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Advent 1C
December 3, 2006
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Lessons below for study links and resources:
Jeremiah 33:14-16
Psalm 25:1-10
Roman Catholic
reading: Psalm 25:4-14
Episcopal reading (RCL): Psalm 25:1-9
1 Thessalonians 3:9-13
Roman
Catholic reading: 1 Thessalonians
3:12 - 4:2
Luke 21:25-36
Roman Catholic
reading: Luke 21:25-28, 34-36
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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:
Advent |
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Special Day Resources:
World AIDS Day |
| Lists of recommended
articles are available with
ATLAS subscription for these texts:
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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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Comments (commentary) and
Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal. |
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Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives,
Advent 1C, 2006. Commentary,
historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis
University. |
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Girardian
Reflections on the Lectionary, Advent 1, by Paul Nuechterlein &
Friends. |
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Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael
Hardin. |
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Preaching Helps (Advent
1C). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church
General Board of Discipleship, 2006. |
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Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary,
December 3, 2006, Russell Pregeant,
"...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." |
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Advent Lectionary
Commentaries, Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary. |
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Jesus Now,
Advent 1C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus
Then & Now. |
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Exegesis, Advent
1C, Betty Jane Lillie, S.C., The Pastoral Preaching Web Site. Sponsored by the Athenaeum, Mount St. Mary's
Seminary,
2006. |
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Lectionary Analysis,
Advent 1C,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada, 2006. |
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This Sunday's Readings,
Advent 1C, Sunday next before Advent, John Pridmore,
Church Times. |
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Sermon Nuggets,
Advent 1C, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions,
quotations. |
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"Not
Just a Pipe Dream," Anecdotes, Stories & Humor, Advent 1C, Steve Goodier,
Christ United Methodist Church, Salt Lake City, UT. |
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Starters for Sunday,
3 December, 2006. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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Social Justice Lectionary,
Advent 1C, list of links by Rev. Dr. Bruce
Sweet, United Church of Canada. |
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Readings, Analysis of
Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church
of the Nazarene.) |
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"Newness Out Of Grief," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand. |
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Preaching Helps, First Sunday in Advent, Currents in Theology and
Mission, 2003. |
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Text
Studies, Advent 1C, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran) |
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| Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
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"The
Coming of the Son of Man: Disbelief, Voyeuristic Violence, or Future
Redemption?"
The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with
Jesus Foundation. |
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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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Dylan's Lectionary Blog. Biblical Scholar
Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary
of the Episcopal Church. |
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"Trouble All
Around. God, You There?"
Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our
Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign. (LGBT persective) |
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Daily Reflection,
Advent 1, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2006. |
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"Pent-Up
Power," Herbert O'Driscoll, The Christian Century, 2003. |
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"Anticipation," commentary by John C. Morris, The Christian Century,
2000. At Religion Online. |
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"In Distress," William Dyrness, The Christian Century, 1994. |
| Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
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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 C. 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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First Sunday of Advent, Timothy J.
Hoyer,
"Signs," Luke Bouman,
3 December
2006, Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the
RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors. |
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"Apocalypse: Then and Now," The Rev. Dr. Scott Black Johnston, Day 1,
2006. |
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Advent
1C, Mary Ann Wiesemann-Mills, OP,
Sponsored by the Athenaeum, Mount St. Mary's Seminary, 2006. |
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Selected Sermon,
Advent 1C (RCL), by the Rev. Ben Helmer, in Worship
that Works, ECUSA, 2006. |
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"Reading the 'Signs of the Times,'" Dianne Bergant, CSA,
America: The
National Catholic Weekly, 2003. |
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"The Final
Advent of God," Selected sermon, Advent 1C, by John E. Colón, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2003. |
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"The Beginning of the End," John R Donahue, SJ,
America: The
National Catholic Weekly, 2000. |
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Selected
sermon by the Rev. Sr. Rosina A. Ampah, OSH in Worship that Works,
ECUSA, 2000. |
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| Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
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Lectionary Notes, Advent
1C, 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. |
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"Fear of the Lord,"
study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Where Wisdom is Found," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. Focus article,
"Fear of the Lord," Russell Reno. |
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"Watch!"
