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Proper 10C / Ordinary 15C / Pentecost +7
July 15, 2007
With thanks to page sponsor:
Rev. Ilze Kuplens-Ewart
St Andrew's Lutheran Latvian Church,
Toronto
(May 07-08)
Click on Scripture
Lessons below for study links and resources:
Amos 7:7-17
or Deuteronomy 30:9-14
Roman Catholic reading: Deuteronomy 30:10-14
Psalm 82
or Psalm 25:1-10
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 69:14-37
Colossians 1:1-14
Roman
Catholic reading: Colossians 1:15-20
Luke 10:25-37
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| Images and Movies:
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Concordance, with the following themes:
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| Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie
Concordance, with the following themes:
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Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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Comments (commentary) and
Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal. |
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Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives,
Ordinary 15, 2007. Commentary,
historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis
University. |
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Preaching Helps (Pentecost
+7, 2007). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church
General Board of Discipleship. |
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Girardian
Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 10, by Paul Nuechterlein &
Friends. |
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Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael
Hardin. |
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Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary,
Pentecost +7, 2007, Bruce G. Epperly,
"...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." |
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Liberal
Lectionary Analysis,
Pentecost +7,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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Sermon
Nuggets, Pentecost 7C, 2007, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor,
questions, quotations. |
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Jesus Now,
Proper (Ordinary) 15C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures
Jesus Then & Now. |
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"Ten
Other Commandments," Anecdotes, Stories & Humor, Pentecost +7, Steve Goodier,
Christ United Methodist Church, Salt Lake City, UT. |
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Text Studies, Proper 10, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran) |
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Social Justice Lectionary,
Proper 10C, list of links by Rev. Dr. Bruce
Sweet, United Church of Canada. |
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Readings, Analysis of
Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church
of the Nazarene.) |
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Starters for Sunday,
15 July 2007. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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SAMUEL at
ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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"The Heart of
the Gospel,"
The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand. |
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| Lists of recommended
articles are available with
ATLAS subscription for these texts:
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| Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
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Blogging toward Sunday,
Theolog:
The Blog of The Christian Century. Current lectionary comments are by
William H. Willimon. |
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"The
Prophet Amos to the Priest Amaziah: Stop Pimping Religion for Political
Empire,"
The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey
with Jesus Foundation. |
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Dylan's Lectionary Blog,
Proper 10C. Biblical Scholar
Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary
of the Episcopal Church. |
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The
Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo,
Progressive Theology Weblog, 2007. |
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"Freedom Is Not
Far Off!" Rich McCarty, Joseph Tolton, Judith Hoch Wray,
Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our
Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign. (LGBT persective) |
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"The Samaritan Spends the Night,"
Peter S. Hawkins, The Christian Century,
2001. Religion Online. |
| Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
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Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other
resources. |
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Sunday by Sunday, Reflections on
Stewardship based on the RCL Gospels, Year C. Prepared by the Reverend
Michael Pollesel, Stewardship Education Coordinator, Diocese of Ontario. |
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| Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page):
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"Meeting the Good Samaritan," the Rev. Thomas G. Long, Day 1,
2007. |
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Selected Sermon,
Proper 10 (RCL), by the Rev. Charles Hoffacker, in Worship
that Works, ECUSA, 2007. |
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Selected sermon,
Proper 10, the Rev. Canon Anthony H. Jewiss, in Sermons
That Work, ECUSA, 2004. |
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"I Just Love..." Dianne Bergant, CSA,
America: The
National Catholic Weekly, 2004. |
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"A Journey Interrupted," John R Donahue, SJ,
America: The
National Catholic Weekly, 2001. |
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| Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
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Lectionary Notes,
Proper 10, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat
Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY. |
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Banquet of the Word, Bible Study Based on the Sunday Readings, by Rev. Thomas Welbers. |
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"Fear of the Lord,"
study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Where Wisdom is Found," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. Focus article,
"Fear of the Lord," Russell Reno. |
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"A Kind Man's Story,"
John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily
Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2007. |
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Lesson Plans
for Small Congregations, Adults, Year C, The Episcopal Church,
2007. |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Ordinary 15 - 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. |
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| 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. |
| The Text This Week's
Pentecost Resources Page. |
| Complete Liturgies (including hymns & prayers):
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Worship Planning Helps
(Pentecost +7, 2007): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship
Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Gathering,
Pentecost +7, from the United Church of Canada. Includes homiletical
suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, etc. |
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LCA Worship Resources, Proper 10C, includes liturgy, hymn
suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with
Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia. |
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Mustard Seeds,
"Making a Positive Impact / Mission Not Quite Impossible / Rescue," Proper
10 / Ordinary 15 / Pentecost
7, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of
contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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Worship and Liturgy Resources,
Pentecost 7, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia. |
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Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost
7C, 2007. Liturgies
from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The
Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT. |
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Liturgies Online,
7 after
Pentecost, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia. |
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"The Word
of God Is Very Near!"
