Proper 8B/Ordinary 13B/Pentecost 5
July 1, 2012
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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:
2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27
or Wisdom of Solomon 1:13-15; 2:23-24
Roman Catholic reading: Wisdom of Solomon 1:13-15; 2:23-24
United Methodist reading: 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27
Psalm
130 or Psalm 30
or Lamentations 3:23-33
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 30:2-15
Episcopal reading (RCL): Psalm
130 or Lamentations 3:21-33
or Psalm 30
United Methodist reading: Psalm
130
2 Corinthians 8:7-15
Roman
Catholic reading: 2 Corinthians 8:7,
9, 13-15
Mark 5:21-43
Roman
Catholic reading: Mark 5:21-43
or Mark 5:21-24, 35-43
Possible Themes: Generosity in Giving, Stewardship, Faithfulness, Healing, Clean/Unclean, Equality
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.
- 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:
- Special Day Resources: U.S. Independence Day
- 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 Helps (Pentecost +5). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2012.
- Preaching This Week commentary, Pentecost +5, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2012. 2009.
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 13, 2012. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- "Healing Powers," Kathryn Matthews Huey, SAMUEL, ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2012.
- "Begging Believers and Scrorning Skeptics," D Mark Davis, raw translation and exegesis/questions, Left Behind and Loving It, 2012.
- The Adventurous Lectionary, Pentecost 5, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2012.
- The Lectionary Lab, Proper 8B, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
- Lectionary Notes, Pentecost 5, Beth Quick, 2012.
- Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Pentecost +8, 2012, Jeanyne B. Slettom, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
- Starters for Sunday, 1 July, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Ministry Matters, July 1, 2012.
- Lindy Nuggets, Pentecost 5, 2012, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 8, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Jesus Now, Proper 8B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Rumors, for June 28, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
- John Shearman's Lectionary Resource, Proper 8 Ordinary 13, 2009, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
- Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- Text Studies, Proper 8, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
- 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. 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, V* word edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2012.
- "Come As You Are," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2012.
- "Taking Jesus Seriously," Rev. Dr. Lewis Galloway, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2012.
- Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2012.
- "I'm Already against the Next War," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2012. 2009.
- "Healing and Wholeness," Janet Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2012.
- "Get Up!" Rick Morley, 2012.
- "To Know, To Love, To Heal," Debra Dean Murphy, Intersections, 2012.
- "The Giving Community," Sharron R Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
- "The Encounter More than the Cure," Brian Volck, Ekklesia Project, 2012.
- "Jesus has no time for triage," Peter Woods, The Listening Hermit, 2012.
- "Death," Miriam's Tambourine, Memphis Theological Seminary, 2012.
- "I Will Be Made Well," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2012. Use of images.
- Sunday Scripture Podcast. Joe Cate and friends discuss lectionary scriptures for this week, 2012.
- Sermon Notes for July 1, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2012.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2012.
- This Sunday's Readings, Trinity 4, Rosalind Brown, Church Times, 2012.
- "Healing and Thinking," Come to the Garden, "Reaching and Touching," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
- "A Risk of Faith," Neil Chappell, A Weird Thing, 2012.
- Care for Creation Commentary, Dennis Ormseth, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2012.
- Interim Transitions Lectionary Connections, Proper 8B, Bob Anderson, ShortStop: Lectionary Preaching in Times of Transition, 2012.
- The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2012.
- Daily Reflection, Ordinary 13, 2012, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University. Reflexiones Dominicales en español.
- "In Touch with Jesus," AlyceM. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2012.
- "What's the Worst?" 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.
- "Too Much and Too Little," Daniel Deffenbaugh, Seeds of Shalom, 2009.
- "Overcoming the Margins, Expressing Solidarity," Michael Joseph Brown, Shonda Jones, Shively Jackson, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2009. (LGBT perspective)
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2006.
- "To Be Touched and To Touch," Rick Morley, "Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality," The Witness, 2006.
