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Epiphany 3C
January 21, 2007
With thanks to page sponsor:
Rev. Harry Buch,
Burton Congregational Church, UCC
Burton, Ohio
Rev. Pamela J. Branscome
Community Church of Chesterland,
Chesterland, Ohio
(October 2006-07)
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 1:1-4 /
Luke 4:14-21
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| Images and Movies:
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Concordance, with the following themes: |
| Movies Listed at The Text This Week's Movie
Concordance, with the following themes:
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Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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Comments (commentary) and
Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal. |
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Girardian
Reflections on the Lectionary, Epiphany 3C, by Paul Nuechterlein &
Friends. |
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Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives,
Ordinary 3C, 2007. Commentary,
historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis
University. |
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Preaching Helps (Epiphany
3C, 2007). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church
General Board of Discipleship. |
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Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary,
January 21, 2007, Bruce G. Epperly,
"...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." |
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Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael
Hardin. |
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Sermon Nuggets, Epiphany 3C, 2007, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor,
questions, quotations. |
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Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary)
3C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith
Futures Jesus Then & Now. |
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"You
Are Gifted," Anecdotes, Stories & Humor, Epiphany 3C, Steve Goodier,
Christ United Methodist Church, Salt Lake City, UT. |
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Social Justice Lectionary,
Epiphany 3C, list of links by Rev. Dr. Bruce
Sweet, United Church of Canada. |
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Starters for Sunday,
21 January 2007. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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Readings, Analysis of
Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church
of the Nazarene.) |
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Lectionary Analysis,
Epiphany 3,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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"The Messianic
Programme,"
The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand. |
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Preaching Helps, Luke L. Bouman, Currents in Theology and Mission,
2004. |
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SAMUEL at
ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Text
Studies, Epiphany 3C, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran) |
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| Lists of recommended
articles are available with
ATLAS subscription for these texts:
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| Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
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"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. |
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"Different Bodies, Same Mind?" Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "Jesus'
Healing Waters,"
Living the Word, Sojourners Online, 2007. |
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This Sunday's Readings,
Epiphany 3, John Pridmore,
Church Times, 2007. |
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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. |
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The
Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo,
Progressive Theology Weblog, 2007. |
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Daily Reflection,
Ordinary 3, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2007. |
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What the Tide Brings In,
Ann Fontaine, Wyoming. |
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"Reluctant Prophet," Jack Good, The Christian Century, 2004. |
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"Taking the Good News Home," Frederick Niedner, The Christian
Century, 2001. |
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"The
Proclamation," John Stendahl, The Christian Century, 1998.
At Religion Online. |
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"Sightings," Glen V. Wiberg, The Christian Century, 1995. |
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Living the Word by Joyce
Hollyday. Lectionary-based scripture commentary from
Sojourners
OnLine, 1995. |
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Living the Word by Jim Rice.
Lectionary-based scripture commentary from
Sojourners
OnLine, 1998. |
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Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other
resources. |
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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. |
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| Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page):
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"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. |
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Selected Sermon,
Epiphany 3 (RCL), by Katarina K Whitley, in Worship
that Works, ECUSA, 2007. |
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Homily Grits,
Epiphany 3C, 2007, the Rev.
Grant M. Gallup, Managua, Nicaragua (ECUSA). |
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"The Challenges and Blessings Disabilities Bring," sermon from the
Mental Health & Disabilities
Program, Mennonite Central Committee, Canada. |
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Selected sermon,
Epiphany 3C, by the Rev. Ken Kesselus, in Sermons
That Work, ECUSA, 2004. |
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"The Word of the Lord," Dianne Bergant, CSA,
America: The
National Catholic Weekly, 2004. |
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"A Different Kind of Inauguration 2," John R Donahue, SJ,
America: The
National Catholic Weekly, 2001. |
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| Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
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Lectionary Notes,
Third Sunday after the Epiphany, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat
Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY. |
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Banquet of the Word, Bible Study Based on the Sunday Readings, by Rev. Thomas Welbers. |
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"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. |
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"Fix Your Eyes on Jesus!"
