The Text This Week - Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources

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Proper 7B/Ordinary 12B/Pentecost 3
June 25, 2006

With thanks to page sponsor:
Michael Malone
Perryopolis First Christian
Church (DOC), Perryopolis, PA
(March 06 - 07)

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

bulletTexts:
bulletIllustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
bulletRoman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the New American Bible.
bulletThe 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.
bulletLectionary readings from the Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
bulletLutheran lectionary readings, Year B, from the ELCA site.
bulletUnited Methodist lectionary readings, Year B..
bulletBiblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year B.
bulletAmerican Baptist Churches Revised Common Lectionary Readings.
bullet ELCIC Worship Planning Calendar, lectionary citations with and without hymn suggestions, text and pdf formats.
bullet Lutheran RCL CEV readings - .doc files. Lutheran Bible Ministries.
bullet PCUSA - Lectionary for Sundays and Festivals Scripture Reference.
bulletImages and Movies:
bulletImages Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
bulletStorm on the Sea of Galilee
bulletSea of Galilee
bulletSaul
bulletDavid
bulletDavid and Goliath
bulletMovies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
bulletFaith
bulletGrace
bulletConfrontation with Evil
bullet Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
bullet Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 12, 2006. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bullet Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 7, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
bullet Jesus Now, Proper 7B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
bullet Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
bullet Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Proper 7, 2006, John B. Cobb, Jr., "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
bullet Preaching Helps (Pentecost 3). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2006.
bullet Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 3B, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
bullet Lectionary Analysis, Pentecost +3, 2006. Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
bullet This Sunday's Readings, 2nd Sunday after Trinity, John Pridmore, Church Times.
bullet Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
bullet "Faith and Fear," Following the Truly Human One, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand.
bullet Starters for Sunday, Pentecost +3, 2006. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bulletSAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet Text Studies, Proper 7, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
bullet Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
bullet "Texts of Terror and the Enemies of God: What Should We Do When Religion Becomes Evil?" The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation.
bullet "Human Authority and God's Freedom," John Bryson Chane, "Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality," The Witness, 2006.
bullet "'Peace! Be Still!':Marching Orders from General Convention," Neil Elliott, "Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality," The Witness, 2006.
bullet The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2006.
bullet Daily Reflection, Ordinary 12, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2006.
bullet "Sail On," Bill O'Brien, The Christian Century, 2003.
bullet "Weatherproof," Jim Callahan, The Christian Century, 2000.
bullet "Peace Be With You," Michaela Bruzzese, Living the Word Lectionary Reflections in Sojourners Online, May-June 2003.
bullet Living the Word by Verna J. Dozier. Lectionary-based scripture commentary from Sojourners OnLine, 1994.
bullet Living the Word by Peter B. Price. Lectionary-based scripture commentary from Sojourners OnLine, 1997.
bullet Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
bullet 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.
bulletSermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Selected Sermon, Proper 7 (RCL), by Mr. Jeffri Harre, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2006.
bullet Pentecost 3, 25 June 2006, Luke Bouman, Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors.
bullet Homily Grits, Pentecost 3B, 2006, the Rev. Grant M. Gallup, Managua, Nicaragua (ECUSA).
bullet 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.)
bullet Selected sermon, Proper 7, by the Rev. Jim Price, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2003.
bulletGroup Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
bullet Lectionary Notes, Proper 7, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
bullet Banquet of the Word, Bible Study Based on the Sunday Readings, by Rev. Thomas Welbers.
bullet "Northern California Gets a Little Shake," Faith Lens, a weekly Bible study/discussion for youth, linking a current news story and lectionary texts. ELCA.
bullet Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 12 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
bulletLight 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.)
bulletA list of links to on-line Bibles and general Bible study resources.
bulletA list of links to scholarly and preaching discussion groups and their homepages.
bulletA list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.

OnLine Worship and Liturgy Resources

bulletThe Text This Week's Pentecost Resources Page.
bulletComplete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
bullet Worship Planning Helps, Pentecost +3, 2006. Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet Gathering, Pentecost +3, 2006, from the United Church of Canada. Includes homiletical suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, etc.
bullet Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost +3, 2006. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT.
bullet Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 12, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet "The Courage to Be Christian," Following the Truly Human One, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand.
bullet Liturgies Online, Pentecost 3, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet Sermons and Liturgies for Year B, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
bullet Praise of God the First Day of Summer, Summer Solstice - June 22. United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
bulletPrayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
bullet Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings, Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases.
bullet Resources: Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia.
bulletPrayers 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.
bullet Outside the Box, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
bullet Starters for Sunday, Pentecost +3, 2006. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bullet Offertory Prayers for June, 2006, Rev. David S. Bell, Director of the Center for Christian Stewardship, the General Board of Discipleship of The United Methodist Church.
bullet Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 12, 2006. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bullet 21st Century Africana Liturgical Resources, Pentecost +3, 2006, the Rev. Junius Dotson, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bulletGraphics and Bulletin Materials (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Clip Art Images: Mark 4:35-41, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
bullet 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.
bullet Commercial Site: The Work of the People - Mark 4:35-41 - Films/Visual Liturgy based on RCL texts.
bullet Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year B index.
bulletSAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Pentecost +3, 2006, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
bullet Hymns and Music:
bullet Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bulletHymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
bullet Worship Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire suggestions for RCL texts.
bullet The Psalmistry: All Psalms Music: original Christian sheet music, lyrics, guitar chords, midi, mp3 files for all 150 Psalms. See Terms of Use.
bulletHymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
bullet Hymn Suggestion First-Line Generator for Voices United (United Church of Canada). Type in numbers of hymns and get a list of first lines. Peter Chynoweth, Yellowhead Presbytery. (scroll down)
bullet Metrical Psalms. Lectionary Psalms set to popular hymn music by Dale A. Schoening.
bulletThe Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
bullet Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 7B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
bulletWith Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Gathering, Pentecost +3, 2006, from the United Church of Canada. Includes homiletical suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, etc.
bullet Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 12 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
bullet "Jesus Calms the Storm," story, children's activities, etc, from Oasis Children's Ministry, Xenos Christian Fellowship.
bulletChildren's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bullet Lectionary Puzzles by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text (html) formats.
bulletDrama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bulletA list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.