Advent 4C
December 23, 2012
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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:
Micah 5:2-5a
Roman
Catholic reading: Micah 5:1-4
Luke
1:47-55 or Psalm 80:1-7
Roman Catholic
reading: Psalm 80:2-19
Episcopal reading (RCL): Canticle 3 or Canticle 15
or Psalm 80:1-7
United Methodist reading: Luke
1:47-55
Luke 1:39-45, (46-55)
Roman
Catholic reading: Luke 1:39-45
Reading and Studying the Text This Week
- Texts:
- Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the New American Bible.
- Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
- Lutheran lectionary readings, Year C, from the ELCA site.
- United Methodist lectionary readings..
- 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 - Lectionary for Sundays and Festivals Scripture Reference.
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Images and Movies:
- Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art
Concordance, with the following themes:
- visitation
- Links to general Advent images:
- Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
- Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art
Concordance, with the following themes:
- Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- 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 This Week commentary, Advent 4, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2012. 2009.
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Advent 4C, 2012. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- "Two Prophetic Women, A Lord, and a Leaper," D Mark Davis, raw translation and exegesis/questions, Left Behind and Loving It, 2012.
- "Moving with Mary's Song," Kathryn Matthews Huey, SAMUEL, UCC, 2012.
- Weekly Evangelectionary, Bruce Laverly, Evangelism Connections, 2012.
- Preaching Helps. Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2012.
- The Adventurous Lectionary, Advent 4C, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2012.
- Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Advent 4, 2012, David Grant Smith, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
- The Lectionary Lab, Advent 4, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
- Sermon Nuggets, Advent 4, 2012, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
- Looking For A King In A Democratic Age -- Commentary and preaching suggestions by Wayne Brouwer from SermonSuite.
- Ministry Matters, December 23, 2012.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Advent 4, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- "God Has Lifted Up the Lowly," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2007.
- Jesus Now, Advent 4C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Rumors, for December 20, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor." (Alternate lectionary texts.)
- Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- Text Studies, Advent 4C, Diedrik Nelson. (Lutheran)
- Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2012.
- 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:
- Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
- Sermon Brainwave, Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, David Lose 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, Magnificat Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2012.
- "Can We Speak of God's Activity, in Triumph or Tragedy?" Matthew L. Skinner, ON Scripture, 2012.
- "A Promise That Changes the World," David Lose, WorkingPreacher, 2012.
- "From Shame to Blessing with Haste," Rick Morley, 2012.
- Lectionary Blogging, Luke 1:39-56, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2012.
- "Advent and Anxiety," Advent 4, Dan Clendenin, The Journey with Jesus, 2012. 2009.
- "The Song Of Mary," Mother Anne Emry, Sacred Story, 2012.
- "You Are Highly Favored," Robb McCoy, The Fat Pastor, 2012.
- "Mary, the Reluctant Prophet," Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2012.
- "What Did Micah Really Want?" John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2012.
- "A Multitude of Ruptures," Jim McCoy, Ekklesia Project, 2012.
- "For Joy," Jan Richardson, The Advent Door, 2012. (Use of images.)
- Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, 2012.
- "Encountering Incarnation," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
- Traveling Advent to Epiphany, Advent 4, reflections by Rachel M. Srubas, Faith Forward, 2012.
- Care for Creation Reflections, Dennis Ormseth, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2012.
- "Magnifying Glass," Michael Coffey, 2012.
- "An Expectant Kick," Katie Munnik, Presbyterian Record, 2012.
- "A Song Pregnant with Hope," Christopher Burkett, PreacherRhetorica, 2012.
- "Full of Grace," "Prepare Him Room," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
- "God Bearer," Nancy Rockwell, Bite in the Apple, 2012.
- "Journeying," Monica A. Coleman, Women in Spirit and Flesh, 2012.
- The Irrepressible Love of God, Steve Godfrey, Church in the World, 2012.
- "Escape to Judea and the Great Reversal," Richard Mario Procida, Modern Lectionaries, 2012.
- "Hopes and Fears," the Rev. Dr. Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2012.
- Liberal Lectionary Resources, Advent 4C, Nancy Kraft, Mary Lautensleger, 2012.