John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily
Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2006. |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Advent 1 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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Lesson Plans
for Small Congregations, Adults, Advent 1-4, Year C, The Episcopal Church,
2006. |
| Light on the
Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and
participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary 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 Advent Resources
Page includes links to images illustrating Advent and Christmas themes. |
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Advent
Candle Liturgies |
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Hanging
of the Greens Liturgies |
| Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
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Worship Planning Helps,
Advent 1C, 2006. Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship
Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
Advent Planning Helps and Resources. |
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Worship
Ways Archive,
Multimedia Worship in Advent/Christmas, Trees of Advent, Hawaiian Liturgy
for Advent, World AIDS Day. Liturgy planning, United Church of Christ. |
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"Good News to the Poor: A Jubilee Celebration of Advent Candle Lighting,"
Worship Ways, United Church of Christ, 2006. |
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Mustard Seeds, a lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of
contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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Advent Wreath Meditations, 2006, Dean B. McIntyre, United Methodist
Church General Board of Discipleship. |
| Advent Wreath Liturgies,
Year C, the Rev. Sheila N. McJilton, St David's Episcopal Church,
Wilmington, DE. Written for family participation in worship service with a
part for younger children. Free use. Please acknowledge writer. |
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Liturgy
for the Celebration of Life, Advent 1C, 2006. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal
Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT. |
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Worship Well
Liturgy Online, Advent Season, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. |
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Advent Lighting of the Candles Skit using nativity characters and themes
from lectionary scriptures. North Tasmania Lutheran Parish, Launceston,
Tasmania, Australia. |
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Liturgies
Online, Advent 1, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia. |
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Gathering, Advent 1C, from the United Church of Canada. Includes
homiletical suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn
suggestions, etc, 2006. |
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"Courage,
Redemption Is Drawing Near,"
The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand. |
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Worship
and Liturgy Resources, Advent 1, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in
Australia. |
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Sermons
and Liturgies for Year C, 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. |
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Prayers
of the People, C - Advent 1, General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde
Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana. |
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Lector's Notes,
Advent 1C, 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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Outside the Box,
litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by
Katherine Hawker.
Other Advent
Resources. |
| "Liturgy: prayer reflection", Advent 1, reflections on the collect at the Eucharist,
Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. |
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Prayers and
Musical Ideas,
Advent 1, 2006. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for
Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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21st Century Africana
Liturgical Resources, Advent 1, 2006, the Rev. Marilyn E.
Thornton, United
Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Starters for Sunday,
3 December, 2006. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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Offertory Prayers for
December, 2006, Rev. David S. Bell, Director of the
Center for Christian Stewardship, the General Board of Discipleship of The
United Methodist Church. |
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| Graphics and Multimedia (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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Clip Art,
Advent 1C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators. |
| Clip Art Images:
Luke 21:25-36,
Luke 21:25-36 #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú. |
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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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Mustard Seeds, a lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of
contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
| Bulletin
Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho.
Scroll down for Year C index. |
| Commercial Sites:
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| Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
| Taking Faith Home,
December 3, 2006, Greg Priebbenow, formingfaith.com. A free
intergenerational take-home insert for integrating lectionary readings with
at-home prayers, family time, table grace, devotions, ritual and suggestions
for service. |
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SAMUEL at
ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Scripture
Introduction for Bulletin Insert,
Advent 1C,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada, 2006. |
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Hymns and Music:
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Lectionary Hymns,
United
Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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"There Is a Mighty Question," original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette,
ANGEL'S STORY 7.6.7.6. |
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"A Star Shone Bright: An Advent Hymn," F. Richard Garland, United
Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
| 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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A
Hymn for Advent by Rev. David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia. |
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Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from
Hymnsite.com. |
| The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder,
Uniting Church in Australia. |
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Traditional Hymns for Blended and Contemporary Worship Volume One:
Advent-Christmas-Epiphany, by Dean McIntyre, United Methodist Church General
Board of Discipleship. |
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Liturgical
Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova
Publications. |
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Worship
Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for
planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire
suggestions for RCL texts. Direct link to
Advent 1C. |
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Hymns of
the Spirit Three, Advent 1C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National
Memorial Church. |
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Together
to Celebrate, Advent 1, 2006, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia.
Contemporary Christian Music resources. |
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Prayers and
Musical Ideas,
Advent 1, 2006. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for
Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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Starters for Sunday,
3 December, 2006. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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| With Children (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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"Signs of
the Coming," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J.
Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.) |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Advent 1 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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Gathering,
Advent 1C, from the United Church of
Canada. Includes homiletical suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with
children," hymn suggestions, etc, 2006. |
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Lesson Plans
for Small Congregations, Younger Children / Older Children, Advent 1-4,
Year C, The Episcopal Church, 2006. |
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Ideas and Talks for Advent,
Talks to Children, Rev. Donald McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish
Church, Fife, Scotland. |
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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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| 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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