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Proper 9B/Ordinary 14B/Pentecost 5
July 5, 2009
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
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| Images and Movies:
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Concordance, with the following themes:
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| Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie
Concordance, with the following themes:
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Special Day Resources:
U.S. Independence Day |
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Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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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. |
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Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives,
Ordinary 14, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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Comments (commentary) and
Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal. |
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"Sent with Power,"
Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, i.UCC.org, 2009. |
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Girardian
Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 9, by Paul Nuechterlein &
Friends. |
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Jesus Now,
Proper 9B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus
Then & Now. |
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Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary,
Proper 9, 2009, Rick Marshall,
"...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." |
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Commentary and Reflections,
Pentecost 5B,
Lawrence Moore, Disclosing New Worlds, 2009. |
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"The Prime Directive,"
Proper 9, 2009, Sea Raven, Liberal Christian Commentary. |
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Sermon Nuggets,
Pentecost 5, 2009, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor,
questions, quotations. |
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Rumors,
for July 5, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense
of humor." |
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Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael
Hardin. |
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Preaching Helps (Pentecost
+5, 2009). United Methodist Church
General Board of Discipleship. |
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Liberal Lectionary Analysis,
Pentecost +5, 2009,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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Exegesis, Rev.
Timothy P. Schehr, The Pastoral Preaching Web Site, 2009. Sponsored by the Athenaeum, Mount St. Mary's
Seminary. |
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Lectionary Study,
Ordinary 14, Dr. Robert Linthicum, Partners in
Urban Transformation, 2009. |
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Readings, Analysis of
Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church
of the Nazarene.) |
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SAMUEL,
Pentecost +5, 2009, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Text
Studies, Proper 9, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran) |
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"Hosting the
Prophet,"
The Practice of Jesus,
Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2009. |
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Starters for Sunday,
5 July, 2009. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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Stewardship Sermon Starter, Stewardship
Now. ELCA, 2009. |
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World
Hunger Sermon Starters, ELCA, 2009. |
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The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin
Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points,
Illustration Ideas. |
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Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of
lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS). |
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Lists of recommended
articles available with
ATLAS subscription for these texts:
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Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
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"More Rejection," Nadia Bolz-Weber, Blogging toward Sunday, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century,
2009. |
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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. |
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The
Good Word, A Blog on Scripture and Preaching, America: The
National Catholic Weekly, 2009. |
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Tuesday Lectionary
Leanings, "Just As I Am" again... RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion,
2009. |
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"Earthly Vision,"
Daniel Deffenbaugh, Seeds of Shalom, 2009. |
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"Mapping the Mysteries,
Revisited,"
Jan
Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook,
2009. (Use of images.) |
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Sermon Starters,
Season of Pentecost, 2009, Michael K. Turner, United Methodist
Church Circuit Rider. |
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"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. |
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"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) |
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"Neither the Best Nor the Brightest," Brian Volck, The Ekklesia
Project, 2009. |
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"From 'Limited Good'
to Unlimited Love," Sarah Dylan Breuer, "Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures
and Progressive Spirituality," The Witness,
2006. |
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"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. |
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The
Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo,
Progressive Theology Weblog, 2006. |
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This Sunday's Readings,
4th Sunday after Trinity, Martin Warner, Church Times, 2009. |
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"Traveling Light,"
Pastor Sharron R. Lucas, Stewardship of
Life Institute, ELCA, 2009. |
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Daily Reflection,
Ordinary 14, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2009. |
| Sunday's Child,
Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica,
2009. |
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Stillspeaking Daily Devotional, i.UCC.org. Daily devotional for
Twitter. (Daily RCL) |
| Homiletical Hot Tub,
preaching blog at Lectionary Homiletics, 2009. |
| Church in the World, Steve Godfrey, 2009. |
| The Preacher's Exchange - First
Impressions, Volume 2, and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P.,
2009. |
| SacraConversazione,
discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a
postmodern perspective, 2009. |
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COSLC Grace
Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church,
Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2009. |
| Panoramic Views of Faith and Health, Butch Odom. Daily lectionary
thoughts and prayer, 2009. |
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Common Reading,
Anthony B. Robinson, 2009. |
| Articles at The Christian Century:
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| "Living the Word," at Sojourners:
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Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other
resources. |
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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. |
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| Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page):
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"Strong in
the Broken Places," the Rev. Dr. Robert Franklin, Day 1,
2009. |
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Göttinger
Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a
team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2009. |
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Ordinary 14B, Fr. Tom Mannebach, The
Pastoral Preaching Web Site, The Athenaeum, Mount St. Mary's Seminary, 2009. |
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Selected Sermon,
Proper 9 (RCL), the Rev. Debbie Royals, in Sermons
that Work, ECUSA, 2009. |
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"A prophet is not welcome at home,"
Revd Rowena Francis, disclosing new worlds,
2009. |
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"Who Does He Think He Is?" Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National
Catholic Weekly, 2003. |
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"You Can't Go Home Again, Yeshua," John R. Donahue, SJ, America: The
National Catholic Weekly, 2000. |
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| Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
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Lectionary Notes,
Proper 9, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat
Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY. |
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Banquet of the Word, Bible Study Based on the Sunday Readings, by Rev. Thomas Welbers.
(not currently online) |
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"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) |
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"Celebrating Progress,
Working for More,"
Faith Lens, ELCA, 2009. |
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"Acceptance or Rejection?"
