Epiphany 5C
February 7, 2010

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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Isaiah 6:1-8, (9-13)
Roman Catholic reading: Isaiah 6:1-2, 3-8

Psalm 138
Roman Catholic reading Psalm 138:1-8

1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Roman Catholic reading: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 or 1 Corinthians 15:3-8, 11

Luke 5:1-11

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the New American Bible.
  • Lectionary readings from the Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - 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:
    • Calling the Disciples (Miraculous Draught of Fishes)
    • Miracles
    • Resurrection
  • Movies Listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Call
    • Brothers
    • Resurrection
    • Rebirth/New Life
    • Seeing/Not Seeing/Seeing Differently
• 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 Beth Tanner, James Limburg, Karl Jacobson, Arland J. Hultgren.
  • "Into the Deep," commentary by Kate Huey at i.ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 5, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Epiphany 5C, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Preaching Helps (Epiphany 5C, 2010). United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 5C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Epiphany 5C, 2010, Bruce G. Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Liberal Lectionary Analysis, Epiphany 5C, 2010, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • Exegesis, Dr. Terrance Callan, The Pastoral Preaching Web Site, 2010. Sponsored by the Athenaeum, Mount St. Mary's Seminary.
  • Sermon Nuggets, Epiphany 5C, 2010, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
  • Rumors, for February 7, 2010, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • Lectionary Study, Epiphany 5C, Dr. Robert Linthicum, Partners in Urban Transformation, 2010.
  • "Way to Results," Anecdotes, Stories & Humor, Epiphany 5C, Steve Goodier, Christ United Methodist Church, Salt Lake City, UT.
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Text Studies, Epiphany 5C, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • "The Grace of the Calling," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2010.
  • Preaching Helps, Epiphany 5, Currents in Theology and Mission, 2004.
  • Starters for Sunday, 7 February, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Social Justice Lectionary, list of links by Rev. Dr. Bruce Sweet, United Church of Canada.
  • Stewardship Sermon Starter, Stewardship Now. ELCA, 2010.
  • World Hunger Sermon Starters, ELCA, 2010.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS).
• Lists of recommended articles are available with ATLAS subscription for these texts:
  • Isaiah 6:1-13
  • Psalm 138
  • 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
  • Luke 5:1-11
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • "Vocation and Transformation," Bruce Epperly, Blogging toward Sunday, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2010.
  • Sermon Brainwave, February 7, 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.
  • Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, "God Calling Edition," RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2010. 11th hour preacher party.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2010.
  • "The Wildest Bounty," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook. (Use of Images.)
  • "Keep Marching to the End," Epiphany 5C, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2010. 2007 essay.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
  • "Come as You Are," Peter Woods, I Am Listening..., 2010.
  • "You Never Know What You'll Get," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2010.
  • This Sunday's Readings, 2nd Sunday before Lent, Martin Warner, Church Times, 2010.
  • Think About It, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray, 2010.
  • "Here Am I; Send Me!" Michael Miller, Charles Allen, Helene Tallon Russell, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2010. (LGBT perspective)
  • Epiphany Season Sermon Starters, Robert V. Dodd, The Circuit Rider, 2010.
  • Ding, Dong Discipleship, Pastor Sharron R. Lucas, Stewardship of Life Institute, 2010.
  • Daily Reflection, Ordinary 5, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2010.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Epiphany 5, 2007. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church.
  • The Christian Century:
    • "It's about God," Kyle Childress, 2007.
    • "Get Out of Here," William H. Willimon, 2004.
    • "Amateurs and Rookies," Frederick Niedner, 2001.
    • "The Translation of Wonder," John Stendahl, 1998.
    • "Called to Change," Darrell Jodock, 1995.
  • Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
    • "A Divine Response," Walter Brueggemann, "An Answering God," 2010.
    • "Leaving Certitude," Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "Walking toward Possibility," 2007.
    • "Whom Shall I Send?" Michaela Bruzzese, "Living the Word," 2004.
  • 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):
  • "Why Some People Don't Catch Fish," the Very Rev. Robert Wright, Day 1, 2010.
  • Ordinary 5C, Rev. P. Del Staigers, The Pastoral Preaching Web Site, The Athenaeum, Mount St. Mary's Seminary, 2010.
  • Sermons that Work, Epiphany 5, Dr. J. Barrington Bates, ECUSA, 2010.
  • Selected Sermon, Epiphany 5 (RCL), by the Rev. Dr. Susanna Metz, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2007.
  • "Hand-Me-Downs," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2004.
  • "Turning Toward," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2001.
  • "Sermon for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time," Mr. Dayton Edmonds, Day 1, 2001.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Into the Deep," Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, i.UCC.org, 2010.
  • Lectionary Notes, Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • "The Biggest....Building...Ever," ECLA Faith Lens 2010. Weekly Bible studies that engage youth and young adults in connecting world events with the Bible, faith, and everyday life.
  • "Follow Jesus!" John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Imperatives of Discipleship, Daily Discipleship, Bible Study for adult discussions, 2010.
  • Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Adults, Epiphany, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 5, 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

