Easter 3C

Easter 3C
April 14, 2013
With thanks to page sponsor The Rev. Anne Howard,
The Beatitudes Society .

Image: He, Qi. Calling St. Paul,
from Art in the Christian Tradition,
a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN.

Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Acts 9:1-6, (7-20)
Roman Catholic reading: Acts 5:27-32, 40-41

Psalm 30
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 30:2-13

Revelation 5:11-14

John 21:1-19
Roman Catholic reading: John 21:1-19 or John 21:1-14

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.
Images and Movies:
- Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
- Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie 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).
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Easter 3, 2013. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- SAMUEL, "Feeding the Lambs," UCC, 2013.
- Preaching This Week commentary, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2013. 2010.
- "Tevye and Golde sing, 'Do You Love me?'" D Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2013.
- Preaching Helps. Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2013.
- "The Adventurous Lectionary," Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2013.
- Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Easter 3, Bruce G. Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
- Sermon Nuggets, Easter 3C, Lindy Black, 2013.
- Ministry Matters, April 14, 2013.
- The Lectionary Lab, Easter 3, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2013. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
- Pulpit Fiction, podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2013.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Easter 3, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Jesus Now, Easter 3C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- Text Studies, Easter 3, Diedrik Nelson. (Lutheran)
- Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2013.
- This Week at PreachingIllustrations.com, 2013.
- Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2013.
- Stewardship Sermon Starter, Stewardship Now. ELCA, 2013.
- World Hunger Sermon Starters, ELCA, 2013.
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2013.
- Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2013.
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. 2013.
- Homiletical Hot Tub, preaching blog at Lectionary Homiletics, 2013.
- The Good Word, A Blog on Scripture and Preaching, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2013.
- Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, Rule of Three Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2013. 11th Hour Preacher Party.
- "Repairing Our Grief," Greg Carey, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2013.
- "Commissioned Yet Again," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2013.
- "Picking Up the Broken Pieces," Easter 3, Daniel B. Clendenin, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2013. 2010 reflection. 2007 reflection.
- "You Can Run, But You Can't Hide," Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2013.
- "All the Way," Rick Morley, 2013.
- "Do You Love Me?" Janice Love, Ekklesia Project, 2013.
- "Do You Love Me?" David Sellery, 2013.
- "And Then His Life Began," Rev. Anne S. Howard, A Word in Time, The Beatitudes Society, 2013.
- Sacredise Worship Resources, 2013.
- Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2013.
- "Not Just Saul's Story," Beth Scibienski, A Thousand Words of Inspiration, 2103.
- "The Ways of Love," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013. 2010 reflection.
- "Oh, to be as bad as Paul," Michael Coffey, 2013.
- Christian Leadership Center commentary, Russell E. Saltzmann, 2013.
- "Love Talk," Katie Munnik, Presbyterian Record, 2013.
- "Ordinary Resurrection," Rick Fry, 2013.
- "Late Have I Loved You," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2013.
- "Be 'at sea' no longer," Christopher Burkett, PreacherRhetorica, 2013.
- "Hearing the Call," Robert Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2013.
- Liberal Lectionary Resources, Mary Lautensleger, 2013.
- The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2013.
- "2 Visions of Jesus," Peter Lockhart, A Different Heresy, 2013.
- "Following Jesus Once More," the Rev. Dr. Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2013.
- Care for Creation Reflections, Tom Mundahl, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2013.
- "Easter Bread," Nancy Rockwell, A Bite in the Apple, 2013.
- Lectionary Notes, Easter 3C, Beth Quick, 2013.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2013.
- "Turn...and Come Out Right," Steve Goodier, Life Support Systems, 2013.
- "If You're Going to Love Jesus, Feed the Sheep," Bob Stulmann, Stories from a Priestly Life, 2013.
- "Feast of Fish and Bread," Thomas Beam, 2013.
- Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2013.
- Scripture Reflections, Bob Flaherty, Newberg First United Methodist Church, 2013.
- Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2013.
- "Ten Minutes on a Tuesday," a weekly resource for preachers and worship leaders, The Methodist Church of New Zealand, 2013.
- "What Horse?" Larry Patten, 2013.
- 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, 2013.
- Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2013.
- Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2013.
- One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2013.
- Weekly Reading, Anthony B. Robinson, 2013.
- Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2013.
- The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2013.
- The Hardest Question, 2013.
- Ponderings on a Faith Journey, Robert Cornwall, 2013.
- Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2013.
- Kairos-Milwaukee UCC Blog, Reflections on the RCL by Rev. Rick Skidmore, 2013.
- 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. 2013
- Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2013.
- Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2013.
- The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2013.
- SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2013.
- COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2013.
- Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck.
- Panoramic Views of Faith and Health, Butch Odom. Daily lectionary thoughts and prayer, 2013.
- "Peter and the Pursuit of Happiness," David Lose, WorkingPreacher.org, 2010.
- "Mining for Love," Debra Dean Murphy, Intersections, 2010.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2010.
- Lectionary Blogging, John 21:1-19, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
- "Sorry," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2010.
- "God Is at Work, So We Must Work," Alma Crawford, Tat-Siong Benny Liew, Angela Bauer-Levesque, Out in Scripture, Human Rights Campaign, 2010. (LGBT)
- "You Can Never Go Home Again," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2010.
- The Christian Century:
  - "Turn in the Road," Mary Schertz, 2004.
  - "Saving Saul," Heidi A. Peterson, 2001.
  - "Encore," James C. Somerville, 1998.
- Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
  - "I Am Jesus," Walter Brueggemann, "The Power of Suffering Love," 2010.
- 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):
- "Becoming Ambassadors for Christ," the Rev. Dr. Donald Firshburne (TEC), Day 1, 2013.
- "Peter," Frederick Buechner, Buechner Blog.
- Easter 3C the Rev. Kay Sylvester, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2013.
- Ministry Matters, April 14, 2013.
- 3 Pascua (C), el Rvdo. Ramon Betances, Sermones que Iluminan, 2013.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2013.
- "The Grace of Another Day," the Rev. Dr. Wiley Stephens, Day 1, 2007.
Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "Worthy Is the Lamb," Faith Element, 2013.
- "The Power of Not Saying Sorry" Jay Mc Divitt, Faith Lens, ELCA, 2013.
- "Feeding the Lambs," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2013.
- Bible Study, Easter 3, 2013, Chelsea Page-Collogne, Virginia Theological Seminary, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2013.
- 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

