Lent 4C
March 10, 2013
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Image: Galway Cathedral, Prodigal Son,
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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:
Psalm 32
Roman Catholic
reading: Psalm 34:2-7
2 Corinthians 5:16-21
Roman
Catholic reading: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21
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:
- Movies scenes with the following themes, listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance:
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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.
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Lent 4, Second Scrutiny, 2013. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Preaching Helps. Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2013.
- "Prelude to a Parable," D Mark Davis, raw translation and exegesis/questions, Left Behind and Loving It, 2013.
- SAMUEL, "Embracing Love/Re-membering Grace," UCC, 2013.
- Translation, Sermon Notes and Commentary, Stan Duncan, If You Lived Here You'd Be Home by Now, 2013.
- The Lectionary Lab, Lent 4C, 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.
- The Adventurous Lectionary, Lent 4, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2013.
- Sermon Nuggets, Lent 4C, 2013, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
- Ministry Matters, March 10, 2013.
- Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Lent 4C, Paul S. Nancarrow, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
- The way to withness-- Commentary and preaching suggestions based on Joshua 5:9-12 — 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 — Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 by James L. Killen Jr. from SermonSuite.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Lent 4, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- "Interfaith Dialogue and Service," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2007.
- Jesus Now, Lent 4C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Rumors, for March 14, 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 4, 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).
- 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, Welcome Home Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2013.
- "When People You Don't Much Like Receive God's Love," Eric Barreto, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2013.
- "Preaching the Prodigal," David Lose, Working Preacher, 2013.
- "A Prodigal Son, An Undignified Dad," Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2013.
- "A New Passover in the Wilderness," John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2013.
- "The Regime Was Just Demolished ... by Tears," John Jay Alvaro, The Ekklesia Project, 2013.
- "Prodigal Welcome," Rev. Anne S. Howard, A Word in Time, The Beatitudes Society, 2013.
- "When the Manna Ran Out," Michael Coffey, 2013.
- "Holy Arrogance," Rick Morley, 2013.
- "Lost," Nancy Rockwell, Bite in the Apple, 2013.
- "Shame! God Exposes Legs!" Peter Lockhart, A Different Heresy, 2013.
- "Prodigality," Robert Stuhlmann, Stories from a Priestly Life, 2013.
- "Difficult Freedom," Mark Ryan, Ekklesia Project, 2013.
- "Coming to Myself," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2013.
- Liberal Lectionary Resources, Mary Lautensleger, Chris Ayers, 2013.
- "God Is the Prodigal Son: Reinventing Christianity's Most Beloved Parable," David R. Henson, Edges of Faith, 2013.
- Sacredise Worship Resources, 2013.
- "This Man Welcomes Sinners," Lent 4C, Daniel B. Clendenin, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2013. 2010 guest essay by Lindsey Crittenden. 2007 guest essay by Daniel Deffenbaugh.
- "Celebrate and Rejoice," Katie Munnik, Presbyterian Record, 2013.
- "A Gracious Plenty," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
- Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, 2013.
- "A Doubtful Reputation," Neil Chappell, aweirdthing, 2013.
- "Who is the heir - unconditional love and its response," Christopher Burkett, PreacherRhetorica, 2013. Resources for Mothering Sunday.
- "The Stories We Find Ourselves In," the Rev. Dr. Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2013.
- "Grace Like a Glass of Cold Water," Beth Hentschel Scibienski, 2013.
- "Strangers No More," Earl Mahan, Words When Necessary, 2013.
- The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2013.
- "Movements of Restoration," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2013.
- Care for Creation Reflections, Robert Saler, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2013.
- "Our Extravagant God..." Thomas Beam, 2013.
- "The Circle of Reconciliation," Bruce Maples, BruceWriter.com, 2013.
- "No Strings Attached," sermon illustration/story by Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2013.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 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.
- "Reconciliation, Sacred and Profane," Debra Dean Murphy, Intersections, 2010.
- First Look, Lee Koontz, Reflectious, 2010.
- "Celebrate!" Janice Love, The Ekklesia Project, 2010.
- "The Spiritual Practice of Openness," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2010.
- Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
- "A Party for Everyone," Kharma Amos, Greg Carey, Out in Scripture, Human Rights Campaign, 2010. (LGBT)
- "The Land of the Settling Sons," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2010.
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Lent 4C, 2007. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2010.
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The Christian Century:
- "The Real Prodigal," A. Katherine Grieb, 2004.
- "Surprise Party," Thomas G. Long, 2001.
- "Table Manners," Barbara Brown Taylor, 1998.
- Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
- "Disgrace Transformed," 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):
- "The Day God Ran," the Rev. William Flippin, Jr., Day 1, 2013.
- "Parables as Comedy," Frederick Buechner, Buechner Blog.
- "The Altar Is Our Banquet Table," the Rev. Mary Frances Schjonberg, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2013.
- Ministry Matters, March 10, 2013.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2013.
- 4 Cuasesma (C), por el Rvdo. Abel E. Lopez, Sermones que Iluminan, 2013.