• Complete Liturgies (includes prayers & hymns):
  • Worship Planning Helps (Epiphany 5, 2010): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Gathering, Epiphany 5, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010.
  • Worship Resources, February, 2010, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection.
  • Mustard Seeds, "No Experience Necessary / Surprise, Surpise," Epiphany 5C, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Epiphany 5C, 2010, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Liturgies Online, Epiphany 5C, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Worship Resources, Epiphany 5C, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Epiphany 5C, 2010. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • "Being Stretched," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2010.
  • "We Are Called and Sent / The Rich Word of God," Liturgy Alive, Ordinary 5C, Claretian Publications, Inc., Philippines.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 5C, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Epiphany 5, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Sermons and Liturgies for Year C, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
  • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
• 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.
  • Prayers of the People, Year C - Epiphany 5. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
  • Lector's Notes, Ordinary 5C, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • "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.
  • "Liturgy: prayers reflection," reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, NZPB.  Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. (CofE Common Worship)
  • "Here I Am," Service Prayers for Epiphany 5C, Worship Ways, UCC, 2010.
  • A Prayer for Epiphany 5, Rev. Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer, 2010.
  • Starters for Sunday, 7 February, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • "Here I Am!" Service Prayers for Epiphany 5C, Worship Ways, UCC, 2010.
  • Prayers of the People, Epiphany 5C, 2010, Richard J. Einerson, sample prayers from Prayers of the People: Pastoral Prayers for Worship and Personal Devotion.
  • Offertory Prayers for February, 2010, David S. Bell, United Methodist Church GBOD.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 5C, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources for Epiphany 5C (from Africana Worship Book for Year C), the Rev. Dr. Safiyah Fosua, UMC GBOD.
  • Meditation Prompts and Prayers, "Depart from Me," Epiphany 5C. Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure.
  • Prayer for Epiphany 5C, RevAbi, RevGalBlogPals, 2010.
• 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, Sunday 5C. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art, Epiphany 5C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: Luke 5:1-11, Luke 5:1-11 #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.
  • Mustard Seeds, "No Experience Necessary / Surprise, Surpise," Epiphany 5C, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • CHURCH PowerPoint, Epiphany 5, 2010. Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
  • "The Wildest Bounty," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook. (Use of Images.)
  • Commercial Site: "Woe to Me," (Isaiah 6), The Work of the People.
• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
  • SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
  • Bulletin Backs with Stewardship Messages, December 2009 - February 2010, Worship Ways, UCC.
  • Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Epiphany 5C, 2010, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • "Called to Proclaim," reflection by John S. Kerr, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.

• Hymns and Music:

  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • "Push Out Into the Deep," F. Richard Garland, 2008. Tune: ST. THOMAS.
    • "Listen Sisters, Listen Brothers!" hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. Based on 1 Corinthians 15. Tune: BEACH SPRING.
    • "Voices," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Epiphany 5C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "I Will Sing Praises to My God," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm 138 set to Lobe den Herren (14 14 11 8) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Epiphany 5C, 2010, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
    • The Billabong, Epiphany 5C, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
    • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
    • 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 5.
    • Gathering, Epiphany 5, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 5C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Ordinary 5C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Epiphany 5C, 2007. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
    • Starters for Sunday, 7 February, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
    • Together to Celebrate, Epiphany 5 2010, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 5C, 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):
  • Gathering, Epiphany 5, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010.
  • Mustard Seeds, "The Rainbow Fish," Epiphany 5C, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia. (Scroll down.)
  • Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Younger Children / Older Children, Epiphany, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 5C, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • Ideas and Talks for Epiphany, Talks to Children, Rev. Donald McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish Church, Fife, Scotland.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 5, 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 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.