Proper 17C / Ordinary 22C / Pentecost +15
September 1, 2013
Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:
Jeremiah 2:4-13
or Sirach 10:12-18
or Proverbs 25:6-7
Roman Catholic reading: Ecclesiasticus (Sirach) 3:17-18, 20,
28-29
United Methodist reading: Jeremiah 2:4-13
Psalm 81:1, 10-16
or Psalm 112
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 68:4-11
United Methodist reading: Psalm 81:1, 10-16
Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16
Roman
Catholic reading: Hebrews
12:18-19, 22-24
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.
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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):
- 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 Henry Langknecht, Paul O. Myhre, Bryan J. Whitfield, Jeannine K. Brown.
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 22, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- "Open Table," 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 17, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- John Shearman's Lectionary, Pentecost +14, 2010, Post-Modern Sermon and Bible Study Resource, Oakville, ON, Canada.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Proper 17, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Preaching Helps (Pentecost +14, 2010). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 14C, 2010, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
- Lexegete, David Buehler, Yr. Obt. Srvt., 2010.
- Exegesis, Dr. Terrance Callan, The Pastoral Preaching Web Site, 2010. Sponsored by the Athenaeum, Mount St. Mary's Seminary.
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Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Pentecost +14, 2010, Rick Marshall, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." - Text Studies, Proper 17, 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.
- Starters for Sunday, 29 August, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- "On Keeping a Low Profile," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2010.
- Stewardship Sermon Starter, Stewardship Now. ELCA, 2010.
- World Hunger Sermon Starters, ELCA, 2010.
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas.
- Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS).
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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). - Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
- Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
- "Discerning the Body," Patrick J. Willson, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2010. 2007 reflection by Jo Bailey Wells.
- Sermon Brainwave, August 29, 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.
- The Good Word, A Blog on Scripture and Preaching, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2010.
- Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, We're Not Talking Emily Post Here Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2010.
- "More than Good Advice [or] Why Jesus Gets Killed, Pt. 2," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2010.
- "The Humble Seat," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2010. (Use of Images.)
- "Guest of Honor?" Alyce McKenzie, Patheos, 2010.
- Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
- Think About It, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray, 2010. Sermon.
- "Mutual Love Transforms," Helene Tallon Russell, Charles W. Allen, Marti J. Steussy, Out in Scripture, Human Rights Campaign, 2010. (LGBT)
- "The Spirituality of Food," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2010.
- "Break Open the Word," Proper 14, Michael T. Hiller, Break Open the Word, 2010.
- Lectionary Notes, Proper 17, Rev. Beth Quick, 2010.
- Proper 17, Matt & Laura Norvell, grounded and rooted in love, 2010.
- This Sunday's Readings, Trinity +13, Martin Warner, Church Times, 2010.
- Daily Reflection, Ordinary 22, Andy Alexander, S.J., Creighton University, 2010.
- "Don't be Puttin' on Airs!" Rev. Sharron R. Lucas, the Stewardship of Life Institute, 2010.
- "Being Grounded," Tobias Winright, The Ekklesia Project, 2010.
- Lectionary Ruminations for August 29, 2010, Presbyterian Bloggers, 2010.
- "Hidden in Plain Sight," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2010.
- "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner," RMC Morley, a garden path, 2010.
- Bloomingcactus, Todd Weir, 2010.
- Pilgrim Preaching, Mary Hinkle Shore, 2010.
- Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2010.
- Quadratos, Alexander J. Shaia, 2010.
- The Hardest Question, 2010.
- Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
- 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, 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.
- Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck.
- Panoramic Views of Faith and Health, Butch Odom. Daily lectionary thoughts and prayer, 2010.
- Common Reading, Anthony B. Robinson, 2010.
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 17C, 2007. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2007.
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The Christian Century:
- "Guest List," Bruce Wollenberg, 2004.
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"Risky Business," Christine Pohl, 2001. - "Abundant Life," by Martha P. Sterne, 1998.
- Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
- "Outside the Safety Zone," Walter Brueggemann, "The 'Low Holy Days' of Summer," 2010.
- "Indifference to God," Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "God's Refining Love," 2007.
- "The Lowest Place," Michaela Bruzzese, "A Great Cloud of Witnesses," 2004.
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"Let Mutual Love Continue,"
Michaela Bruzzese, "You Are What You Worship," 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):
- "How Open Is Our Table?" the Rev. Eric Shafer, Day 1, 2010.
- Sample Sermon, Luke 14:1-, 7-14, Kate Huey, UCC's SAMUEL, 2010.