John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily
Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2007. |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Ordinary 3 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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Lesson Plans
for Small Congregations, Adults, Epiphany, Year C, The Episcopal Church,
2007. |
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Light on the
Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and
participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings.
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| 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. |
| Complete Liturgies (includes prayers & hymns):
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Worship Planning Helps
(Epiphany 3, 2007): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship
Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Gathering,
Epiphany 3C, from the United Church of
Canada. Includes homiletical suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with
children," hymn suggestions, etc, 2007. |
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Mustard Seeds,
Epiphany 3C, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of
contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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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. |
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"Extending Long-Term Hospitality,"
service outline from the Mental Health & Disabilities Program, Mennonite
Central Committee, Canada. |
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"Light Has Dawned,"
"Proclamando Libertad a los Cautivos," Liturgy
Alive, Ordinary 3C, Claretian Publications, Inc., Philippines. |
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Liturgies
Online, Epiphany 3C, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia. |
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Worship
and Liturgy Resources, Epiphany 3, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church
in Australia. |
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Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary
3C, Thom M. Shuman, Greenhills Community
Church, Presbyterian, Cincinnati, OH. |
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Worship Well
Liturgy Online, Ordinary Time, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. |
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"The Messianic
Programme,"
The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand. |
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Sermons
and Liturgies for Year C, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada. |
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Liturgical
Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova
Publications. |
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| Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc.:
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Laughing Bird
Liturgical Resources, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra
Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings,
Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases. |
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Resources:
Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies
by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Outside the Box,
litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by
Katherine Hawker. |
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"God, in Your
Grace, Transform the World," A Prayer for Ecumenical Sunday, Worship
Ways, United Church of Christ, 2007. |
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"Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist,
Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. |
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Starters for Sunday,
21 January 2007. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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Prayers and
Musical Ideas,
Ordinary 3C, 2007. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for
Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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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. |
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21st Century Africana
Liturgical Resources, Epiphany 3C, 2007, Jeanette Pinkston, United
Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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| Graphics and Multimedia (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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Clip Art, Epiphany
3C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators. |
| Clip Art Images:
Luke 4:14-21,
Luke 4:14-21 #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú. |
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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. |
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Mustard Seeds,
Epiphany 3C, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of
contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
| Commercial Sites:
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"Set Free,"
Luke 4:14-21, graphics/films/worship ideas from Lumicon. |
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| Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
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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. |
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SAMUEL at
ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Scripture
Introduction for Bulletin Insert,
Epiphany 3,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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"God, in Your
Grace, Transform the World," A Prayer for Ecumenical Sunday, Worship
Ways, United Church of Christ, 2007. |
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| Hymns and Music:
| The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder,
Uniting Church in Australia. |
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Hymn
selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com. |
| Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with
lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for
the Sunday Lectionary.") |
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Liturgical
Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova
Publications. |
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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. |
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Hymns of
the Spirit Three, Epiphany 3C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National
Memorial Church. |
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Together
to Celebrate, Epiphany 3, 2007, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia.
Contemporary Christian Music resources. |
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Starters for Sunday,
21 January 2007. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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Prayers and
Musical Ideas,
Ordinary 3C, 2007. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for
Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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| With Children (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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Gathering,
Epiphany 3C, from the United Church of
Canada. Includes homiletical suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with
children," hymn suggestions, etc, 2007. |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Ordinary 3 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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Lesson Plans
for Small Congregations, Younger Children / Older Children, Epiphany,
Year C, The Episcopal Church, 2007. |
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Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity,
Ordinary 3C, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary
by Larry Broding. |
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Ideas and
Talks for Epiphany, Talks to Children, Rev. Donald
McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish Church, Fife, Scotland. |
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| Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
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Lectionary Puzzles by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church,
Peterborough, Ontario. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text (html)
formats. |
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| 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. |
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