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Easter 4C
April 21, 2013
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Pastor Paul Mittermaier,
St. John's Lutheran Church Jackson, WI

Image: Rick Morley

Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Acts 9:36-43
Roman Catholic reading: Acts 13:14, 43-52

Psalm 23
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 100:1-5

Revelation 7:9-17
Roman Catholic reading: Revelation 7:9, 14-17

John 10:22-30
Roman Catholic reading: John 10:27-30

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:
    • Resurrection
    • Good Shepherd
    • Healing
    • Sheep/Shepherds
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Resurrection
    • Rebirth/New Life
    • Feeding/Eucharist
    • Good Shepherd
    • Difficulty Recognizing Evil
    • Satan
    • Redemption
• Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Textweek Blog and 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, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2013. 2010.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Easter 4, 2013. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Preaching Helps. Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2013.
  • SAMUEL, Sermon Seeds, Dr. Christina Hutchins, Dr. Riess Potterveld, UCC, 2013.
  • "A Winter's Story," D Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2013.
  • Hope for today, tomorrow, and eternity -- Commentary by Sandra Herrmann from SermonSuite.
  • Sermon Nuggets, Easter 4C, Lindy Black, 2013.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Easter 4, Russell Pregeant, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Ministry Matters, April 21, 2013.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Easter 4, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2013. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Easter 4, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • "HIV / AIDS," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2007.
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Text Studies, Easter 4, 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).
  • Acts 9:36-43
  • Psalm 23
  • Revelation 7:9-17
  • John 10:22-30
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • Textweek Blog and 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, Sheep, Shepherds, and the Lamb, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2013.
  • "Disaster," "Bebb's Speech at Revonoc," sermon discussion from Frederick Buechner, Frederick Buechner Blog.
  • "Why I Pray that April Tragedies Bring May Justice," Margaret Aymer, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2013.
  • "Following and Believing," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2013. 2010.
  • "Hands Up, Hands Down," Alyce McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2013.
  • "The Living Power of the Resurrection," John C. Holbert, 2013.
  • "A Steward's Psalm for All Seasons and Reasons," Sharron Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
  • "The Adventurous Lectionary," Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2013.
  • "Peter the Apostle Meets Simon the Tanner," Easter 4, Daniel B. Clendenin, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2013. 2010.
  • "The 23rd Psalm in an Age of Terror: A Pastoral Response to Boston," Timothy F. Simpson, Political Theology, 2013.
  • Good Shepherd Sunday, Stan Duncan, If You Lived Here You'd Be Home By Now, 2013.
  • "The Logic of Love from John10 and Acts 9," Joe Phelps, Political Theology, 2013.
  • "Suspense," Michael Coffey, 2013.
  • "Assimilation," Nancy Rockwell, A Bite in the Apple, 2013.
  • "No Dry Eyes," Rick Morley, 2013.
  • Christian Leadership Center Commentary, Russell E. Saltzman, 2013.
  • "Embracing the Power of Eternity," Robert Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2013.
  • "Enough," Rev. Anne S. Howard, A Word in Time, The Beatitudes Society, 2013.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Mary Lautensleger, 2013.
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, 2013.
  • Care for Creation Reflections, Tom Mundahl, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2013.
  • "Dorcas' Fashion Show," Beth Scibienski, A Thousand Words of Inspiration, 2103.
  • "The Beautiful One," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2013.
  • "Our Shepherd's Voice," the Rev. Dr. Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2013.
  • "On Being Shepherds and Sheep," Thomas Beam, 2013.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2013.
  • Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, 2013.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2013.
  • "Terms of Endearment," Christopher Burkett, PreacherRhetorica, 2013.
  • The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2013.
  • Suspense, Michael Coffey, 2013.
  • "My Sheep Hear My Voice," Bruce Maples, 2013.
  • "If You're Going to Love Jesus, Feed the Sheep," Bob Stulmann, Stories from a Priestly Life, 2013.
  • "Conversations with Jesus, Real and Imagined," Steve Goodier, Life Support Systems, 2013.
  • "6 Words," Larry Patten, 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.
  • 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.
  • "The Hanukkah Shepherd," Debra Dean Murphy, Intersections, 2010.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
  • "The Call of the Slaughtered Shepherd," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2010.
  • "Life - In Spite of and in Light of - Death," Angela Bauer-Levesque, Alma Crawford, Tat-Siong Benny Liew, Out in Scripture, Human Rights Campaign, 2010. (LGBT)
  • "May You Walk With Ease," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2010.
  • First Look, Lee Koontz, reflectious, 2010.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Easter 4, 2007. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2007.
  • The Christian Century:
    • "Sheepish," Mary Schertz, 2004.
    • "Clothed With Compassion," Heidi A. Peterson, 2001.
  • Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
    • "Beyond Death's Reach," 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):
  • "Raising the Dead, Shepherding God's Sheep," the Rev. Dr. Donald Fishburne, 2013.
  • "Hearing the Voice of the Good Shepherd on Earth Day," Frederica Helmiere, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2013.