- "The Hemorrhaging Woman," Debra Dean Murphy, The Ekklesia Project, 2009.
- Articles at The
Christian Century:
- "Pressed into Service," Daniel Harrell, 2006.
- "Begging to Give," Bill O'Brien, 2003. (Attributed incorrectly at Religion Online site.)
- "Living the Word," at Sojourners:
- "Only Believe," Michaela Bruzzese, "Be Still and Know," 2009.
- "Cries for Help," Robert Roth, "The Ways of Shalom," 2006.
- "Saved by Faith," 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):
- "Taking Jesus Seriously," Rev. Dr. Lewis Galloway, Day 1, 2012.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2012.
- "A Daughter's Faith," the Rev. Sarah Jackson Shelton, Day 1, 2009.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "How the Mighty Have Fallen," Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2012.
- "Healing Powers," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2012.
- Lectionary Notes, Proper 8, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
- "Global Inequality," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Global Wealth," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007. (2 Corinthians 8)
- "Singing with the Psalter," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Singing Our Lives," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2006. (Psalm 30)
- 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 +5): 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)
- Mustard Seeds, Proper 8, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Worship resources based on Mark 5:21-43 by Wayne B. Keller from SermonSuite.
- LCA Worship Planning Page, Pentecost 5, 2012, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
- Worship Resources, July 1, 2012, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
- Ministry Matters, July 1, 2012.
- Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost +5, 2012. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 13, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 13, 2009, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Liturgies Online, Pentecost 4, 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 8/Ordinary 13. 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 8B, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
- "Liturgy: prayers reflection," reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, NZPB, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. Common Worship (CofE).
- Meditation Prompts and Prayers, Proper 9B, 2009. Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure.
- Sunday Prayer, MomPriest, RevGalBlogPals, 2009.
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Starters for Sunday, 1 July, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +5, UMC GBOD, 2012.
- Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +5, UMC GBOD, 2012.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 130, (Pentecost 5B), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2012.
- Prayers of the People, Proper 8 (scroll down), Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2012.
- A Litany for Independence Day, Rick Morley, 2012.
- Call to Worship, Mary-Jane Konings, 2012.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 13, 2012. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2012.
- Words for Worship, The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2012.
- "Fear and Faith," Dan Schifeling, Worshipcalls, 2012.
- "Reaching and Touching," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
- Prayers of the People, Proper 8B (SC Track), Fr. 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 & Multimedia:
- Hermanoleon Clipart, Ordinary 13B. 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 5:21-43, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Ordinary 13 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, Proper 8, 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).
- "I Will Be Made Well," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2012. Use of images.
- 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):
- "Two Anonymous Women," reflection by Charles Houser, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center. pdf.
- Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- Hymn for Pentecost 4B, Alan Hinton, Common Metre, Disclosing New Worlds, 2009.
- "Reaching," Brenton Prigge, CMD, NewHymn, 2009.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Pentecost 5, 2012, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +5, UMC GBOD, 2012.
- Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost 5. 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.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 13, 2012. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- 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 13B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
- Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information. Search by scripture.
- The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
- Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 13B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
- Sing for Joy, Ordinary 13, 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, 1 July, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Worshiping with Children, Proper 8, Ordinary 13, Pentecost +5, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2012.
- "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," July 1, 2012, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27 and Sweet, Sweet Memory by Jacqueline Woodson, 2 Corinthians 8:7-15 and The MAn Who Caught Fish by Walter Lyon Krupdop, Mark 5:21-43 and Under the Lemon Moon by Edith Hope Fine.
- "That's Not Fair!" Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps, 2012.
- Children's Sermon, Weekly Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 2012.
- "Teachers and Teachings We Remember," Dianne Deming, Childrens Sermons Today, 2012.
- Little People Big Word, D. Ditmer, 2012.
- The warmth of God's power -- Children's sermon based on Mark 5:21-43 from SermonSuite.
- Ministry Matters, July 1, 2012.
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2012. (Terms of Use)
- 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 Devotions, 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)
- A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.