- Sermons that Work, Proper 17, the Rev. Dr. Frank Hegedus, ECUSA, 2010.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2010.
- Selected Sermon, Proper 17 (RCL), by the Rev. Charles Hoffacker and the Rev. Amy Richter, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2007.
- "Dining with Jesus," Pamela Byers, 2004. Covenant Network of Presbyterians.
- "Blowhards," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2004.
- "Check the Guest List," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2001.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- Lectionary Notes, Proper 17, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
- "Open Table," Weekly Seeds, UCC.org, 2010.
- "What the World Teaches," faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
- "Toward a Welcoming Congregation," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Hospitality," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007. (Luke 14)
- "Christian Marriage and Public Policy," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Marriage," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2006. (Hebrews 13)
- Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 22, 2010 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
- 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 +14, 2010): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- Gathering, Pentecost +14, 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, "Hospitality," Proper 17 / Ordinary 22 / Pentecost 14, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia. -
LCA Worship Resources, Proper 17C, 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 +14, 2010. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Worship Resources, Proper 17C, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
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Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 22, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). - Liturgies Online, 14 after Pentecost, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
- "Revelation to the Humble," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2010.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost 13, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
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Liturgy Alive, Ordinary 22, Claretian Publications, Inc., Philippines. - Sermons and Liturgies for Year C, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
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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.
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Lector's Notes, Ordinary 22, 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 - P17/OT22. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
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Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. -
Proper 17C, prayers and litanies, Katherine Hawker, Outside the Box. - Starters for Sunday, 29 August, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 22, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- Call to Worship, August 29, 2010, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
- Confession RCL, Cycle C Proper 17, Lectionary 22, Bill Wessner, Confessions following RCL, 2010.
- "Look Who's Invited," Service Prayers for Pentecost 14, UCC Worship Ways, 2010.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +14, UMC GBOD.
- Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +14, UMC GBOD.
- "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, NZBP, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. (BCP TEC)
- "Banquet for Outcasts," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2010.
- Prayer for Proper 17C / Ordinary 22C / Pentecost +14, 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 22. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art, Ordinary 22C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Clip Art Images: Luke 14:1-14, Luke 14:1-14 #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.
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Mustard Seeds, "Hospitality," Proper 17 / Ordinary 22 / Pentecost 14, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia. - Humility and Hospitality, 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.
- Bulletin Cover/Art, Luke 14:13, John Stuart, Knoxville, TN. (Free use by churches.)
- Mustard Seeds, "Hospitality," Proper 17 / Ordinary 22 / Pentecost 14, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- "The Humble Seat," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2010. (Use of Images.)
- Commercial Site: "Invite List," (Luke 14) visual liturgy, The Work of the People.
- "What the World Teaches," 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 +14, 2010, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
- "Sunday Dinner," reflection by the Rev. K. Jason Coker, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center, 2010. (.pdf)
- Hymns & Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- Faithful God, You Sent Your Spirit, Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, NETTLETON 8.7.8.7 D (?Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing?), ?May we see Christ in the stranger, Breaking bonds of race and fear.?
- Abraham Journeyed to a New Country, Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, BUNESSAN 5.5.5.4 D (?Morning Has Broken?), A hymn for the church?s ministry with immigrants.
- "We Love to Sound Your Praises," original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. Tune: PASSION CHORALE 7.6.7.6.D (?O Sacred Head, Now Wounded?)
- "Best Seat," Brenton Prigge, New Song.
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Psalm Settings: - "Sing out in Joy," (Psalm 81), "Blessed Are Those Who Love You," (Psalm 112), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Psalm 81:1, 10-16 set to Dix (77 77 77), Psalm 112 set to Azmon or Arlington (CM) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
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Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists: - Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 17C, 2010, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +14, UMC GBOD, 2010.
- Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
- The Billabong, Sunday 22, 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 17.
- 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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Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications. -
Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 22C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians. - Sing for Joy, Lectionary 22, 2007. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
- Gathering, Pentecost +14, 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, 29 August, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Together to Celebrate, Pentecost 14, 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):
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- ChildrenSermons.com, Children's Sermons in English, Sermones en Español, Jim Kerlin. Often has lectionary suggestions.
- Gathering, Pentecost +14, 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 22, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- "Left Out?" Children's Sermon from Sermons4kids.com.
- Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 22, 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)
- 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)
- Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
- Lectionary Puzzles, Proper 17, Ordinary 22. 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.
