Sunday, 21 June, 2009. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
• 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.
  • 1 Samuel 17:1-49 / 1 Samuel 17:57 - 18:16 / Job 38:1-11
  • Psalm 9 / Psalm 133 / Psalm 107
  • 2 Corinthians 6:1-13
  • Mark 4:35-41
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • "Insanity amid Madness," Donna Schaper, Blogging toward Sunday, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2009.
  • Sermon Brainwave. Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Karoline Lewis, David Lose and Rolf Jacobson, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org, 2009.
  • Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, Storm Tossed Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2009.
  • "Strange Faith," Daniel Deffenbaugh, Seeds of Shalom, 2009.
  • "Who Are You, Really?" Shively Jackson, Shonda Jones, Michael Joseph Brown, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2009. (LGBT perspective)
  • "Circling around Again," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2009.
  • "'After He Killed Him, He Cut Off His Head': David, Goliath, and Sacred Violence," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2009. 2006.
  • Sermon Starters, Season of Pentecost, 2009, Michael K. Turner, United Methodist Church Circuit Rider.
  • "Human Authority and God's Freedom," John Bryson Chane, "Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality," The Witness, 2006.
  • "'Peace! Be Still!':Marching Orders from General Convention," Neil Elliott, "Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality," The Witness, 2006.
  • Ordinary 12B, Laura Norvell, grounded & rooted in love, 2009.
  • "Not by Sight," Brian Volck, The Ekklesia Project, 2009.
  • "Extreme Life Makeover," Pastor Sharron R. Lucas, Stewardship of Life Institute, ELCA, 2009.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2006.
  • This Sunday's Readings, 2nd Sunday after Trinity, Martin Warner, Church Times, 2009.
  • Daily Reflection, Ordinary 12, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2009.
  • Articles from The Christian Century:
    • "Storm System," Michael A. King, 2006.
    • "Sail On," Bill O'Brien, 2003.
    • "Weatherproof," Jim Callahan, 2000.
    • "The Labyrinth of Life," Margaret B. Hess, 1997.
    • "The Projector Is Running," Walter Wink, 1994.
  • "Living the Word," at Sojourners:
    • "Still No Faith?" Michaela Bruzzese, "Be Still and Know," 2009.
    • "Well Known," Robert Roth, "Not Drunk, Just Not Sober," 2006.
    • "Faith or Fear?" Michaela Bruzzese, "Peace Be With You," 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):
  • "The Sleeping Jesus," the Rev. Sarah Jackson Shelton, Day 1, 2009.
  • "More Frightening than the Storm?" Revd Dr. Lance Stone, disclosing new worlds, 2009.
  • Selected Sermon, Proper 7 (RCL), the Rev. Dr. J. Barry Vaughn, in Sermons that Work, ECUSA, 2009.
  • Proper 7, 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.)
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • Lectionary Notes, Proper 7, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • "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)
  • "Friendship's Role in Coming to Know as We Are Known," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Friendship," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2008. (1 Samuel 17-18)
  • "Trust or Fear?" The Choices of Discipleship, John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2009.
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Early Summer, Year B, The Episcopal Church, 2009.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 12, 2009 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
  • 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 +3, 2009): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Gathering, Pentecost +3, 2009, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
  • Worship Resources, Pentecost 3B, 2009, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection.
  • Mustard Seeds, "The Other Side of the Lake," Proper 7, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia. 2006.
  • 21st Century Africana Liturgy Resources: Worship Resources for Juneteenth Day Celebrations, June 19, 2009, the Rev. Dr. Eugene Blair, United Methodist Church GBOD.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 12, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 12, 2009, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 3B UCA, 2009. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Worship Resources, World Refugee Day, Worship Ways, UCC, 2009.
  • Liturgies Online, Pentecost 3, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • "The Courage to Be Christians," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2009.
  • 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 7/Ordinary 12. 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.
  • Worship Resources, Proper 7B, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • A Prayer for Pentecost 3, Rev. Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer, 2009.
  • "Peace! Be Still!" Service prayers for Pentecost 3, Worship Ways, 2009.
  • Starters for Sunday, 21 June, 2009. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 12, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
  • "Liturgy: prayers reflection," reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, NZPB, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. BCP (TEC). Common Worship (C of E)
  • Meditation Prompts and Prayers, Proper 7B, 2009. Suzanne Guthrie, At the End of Enclosure.
  • Offertory Prayers for June, 2009, David S. Bell, United Methodist Church GBOD.
  • Sunday Prayer, June 21, 2009, MomPriest, RevGalBlogPals.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
• Graphics & Multimedia:
  • Hermanoleon Clipart, Ordinary 12B. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
  • Clip Art Images: Mark 4:35-41, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 12 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.
  • CHURCH PowerPoint, Pentecost 3, 2009. Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
  • Mustard Seeds, "The Other Side of the Lake," Proper 7, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia. 2006.
  • PowerPoint Slidees for Proper 7B, Bulletin Art for Proper 7B, Bulletin Art for Proper 7B (2), Will Humes, Word & Table, 2009.
  • Commercial Site: Jesus Calms the Storm, (Film/Visual Liturgy), The Work of the People.
  • "Stirring the Sleeping Savior," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2009.
• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
  • Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Pentecost +3, 2009, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • SAMUEL, Pentecost +3, 2009, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
  • "Tugging at Peace," 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:
    • Hymn for Pentecost 3B, Alan Hinton, 7.6.7.6.D., Disclosing New Worlds, 2009.
    • "Storms," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn, 2009.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 7B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +3, 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 12B, 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 12B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Suggested Hymns from the New Century Hymnal, United Church of Christ, 2009.
    • Gathering, Pentecost +3, 2009, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
    • Together to Celebrate, Pentecost 3, 2009, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
    • Starters for Sunday, 21 June, 2009. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 12, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
    • Sing for Joy, Ordinary 12, 2009. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Pentecost 3, 2009, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Gathering, Pentecost +3, 2009, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
  • "Jesus Calms the Storm," story, children's activities, etc, from Oasis Children's Ministry, Xenos Christian Fellowship.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 12, 2009 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Younger Children & Older Children, Early Summer, Year B, The Episcopal Church, 2009.
• 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.