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Epiphany 4C
January 31, 2010
With thanks to page sponsor:
Rev. John McCall,
interim pastor,
Oakwood and Rimersburg Presbyterian Churches, PA.
(0910)
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Lessons below for study links and resources:
Jeremiah 1:4-10
Roman Catholic
reading: Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19
Psalm 71:1-6
Roman Catholic
reading:
Psalm 71:1-17
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Roman
Catholic reading:
1 Corinthians 12:31
- 13:13
or
1
Corinthians 13:4-13
Luke
4:21-30
- Texts:
- Images and Movies:
- Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art
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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Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary,
2010. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Anathea Portier-Young,
James Limburg, Karoline Lewis, and Roy Harrisville.
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"Prophet on the Edge," commentary by Kate Huey at i.ucc.org: Sermon
Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back 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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Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives,
Ordinary 4, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
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Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael
Hardin.
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Girardian
Reflections on the Lectionary, Epiphany 4C, by Paul Nuechterlein &
Friends.
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Preaching Helps (Epiphany
4C, 2010). United Methodist Church
General Board of Discipleship.
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Preaching Helps, Luke L. Bouman, Currents in Theology and Mission,
2007.
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Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary,
Epiphany 4C, 2010, Bruce G. Epperly,
"...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
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Liberal Lectionary Analysis,
Epiphany 4C, 2010,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
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Lectionary Study,
Epiphany 4C, Dr. Robert Linthicum, Partners in
Urban Transformation, 2010.
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"Embracing the Excluded," Resources for Prophetic
Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council
of Churches, 2007.
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Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary)
4C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith
Futures Jesus Then & Now.
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Sermon Nuggets,
Epiphany 4C, 2010, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor,
questions, quotations.
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Rumors,
for January 31, 2010, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense
of humor."
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Readings, Analysis of
Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church
of the Nazarene.)
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Preaching Helps, Currents in Theology and Mission, 2004.
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Text
Studies, Epiphany 4C, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
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Starters for Sunday,
31 January, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland.
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"The Day of Fulfillment,"
The Practice of Jesus,
Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2010.
- Lists of recommended
articles are available with
ATLAS subscription for these texts:
- Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
- Facebook
Page:
The Text
This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
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"Who Am I to Preach?" Bruce
Epperly, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century,
2010.
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Sermon Brainwave,
January 31, 2010. Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Karoline Lewis, David Lose and Matt
Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At
Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org.
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Tuesday
Lectionary Leanings, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion,
2010.
11th Hour Preachers Party.
- "Get Real," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook. (Use
of Images.)
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Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement,
2010.
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"Not Everything Turns Out Well," Epiphany 4C,
The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey
with Jesus Foundation, 2010.
2007 essay.
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Epiphany Season Sermon Starters, Robert V. Dodd, The Circuit
Rider, 2010.
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"Love and Virtue," Mark Ryan, The Ekklesia Project, 2010.
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"Grounded and Rooted in Love," Epiphany 4C, Matt & Laura Norvell,
2010.
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Think
About It, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary
PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray, 2010.
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"Known
by God, I Love," Helene Tallon Russell, Charles Allen, Michael Miller, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the
Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2010. (LGBT perspective)
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"Have You 'Herd'?" Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2010.
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This Sunday's Readings,
Epiphany 4C, Martin Warner, Church
Times, 2010.
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Daily Reflection,
Ordinary 4, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2010.
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Dylan's Lectionary Blog,
Epiphany 4, 2007. Biblical Scholar
Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary
of the Episcopal Church.
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Wanted: A Hometown Hero on Our Terms, Pastor Sharron R. Lucas,
Stewardship of Life Institute, 2010.
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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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The Christian Century:
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"Expect a Call," Kyle Childress, 2007.
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"Book 'Em,"
William Willimon, 2004.
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"Home Court Disadvantage," Frederick Niedner, 2001.
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"Beyond the Polarization: Grace and Surprise in Worship," Peter
W. Marty, 1998.
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"In Need of a Prophet," Darrell Jodock, 1995.
- Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
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"Subversive Lives," Walter Brueggemann, "Wondrous, Inexplicable,
Demanding Newness," 2010.
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"God's Renewers," Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "Jesus' Healing
Waters," 2007.
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"Prophets to the Nations,"
Michaela Bruzzese, "Living the Word,"
2004.
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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.
- Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page):
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"Love Is
for Grownups," the Very Rev. Robert Wright, Day 1, 2010.
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Sermons that Work,
Epiphany 4, the Rev. Frank Logue, ECUSA, 2010.
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Selected Sermon,
Epiphany 4 (RCL), by the Rev. Dr. Frank Hegedus, in Worship
that Works, ECUSA, 2007.
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"Love and the Spirit," Robert Cummings Neville, Boston University.
(Click View/Open in gray rectangle.)
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"I Love You; Now Change," Dianne Bergant, CSA,
America: The
National Catholic Weekly, 2004.