The
Choices of Discipleship,
John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily
Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2009. |
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Lesson Plans
for Small Congregations, Adults, Early Summer, Year B, The Episcopal Church, 2009. |
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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.) |
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| 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. |
| The
Text This Week's Pentecost
Resources Page. |
| Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
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Worship Planning Helps
(Pentecost +5, 2009): Worship & Preaching
Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist
Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Gathering,
Pentecost +5, 2009, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon
seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral
suggestions etc. |
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Worship Resources,
Pentecost 5B, 2009, Free Resources, Cokesbury
Worship Connection. |
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Mustard Seeds,
"Travelling Light/Disciple Job Description," Proper 9, 2009. A
lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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Lectionary Liturgies,
Ordinary 14, 2009, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). |
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Worship
and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 14, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church
in Australia. |
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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. |
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"Hosting
Prophets,"
The Practice of Jesus,
Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2009. |
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Liturgies
Online, Pentecost 5, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia. |
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Sermons and
Liturgies for Year B, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada. |
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Liturgical
Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova
Publications. |
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| Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
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Laughing Bird
Liturgical Resources, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra
Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings,
Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases. |
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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. |
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Outside the Box,
litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by
Katherine Hawker. |
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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. |
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Prayer for People Who Are Struggling with Emotional Illness, Mental
Health & Disabilities Program, Mennonite Central Committee, Canada. |
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21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +5, 2009, Kwasi Kena,
United Methodist Church GBOD. |
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"Immersed in Your Love,"
Service prayers for Pentecost 5, Worship Ways,
UCC, 2009. |
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Worship Resources,
Proper 9B,
John van de Laar,
Sacredise. |
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Starters for Sunday,
5 July, 2009. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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Prayers of the
People, Proper 9, 2009, Richard J. Einerson, sample prayers from
Prayers of the People: Pastoral Prayers for Worship and Personal
Devotion. |
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Offertory Prayers for
July, 2009, David S. Bell, United Methodist Church GBOD. |
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Prayers and Musical Ideas,
Ordinary 14, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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"Liturgy:
prayers reflection,"
reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, NZPB, Rev. Bosco Peters, New
Zealand. Common
Worship (CofE). |
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A
Prayer for Pentecost 5,
Rev. Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer, 2009. |
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Meditation Prompts and Prayers,
Proper 9B, 2009. Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the
Enclosure. |
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Prayers of the People,
Proper 9, 2009, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas. |
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Prayers for Worship, David von Schlichten,
Lectionary Homiletics. |
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World in Prayer,
the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers.
Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news. |
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| Graphics & Multimedia:
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Hermanoleon Clipart,
Ordinary 14B. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides,
etc. |
| Clip Art Images:
Mark 6:1-6, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú. |
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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. |
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Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital
Image Archive. |
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Bulletin
Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho.
Scroll down for Year B index. |
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CHURCH PowerPoint,
Pentecost 5, 2009. Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint
slides for Worship Services. |
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Mustard Seeds,
"Travelling Light/Disciple Job Description," Proper 9, 2009. A
lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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"Mapping the Mysteries,
Revisited,"
Jan
Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook,
2009. (Use of images.) |
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Commercial Site:
Strength from Weakness (Visual Liturgy/Film: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10),
The Work of the
People. |
| Scripture
Pics, Weekly RCL-related image. |
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Agnus Day, Lectionary
cartoon by James Wetzstein. |
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Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
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SAMUEL,
Pentecost +5, 2009, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Pentecost +5, 2009, Rev.
John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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"A Question of Identity,"
reflection by Scott S. Elliott,
eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center. |
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Hymns and Music:
| Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
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Hymn for Pentecost 5B, Alan Hinton, Long Metre (Herongate),
Disclosing New Worlds, 2009. |
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"Able,"
Brenton Prigge, (Dix 7.7.7.7.7.7.), New Hymn, 2009. |
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Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
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Hymn and Song Suggestions,
Pentecost 5, 2009, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary. |
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Lectionary Hymns,
Pentecost +5, 2009, United Methodist Church GBOD. |
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Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with
lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for
the Sunday Lectionary.") |
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Lectionary
Hymns, Ordinary 14B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians. |
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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. |
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Choral Anthem Project,
Ordinary 14B, National Association of
Pastoral Musicians. |
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Suggested
Hymns from the New Century Hymnal, United Church of Christ,
2009. |
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Gathering,
Pentecost +5, 2009, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon
seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral
suggestions etc. |
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Together
to Celebrate, Pentecost 5, 2009, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia.
Contemporary Christian Music resources. |
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Starters for Sunday,
5 July, 2009. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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Prayers and Musical Ideas,
Ordinary 14, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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Sing for Joy,
Ordinary 14, 2009. Choral
reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College. |
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| With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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"Sermon
of the Week,"
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"Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick,
Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles.
Sermons4Kids.com. |
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Gathering,
Pentecost +5, 2009, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon
seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral
suggestions etc. |
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Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity,
Ordinary 14, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary
by Larry Broding. |
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Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J.
Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.) |
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Lesson Plans
for Small Congregations, Younger Children & Older Children, Early
Summer,
Year B, The Episcopal Church, 2009. |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Ordinary 14, 2009 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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| Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
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Lectionary
Puzzles by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough,
Ontario. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text (html) formats. |
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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. |
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Coloring
Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's
Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of
page.)
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CatholicMom.com: Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle,
and Word Search based on weekly gospel text. |
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| 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. |
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