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Lent 3C
March 3, 2013
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Image: Milles, Carl, 1949-1953.
God's Hand, from Art in the Christian Tradition,
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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Isaiah 55:1-9
Roman Catholic reading: Exodus 3:1-8, 13-15
Episcopal reading (RCL): Exodus 3:1-15

Psalm 63:1-8
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 103:1-11

1 Corinthians 10:1-13
Roman Catholic reading: 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12

Luke 13:1-9

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the New American Bible.
  • Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
  • Lutheran lectionary readings, Year C, from the ELCA site.
  • United Methodist lectionary readings.
  • 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 listed at The Text This Week's Art Concordance:
    • Moses and the Burning Bush
  • Movies scenes with the following themes, listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance:
    • Judgment
    • Teachers/Teaching
    • Repentance
    • Forgiveness
    • Moses/Exodus
• Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
  • Preaching This Week commentary, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2013. 2010.
  • Preaching Helps. Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2013.
  • SAMUEL, "Open Invitation / Enduring Love," UCC, 2013.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Lent 3, First Scrutiny, 2013. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Ministry Matters, March 3, 2013.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Lent 3, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2013.
  • "Theodicy or Hypocrisy?" D Mark Davis, raw translation and exegesis/questions, Left Behind and Loving It, 2013.
  • Weekly Evangelectionary, Bruce Laverman, Evangelism Connections, 2013.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Lent 3C, Paul S. Nancarrow, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • The Lectionary Lab, Lent 3C, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2013. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
  • Pulpit Fiction, podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2013.
  • Sermon Nuggets, Lent 3C, 2013, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Lent 3, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Jesus Now, Lent 3C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Rumors, for March 7, 2010, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Text Studies, Lent 3, Diedrik Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2013.
  • This Week at PreachingIllustrations.com, 2013.
  • Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2013.
  • Stewardship Sermon Starter, Stewardship Now. ELCA, 2013.
  • World Hunger Sermon Starters, ELCA, 2013.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2013.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2013.
• Recommended articles from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are linked below. ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices. Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
  • Isaiah 55:1-9
  • Psalm 63
  • 1 Corinthians 10:1-13
  • Luke 13:1-9
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • Sermon Brainwave, Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, David Lose and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2013.
  • Homiletical Hot Tub, preaching blog at Lectionary Homiletics, 2013.
  • The Good Word, A Blog on Scripture and Preaching, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2013.
  • Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2013.
  • "How to Survive the Sequester, Syria, and Other Threatening Headlines," Matthew L. Skinner, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2013.
  • "When Bad Things Happen," David Lose, Working Preacher, 2013.
  • "Hungering for Food that Doesn't Exist," Lent 4C, Daniel B. Clendenin, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2013. 2010 guest essay by Margalynne Armstrong, 2007 reflection by Dan Clendenin.
  • "Siloam and the Fig Tree," Nancy Rockwell, Bite in the Apple, 2013.
  • "Hold the Tension," Rev. Anne S. Howard, A Word in Time, The Beatitudes Society, 2013.
  • "A Drop in Your Cup," Beth Scibienski, A Thousand Words of Inspiration, 2013.
  • "On Suffering and Being Prepared," Robert Stuhlmann, Stories from a Priestly Life, 2013.
  • "Rich Food for Lent," Katie Munnik, Presbyterian Record, 2013.
  • "Falling Towers," Rick Morley, 2013.
  • "Hold to Hope, Pursue Patience, and Cling to Christ," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
  • Christian Leadership Center Commentary, Russell E. Saltzman, 2013.
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, 2013.
  • "Sadie, The Prayer Dog," Alyce M McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2013.
  • "The Gospel According to Isaiah," John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2013.
  • "Nurturing the Barren Fig Tree," "The Barren Fig Tree," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2013.
  • "The Original Odd Couple," the Reverend C. Earl Mahan, WordsWhen Necessary, 2013.
  • "Turn and Confess!" Thomas Beam, 2013.
  • "Hard Truths," Bruce Maples, BruceWriter.com, 2013.
  • "Does This Make Sense?" Miriam's Tambourine, Memphis Theological Seminary, 2013.
  • "Thirsty," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2013.
  • "Craving Evil?" Steve Godfrey, Church in the World, 2013.
  • Christian Leadership Center commentary, Russel E. Saltzman, 2013.
  • The Politics of Sequester, David Ensign, Political Theology, 2013.
  • "Cultivating Change," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2013.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Bryan Jackson, Mary Lautensleger, 2013.
  • "Yours Not Mine (Unless with Yours)," Michael Coffey, 2013.
  • "Fig Tree and Burning Bush," Sr. Brenda Peddigrew, RSM, Spirited Reflections, 2013.
  • The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2013.
  • "One More Year," the Rev. Dr. Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2013.
  • Care for Creation Reflections, Robert Saler, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2013.
  • Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, 2013.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2013.
  • "Where's the Muck?" Christopher Burkett, PreacherRhetorica, 2013.
  • "God's Little Blue Eyed Boy," Neil Chappell, aweirdthing, 2013.
  • "How Is It With Your Soul?" Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2013.
  • Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2013.
  • Scripture Reflections, Bob Flaherty, Newberg First United Methodist Church, 2013.
  • Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2013.
  • "Ten Minutes on a Tuesday," a weekly resource for preachers and worship leaders, The Methodist Church of New Zealand, 2013.
  • HuffPost Religion, religion news and contemporary news in religious perspective. Always worth a read...
  • Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts, 2013.
  • Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2013.
  • Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2013.
  • One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2013.
  • Weekly Reading, Anthony B. Robinson, 2013.
  • Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2013.
  • The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2013.
  • The Hardest Question, 2013.
  • Ponderings on a Faith Journey, Robert Cornwall, 2013.
  • Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2013.
  • Kairos-Milwaukee UCC Blog, Reflections on the RCL by Rev. Rick Skidmore, 2013.
  • Stillspeaking Daily Devotional, UCC.org. Daily devotional for Twitter. (Daily RCL)
  • Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2013
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2013.
  • Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2013.
  • The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2013.
  • SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2013.
  • COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2013.
  • Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck.
  • Panoramic Views of Faith and Health, Butch Odom. Daily lectionary thoughts and prayer, 2013.
  • "The Spiritual Practice of Empathy," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2010. See also "The Acts of God," commentary on Luke 13:1-9.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2010.
  • "Beyond Judging - A New Way," Kharma Amos, Deborah A. Appler, Greg Carey, Jacquie Church Young, Out in Scripture, Human Rights Campaign, 2010. (LGBT)
  • "More Than We Can Handle," Debra Dean Murphy, Intersections, 2010.
  • "'It Is Not Certain," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2010.
  • "Sentenced to Life," Lee Koontz, Reflectious, 2010.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Lent 3C, 2007. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church.
  • The Christian Century:
    • "Limited-Time Offer," A. Katherine Grieb, 2004.
    • "Breaking and Entering," Thomas G. Long. 2001.
    • "Life-Giving Fear," Barbara Brown Taylor, 1998.
  • Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
    • "What Is Better?" Walter Brueggemann, "Lent Is 'Come to Jesus' Time," 2010.
  • Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
• Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • "Spared the Ax," the Rev. Joseph Evans, Day 1, 2013.
  • "My Ways Are Not Thy Ways," Frederick Buechner, Buechner Blog.
  • "Crooked Little Heart," Rev. Rob Gieselmann, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2013.
  • Ministry Matters, March 3, 2013.
  • 3 Cuasesma (C), por la Rvda. Rosa Margarita Santana, Sermones que Iluminan, 2013.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2013.
  • "Beyond What's Fair," Rev. Dr. Robert Dunham, Day 1, 2010.
  • "Spring Gardening," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2001.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Open Invitation," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2013.
  • "Cut It Down!" Angie Larson, Faith Lens, ELCA, 2013.
  • Bible Study, Lent3, 2013, Joe Woodfin, Sewanee, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • "Walking the Walk (of the Stataions of the Cross)," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) Lent, focus of "Christian Reflection," Baylor University Center of Christian Ethics, 2013. Focus article, "Walking the Walk (of the Stations of the Cross)," Carmen Aceedo Butchert (Luke).
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2013.
  • "Anne Dutton as a Spiritual Director," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Women and the Church," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. Focus article: "Anne Dutton as a Spiritual Director," Michael Sciretti. (1 Cor 10)
  • "Table Fellowship," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Food and Hunger," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2004.
  • 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 Lenten Resources page.
• Complete Liturgies (includes prayers & hymns):
  • Worship Planning Helps: Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2013.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2013. (Terms of Use)
  • Mustard Seeds, "The God of Second Chances," Lent 3, 2013. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Worship Resources, Lent 3C, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2013.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Lent 3C, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, 2013.
  • "Hold to Hope, Pursue Patience, and Cling to Christ," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
  • Ministry Matters, March 3, 2013.
  • Worship resources based on Luke 13:1-9 by Wayne H. Keller from SermonSuite.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Lent 3C, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Liturgies Online, Lent 3, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • "Unless You Repent / I Have Seen the Misery of My People," Liturgy Alive, Lent 3C, Claretian Publications, Inc., Philippines.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Lent 3, 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.
  • Lector's Notes, Lent 3, 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 - Lent 3. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • Sunday Prayer, MomPriest, RevGalBlogPals, 2010.
  • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2013.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, UMC GBOD, 2013.
  • Offertory Prayers, UMC GBOD, 2013.
  • "Service Prayers for Lent 3," Worship Ways, UCC, 2013.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2013.
  • Call to Worship, Mary-Jane Konings, 2013.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Lent 3, First Scrutiny, 2013. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • The Timeless Psalms: 63:1-8, Lent 3C, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2013.
  • Words for Worship, Amy Loving, The Worship Closet, 2013.
  • Prayers from the Closet, OT, NT, Stephen Brown, 2013.
  • "Forgiveness Is Key," Dan Schifeling, Worshipcalls, 2013.
  • "The Barren Fig Tree," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2013.
  • Prayers of the People, Jeremiah Williamson, Praying the Scriptures, 2013.
  • Prayers for Worship, David von Schlichten, Lectionary Homiletics.
  • World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
• 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, Lent 3. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art, Lent 3C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: Luke 13:1-9, Luke 13:1-9 #2, Exodus 3:1-15, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
  • 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, "The God of Second Chances," Lent 3, 2013. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • The Useless Trees, That Rock Is Christ, David J.M. Coleman, YouTube video.
  • Church Galleries sample - free powerpoint download for this week's lectionary scripture(s).
  • "Ball and Chain," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
  • Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • Scripture Pics, Weekly RCL-related image.
• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
  • "Comprehensive Examination," reflection by Rev K. Jason Coker, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • 'All You Who Thirst, Gather Here at the Waters,' Text: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, Tune: O QUANTA QUALIA 11.11.11.11 ("God of Compassion, in Mercy Befriend Us"). A new hymn based on Isaiah 55 was written for The Presbyterian Outlook magazine for Lent 2013 and available with the music.
    • 'One Day, the News was Grim,' Text: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, Tune: LEONI 6.6.8.4 ("The God of Abraham Praise") A new hymn based on Luke 13:1-11.
    • 'O God, I Seek Your Grace,' Text: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, Tune: CARLISLE 6.6.8.6 ("Stand Up and Bless the Lord"). A new hymn based on Psalm 63.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Lent 3C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "I Will Praise You," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm 63:1-8 set to Dix (77 77 77) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Lent 3, 2013, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • You Call That Church Music? alternative music planning blog for church musicians following the RCL (with videos), Ann Strickland, 2013.
    • Lectionary Hymns, UMC GBOD, 2013.
    • The Billabong, Lent 3, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
    • 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.
    • Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
    • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
    • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
    • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    • 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 Lent 3.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Lent 3C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Lent 3C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Lent 3C, 2007. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
    • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2013.
    • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2013. (Terms of Use)
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Lent 3, First Scrutiny, 2013. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
    • Together to Celebrate, March 3, 2013, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Worshiping with Children, Lent 3C, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2013.
  • "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," March 3, 2013, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Isaiah 55:1-9 and The Magic Gourd by Baba Wagué Diakité, 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 and The Great Fuzz Frenzy by Janet Stevens and Susan Stevens Crummel, Luke 13:1-9 and The Monster Who Lost His Mean by Tiffany Strelitz Haber.
  • "There's a Prayer for That: He Will Provide the Way," On the Chancel Steps, children's resources by Frances Woodruff, 2013.
  • "Hold to Hope, Pursue Patience, and Cling to Christ," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
  • "Ball and Chain," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
  • Little People, Big Word, Lent 3C, D. Ditmer, 2013.
  • "The Hunter and the Owl," Dianne Deming, Children's Sermons Today, 2013.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2013. (Terms of Use)
  • Ministry Matters, March 3, 2013.
  • When Anna Died -- Children’s liturgy and story for Lent 3 based on Luke 13:1-9 from SermonSuite.
  • Mustard Seeds, "The God of Second Chances," Lent 3, 2013. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Lent 3C, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2013.
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • CatholicMom.com: Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, and Word Search based on weekly gospel text.
  • Children's Activity Sheets: Activities for Children, based on the Revised Common Lectionary, by Dorothy A. DeBisschop, Great Hill UMC, Seymour, Connecticut. At Bass Mitchell's homiliesbyemail.com.
  • Activity Sheets for Children, Fun for all Creatures Great & Small, UCC, 2010. (pdf)
  • Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
  • Weekly Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 2013.
  • 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.

