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Epiphany 3C
January 21, 2007

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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10
Roman Catholic reading: Nehemiah 8:2-4, 5-6, 8-10
 

Psalm 19
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 19:8-15
 

1 Corinthians 12:12-31a
Roman Catholic reading: 1 Corinthians 12:12-30 or 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, 27
 

Luke 4:14-21
Roman Catholic reading: Luke 1:1-4Luke 4:14-21

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

bulletTexts:
bulletIllustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
bullet Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the New American Bible.
bulletThe Roman Catholic Lectionary for Mass (1998 USA Edition). At Felix Just S.J.'s The Roman Catholic Lectionary For Mass - a site featuring comprehensive tables of editions of the Roman Catholic Lectionary.
bulletLectionary readings from the Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
bullet Lutheran lectionary readings, Year C, from the ELCA site.
bullet United Methodist lectionary readings.
bulletBiblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year C.
bullet Free Church version for Baptist, Reformed, and Congregational use Revised Common Lectionary Readings.
bullet ELCIC Worship Planning Calendar, lectionary citations with and without hymn suggestions, text and pdf formats.
bullet Lutheran RCL CEV readings - .doc files. Lutheran Bible Ministries.
bulletImages and Movies:
bulletImages Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
bulletMovies Listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
bullet Call
bullet Liberation
bullet Unity/Community
bullet Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
bullet Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Epiphany 3C, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
bullet Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 3C, 2007. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bullet Preaching Helps (Epiphany 3C, 2007). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, January 21, 2007, Bruce G. Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
bullet Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
bullet Sermon Nuggets, Epiphany 3C, 2007, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
bullet Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 3C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
bullet "You Are Gifted," Anecdotes, Stories & Humor, Epiphany 3C, Steve Goodier, Christ United Methodist Church, Salt Lake City, UT.
bullet Social Justice Lectionary, Epiphany 3C, list of links by Rev. Dr. Bruce Sweet, United Church of Canada.
bullet Starters for Sunday, 21 January 2007. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bullet Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
bullet Lectionary Analysis, Epiphany 3, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
bullet "The Messianic Programme," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand.
bullet Preaching Helps, Luke L. Bouman, Currents in Theology and Mission, 2004.
bullet SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet Text Studies, Epiphany 3C, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
bulletLists of recommended articles are available with ATLAS subscription for these texts:
bullet Nehemiah 8:1-10
bullet Psalm 19
bullet 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a
bullet Luke 4:14-21
bulletLectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
bullet "Eat the Fat, Drink the Wine: Nehemiah and Subversive Acts of Joy," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation.
bullet "Different Bodies, Same Mind?" Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "Jesus' Healing Waters," Living the Word, Sojourners Online, 2007.
bullet This Sunday's Readings, Epiphany 3, John Pridmore, Church Times, 2007.
bullet Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Epiphany 3, 2007. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church.
bullet The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2007.
bullet Daily Reflection, Ordinary 3, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2007.
bullet What the Tide Brings In, Ann Fontaine, Wyoming.
bullet "Reluctant Prophet," Jack Good, The Christian Century, 2004.
bullet "Taking the Good News Home," Frederick Niedner, The Christian Century, 2001.
bullet "The Proclamation," John Stendahl, The Christian Century, 1998. At Religion Online.
bullet "Sightings," Glen V. Wiberg, The Christian Century, 1995.
bullet Living the Word by Joyce Hollyday. Lectionary-based scripture commentary from Sojourners OnLine, 1995.
bullet Living the Word by Jim Rice. Lectionary-based scripture commentary from Sojourners OnLine, 1998.
bullet Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
bullet 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.
bulletSermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet "With Jesus, Times Have Changed: Have You?" Walter W. Harms, Epiphany 3, 21 January 2007, Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors.
bullet Selected Sermon, Epiphany 3 (RCL), by Katarina K Whitley, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2007.
bullet Homily Grits, Epiphany 3C, 2007, the Rev. Grant M. Gallup, Managua, Nicaragua (ECUSA).
bullet "The Challenges and Blessings Disabilities Bring," sermon from the Mental Health & Disabilities Program, Mennonite Central Committee, Canada.
bullet Selected sermon, Epiphany 3C, by the Rev. Ken Kesselus, in Sermons That Work, ECUSA, 2004.
bullet "The Word of the Lord," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2004.
bullet "A Different Kind of Inauguration 2," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2001.
bulletGroup Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
bullet Lectionary Notes, Third Sunday after the Epiphany, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
bullet Banquet of the Word, Bible Study Based on the Sunday Readings, by Rev. Thomas Welbers.
bullet "A Man of Hope Takes a Bold Step Forward," Faith Lens, a weekly Bible study/discussion for youth, linking a current news story and lectionary texts. ELCA, 2007.
bullet "Fix Your Eyes on Jesus!" John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2007.
bullet Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 3 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
bullet Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Adults, Epiphany, Year C, The Episcopal Church, 2007.
bullet Light on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings.
bulletA list of links to on-line Bibles and general Bible study resources.
bulletA list of links to scholarly and preaching discussion groups and their homepages. 
bulletA list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.

