Pentecost C
May 23, 2010

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Rev. Larry Hansen
Cana House
Portland, Oregon
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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Acts 2:1-21 or Genesis 11:1-9
Roman Catholic reading: Acts 2:1-11
United Methodist reading: Acts 2:1-21

Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 104:1-24
Episcopal reading (RCL): Psalm 104:25-35, 37

Romans 8:14-17 or Acts 2:1-21
Roman Catholic reading: 1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13
United Methodist reading: Romans 8:14-17

John 14:8-17, (25-27)
Roman Catholic reading: John 20:19-23

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings (NCCB/USCC) 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:
    • Pentecost/Holy Spirit
    • Tower of Babel
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Holy Spirit
    • Unity
• Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2010. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Matt Skinner, Beverly Gaventa, Mary Hinkle Shore.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Pentecost, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
  • Reflection commentary by Mark Suriano at SAMUEL, i.ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Pentecost, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Preaching Helps (Pentecost, 2010). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • "'Peace I Leave with You,' War & Conflicts," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2007.
  • John Shearman's Lectionary, Pentecost, 2010, Post-Modern Sermon and Bible Study Resource, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Pentecost 2010, Rick Marshall, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." 2007 Commentary, Bruce G. Epperly.
  • Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost, 2010, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
  • Commentary (not RCL), Worship Resource, Cultural Resource, The African American Lectionary, 2010.
  • Jesus Now, Pentecost. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Text Studies, Pentecost, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
  • "The Power of the Spirit," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2010.
  • Starters for Sunday, 23 May, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
• 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.
  • Acts 2:1-21 / Genesis 11:1-9
  • Psalm 104
  • Romans 8:14-17
  • John 14:8-17, (25-27)
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • "Other People's Languages," Michael A. King, Blogging toward Sunday, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2010.
  • Sermon Brainwave, May 23, 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.
  • Homiletical Hot Tub, preaching blog at Lectionary Homiletics, 2010.
  • Pastor, Talk To Me About... Lay people's views and questions about each week's texts. At Lectionary Homiletics, 2010. 
  • The Good Word, A Blog on Scripture and Preaching, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2010.
  • Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, "Unforgettable Fire" Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2010. 11th Hour Preacher Party.
  • How the Holy Spirit Moves Today...in 100 Words or Less, A Spirit-Centered Progressive (Bruce Epperly), The Word, Holy Spirit: Closer to Us Than Our Own Breathing, Sam Hamilton-Poor, Pentecost Meditation: "The Inside Story," Alyce McKenzie, "Holy Spirit: Lust, Life and Love," Jason Derr, Patheos.
  • "Messy Church," Jo Bailey Wells, Faith and Leadership, 2010.
  • Preaching a Present-Tense Pentecost, David Lose, WorkingPreacher.org, 2010.
  • "What It Is, What It's Not: Pentecost 2010," guest essay by Kathryn Greene-McCreight, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2010.
  • "Listen for the whisper of the wind," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2010.
  • "Presence," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2010.
  • Think About It, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray, 2010.
  • Pentecost: thoughts and exegesis, RMC Morley, a garden path, 2010.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
  • Blogging toward Sunday, Debbie Blue, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2007.
  • Pentecost, Matt & Laura Norvell, grounded & rooted in love, 2010.
  • What Does this Mean, This Whole Pentecost Thing? Rev. Sharron R. Lucas, Stewardship of Life Institute, 2010.
  • "In Which We Begin Again: Ascension & Pentecost," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2010. (Use of Images.)
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2010.
  • "The Spirit Continues," Mark D. Jordan, David O. Jenkins, Out in Scripture, Human Rights Campaign, 2010. (LGBT)
  • This Sunday's Readings, Pentecost, Martin Warner, Church Times, 2010.
  • Daily Reflection, Pentecost Sunday, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2010.
  • "Beyond Babel: Pentecost Sunday," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2007.
  • "Pentecost Poppy," Larry Patten, And Yet, 2010.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Easter 7, 2007. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church.
  • ECUSA Weekly RCL Bible Study.
  • Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2010.
  • Kairos-Milwaukee UCC Blog, Reflections on the RCL by Rev. Rick Skidmore, 2010.
  • Stillspeaking Daily Devotional, i.UCC.org. Daily devotional for Twitter. (Daily RCL)
  • Chmod, Lectionary Journal of Andy Gay, 2010.
  • Fishhooks for Preaching, Rick McCracken-Bennett, 2010.
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2010.
  • Homily Blog, Michael Hudson, 2010.
  • Church in the World, Steve Godfrey, 2010.
  • Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2010.
  • The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions, Volume 2, and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2010.
  • SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2010.
  • COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2010.
  • Panoramic Views of Faith and Health, Butch Odom. Daily lectionary thoughts and prayer, 2010.
  • Common Reading, Anthony B. Robinson, 2010.
  • The Christian Century:
    • "Homesick," Mark Ralls, 2007.
    • "Hitting the Road," Suzanne Guthrie, 2001.
  • Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
    • "The Seduction of Self-Sufficiency," Walter Brueggemann, "Refusing the Deathly World of Anxiety," 2010.
    • "Intimate Connections," Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "The Shelter of God," 2007.
    • "Language of the Spirit," Michaela Bruzzese, "The Eternal Thou," 2004.
    • "'Abba, Father!'" Michaela Bruzzese, "The Beginning and the End," 2001.
  • 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):
  • "Golden Age?" the Rev. Canon Charles K. Robertson, Day1, 2010.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2010.
  • Pentecost Sermons, Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington.
  • Sermons that Work, Day of Pentecost, the Rev. Rob Gieselmann, ECUSA, 2010.
  • Sample Sermon, Kate Huey, UCC's SAMUEL, 2010. (scroll down)
  • "This Is It!" the Rev. Dr. Emmanuel McCall, Day 1, 2007.
  • Selected Sermon, Pentecost (RCL), by the Rev. Mary H. Ogus, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2007.
  • "Look What Blew into Town," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2004.
  • "Like a Strong, Driving Wind," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2001.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Gathered and Scattered," Mark Suriano, Weekly Seeds, i.UCC.org, 2010.
  • Lectionary Notes, Pentecost Sunday, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • "An (Increasingly) Open Book," ELCA Faith Lens, 2010.
  • "Following the Spirit," faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
  • Soul in a Bowl, devotional links/study for small groups, Dr. Bruce Sweet, United Church of Canada.
  • "Female Preaching in Early Nineteenth-Century America," 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: "Women in Ministry: Beyond the Impasse," Catherine A. Brekus. (Acts 2)
  • "The Cultural Geography of Cloning," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Cloning," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2005. (Genesis 11)
  • "The Virtue of Hope," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Heaven and Hell," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2002. (Romans)
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Pentecost, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Pentecost, 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

