Proper 9B/Ordinary 14B/Pentecost 5
July 5, 2009

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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10 or Ezekiel 2:1-5
Roman Catholic reading: Ezekiel 2:2-5
United Methodist reading: 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10

Psalm 48 or Psalm 123
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 123:1-4
United Methodist reading: Psalm 48

2 Corinthians 12:2-10
Roman Catholic reading: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Mark 6:1-13
Roman Catholic reading: Mark 6:1-6

Possible Themes: God's Call/Sending Forth, Mission, Evangelism, Healing, Grace, Strength, Power - Strength/Weakness, Following Christ, Acceptance/Rejection

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.
  • PCUSA - Daily/Weekly Lectionary Readings.
• Images and Movies:
  • Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Healing
    • David
    • Ezekiel
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Call
    • Healing
    • Grace
    • Strength
• 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):
  • Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2009. Commentaries on lectionary readings by John C. Holbert, Ralph W. Klein, W.H. Bellinger, Jr., David Tiede, and Mark G. Vitalis Hoffman.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 14, 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.
  • "Sent with Power," Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, i.UCC.org, 2009.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 9, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Jesus Now, Proper 9B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Proper 9, 2009, Rick Marshall, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Commentary and Reflections, Pentecost 5B, Lawrence Moore, Disclosing New Worlds, 2009.
  • "The Prime Directive," Proper 9, 2009, Sea Raven, Liberal Christian Commentary.
  • Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 5, 2009, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
  • Rumors, for July 5, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Preaching Helps (Pentecost +5, 2009). United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Liberal Lectionary Analysis, Pentecost +5, 2009, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • Lectionary Study, Ordinary 14, 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 +5, 2009, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
  • Text Studies, Proper 9, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • "Hosting the Prophet," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2009.
  • Starters for Sunday, 5 July, 2009. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
• Lists of recommended articles available with ATLAS subscription for these texts:
  • 2 Samuel 5:1-10 / Ezekiel 2:1-5
  • Psalm 48 / Psalm 123
  • 2 Corinthians 12:2-10
  • Mark 6:1-13
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • "More Rejection," Nadia Bolz-Weber, 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, "Just As I Am" again... RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2009.
  • "Earthly Vision," Daniel Deffenbaugh, Seeds of Shalom, 2009.
  • "Mapping the Mysteries, Revisited," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2009. (Use of images.)
  • Sermon Starters, Season of Pentecost, 2009, Michael K. Turner, United Methodist Church Circuit Rider.
  • "Are We Really Listening to the Right Messages? Reflections on a Teenage Suicide," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2009.
  • "Communities: Can't Live with Them or Without Them!" Joretta Marshall, Steve Sprinkle, Warren Carter, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2009. (LGBT perspective)
  • "Neither the Best Nor the Brightest," Brian Volck, The Ekklesia Project, 2009.
  • "From 'Limited Good' to Unlimited Love," Sarah Dylan Breuer, "Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality," The Witness, 2006.
  • "The Gospel of our Weakness," guest essay by Dan Lewis. The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2006.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2006.
  • This Sunday's Readings, 4th Sunday after Trinity, Martin Warner, Church Times, 2009.
  • "Traveling Light," Pastor Sharron R. Lucas, Stewardship of Life Institute, ELCA, 2009.
  • Daily Reflection, Ordinary 14, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2009.
  • Articles at The Christian Century:
    • "Power Source," Daniel Harrell, 2006.
    • "Paul Almighty," Joanna Adams, 2003.
    • "Miracle Worker," Jim Callahan, 2000.
    • "Preaching to Deaf Ears," Margaret B. Hess, 1997.
  • "Living the Word," at Sojourners:
    • "Finding Power in Weakness," Michaela Bruzzese, "A Prophet without Honor," 2009.
    • "Savoring Unity," Robert Roth, "The Ways of Shalom," 2006.
    • "Prophets in our Midst," Michaela Bruzzese, "Living Bread," 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):
  • "Strong in the Broken Places," the Rev. Dr. Robert Franklin, Day 1, 2009.
  • Selected Sermon, Proper 9 (RCL), the Rev. Debbie Royals, in Sermons that Work, ECUSA, 2009.
  • "A prophet is not welcome at home," Revd Rowena Francis, disclosing new worlds, 2009.
  • "Who Does He Think He Is?" Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2003.
  • "You Can't Go Home Again, Yeshua," John R. Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2000.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • Lectionary Notes, Proper 9, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • "Power Made Perfect in Weakness," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Suffering," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2005. (2 Corinthians 12)
  • "Celebrating Progress, Working for More," Faith Lens, ELCA, 2009.
  • "Acceptance or Rejection?" The Choices of Discipleship, John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2009.
  • Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Adults, Early Summer, Year B, The Episcopal Church, 2009.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 14, 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 +5, 2009): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Gathering, Pentecost +5, 2009, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
  • Worship Resources, Pentecost 5B, 2009, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Travelling Light/Disciple Job Description," Proper 9, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 14, 2009, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 14, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 5B, 2009. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • "Hosting Prophets," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2009.
  • Liturgies Online, Pentecost 5, 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 9/Ordinary 14. 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 14, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • Prayer for People Who Are Struggling with Emotional Illness, Mental Health & Disabilities Program, Mennonite Central Committee, Canada.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +5, 2009, Kwasi Kena, United Methodist Church GBOD.
  • "Immersed in Your Love," Service prayers for Pentecost 5, Worship Ways, UCC, 2009.
  • Worship Resources, Proper 9B, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • Starters for Sunday, 5 July, 2009. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Offertory Prayers for July, 2009, David S. Bell, United Methodist Church GBOD.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 14, 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. Common Worship (CofE).
  • A Prayer for Pentecost 5, Rev. Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer, 2009.
  • Meditation Prompts and Prayers, Proper 9B, 2009. Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure.
  • Prayers of the People, Proper 9, 2009, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
  • Sunday Prayer, RevAbi, RevGalBlogPals, 2009.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
• Graphics & Multimedia:
  • Hermano León Clipart, Ordinary 14B. 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 6:1-6, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 14 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 5, 2009. Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Travelling Light/Disciple Job Description," Proper 9, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "Mapping the Mysteries, Revisited," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2009. (Use of images.)
  • Commercial Site: Strength from Weakness (Visual Liturgy/Film: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10), The Work of the People.
• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
  • SAMUEL, Pentecost +5, 2009, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
  • Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Pentecost +5, 2009, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • "A Question of Identity," reflection by Scott S. Elliott, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • Hymn for Pentecost 5B, Alan Hinton, Long Metre (Herongate), Disclosing New Worlds, 2009.
    • "Able," Brenton Prigge, (Dix 7.7.7.7.7.7.), New Hymn, 2009.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Pentecost 5, 2009, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +5, 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 14B, 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 14B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Suggested Hymns from the New Century Hymnal, United Church of Christ, 2009.
    • Gathering, Pentecost +5, 2009, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
    • Together to Celebrate, Pentecost 5, 2009, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
    • Starters for Sunday, 5 July, 2009. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 14, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
    • Sing for Joy, Ordinary 14, 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 +5, 2009, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 14, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
  • Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Younger Children & Older Children, Early Summer, Year B, The Episcopal Church, 2009.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 14, 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.