Trinity B
June 7, 2009

With thanks to page sponsor:
CHURCH PowerPoint,
a weekly service providing
PowerPoint images for worship.
(Dec0809)

Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources: 

Isaiah 6:1-8
Roman Catholic reading: Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40

Psalm 29
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 33:4-22
Episcopal reading (RCL): Psalm 29 or Canticle 2 or 13

Romans 8:12-17
Roman Catholic reading: Romans 8:14-17

John 3:1-17
Roman Catholic reading: Matthew 28:16-20
 

Possible Themes: Trinity, Holy Spirit, Holiness, nature of God, Love, Spirit and Flesh, New Life/Birth

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • Illustrated lectionary readings from Vanderbilt Divinty 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:
    • Trinity
    • Nicodemus
    • Pentecost/Holy Spirit
    • Moses and the Burning Bush
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Rebirth/New Life
    • Seeing/Seeing Anew
    • Trinity
    • Holy Spirit
    • Moses/Exodus
• 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, Matthew Stith, Elisabeth Johnson, and Sharon H. Ringe.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Trinity B, 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.
  • "Mysterious Encounter," Kate Huey and Mark Suriano, Weekly Seeds, i.UCC.org, 2009.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Pentecost +1, 2009, Rick Marshall, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Trinity, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Preaching Helps (Trinity Sunday, 2009). United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Commentary and Reflections, Trinity Sunday B, Lawrence Moore, Disclosing New Worlds, 2009.
  • Jesus Now, Trinity Sunday. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Liberal Lectionary Analysis, Trinity Sunday, 2009, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • "The Best-Kept Secret," Trinity Sunday, 2009, Sea Raven, Liberal Christian Commentary.
  • Rumors, for June 7, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • Sermon Nuggets, Trinity, 2009, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Lectionary Study, Trinity Sunday, Dr. Robert Linthicum, Partners in Urban Transformation, 2009.
  • SAMUEL, Trinity Sunday, 2009, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
  • Text Studies, Trinity, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • "Go - Tell - Baptise!" The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2009.
• Lists of recommended articles available with ATLAS subscription for these texts:
  • Isaiah 6:1-8
  • Psalm 29
  • Romans 8:12-17
  • John 3:1-17
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • "Condemnation Is Not the Point," Michael Joseph Brown, Shonda Jones, Bridgette Young, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2009. (LGBT perspective)
  • Sermon Starters, Season of Pentecost, 2009, Michael K. Turner, United Methodist Church Circuit Rider.
  • Trinity Sunday: A Spiral-Shaped God, Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2008.
  • "God Infinite, God Intimate," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2009.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2006.
  • "Seraphim's Cry, Prophet's Commission," Carin Ruff, "Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality," The Witness, 2006.
  • "So Far, So Near," David Buschart, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2006.
  • "The Trinity and The Shack," Debra Dean Murphy, The Ekklesia Project, 2009.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2006.
  • "Ready or Not...Here We Go!" Pastor Sharron R. Lucas, Stewardship of Life Insitute, ELCA, 2009.
  • Daily Reflection, Pentecost, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2009.
  • Articles at The Christian Century:
    • "Much Obliged," Rob Merola, 2006.
    • "Wind Blown," Bill O'Brien, 2003.
    • "A Curious Man," Margaret B. Hess, 1997.
  • "Living the Word," at Sojourners:
    • "Get a Little Crazy," Robert Roth, "Not Drunk, Just Not Sober," 2006.
    • "Love without Limits," 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 Threefold Nature of God," the Rev. Dr. Fred R. Anderson, Day 1, 2009.
  • Selected Sermon, Trinity Sunday (RCL), the Rev. Timothy B. Safford, in Sermons that Work, ECUSA, 2009.
  • "Sharing in Heaven," Revd Dr. Lance Stone, disclosing new worlds, 2009.
  • "Who Is God?" Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2003.
  • "Most Holy Trinity," John R. Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2000.
  • "Homo-ousios, Homoi-ousios, Who Cares?" John Jewell, 2000.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • Lectionary Notes, Trinity Sunday, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • "The Virtue of Hope," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Heaven and Hell," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2002. (Romans 8)
  • "Idaho man fails to sell 'hand of God' rock on eBay," Faith Lens, ELCA, 2009.
  • "Heirs or Runaways?" The Choices of Discipleship, John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2009.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Trinity, 2009 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
  • Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Adults, Early Summer, Year B, The Episcopal Church, 2009.
  • Bible Study - verse by verse Roman Catholic lectionary commentary at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Picayune, MS.
  • Light on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings. (Scroll own past chart of CEV readings.)
• Special Day Resources: Trinity
  • Trinity, Wikipedia.
  • "Trinity Sunday," Daniel T. Benedict, Jr., United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • The Trinity: A Muslim Perspective. Text from Oxford Research Fellow Abdal Hakim Murad's lecture to Christians at Oxford.
  • Trinity Sunday and The Blessed Trinity (with information about the development of the doctrine of the Trinity) from The Catholic Encyclopedia (1913).