• The Text This Week's Pentecost Resources Page.
• Complete Liturgies (includes prayers and hymns):
  • Worship Planning Helps (Pentecost, 2010): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Gathering, Pentecost, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
  • Worship Resources, May, 2010, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection. (scroll down)
  • Mustard Seeds, "Led by the Spirit," Pentecost, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost C, 2010. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • "'Peace I Leave with You,' War & Conflicts," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2007.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Pentecost, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Service Suggestions, Day of Pentecost, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • "The Power of the Spirit," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2010.
  • Order of Holy Communion for Pentecost: a service celebrating the life in the Spirit which moves among us, Worship Resources by Lisa Frenz, Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, Portland, OR.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgies Online, Pentecost, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgy Alive, Pentecost, Claretian Publications, Inc., Philippines.
  • Sermons and Liturgies for Year C, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
  • Liturgy for the Day of Pentecost, and The Vigil of Pentecost, Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
• 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.
  • Lector's Notes, Pentecost, 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 - Day of Pentecost. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
  • Resources: Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Starters for Sunday, 23 May, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost, 2010, UMC GBOD.
  • Offertory Prayers, Rev. David S. Bell, UMC GBOD.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Pentecost C, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
  • "Come, Let Us Build," Service Prayers for Pentecost, UCC Worship Ways, 2010. (rtf)
  • "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • "The Spirit Will Teach You Everything," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2010.
  • 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, Pentecost. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art, Pentecost, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: Pentecost, 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, "Led by the Spirit," Pentecost, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Pentecost, Philip Asks to See the Father, audio telling, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. Go Tell Communications, Biblical Storytelling for the Global Village, 2010.
  • CHURCH PowerPoint, Pentecost, 2010. Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
  • Season of Pentecost Slideshow from HopeandHealing.org.  Free use.
  • Bulletin Cover/Art, Pentecost, John Stuart, Knoxville, TN. (Free use by churches.)
  • It's Pentecost, video at WorkingPreacher.org . Look at right side of this linked home page for links.
  • Commercial Site: Pentecost, visual liturgy, The Work of the People.
  • "Following the Spirit," faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
  • SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
  • Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Pentecost, 2010, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • "You Shall Be My Witnesses," reflection by Rev. David Haberer, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center, 2010.
• Music and Hymns:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • “Pentecost Had Come,” Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, ARGENTINA 11.11.11.11 refrain (“Canto de Esperanza/Song of Hope”),  The Presbyterian Outlook magazine.
    • "Your Love in Every Tongue," "His Spirit Dwells in Me," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Pentecost C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "Lord, How Great You Are!" lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms, Psalm 104:24-34, 35b set to He Leadeth Me (LMD)
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Pentecost, 2010, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost, 2010, United Methodist Church GBOD.
    • 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 Day of Pentecost.
    • The Billabong, Pentecost, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
    • Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
    • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    • Choral Anthem Project: Vigil of Pentecost, Pentecost C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Pentecost, 2007. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
    • Gathering, Pentecost, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
    • Starters for Sunday, 23 May, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
    • Together to Celebrate, Pentecost, 2010, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Pentecost C, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • Gathering, Pentecost, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Younger Children / Older Children, Pentecost, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
  • Ideas and Talks for Pentecost, Talks to Children, Rev. Donald McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish Church, Fife, Scotland.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Pentecost, 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)
  • Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom 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)
  • Lectionary Puzzles, Pentecost. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.
• Drama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • "A Dramatic Reading for Pentecost Sunday," Worship Ways, United Church of Christ.
• A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.