- Sacredise Worship Resources, 2012.
- Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2012.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2012.
- The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2012.
- "What Have the Romans Done for Us?" Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2012.
- Christian Leadership Center Commentary, 2012.
- "Advent 4," Robert Stuhlmann, Stories from a Priestly Life, 2012.
- Sunday Scripture Podcast, Joe Cate and Friends, 2012.
- Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2012.
- Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2012.
- "Ten Minutes on a Tuesday," a weekly resource for preachers and worship leaders, The Methodist Church of New Zealand, 2012.
- "I Believe," Larry Patten, 2012.
- HuffPost Religion, religion news and contemporary news in religious perspective. Always worth a read...
- Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts, 2012.
- Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2012.
- Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 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.
- The Hardest Question, 2012.
- Ponderings on a Faith Journey, Robert Cornwall, 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)
- 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.
- 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.
- "A Political Pregnancy (and the Beatles)," Jenny Williams, The Ekklesia Project, 2009.
- "Incarnation is an inside job," Peter Woods, I am listening, 2009.
- Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2009. (LGBT perspective)
- "As Good As Done," Doug Lee, The Ekklesia Project, 2009.
- Advent Reflections, Rev. Kirsten Klepfer, National Religious Campaign Against Torture, 2009.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2006.
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church.
- Articles at The Christian Century:
- "Mary Says Yes," John Stendahl, 2002.
- Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
- "Good News among the Lowly," Walter Brueggemann, "Getting Ready for the Unexpected," 2009.
- Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
- Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page):
- "Learning to Focus," the Rev. Dr. Casey Baggott, Day 1, 2012.
- "Reflections at the End of Advent," the Rev. Ben E. Helmer, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2012.
- Cuarto domingo de Adviento (Año C), por El Rvdo. Fabio Sotelo , Sermones que Iluminan, 2012.
- Ministry Matters, December 23, 2012.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2012.
- "The Place Where Heaven Will Touch the Earth," the Rev. Dr. Wiley Stephens, Day 1, 2009.
- "Head of Household," the Rev. Dr. Scott Black Johnston, Day 1, 2006.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- Bible Study, December 23, 2012, Lea Colvill, Sewanee, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
- "God Incarnate," Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2012.
- "Be Unreasonable," Faith Lens, ELCA, 2012.
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2012.
- "Doing Good Work," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Caring for Creation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2013. Focus article, "Doing Good Work," Jeffrey Bilbro. (Psalm 80)
- "What Should We Say about Mary?" study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Women and the Church," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. Focus article: "What Should We Say about Mary?" Carole L. Baker. (Luke 1:26-45)
- Light on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary 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
- Advent Candle Liturgies
- The Text This Week's Advent Resources Page includes links to images illustrating Advent and Christmas themes.
- Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
- Worship Planning Helps: 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, "Expect the Unexpected," Advent 4C, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- LCA Worship Planning Page, Advent 4C, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
- Ministry Matters, December 23, 2012.
- Songs Of The Season/Advent -- Worship resources based on Luke 1:39-56 and Micah 5:2-5a by John H. Will from SermonSuite.
- "God Has Lifted Up the Lowly," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2007.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Advent 4C, 2012, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- 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.
- Advent in the Southern Hemisphere, Rev. Bosco Peters, Liturgy, 2009.
- Liturgies Online, Advent 4, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Advent 4, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Sermons and Liturgies for Year C, 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, C - Advent 4, General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- Lector's Notes, Advent 4C, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
- Sacredise Worship Resources, 2012.
- "Liturgy: prayer reflection", Advent 4, reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Advent collects, Southern Hemisphere, Advent Penitence, Rev. Bosco Peters, Liturgy.
- Sunday Prayer, MomPriest, RevGalBlogPals, 2009.
- Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2012.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, UMC GBOD, 2012.
- Offertory Prayers, UMC GBOD, 2012.
- Call to Worship, Mary-Jane Konings, 2012.
- "Sing Out, My Soul!" Worship Ways, UCC, 2012.
- Call to worship, reflections, Advent readings and music around the theme of "Emptying." From Anna's Hosannas.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 80:1-7, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2012.
