Easter C
April 4, 2010

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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Acts 10:34-43 or Isaiah 65:17-25
Roman Catholic reading: Acts 10:34, 37-43
United Methodist reading: Acts 10:34-43

Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
Roman Catholic reading: Psalms 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23

I Corinthians 15:19-26 or Acts 10:34-43
Roman Catholic reading: I Corinthians 15:19-26 or 1 Corinthians 5:6-8
United Methodist reading: I Corinthians 15:19-26

John 20:1-18 or Luke 24:1-12
Roman Catholic reading: John 20:1-9

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings (NCCB/USCC) from the New American Bible.
  • Lectionary readings from the Episcopal Lectionary: Early BCP - Primary BCP - Primary RCL.
  • Lutheran lectionary readings, Year C, from the ELCA site.
  • United Methodist lectionary readings.
  • Biblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year C.
  • 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
    • Mary Magdalene
    • Mary Magdalene - Noli Me Tangere
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Resurrection
    • Rebirth/New Life
    • Mary Magdalene
    • Seeing/Not Seeing
    • Conversion
• 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, 2010. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Eric Barreto, Sharon H. Ringe, Craig R. Koester.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Easter, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Preaching Helps (Easter Sunday, 2007). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Easter, 2007, Paul S. Nancarrow, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Jesus Now, Easter Sunday. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • "Celebrate You!" Anecdotes, Stories & Humor, Easter Day C, Steve Goodier, Christ United Methodist Church, Salt Lake City, UT.
  • "The Resurrection of Jesus," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand.
  • SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Text Studies, Easter, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • Parallels at the Empty Tomb, Peter L. Haynes, Long Green Valley Church of the Brethren, Glen Arm, Maryland.
• Lists of recommended articles are available with ATLAS subscription for these texts:
  • Acts 10:34-43 / Isaiah 65:17-25
  • Psalm 118
  • 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 / Acts 10:34-43
  • John 20:1-18 / Luke 24:1-12
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • "Believing the Believers: 'Public Evidence for a Mystery,'" The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Easter Vigil/Principal Service of Easter, 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:
    • "The Birth of Hope," Darrell Jodock, 1995.
  • "Reflections: He Is Risen," Christianity Today. See also Easter Section at Christianity Today.
  • "We Have Seen the Lord," Richard Lischer, The Christian Century, 1999.
  • Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
    • "From Fear to Courage," Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "The Shelter of God," 2007.
    • "He Has Risen!" Michaela Bruzzese, "Losing Our Grip," 2004.
    • "'I Shall Not Die, But Live!'" Michaela Bruzzese, "Practicing Resurrection," 2001.
  • Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
  • 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.
• Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • "Power for Ministry," Rev. Richard Lischer, Duke Divinity School, 2009.
  • "Easter Morning," and "Ragman," Walter Wangerin and Ken Medema, at 30 Good Minutes, Chicago Sunday Evening Club. Text, audio, and video files available.
  • Easter Sermons, Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington.
  • "Is There Any Hope?" the Rev. Dr. William L. Self, Day 1, 2007.
  • Selected Sermon, Easter Day (RCL), by the Rev. Dr. Frank Hegedus, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2007.
  • "What Happened?" Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2004.
  • Easter (The Feast of the Passover of the Lord), Background and Homily, Fr. Andrew Greeley, 2004.
  • "A No-Nonsense Message!" John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2001.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • Lectionary Notes, Easter Sunday, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Adults, Easter Season, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Easter Sunday, 2010 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
  • 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.
• Lent and Easter links at Rev. Richard J. Fairchild's A Holy Easter.
• Complete Liturgies (includes prayers & hymns):
  • Worship Planning Helps (Easter Day, 2007): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Gathering, Easter Sunday C, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
  • Bilingual Easter Sunrise Service, and "Work of the Untamed God," Where the Wild One Leads, Lent, 2007. Metropolitan Community Churches.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Easter Dreaming," Easter, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Worship Resources by Lisa Frenz, Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, Portland, OR:
    • Easter Morning: a service of the dawning of new light with Holy Communion.
    • Easter Day: All Things Are Made New: a service of light with Holy Communion.
  • Easter Sunrise Resources at Bass Mitchell's Special Days and Services site.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Easter C, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Liturgies for Easter Day: Festival Eucharist for Easter Day following Easter Vigil, Festival Eucharist for Easter Day with Lighting of the Paschal Candle, Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
  • Easter Vigil/Easter Morning liturgy from The Church of England in An Anglican Liturgical Library.
  • Liturgies Online, Easter Sunday, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, 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 Sunday, 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 Day. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
  • Outside the Box, Easter, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
  • "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
• 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.
  • Clip Art Images: Easter, 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.
• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
  • SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • "Christ the Lord Is Risen Today," by Charles Wesley. Choral setting, Tom Council, United Methodist Church GBOD.
    • "Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise," Jackson W. Henry, new setting and tune for familiar Easter text. United Methodist Church GBOD.
    • "Lift the Light," Linda Dickson and George Mann, Eastertide Response for SSATB Choir, United Methodist Church GBOD.
    • "Christ the Lord Is Risen Today," PowerPoint hymn version for projection, The United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. (.ppt file)
    • "Before an Open, Empty Tomb," Easter Hymn by R. Richard Garland. Tune: DUKE STREET.
    • "Listen Sisters, Listen Brothers!" hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. Based on 1 Corinthians 15. Tune: BEACH SPRING.
    • "To the Tomb on Easter Day," David Ourisman, original hymn based on the Markan Easter narrative. Available for free download and use. Copyright notice must be kept intact.
    • "Be Present Now Dear Risen Lord," a Hymn for Easter Eucharist by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia. Tune: Tallis Canon, 88.88.
    • "The Angel Rolled the Stone Away," for a capella SATB choir by Sandy Willard Rogers. United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
    • "On Friday, When the Sky Was Dark," the Rev. Andrew Pratt. United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
    • "Go, Mary," Sandy Willard Rogers, Huntersville, NC.  United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Easter Day C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • The Billabong, Easter Day, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
    • Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
    • Traditional Hymns for Blended and Contemporary Worship, Volume Two: Lent-Easter. Sibelius and .pdf files of traditional hymns, with chord symbols for singers/keyboardists/guitarists. 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.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Easter C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Easter C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Easter, 2007. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
    • Gathering, Easter Sunday C, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Gathering, Easter Sunday C, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
  • Mustard Seeds, "Easter Dreaming," Easter, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Younger Children / Older Children, Easter Season, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
  • Ideas and Talks for Easter, Talks to Children, Rev. Donald McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish Church, Fife, Scotland.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Easter, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Easter Sunday, 2010 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top 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.