  • Ministry Matters, April 21, 2013.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2013.
  • 4 Pascua (C), el Rvdo.Gonzalo Antonio Rendon-Ospina, Sermones que Iluminan, 2013.
  • "There Is Something About That Name," the Rev. Dr. Royeese Stowe, Day 1, 2010.
  • "Noticed, Named and Nurtured," The Rev. Elizabeth Mitchell Clement, Day 1, 2007.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Hope in Diversity," Faith Element, 2013.
  • "Life-giving Paths," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2013.
  • "Sheep and Shepherd," Scott Moore, Faith Lens, ELCA, 2013.
  • Bible Study, Easter 4, 2013, Will Prosser, Berkeley Divinity School at Yale, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2013.
  • "Untamed Hospitality," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Hospitality," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007. (Psalm 23)
  • "To Hear the Voice of the Good Shepherd," John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2007.
• 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 4): 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)
  • Mustard Seeds, "Lives Full of 'God Stuff'!" Easter 4, 2013. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Worship Resources, Easter 4, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2013.
  • "A Steward's Psalm for All Seasons and Reasons," Sharron Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
  • Worship resources for Easter 4 H. Burnham Kirkland from SermonSuite.
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, 2013.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Easter 4C, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Ministry Matters, April 21, 2013.
  • "HIV / AIDS," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2007.
  • Shepherd Liturgy for use on Easter 4, Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Easter 4C, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Liturgy for Good Shepherd Sunday, Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
  • Liturgies Online, Easter 4, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Easter 4, 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 4, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • Outside the Box, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
  • Prayers of the People, Year C - Easter 4. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
  • 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.
  • Sunday Prayer, 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.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2013.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Easter 4, 2013. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Call to Worship, Mary-Jane Konings, 2013.
  • Prayers of the People, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2013.
  • "The Beautiful One," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2013.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 23, Easter 4C, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2013.
  • Words for Worship, Amy Loving, The Worship Closet, 2013.
  • Good Shepherd Sunday Resource, Dan Schifeling, Worshipcalls.
  • 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 4. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art, Easter 4C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: John 10:27-30, John 10:27-30 #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, "Lives Full of 'God Stuff'!" Easter 4, 2013. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "The Lord Is My Shepherd," from John Rutter Requiem, YouTube video.
  • Jesus is rejected by some, 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).
  • Slideshow for on Psalm 23, Creation Sunday, hopeandhealing.org. Free use.
  • Revelation: After This I Looked, Tabitha's Gift, lectionary clips at youtube by David J.M. Coleman.
  • "Journeying with God," faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
  • "Hope in Diversity," Faith Element, 2013.
  • Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • Scripture Pics, Weekly RCL-related image.
• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • O Jesus, You Were Born to Be, Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, TRURO LM 8.8.8.8 (Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates)
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Easter 4C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "The Lord Is My Shepherd," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm 23 set to Darwall's 148th (66.66.88) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Easter 4, 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.
    • Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
    • Music Resources (hymn suggestions) for Earth Day, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
    • 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 4.
    • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
    • The Billabong, Easter 4, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Easter 4C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Easter, 4C, 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)
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Easter 4, 2013. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
    • Together to Celebrate, Easter 4, 2013, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Worshiping with Children, Easter 4C, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2013.
  • "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," April 21, 2013, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Acts 9:36-43 and Saving Strawberry Farm by Deborah Hopkinson, Revelation 7:9-17 and Mama by Jeanette Winter, John 10:22-30 and Toby, What Are You? by William Steig.
  • "Giggling with God," On the Chancel Steps, children's resources by Frances Woodruff, 2013.
  • The Shepherd King -- Children’s sermon based on Psalm 23 by Robert B. Lantz from SermonSuite.
  • Little People, Big Word, D. Ditmer, 2013.
  • "A Steward's Psalm for All Seasons and Reasons," Sharron Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
  • "Coin Paddle - Magic Trick," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2013. (Terms of Use)
  • "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, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • Ministry Matters, April 21, 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)
• A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.