- Prayers from the Closet, Advent 4, OT / NT, Stephen Brown, 2012.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Advent 4C, 2012. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2012.
- Prayers of the People, Advent 4C, Rick Morley, 2012.
- Weekly Evangelectionary, Bruce Laverly, Evangelism Connections, 2012.
- Prayers of the People, Jeremiah Williamson, Praying the Scriptures, 2012.
- Prayers of the People, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2012.
- Words for Worship, Amy Loving, 2012.
- "Prepare Him Room," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
- "Rejoice!" Dan Schifeling, worshipcalls, 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 and Multimedia (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
- HermanoLeón Clipart, Advent 4C. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art, Advent 4C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Clip Art Images: Luke 1:39-45, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- 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.
- Mustard Seeds, "Expect the Unexpected," Advent 4C, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
- Hymnsight, Ralph Milton. Projection-ready image backgrounds to accompany seasonal hymn lyrics.
- "God Incarnate," Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2012.
- "For Joy," Jan Richardson, The Advent Door, 2012. (Use of images.)
- Church Galleries sample - free powerpoint download for this week's lectionary scripture(s).
- Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
- Scripture Pics, Weekly RCL-related image.
- Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
- "Come, Sup with Me," reflection by Liz Smith, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
- Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- “He Shall Be the One of Peace” is an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette celebrating Micah’s vision, that God would send one from Bethlehem to lovingly rule his people. This hymn was commissioned by The Presbyterian Outlook magazine for new Advent text-related hymns to Christmas carol tunes. Tune: HUMILITY (“See Amid the Winter's Snow”).
- “Mary Gladly Told Her Cousin,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette based on Mary rejoicing in the promise of Jesus before his birth, the Magnificat (Luke 1:39-56). This hymn was commissioned by The Presbyterian Outlook magazine for new Advent hymns to Christmas carol tunes. Tune: IRBY 8.7.8.7.7.7 (“Once in Royal David's City”).
- “Mary Heard the Angel's Message,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette celebrates many biblical stories about Mary, from before Jesus' birth, fleeing from Herod, his teaching about his family, her presence at his death and with the disciples after his resurrection. This hymn is in the Episcopalians’ Voices Found. Tune: BEECHER 8.7.8.7 D “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”) and HYFRYDOL (“Alleluia, Sing to Jesus”).
- "Leap for Joy," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
- A Hymn for Advent by Rev. David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Psalm Settings:
- "Hear Us Lord," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Psalm 80:1-7 set to The Solid Rock (88 88 888), Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Advent 4, 2012, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- You Call That Church Music? alternative music planning blog for church musicians following the RCL (with videos), Ann Strickland, 2012.
- Lectionary Hymns, UMC GBOD, 2012.
- Shepherd Sounds, Advent 4. 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.
- Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
- The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
- 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 4C.
- Choral Anthem Project, Advent 4C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
- Lectionary Hymns, Advent 4C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
- Sing for Joy, Advent 4C, 2009. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College. 2006.
- Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2012.
- Hymnsight, Ralph Milton. Projection-ready image backgrounds to accompany seasonal hymn lyrics.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2012. (Terms of Use)
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Advent 4C, 2012. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Together to Celebrate, December 23, 2012, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- With Children (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Worshiping with Children, Advent 4, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2012.
- "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," December 23, 2012, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Micah 5:2-5a and "The Gourd of Plenty" from Joy to the World: Christmas Stories from around the Globe by Saviour Pirotta, Hebrews 10:5-10 and A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, Luke 1:39-45 (46-55) and The Story of Holly and Ivy by Rumer Godden.
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2012.
- "Christmas Cliches," Dianne Deming, Children's Sermons Today, 2012.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2012. (Terms of Use)
- "Encountering Incarnation," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
- Making Room -- Children’s sermon by Anna Shirey for Advent 4 based on Luke 1:39-45 (46-55) from SermonSuite.
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2012.
- On the Chancel Steps, children's resources by Frances Woodruff, 2012.
- Ministry Matters, December 23, 2012.
- 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.
- 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)
- Weekly Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 2012.
- Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
- 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.