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"Turning Away," John R Donahue, SJ,
America: The
National Catholic Weekly, 2001.
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"Growing Pains," the Rev. Francis Miller,
Day 1, 2001.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
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"Prophet on the Edge,"
Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, i.UCC.org, 2010.
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Lectionary Notes,
Fourth 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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Lesson Plans
for Small Congregations, Adults, Epiphany, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
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"Forgiveness is God's Purpose," study guide for
adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Forgiveness," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2001. (Luke 4)
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"What's Retirement For?" study guide for
adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Aging," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2003. (Psalm 71)
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"For Better or For Worse," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Marriage," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2006. (1 Corinthians 13)
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"Be Open!" John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Imperatives of
Discipleship, Daily Discipleship, Bible Study for adult
discussions, 2010.
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Proclaiming
Faith, Ordinary 4, 2010 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
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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.
- 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.
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Complete Liturgies (includes prayers & hymns):
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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 4. 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 4C, 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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Pastoral Prayer, Mental Health &
Disabilities Program, Mennonite Central Committee, Canada.
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Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt
Divinity Library.
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Litany and Reflective
Prayer, Katherine Hawker, Outside the Box.
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"Liturgy:
prayers reflection,"
reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, NZPB. Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
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Offertory Prayers for
January, 2010, David S. Bell, United Methodist Church GBOD.
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Starters for Sunday,
31 January, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland.
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"Chosen as Witnesses," Epiphany 4C,
"Holy Boldness," Litany for Health and Human Services Sunday, Worship Ways, UCC, 2010.
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Prayers for church seasons, Christian Aid, UK.
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A
Prayer for Epiphany 4, Rev. Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer, 2010.
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Prayers and Musical Ideas,
Ordinary 4C, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and
readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
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Prayers of the
People, Epiphany 4C, 2010, Richard J. Einerson, sample prayers from
Prayers of the People: Pastoral Prayers for Worship and Personal
Devotion.
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21st Century Africana Worship Resources, Epiphany 4C, 2010, the Rev.
Dr. Kwasi I. Kena, UMC GBOD.
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Meditation Prompts and Prayers,
"becoming you," Epiphany 4C. Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the
Enclosure.
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Sunday Prayer, "The Tongue of Mortals," MomPriest, 2010.
- Graphics and Multimedia (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt
Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike
3.0 License.
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HermanoLeón Clipart,
Sunday 4C. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides,
etc.
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Clip Art,
Epiphany 4C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Clip Art Images:
Luke 4:21-30,
Luke 4:21-30 #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,
"God's Messengers," Epiphany
4C, 2010. A
lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
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Bulletin
Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho.
Scroll down for Year C index.
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CHURCH PowerPoint,
Epiphany 4, 2010. Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship
Services.
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"Get Real," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook. (Use
of Images.)
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Commercial Site:
"Love Is..." (1 Corinthians 13),
"We're Alright Down Here," (Psalm 71) Visual Liturgy/Film,
The Work of the
People.
- Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
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SAMUEL,
Epiphany 4C, at i.ucc.org: lectionary citations,
weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
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Bulletin Backs with Stewardship Messages, December 2009 -
February 2010, Worship Ways, UCC.
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"When the Message Is an Inconvenient Truth," reflection by
Dorette Saunders,
eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
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Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert,
Epiphany 4C, 2010, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
- Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
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"God Bless the Poet's Heart and Hand," Carolyn Winfrey Gillette.
Original hymn to the tune TALLIS CANON.
- Original Hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette (Race
Relations Sunday):
God, With Joy
We Look Around Us Tune: REGENT SQUARE "Angels, from the Realms
of Glory"
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"Stop the Clanging,"
Brenton Prigge,
REGENT SQUARE, NewHymn, 2007.
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Hymns of
the Spirit Three, Epiphany 4C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National
Memorial Church.
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Psalm Settings:
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Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
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Hymn and Song Suggestions,
Epiphany 4C, 2010, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
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Lectionary Hymns,
Epiphany 4C, 2010, United Methodist Church GBOD.
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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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The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder,
Uniting Church in Australia.
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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 4.
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Gathering,
Epiphany 4, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon
seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral
suggestions etc, 2010.
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Choral Anthem Project,
Ordinary 4C, National Association of
Pastoral Musicians.
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Lectionary
Hymns, Ordinary 4C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
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Starters for Sunday,
31 January, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland.
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Sing for Joy
playlist. Epiphany 4, 2010. Choral
reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
2007.
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Together
to Celebrate, Epiphany 4 2010, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia.
Contemporary Christian Music resources.
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Prayers and Musical Ideas,
Ordinary 4C, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and
readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
- With Children (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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Gathering,
Epiphany 4, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon
seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral
suggestions etc, 2010.
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Lesson Plans
for Small Congregations, Younger Children / Older Children, Epiphany,
Year C, The Episcopal Church.
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Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity,
Ordinary 4C, 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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Proclaiming
Faith, Ordinary 4, 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)
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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.
- 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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