• INDEX BY SCRIPTURE
• PODCASTS
• DAILY LECTIONARY RESOURCES
• BUECHNER RESOURCES INDEX
• FESTIVALS/SPECIAL DAYS (includes Creation)
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF VIOLENCE
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF TERRORISM/WAR/PEACE RESOURCES
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF NATURAL DISASTER

• Easter Day - Mar 31
• Easter 2 - April 7
• Easter 3 - April 14
• Easter 4 - April 21
• St Mark - April 25
• Easter 5 - April 28
• Sts Philip and James - May 1
• Easter 6 - May 5
• Ascension
• Easter 7 - May 12
• Day of Pentecost - May 19
• Trinity Sunday - May 26
• Memorial Day - May 27
• Visitation - May 31
• Pr4/OT9/P+2 - June 2
• Corpus Christi - June 2
• Pr5/OT10/P+3 - June 9
• Barnabas - June 11
• Pr6/OT11/P+4 - June 16
• Pr7/OT12/P+5 - June 23
• John the Baptist - June 24
• Sts Peter & Paul - June 29
• Pr8/OT13/P+6 - June 30
• US Independence Day - July 4
• Pr9/OT14/P+7 - July 7
• Pr10/OT15/P+8 - July 14
• Pr11/OT16/P+9 - July 21
• Mary Magdalene - July 22
• St James the Elder - July 25
  
• Pr12/OT17/P+10 - July 28
• Pr13/OT18/P+11 - Aug 4
• Feast Transfiguration - Aug 6
• Pr14/OT19/P+12 - Aug 11
• St Mary - Aug 15
• Pr15/OT20/P+13 - Aug 18
• St Bartholomew - Aug 24
• Pr16/OT21/P+14 - Aug 25
• Pr17/OT22/P+15 - Sept 1
• Pr18/OT23/P+16 - Sept 8
• Holy Cross - Sept 14
• Pr19/OT24/P+17 - Sept 15
• St Matthew - Sept 21
• Pr20/OT25/P+18 - Sept 22
• Pr21/OT26/P+19 - Sept 29
• St Michael & Angels - Sept 29
• St Francis - Oct 4
• Pr22/OT27/P+20 - Oct 6
• World Communion Sunday - Oct 6
• Pr23/OT28/P+21 - Oct 13
• Thanksgiving - CA -Oct 14
• St Luke - Oct 18
• Pr24/OT29/P+22 - Oct 20
• Pr25/OT30/P+23 - Oct 27
• St Simon & Jude - Oct 28
• Reformation Day - Oct 31
• All Saints - Nov 1
• All Souls - Nov 2
• Pr26/OT31/P+24 - Nov 3
• Pr27/OT32/P+25 - Nov 10
• Veterans Day - Nov 11
• Pr28/OT33/P+26 - Nov 17
• Reign of Christ/
  Christ the King - Nov 24
• Thanksgiving - Nov 28

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