Resources and Images on The Text This Week's Easter Resources page.
Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
- Worship Planning Helps (Easter 3): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2013.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2013. (Terms of Use)
- Worship Resources, Easter 3, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2013.
- LCA Worship Planning Page, Easter 3C, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
- The Risen Christ -- Worship resources for Easter 3 by John H. Will from SermonSuite.
- Mustard Seeds, Easter 3, 2013. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- "The Ways of Love," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
- Sacredise Worship Resources, 2013.
- Ministry Matters, April 14, 2013.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Easter 3C, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Liturgies Online, Easter 3, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Easter 3, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Sermons and Liturgies for Year C, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
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.
- Lector's Notes, Easter 3, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
- Prayers of the People, Year C - Easter 3. 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.
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- Prayer for Easter 3, RevAbi, RevGalBlogPals, 2010.
- Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2013.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, UMC GBOD, 2013.
- Offertory Prayers, UMC GBOD, 2013.
- "Feed My Sheep," Worship Ways, UCC, 2013.
- Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2013.
- Call to Worship, Mary-Jane Konings, 2013.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Easter 3, 2013. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Easter 3 Resource, Dan Schifeling, Worshipcalls, 2013.
- Words for Worship, Amy Loving, The Worship Closet, 2013.
- "Late Have I Loved You," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2013.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 30, Easter 3C, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2013.
- Prayers of the People, Jeremiah Williamson, Praying the Scriptures, 2013.
- 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, Easter 3. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art, Easter 3C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Clip Art Images: John 21:1-19, John 21:1-19 #2, 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.
- Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
- Mustard Seeds, Easter 3, 2013. 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.
- Breakfast on the Beach, audio telling, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. Go Tell Communications, Biblical Storytelling for the Global Village, 2010.
- Church Galleries sample - free powerpoint download for this week's lectionary scripture(s).
- "Into the Light," faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
- Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
- "Fishing Pole," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
- Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
- Scripture Pics, Weekly RCL-related image.
Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
- "Christ Appears," reflection by Joseph Pierce, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center, 2010.
Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
  - "Peter Said, 'I'm Going Fishing'," Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, BEECHER 8.7.8.7. D.
  - Hymns of the Spirit Three, Easter 3C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Psalm Settings:
  - "I Will Exalt You!" lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
  - Psalm 30 set to Greensleeves (87 87 67 67) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
  - Hymn and Song Suggestions, Easter 3, 2013, 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, 2013.
  - Lectionary Hymns, UMC GBOD, 2013.
  - 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 Easter 3.
  - 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.
  - The Billabong, Easter 3, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
  - Music Resources (hymn suggestions) for Earth Day, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  - Choral Anthem Project, Easter 3C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
  - Sing for Joy, Easter, 3C, 2007. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
  - Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2012.
  - Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2013. (Terms of Use)
  - Together to Celebrate, Easter 3, 2013, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
  - Prayers and Musical Ideas, Easter 3, 2013. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Worshiping with Children, Easter 3C, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2013.
- "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," April 14, 2013, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections:Acts 9:1-6 (7-20) and Green Eggs and Ham, by Dr. Seuss, Revelation 5:11-14 and Pest Fest by Julia Durango, John 21:1-19 and The Stray Dog by Marc Simont.
- The Mystery of the Marshes -- Children’s story based on John 21:1-19 by Janice B. Scott from SermonSuite.
- "Fishing Pole," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
- "The Ways of Love," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2013. (Terms of Use)
- Little People, Big Word, D. Ditmer, 2013.
- "Come and Have Breakfast," On the Chancel Steps, children's resources by Frances Woodruff, 2013.
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Easter 3, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- Ministry Matters, April 14, 2013.
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2013.
Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- 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)
- Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
- Lectionary Puzzles. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.
Drama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- Mustard Seeds, "Resurrection Impact," Easter 3, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.