- "Which Comes First: Grace or Repentance?" the Rev. Dr. Robert Dunham, Day 1, 2010.
- "There's a Party Goin' On 'Round Here," the Rev. Sarah Shelton, Day 1, 2007.
- "Is There Joy in God's House?" the Rev. Dr. Thomas G. Long, Day 1, 2004.
- "Arriving Where We Started," Pastor Nathan Mattox, First United Methodist Church of Morris, Oklahoma.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "Embracing Love," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2013.
- Bible Study, Lent 4, 2013, Daniel Stroud, Virginia Theological Seminary, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
- "Craigslist Joe" Jocelyn Breeland, Faith Lens, ELCA, 2013.
- "Preparing for Joy," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) Lent, focus of "Christian Reflection," Baylor University Center of Christian Ethics, 2013. Focus article, "Preparing for Joy," Norman Wirzba. (Luke)
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2013.
- "Hearing Parables in the Cotton Patch," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Parables," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2006.
- Light on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of athe 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, "Unlimited Love/Welcome Home," Lent 4C, 2013. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Worship Resources, Lent 4C, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2013.
- LCA Worship Planning Page, Lent 4C, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
- Supplies -- Worship resources by Dallas A. Brauninger from SermonSuite.
- Sacredise Worship Resources, 2013.
- Ministry Matters, March 10, 2013.
- "A Gracious Plenty," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Lent 4C, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- "Interfaith Dialogue and Service," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2007.
- Liturgies Online, Lent 4, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Lent 4, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- "A Father Prodigal with His Love / A Scandalizing Mercy," Liturgy Alive, Lent 4C, Claretian Publications, Inc., Philippines.
- 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 4, 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 4. 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. (BCP TEC)
- Sunday Prayer for the Fourth Sunday in Lent, 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 4," Worship Ways, UCC, 2013.
- Call to Worship, Mary-Jane Konings, 2013.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 32, Lent 4C, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2013.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Lent 4, Second Scrutiny, 2013. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- "Coming to Our Senses," Dan Schifeling, Worshipcalls, 2013.
- Words for Worship, Amy Loving, The Worship Closet, 2013.
- "Coming to Myself," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2013.
- Prayers of the People, Jeremiah Williamson, Praying the Scriptures, 2013.
- Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 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 4. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art, Lent 4C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Clip Art Images: Luke 15:11-32, Luke 15:11-32 #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.
- Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
- Mustard Seeds, "Unlimited Love/Welcome Home," Lent 4C, 2013. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Church Galleries sample - free powerpoint download for this week's lectionary scripture(s).
- 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):
- "Palms Up and Open: The Art of Letting Go," reflection by Rev K. Jason Coker, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center, 2010.
- Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- “The Love of Christ Jesus is Urging Us On,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, celebrating God’s reconciling love in Christ and our call to ministry of reconciliation, tune: FOUNDATION 11.11.11.11 (“How Firm a Foundation”).
- God's Great Love is So Amazing original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette on Jesus' three 'lost and found' parables in Luke 15. Tune: CONVERSE 8.7.8.7.D ('What a Friend We Have in Jesus'). This hymn is in Sing the Faith: New Hymns for Presbyterians.
- "All Those Who Live in Christ Jesus," Text: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, Tune LOBE DEN HERREN 14.14.4.7.8 ("Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty"). A new hymn on 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 written for The Presbyterian Outlook magazine for Lent 2013 and available with the music.
- "Cover Up," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
- Hymns of the Spirit Three, Lent 4C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Psalm Settings:
- "Blessed Are Those," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Psalm 32 set to Duke Street (LM), Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Lent 4, 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 4, 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.
- Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
- 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.
- 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 4.
- Choral Anthem Project, Lent 4C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
- Lectionary Hymns, Lent 4C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
- Sing for Joy, Lent 4C, 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)
- Together to Celebrate, March 10, 2013, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Lent 4, Second Scrutiny, 2013. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- With Children (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Worshiping with Children, Lent 4C, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2013.
- "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," March 10, 2013, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Joshua 5:9-12 and The Way We Do It In Japan by Geneva Cobb Iljima, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 and Jane & Mizmow by Matthew S. Armstrong, Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 and The Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown.
- "There's a Prayer for That: Everything Has Become New!" On the Chancel Steps, children's resources by Frances Woodruff, 2013.
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- Little People, Big Word, Lent 4C, D. Ditmer, 2013.
- "Magic Trick," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
- "The Prodigal Son," Dianne Deming, Children's Sermons Today, 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, "Unlimited Love/Welcome Home," Lent 4C, 2013. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- "A Gracious Plenty," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
- Call In The Clowns! -- Children’s sermon for Lent 4 by Wesley T. Runk from SermonSuite.
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Lent 4C, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- Ministry Matters, March 10, 2013.
- 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)
- Mustard Seeds, "Unlimited Love/Welcome Home," Lent 4C, 2013. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.