• INDEX BY SCRIPTURE
• PODCASTS
• DAILY LECTIONARY RESOURCES
• BUECHNER RESOURCES INDEX
• FESTIVALS/SPECIAL DAYS (includes Creation)
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF VIOLENCE
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF TERRORISM/WAR/PEACE RESOURCES
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF NATURAL DISASTER

• Day of Pentecost - May 19
• Trinity Sunday - May 26
• Memorial Day - May 27
• Visitation - May 31
• Pr4/OT9/P+2 - June 2
• Corpus Christi - June 2
• Pr5/OT10/P+3 - June 9
• Barnabas - June 11
• Pr6/OT11/P+4 - June 16
• Pr7/OT12/P+5 - June 23
• John the Baptist - June 24
• Sts Peter & Paul - June 29
• Pr8/OT13/P+6 - June 30
• US Independence Day - July 4
• Pr9/OT14/P+7 - July 7
• Pr10/OT15/P+8 - July 14
• Pr11/OT16/P+9 - July 21
• Mary Magdalene - July 22
• St James the Elder - July 25
  
• Pr12/OT17/P+10 - July 28
• Pr13/OT18/P+11 - Aug 4
• Feast Transfiguration - Aug 6
• Pr14/OT19/P+12 - Aug 11
• St Mary - Aug 15
• Pr15/OT20/P+13 - Aug 18
• St Bartholomew - Aug 24
• Pr16/OT21/P+14 - Aug 25
• Pr17/OT22/P+15 - Sept 1
• Pr18/OT23/P+16 - Sept 8
• Holy Cross - Sept 14
• Pr19/OT24/P+17 - Sept 15
• St Matthew - Sept 21
• Pr20/OT25/P+18 - Sept 22
• Pr21/OT26/P+19 - Sept 29
• St Michael & Angels - Sept 29
• St Francis - Oct 4
• Pr22/OT27/P+20 - Oct 6
• World Communion Sunday - Oct 6
• Pr23/OT28/P+21 - Oct 13
• Thanksgiving - CA -Oct 14
• St Luke - Oct 18
• Pr24/OT29/P+22 - Oct 20
• Pr25/OT30/P+23 - Oct 27
• St Simon & Jude - Oct 28
• Reformation Day - Oct 31
• All Saints - Nov 1
• All Souls - Nov 2
• Pr26/OT31/P+24 - Nov 3
• Pr27/OT32/P+25 - Nov 10
• Veterans Day - Nov 11
• Pr28/OT33/P+26 - Nov 17
• Reign of Christ/
  Christ the King - Nov 24
• Thanksgiving - Nov 28

• Calendars
• YEAR A
• YEAR B
• YEAR C

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