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Proper 16C / Ordinary 21C / Pentecost +14
August 25, 2013

Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Jeremiah 1:4-10 or Isaiah 58:9b-14
Roman Catholic reading: Isaiah 66:18-21
United Methodist reading: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Psalm 71:1-6 or Psalm 103:1-8
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 117:1-2
United Methodist reading: Psalm 71:1-6

Hebrews 12:18-29
Roman Catholic reading: Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13

Luke 13:10-17
Roman Catholic reading: Luke 13:22-30
 

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:
    • Healing
  • Movies listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Clean/Unclean
    • Healing
    • Sabbath
    • Call (see especially Oh, God!)
    • Hypocrisy
• 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 at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2010. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Shauna Hannan, Henry Langknecht, James Limburg, Bryan J. Whitfield, Jeannine K. Brown.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 21, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
  • "Healing Reign," commentary by Kate Huey, 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 16, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Preaching Helps (Pentecost +13, 2010). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • John Shearman's Lectionary, Pentecost +13, 2010, Post-Modern Sermon and Bible Study Resource, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Pentecost +13, 2010, Rick Marshall, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 13C, 2010, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
  • Text Studies, Proper 16, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 21C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • "'Remove the Yoke from among You': Hunger," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2007.
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Starters for Sunday, 22 August, 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. Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
  • Jeremiah 1:4-10 / Isaiah 58:9b-14
  • Psalm 71 / Psalm 103
  • Hebrews 12:18-29
  • Luke 13:10-17
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • "Saying Is Believing," Martin B. Copenhaver, Blogging for Sunday, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2010. 2007 Reflection, Jo Bailey Wells.
  • Sermon Brainwave, August 22, 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, Bent But Not Broken Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2010. 11th Hour Preachers Party.
  • "Freedom in My Bones," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2010. (Use of Images.)
  • "Sunday, Sunday," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2010.
  • "Standing Up Straight," Alyce McKenzie, Patheos, 2010.
  • "Inspiration and Vocation: Reflections on Sunday's Scripture Texts," Bruce Epperly, Patheos, 2010.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2010.
  • "Thirst," Timothy Wayne Good, The Naked Alien, 2010.
  • Lectionary Notes, Proper 16, Rev. Beth Quick, 2010.
  • "Gather Us In," Tobias Winright, The Ekklesia Project, 2010.
  • "'He Put His Hands On Her: The Compassion of Jesus Meets the Hypocrisy of Religion," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2010. 2007 reflection.
  • "Consecrated," Janice Love, The Ekklesia Project, 2010.
  • "Believing Is Seeing," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2010.
  • "Restorers of the Streets," Lori McPherson, Elcindor Johnson, Out in Scripture, Human Rights Campaign, 2010. (LGBT)
  • "Preaching What We Don't Practice?" Rev. Sharron R. Lucas, the Stewardship of Life Institute, 2010.
  • Think About It, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray, 2010. Sermon.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
  • "Bent in Half," RMC Morley, a garden path, 2010.
  • Daily Reflection, Ordinary 21, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2010.
  • "Compassion as Rest," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2010.
  • This Sunday's Readings, Trinity +12, Martin Warner, Church Times, 2010.
  • Lectionary Ruminations for August 22, 2010, Presbyterian Bloggers, 2010.
  • Pentecost 13, Matt & Laura Norvell, Grounded & Rooted in Love, 2010.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 16C, 2007. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church.
  • The Christian Century:
    • "Off the Record," Teresa Berger, 2004.
    • "Shriveled Delight," Christine Pohl, 2001.
  • Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
    • "Erring for Generosity," Walter Brueggemann, "The 'Low Holy Days' of Summer," 2010.
    • "Resting in God," Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "Living in the Presence of God," 2007.
    • "Freed from Bondage," Michaela Bruzzese, "A Great Cloud of Witnesses," 2004.
    • "Crowned of Compassion," Michaela Bruzzese, "Common Like Bread," 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):
  • Sample Sermon, Luke 13:10-17, Kate Huey, SAMUEL, UCC, 2010.
  • Sermons that Work, Proper 16, the Rev. Lawrence Womack, ECUSA, 2010.
  • "Who Will Be Saved?" Daniel J. Harrington, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2007.
  • Selected Sermon, Proper 16 (RCL), by the Rev. Dr. Joseph Pagano and the Rev. Amy Richter, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2007.
  • "All God's People," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2004.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Out of the Shadow," Weekly Seeds, UCC.org, 2010.
  • Lectionary Notes, Proper 16, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • "What God Teaches Us," faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
  • "What's Really Important?" ELCA Faith Lens, 2010.
  • "Is Economic Globalization Good News?" study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Global Wealth," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007. (Isaiah 58)
  • "What's Retirement For?" study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Aging," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003. (Psalm 71)
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 21, 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 (including hymns & prayers):
  • Worship Planning Helps (Pentecost +13, 2010): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Gathering, Pentecost +13, 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.
  • LCA Worship Resources, Proper 16C, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Hearing God's Call," Proper 16 / Ordinary 21 / Pentecost 13, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Liturgy Notes, Refugee Migrant Sunday, Australia National Council of Churches.
  • Worship Resources, Proper 16C, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost +13, 2010. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • "'Remove the Yoke from among You': Hunger," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2007.
  • Liturgies Online, 13 after Pentecost, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost 12, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgy Alive, Ordinary 21, Claretian Publications, Inc., Philippines.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 21, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • 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, Ordinary 21, 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 - P16/OT21. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
  • "Liturgy: prayer reflection", NZBP, reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. Common Worship CofE.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Proper 16C, prayers and litanies, Katherine Hawker, Outside the Box.
  • Starters for Sunday, 22 August, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +13, UMC GBOD.
  • Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +13, UMC GBOD.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 21, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
  • "Unbound on the Sabbath Day," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2010.
  • Call to Worship, August 22, 2010, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
  • Confession RCL, Cycle C Proper 16, Lectionary 21, Bill Wessner, Confessions following RCL, 2010.
  • Prayer for P 16C / O 21C / P+13, RevAbi, RevGalBlogPals, 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 21. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art, Ordinary 21C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: Luke 13:22-30, Luke 13:22-30 #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.
  • Isaiah 58 Clip Art, Scaroboro Missions, CA.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Hearing God's Call," Proper 16 / Ordinary 21 / Pentecost 13, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Jesus Heals a Crippled Woman, 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.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Hearing God's Call," Proper 16 / Ordinary 21 / Pentecost 13, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "Freedom in My Bones," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2010. (Use of Images.)
  • "What God Teaches Us," faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
  • Commercial Site: "We're Alright Down Here," (Psalm 71) visual liturgy, The Work of the People.
• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
  • SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
  • "Pleasing Worship," reflection by the Rev. Thomas R. May, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center, 2010. (.pdf)
  • Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Pentecost +13, 2010, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
• Hymns & Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • "I Am Known," Brenton Prigge, New Song.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 16C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "The Lord Is My Refuge," (Psalm 71), "Bless the Lord, O My Soul," (Psalm 103), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry.  See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms: Psalm 71:1-6 set to Ein Feste Burg (87 87 66 66 7); Psalm 103:1-8 set to St. Thomas or Festal Song (SM).
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 16C, 2010, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +13, UMC GBOD, 2010.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost 13C. Background information for hymns and choral music following the lectionary from the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Austin, Texas, by Eric Mellenbruch and David Zersen.
    • Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
    • 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 16.
    • The Billabong, Sunday 21, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
    • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 21C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Lectionary 21, 2007. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
    • Gathering, Pentecost +13, 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, 22 August, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
    • Together to Celebrate, Pentecost 13, 2010, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 21, 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):
  • Gathering, Pentecost +13, 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.
  • "Feed the Children," Children's Sermon from Sermons4kids.com.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 21, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 21, 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)
  • Lectionary Puzzles, Proper 16/Ordinary 21. 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.

