Proper 15C / Ordinary 20C / Pentecost +13
August 18, 2013
Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:
Isaiah
5:1-7 or Jeremiah 23:23-29
Roman Catholic reading: Jeremiah
38:4-6, 8-10
United Methodist reading: Isaiah
5:1-7
Psalm
80:1-2, 8-19 or Psalm
82
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 40:2-18
United Methodist reading: Psalm
80:1-2, 8-19
Hebrews
11:29 - 12:2
Roman Catholic reading:
Hebrews 12:1-4
Luke 12:49-56
Roman
Catholic reading: Luke 12:49-53
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. -
PCUSA - Lectionary for Sundays and Festivals Scripture Reference, 2007.
- Images and Movies:
- Images linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance:
- Movies listed 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):
- Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2010. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Shauna Hannan, J. Clinton McCann, James Limburg, Bryan J. Whitfield.
- "Restore Us," commentary by Karen Georgia Thompson (Psalm 80) and Kate Huey (Hebrews 11:29-12:2), ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2010.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 15, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
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Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Pentecost +12, 2010, Rick Marshall, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." -
Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 12C, 2010, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations. -
John Shearman's Lectionary, Pentecost +12, 2010, Post-Modern Sermon and Bible Study Resource, Oakville, ON, Canada. -
Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 20C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now. - Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- Text Studies, Proper 15, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
- Starters for Sunday, 15 August, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Social Justice Lectionary, list of links by Rev. Dr. Bruce Sweet, United Church of Canada.
- 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.
- Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
- Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
- "Protestant Sainthood," Martin B. Copenhaver, Blogging toward Sunday, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2010.
- Sermon Brainwave, August 15, 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.
- Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, Cloud of Witnesses Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2010.
- "Believing Isn't Seeing," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2010. 2007 reflection.
- "Pulp Fiction and Worldly Faith," David Lose, WorkingPreacher, 2010.
- Think About It, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray, 2010. Sermon.
- "Jesus: A Uniter and a Divider," Lori McPherson, Elcindor Johnson, Out in Scripture, Human Rights Campaign, 2010. (LGBT)
- "The Cost of Values," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2010.
- Lectionary Notes, Proper 15, Rev. Beth Quick, 2010.
- Proper 15C: In Search for Chillaxin, RMC Morley, a garden path, 2010.
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Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 15C. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2007. -
The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2007. -
The Christian Century:
- "Disturbing the Peace," Teresa Berger, 2004.
- "God in a Pocket," Martha P. Sterne, 1998.
- Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
- "Which Side Are You On?" Walter Brueggemann, "The 'Low Holy Days' of Summer," 2010.
- "True Prophecy," Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "Living in the Presence of God," 2007.
- "The Blessing of Division," Michaela Bruzzese, "A Great Cloud of Witnesses," 2004.
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"'Hark! The Outcry!'" Michaela Bruzzese, "Common Like Bread,"
2001.
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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):
- "Postcard from Heaven," the Rev. Dr. Charles Reeb, Day 1, 2010.
- Sample Sermon, Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19, Karen Georgia Thompson, SAMUEL, 2010. (scroll down)
- Sample Sermon, Hebrews 11:29-12:2, Kate Huey, SAMUEL, 2010. (scroll down)
- "Connecting the Dots?" Alyce McKenzie, Patheos, 2010.
- Sermons that Work, Proper 15, the Rev. Dr. Susanna Metz, ECUSA, 2010.
- "Fire, Baptism and Division," Daniel J. Harrington, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2007.
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Selected Sermon, Proper 15 (RCL), by the Rev. Kirk Alan Kubicek, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2007. - "Adult Baptism for All Christians," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2001.
- "Sermon for Proper 15," the Most Rev. Frank T. Griswold, Day 1, 2001.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "Restore Us," Weekly Seeds, UCC.org, 2010.
- Lectionary Notes, Proper 15, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
- "A God Who Hurts," faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
- "The Grace of Neighborhood Baseball Parks," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Sports," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2008. (Hebrews 12)
- Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
- 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 (including hymns & prayers):
- Worship Planning Helps (Pentecost +12, 2010): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- Gathering, Pentecost +12, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
- Worship Resources, August, 2010, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection.
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Mustard Seeds, "Sticking with God," Proper 15 / Ordinary 20 / Pentecost 12, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia. - LCA Worship Resources, Proper 15C, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
- Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost +12, 2010. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Worship Resources, Proper 15C, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
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Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 20, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). - Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost 11, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Liturgies Online, 12 after Pentecost, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Liturgy Alive, Ordinary 20, Claretian Publications, Inc., Philippines.
- Sermons and Liturgies for Year C, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
- 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.
- Prayers of the People, Year C - P15/OT20. 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 20, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation. -
"Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. (BCP TEC) -
Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. -
Proper 15C, prayers and litanies, Katherine Hawker, Outside the Box. - "Justice and Righteousness," Service Prayers for Pentecost 12, UCC Worship Ways, 2010.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +12, UMC GBOD.
- Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +12, UMC GBOD.
- Call to Worship, August 15, 2010, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
- Starters for Sunday, 15 August, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- "Home Wreckers," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2010.
- Confession RCL, Cycle C Proper 15, Lectionary 20, Bill Wessner, Confessions following RCL, 2010.
- 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, Ordinary 20. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art, Ordinary 20C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Clip Art Images: Luke 12:49-53, Luke 12:49-53, 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.
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Mustard Seeds, "Sticking with God," Proper 15 / Ordinary 20 / Pentecost 12, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia. - Jesus the cause of division, audio telling, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. Go Tell Communications, Biblical Storytelling for the Global Village, 2010.
- CHURCH PowerPoint, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
- "A God Who Hurts," 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 +12, 2010, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
- "Looking to Jesus Christ," reflection by Tenny Thomas, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center, 2010. (.pdf)
- Hymns & Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- We Look to You, O Jesus, Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, LANCASHIRE 7.6.7.6 D ("The Day of Resurrection").
- "The Vine," Brenton Prigge, New Song.
- Psalm Settings:
- "Hear Us Lord," (Psalm 80), "To the Powers of Earth," (Psalm 82), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms: Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19 set to Aurelia (76 76 D), Psalm 82 set to Tallis' Canon (LM).
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 15C, 2010, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
- The Billabong, Sunday 20, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
- 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 15.
- Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
- Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 20C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
- Sing for Joy, Lectionary 20, 2007. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
- Gathering, Pentecost +12, 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, 15 August, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Together to Celebrate, Pentecost 12, 2010, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- With Children (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Mustard Seeds, "Sticking with God," Proper 15 / Ordinary 20 / Pentecost 12, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Gathering, Pentecost +12, 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, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 20, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- Lectionary Puzzles, Proper 15/Ordinary 20. 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 list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.