OnLine Worship and Liturgy Resources

bulletComplete Liturgies (includes prayers & hymns):
bullet Worship Planning Helps (Epiphany 3, 2007): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet Gathering, Epiphany 3C, from the United Church of Canada. Includes homiletical suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, etc, 2007.
bullet Mustard Seeds, Epiphany 3C, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
bullet Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Epiphany 3C, 2007. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT.
bullet "Extending Long-Term Hospitality," service outline from the Mental Health & Disabilities Program, Mennonite Central Committee, Canada.
bullet "Light Has Dawned," "Proclamando Libertad a los Cautivos," Liturgy Alive, Ordinary 3C, Claretian Publications, Inc., Philippines.
bullet Liturgies Online, Epiphany 3C, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet Worship and Liturgy Resources, Epiphany 3, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 3C, Thom M. Shuman, Greenhills Community Church, Presbyterian, Cincinnati, OH.
bullet Worship Well Liturgy Online, Ordinary Time, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
bullet "The Messianic Programme," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand.
bullet Sermons and Liturgies for Year C, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
bullet Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
bulletPrayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc.:
bullet Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings, Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases.
bullet Resources: Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet Prayers of the People, Year C - Epiphany 3. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
bullet Lector's Notes, Ordinary 3C, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
bullet Outside the Box, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
bullet "God, in Your Grace, Transform the World," A Prayer for Ecumenical Sunday, Worship Ways, United Church of Christ, 2007.
bullet "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
bullet Starters for Sunday, 21 January 2007. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bullet Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 3C, 2007. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bullet Offertory Prayers for January, 2007, Rev. David S. Bell, Director of the Center for Christian Stewardship, the General Board of Discipleship of The United Methodist Church.
bullet 21st Century Africana Liturgical Resources, Epiphany 3C, 2007, Jeanette Pinkston, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bulletGraphics and Multimedia (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Clip Art, Epiphany 3C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
bulletClip Art Images: Luke 4:14-21, Luke 4:14-21 #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
bullet 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.
bullet Mustard Seeds, Epiphany 3C, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
bulletCommercial Sites:
bullet "Set Free," Luke 4:14-21, graphics/films/worship ideas from Lumicon.
bulletBulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
bullet Taking Faith Home, January 21, 2007, 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.
bullet SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Epiphany 3, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
bullet "God, in Your Grace, Transform the World," A Prayer for Ecumenical Sunday, Worship Ways, United Church of Christ, 2007.
bulletHymns and Music:
bulletThe Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
bulletHymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
bullet Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
bullet 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 Epiphany 3.
bullet Hymns of the Spirit Three, Epiphany 3C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
bullet Together to Celebrate, Epiphany 3, 2007, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
bullet Starters for Sunday, 21 January 2007. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bullet Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 3C, 2007. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bulletWith Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Gathering, Epiphany 3C, from the United Church of Canada. Includes homiletical suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, etc, 2007.
bullet Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 3 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
bullet Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Younger Children / Older Children, Epiphany, Year C, The Episcopal Church, 2007.
bullet Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 3C, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
bullet Ideas and Talks for Epiphany, Talks to Children, Rev. Donald McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish Church, Fife, Scotland.
bulletChildren's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bullet Lectionary Puzzles by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text (html) formats.
bulletDrama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bulletA list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.