  

 

• INDEX BY SCRIPTURE
• PODCASTS

• Baptism of Jesus - Jan 8
• Epiphany 2 - Jan 15
• MLK, Jr - Jan 15
• Prayer for Christian Unity - Jan 18-25
• Confession of Peter - Jan 18
• Epiphany 3 - Jan 22
• Conversion of Paul - Jan 25
• Epiphany 4 - Jan 29
• Presentation - Feb 2
• Epiphany 5 - Feb 5
• Epiphany 6 - Feb 12
• Transfiguration - Last Epiphany - Feb 19
• Epiphany 7 - Feb 19
• Ash Wednesday - Feb 22
• St Mathias - Feb 24
• Lent 1 - Feb 26
• Lent 2 - Mar 4
• Lent 3 - Mar 11
• Lent 4 - Mar 18
• St. Joseph - Mar 19
• Lent 5 - Mar 25
• Annunciation - Mar 25
• Palm Sunday - April 1
• Passion Sunday - April 1
• Holy Monday - April 2
• Holy Tuesday - April 3
• Holy Wednesday - April 4
• Holy Maundy Thursday - April 5
• Good Friday - April 6
• Holy Saturday - April 7
• Easter Vigil - April 7-8
• Easter Day - April 8
• Easter Evening - April 8

• Calendars
• YEAR A
• YEAR B
• YEAR C
• FESTIVALS/SPECIAL DAYS (includes Creation)
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