  • "Trinity and Women's Experience," Barbara Brown Zikmund, at Religion OnLine.  
  • "Praising the Triune God: Beyond Gender?" by Ruth C. Duck. Review of Speaking the Christian God: The Holy Trinity and the Challenge of Feminism, ed Alvin F. Kimel. At Religion OnLine.
  • "So Explain It to Me," Mary W. Anderson. Commentary from The Christian Century, May, 1999. At Religion Online.
  • "The Mystery of the Trinity," by David Bruce at Hollywood Jesus. Insights from symbolic representations of Christian trinity in Hollywood movies.
  • "Three is Not Enough: Jewish Reflections on Trinitarian Thinking," by Dr. David R. Blumenthal, Professor of Judaic Studies, Emory University.
  • "Gender and the Trinity," Rebecca Oxford-Carpenter, Theology Today, 1984.
  • "Trinitarian Thoughts While Descending into the Grand Canyon," W. Paul Jones, Saint Paul School of Theology. Theology Today, 1992.
  • "The Trinity: A Model for Belonging in Contemporary Society," Thomas J. Scirghi, The Ecumenical Review, 2002.
  • "The Wild Bird Who Heals: Recovering the Spirit in Nature," Mark I. Wallace, Swarthmore College. Theology Today, 1993.
• 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 (Trinity, 2009): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Gathering, Trinity, 2009, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
  • A Feast with the Trinity - A Service for Trinity Sunday, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Worship Resources, Trinity Sunday, 2009, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Who? Me?," Trinity Sunday, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Trinity, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Trinity, 2009. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Trinity B, 2009, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Liturgies Online, Trinity, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgy for Holy Trinity (with Blessing of Travelers), Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
  • "Partners in Mission," 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.
  • Outside the Box, Trinity Sunday, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
  • Prayers of the People, Year B - Trinity Sunday. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
  • Lector's Notes, Trinity, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • Worship Resources, Trinity, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Trinity, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
  • A Prayer for Trinity Sunday, Rev. Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer, 2009.
  • "Mysterious Encounter," Service prayers for Trinity Sunday, Worship Ways, 2009.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Trinity Sunday, 2009, Kwasi Kena and Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church GBOD.
  • Meditation Prompts and Prayers, Trinity, 2009. Suzanne Guthrie, At the End of Enclosure.
  • Offertory Prayers for June, 2009, David S. Bell, United Methodist Church GBOD.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
• Graphics & Multimedia:
  • Hermanoleon Clipart, Trinity. 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: Trinity B, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Trinity B 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, Trinity B, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
  • PowerPoint Background Slides for Trinity Sunday, More PowerPoint for Trinity Sunday, Bulletin Cover Art for Trinity Sunday, Another Bulletin Cover, Will Humes, Word & Table.
  • Commercial Site: Led by the Spirit (Film/Visual Liturgy), The Work of the People.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Who? Me?," Trinity Sunday, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
  • SAMUEL, Trinity Sunday, 2009, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
  • Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Trinity, 2009, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • "To Be a Disciple Like Nicodemus," reflection by Rev. Thomas R. May, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • Hymn for Trinity Sunday B, Alan Hinton, 8.7.8.7.D, possible tune Austria, Disclosing New Worlds, 2009.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Trinity, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Lectionary Hymns, Trinity, 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, Trinity, 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.
    • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Trinity B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Suggested Hymns from the New Century Hymnal, United Church of Christ, 2009.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Trinity, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
    • Together to Celebrate, Trinity, 2009, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
    • Gathering, Trinity, 2009, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
    • Sing for Joy, Trinity, 2009. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Trinity, 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, Trinity, 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, Trinity, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • "Measuring God's Love," "The Butterfly," "A Life Saver," Children's Sermons from Sermons4kids.com.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Trinity, 2009 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
  • Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Younger Children & Older Children, Early Summer, Year B, The Episcopal Church, 2009.
  • "The Mystery of God," 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)
  • Lectionary Puzzles by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text (html) formats.
  • 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.
  • Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
  • CatholicMom.com: Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, and Word Search based on weekly gospel text.
• 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.