The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand. |
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Liturgy Alive,
Ordinary 15, Claretian Publications, Inc., Philippines. |
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Liturgy for
Ordinary Time, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. |
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Sermons and Liturgies for Year C,
Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada. |
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| Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
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Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources,
by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra Community Baptist Church, Melbourne,
Australia. Prayers, blessings, Eucharistic prefaces and scripture
paraphrases. |
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Resources: Based on the Revised Common Lectionary.
Prayers, Collects and Litanies by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in
Australia. |
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The Billabong, Sunday 15, by
Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and
paraphrases of lectionary Psalms. |
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Prayers of the People, Year
C - P10/OT15. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by
Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of
Louisiana. |
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Lector's Notes, Ordinary 15,
Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO.
Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts
to the congregation. |
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Outside the Box,
litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by
Katherine Hawker. |
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Sample
Prayer, Proper 10, from Prayers of the People,
Richard J. Einerson, available for purchase online also through this link. |
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Offertory Prayers for
July, 2007, Herb Mather, Director of the
Center for Christian Stewardship, the General Board of Discipleship of The
United Methodist Church. |
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Prayers and Musical Ideas,
Ordinary 15. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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"Liturgy: prayer reflection",
reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. |
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21st Century Africana
Liturgical Resources, Pentecost +7, 2007, The Rev. Dr. Kwasi I.
Kena, United
Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Prayer of the Church,
Pentecost 7, 2007, Let Us Pray, Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. |
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Starters for Sunday,
15 July 2007. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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| Graphics and Multimedia (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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Clip Art,
Ordinary 15C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators. |
| Clip Art Images:
Luke 10:25-37,
Luke 10:25-37, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú. |
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Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration.
Follows Latin American Roman Catholic gospel reading, though most
gospels texts/themes are found in the index. Liberation emphasis. |
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Mustard Seeds,
"Making a Positive Impact / Mission Not Quite Impossible / Rescue," Proper
10 / Ordinary 15 / Pentecost
7, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of
contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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"Show Mercy,"
MPEG at YouTube from The Work of the People. |
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The Dig
Tree Project, Proper 10C, co-operative bank of multimedia worship resources based on
the lectionary and other occasions. Kippax Uniting Church in Canberra. |
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| Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
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Taking Faith Home,
July 15, 2007, Greg Priebbenow, formingfaith.com. A free
intergenerational take-home insert for integrating lectionary readings with
at-home prayers, family time, table grace, devotions, ritual and suggestions
for service. |
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Scripture
Introduction for Bulletin Insert,
Pentecost +7,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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SAMUEL at ucc.org:
lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and
bulletin back page. |
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| Hymns & Music:
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Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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"Let Justice Flow," original hymn by Jane
Parker Huber and David Ourisman, based on Amos text for Proper 10. |
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"Who Is My Neighbor?" original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette
to the tune of LOBE DEN HERREN, United Methodist Church General
Board of Discipleship. |
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"When We Would Neighbor Be," original hymn by F. Richard
Garland, tune: DIADEMATA. United Methodist Church General Board of
Discipleship. |
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Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary
(with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn
Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.") |
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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
Proper 10. |
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The Billabong, Sunday 15, by
Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and
paraphrases of lectionary Psalms |
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Hymn selections (United
Methodist) and more from
Hymnsite.com. |
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Hymns of
the Spirit Three, Proper 10C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National
Memorial Church. |
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Together
to Celebrate, Pentecost +7, 2007, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia.
Contemporary Christian Music resources. |
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Prayers and Musical Ideas,
Ordinary 15. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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Starters for Sunday,
15 July 2007. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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"Plumb Line,"
Brenton Prigge, NewHymn, weekly new, relevant hymn set to traditional tunes. |
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| With Children (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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Gathering,
Pentecost +7, from the United Church of Canada. Includes homiletical
suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, etc. |
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Lesson Plans
for Small Congregations, Younger Children / Older Children,
Year C, The Episcopal Church, 2007. |
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Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity,
Ordinary 15, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the
Lectionary by Larry Broding. |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Ordinary 15 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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| Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
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Lectionary Puzzles, Proper
10/Ordinary 15. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg
McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario. |
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| Drama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page) |
| A list of links to
other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources. |
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