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Proper 11C / Ordinary 16C / Pentecost +8
July 22, 2007
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Click on Scripture
Lessons below for study links and resources:
Amos 8:1-12 or Genesis 18:1-10a
Roman Catholic reading: Genesis 18:1-10a
United Methodist reading: Amos 8:1-12
Psalm 52
or Psalm 15
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 15:2-5
United
Methodist reading: Psalm 52
or
Psalm 82
Colossians
1:15-28
Roman Catholic reading: Colossians 1:24-28
Luke 10:38-42
Reading and Studying the Text This Week
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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 16, 2007. Commentary,
historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis
University. |
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Preaching Helps (Pentecost
+8, 2007). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church
General Board of Discipleship. |
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Girardian
Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 11, 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 +8, 2007, Bruce G. Epperly,
"...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." |
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Sermon
Nuggets, Pentecost 8C, 2007, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor,
questions, quotations. |
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Jesus Now,
Proper (Ordinary) 16C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures
Jesus Then & Now. |
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Liberal
Lectionary Analysis,
Pentecost +8,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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Social Justice Lectionary,
Proper 11C, list of links by Rev. Dr. Bruce
Sweet, United Church of Canada. |
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"Worry - the Real Enemy," Anecdotes, Stories & Humor, Pentecost +8, Steve Goodier,
Christ United Methodist Church, Salt Lake City, UT. |
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Readings, Analysis of
Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church
of the Nazarene.) |
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Text
Studies, Proper 11, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran) |
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Starters for Sunday,
22 July 2007. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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"Hosting the
Word of Life!"
The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand. |
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SAMUEL at
ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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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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"Growing Strong By Destroying Others: To the 'Notable men of the
Foremost Nation,'"
The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey
with Jesus Foundation. |
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Dylan's Lectionary Blog,
Proper 11C. 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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"Welcoming the
Gospel into the Household of God," Joseph Tolton, Judith Hoch Wray,
Rich McCarty,
Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our
Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign. (LGBT persective) |
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"Hospitality
Theology," Mary W. Anderson, The Christian Century, 1998. |
| 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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"Both Mary and Martha," Daniel J. Harrington, America: The
National Catholic Weekly, 2007. |
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"Mary
and Martha," the Rev. Thomas G. Long, Day 1,
2007. |
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Selected Sermon,
Proper 11 (RCL), by the Very Rev. Anthony F.M. Clavier, in Worship
that Works, ECUSA, 2007. |
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Homily Grits,
July 22, 2007, the Rev.
Grant M. Gallup, Managua, Nicaragua (ECUSA). |
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Selected sermon,
Proper 11, the Rev. Dana Rose, in Sermons
That Work, ECUSA, 2004. |
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"Mi Casa, Su Casa," Dianne Bergant, CSA,
America: The
National Catholic Weekly, 2004. |
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"Sisterhood Is Powerful?" John R Donahue, SJ,
America: The
National Catholic Weekly, 2001. |
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"Sermon for Proper 11," the Most Rev. Frank T. Griswold,
Day 1, 2001. |
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| Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
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Lectionary Notes,
Proper 11, 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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"The Christian Way of Knowing,"
study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Where Wisdom is Found," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. (Colossians 1:15-20) Focus article,
"The Christian Way of Knowing," Jonathan R. Wilson. |
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"An Eyewitness' 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 16 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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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 +8, 2007): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship
Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Gathering,
Pentecost +8, from the United Church of Canada. Includes homiletical
suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, etc. |
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LCA Worship Resources, Proper 11C, includes liturgy, hymn
suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with
Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia. |
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Mustard Seeds,
"Distractions and Priorities," Proper
11 / Ordinary 16 / Pentecost
8, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of
contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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Liturgies Online,
8 after Pentecost, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in
Australia. |
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Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost
8C, 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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Worship
and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost 7, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in
Australia. |
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"The Right to
Be a Woman Disciple," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand. |
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Lectionary Liturgies,
Ordinary 16, Thom M. Shuman, Greenhills Community
Church, Presbyterian, Cincinnati, OH. |
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Liturgy for
Ordinary Time, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. |
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Liturgical
Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova
Publications. |
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Liturgy Alive,
Ordinary 16, Claretian Publications, Inc., Philippines. |
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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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Billabong, Sunday 16, 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 - P11/OT16. General intercessions for Sundays and
Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of
Louisiana. |
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Outside the Box,
litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by
Katherine Hawker. |
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Lector's
Notes, Ordinary 16, 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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Sample
Prayer, Proper 11, 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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21st Century Africana
Liturgical Resources, Pentecost +8, 2007, The Rev. Junius Dotson, United
Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Starters for Sunday,
22 July 2007. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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Prayers and Musical Ideas,
Ordinary 16. 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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Prayer of the Church,
Pentecost 8, 2007, Let Us Pray, Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. |
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Prayers
for Worship,
July 22, 2007, David von Schlichten,
Lectionary Homiletics. |
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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 16C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators. |
| Clip Art Images:
Luke 10:38-42,
Luke 10:38-42, 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,
"Distractions and Priorities," Proper
11 / Ordinary 16 / Pentecost
8, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of
contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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| Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
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Taking Faith Home,
July 22, 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 +8,
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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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 11. |
| The
Billabong, Sunday 16, 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.") |
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Hymn selections (United Methodist)
and more from Hymnsite.com. |
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Liturgical
Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova
Publications. |
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Together
to Celebrate, Pentecost +8, 2007, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia.
Contemporary Christian Music resources. |
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Starters for Sunday,
22 July 2007. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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Prayers and Musical Ideas,
Ordinary 16. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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"Colossians Hymn,"
Jay C. Treat, The Christian Church in Pennsylvania. |
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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 +8, 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 16, at word-sunday.com:
A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding. |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Ordinary 16 - 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 11/Ordinary 16. 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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