The Text This Week - Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources

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Proper 17C / Ordinary 22C / Pentecost +14
September 2, 2007

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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
 

Luke 14:1, 7-14

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

bulletTexts:
bulletIllustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
bullet Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings (NCCB/USCC) from the New American Bible.
bulletThe Roman Catholic Lectionary for Mass (1998 USA Edition). At Felix Just S.J.'s The Roman Catholic Lectionary For Mass - a site featuring comprehensive tables of editions of the Roman Catholic Lectionary.
bulletLectionary readings from the Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
bulletLutheran lectionary readings, Year C, from the ELCA site.
bulletUnited Methodist lectionary readings.
bullet Biblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year C.
bulletAmerican Baptist Churches Revised Common Lectionary Readings.
bullet ELCIC Worship Planning Calendar, lectionary citations with and without hymn suggestions, text and pdf formats.
bullet Lutheran RCL CEV readings - .doc files. Lutheran Bible Ministries.
bullet PCUSA - Lectionary for Sundays and Festivals Scripture Reference, 2007.
bullet Images and Movies:
bullet Images linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance:
bullet Eating/Meals/Eucharist
bullet Movies listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
bullet Clean/Unclean
bullet Eucharist/Eating Meals
bullet Righteousness
bullet Prophet
bullet Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
bullet Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 22, 2007. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bullet Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 17, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
bullet Preaching Peace commentary, Proper 17, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
bullet Preaching Helps (Pentecost +14, 2007). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 14C, 2007, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
bullet Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Pentecost +14, 2007, Rick Marshall, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
bullet Text Studies, Proper 17, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
bullet Liberal Lectionary Analysis, Pentecost +14, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
bullet Estudio Exegético-Homilético, Septiembre de 2007, Instituto Universitario Isedet.
bullet Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
bullet Social Justice Lectionary, Proper 17C, list of links by Rev. Dr. Bruce Sweet, United Church of Canada.
bullet Starters for Sunday, 2 September 2007. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bullet "Uncommon Courtesy," Anecdotes, Stories & Humor, Pentecost +14, Steve Goodier, Christ United Methodist Church, Salt Lake City, UT.
bullet SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet "On Keeping a Low Profile," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand.
bullet Lists of recommended articles are available with ATLAS subscription for these texts:
bullet Jeremiah 2:4-13 / Sirach 10:12-18 / Proverbs 25:6-7
bullet Psalm 81 / Psalm 112
bullet Hebrews 13:1-16
bullet Luke 14:1-14
bulletLectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
bullet "Jesus Does Dinner: Food for Thought for Guests and Hosts," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation.
bullet 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.
bullet The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2007.
bullet "Indifference to God," Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "God's Refining Love," Living the Word, Sojourners Online, 2007.
bullet "Mutual Love Transforms," Helene Tallon Russell, Charles W. Allen, Marti J. Steussy, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign. (LGBT persective)
bullet This Sunday's Readings, 13th Sunday after Trinity, John Pridmore, Church Times, 2007.
bullet Daily Reflection, Ordinary 22, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2007.
bullet "Guest List," Bruce Wollenberg, The Christian Century, 2004. Religion Online.
bullet "Risky Business," Christine Pohl, The Christian Century, 2001. Religion Online.
bullet "You Are What You Worship," by Michaela Bruzzese. Living the Word lectionary-based scripture commentary from Sojourners Online, 2001.
bullet "Abundant Life," by Martha P. Sterne, The Christian Century, 1998.
bullet Living the Word, by Jim Rice. Lectionary-based scripture commentary at Sojourner's Online, 1998.
bullet Living the Word, by Joyce Hollyday. Lectionary-based scripture commentary at Sojourner's Online, 1995.
bullet Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
bullet 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.
bulletSermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Selected Sermon, Proper 17 (RCL), by the Rev. Charles Hoffacker and the Rev. Amy Richter, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2007.
bullet "Scrambling to Serve," Pentecost +14, 2 September 2007, David Zersen, Goettinger Predigten: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors.
bullet "Sermon for Old First Presbyterian Church," Pamela Byers, 2004. Covenant Network of Presbyterians.
bullet Selected sermon, Proper 17, John Ratti, in Sermons That Work, ECUSA, 2004.
bullet "Blowhards," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2004.
bullet "Check the Guest List," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2001.
bulletGroup Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
bullet Lectionary Notes, Proper 17, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
bullet Banquet of the Word, Bible Study Based on the Sunday Readings, by Rev. Thomas Welbers.
bullet "Giving Up Birthdays," Faith Lens, a weekly Bible study/discussion for youth, linking a current news story and lectionary texts. ELCA, 2007.
bullet "Discipleship: A New Hospitality," John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2007.
bullet Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 22 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
bullet Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Adults, Year C, The Episcopal Church, 2007.
bullet Light on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings.
bullet A list of links to on-line Bibles and general Bible study resources.
bullet A list of links to scholarly and preaching discussion groups and their homepages. 
bullet A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.

OnLine Worship and Liturgy Resources

bulletThe Text This Week's Pentecost Resources Page.
bulletComplete Liturgies (including hymns & prayers):
bullet Worship Planning Helps (Pentecost +14, 2007): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet Gathering, Pentecost +14, from the United Church of Canada. Includes homiletical suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, etc.
bullet Mustard Seeds, "Hospitality," Proper 17 / Ordinary 22 / Pentecost 14, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
bullet LCA Worship Resources, Proper 17C, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
bullet Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 14C / Creation 1C, 2007. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT.
bullet Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 22, Thom M. Shuman, Greenhills Community Church, Presbyterian, Cincinnati, OH.
bullet Liturgies Online, 14 after Pentecost, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost 13, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet "Revelation to the Humble," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand.
bullet Liturgy Alive, Ordinary 22, Claretian Publications, Inc., Philippines.
bullet Liturgy for Ordinary Time, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
bullet Sermons and Liturgies for Year C, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
bullet Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
bulletPrayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
bullet Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings, Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases.
bullet Resources: Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet 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.
bullet Outside the Box, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
bullet 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.
bullet "To Shape the World with Love and Care," Call to Worship for Labor Sunday, Worship Ways, United Church of Christ, 2007.
bullet "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
bullet 21st Century Africana Liturgical Resources, Pentecost +14, 2007, The Rev. T. Anne Daniel, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 22. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bullet Prayer of the Church, Pentecost 14, 2007, Let Us Pray, Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
bullet Offertory Prayers for September, 2007, Herb Mather, Director of the Center for Christian Stewardship, the General Board of Discipleship of The United Methodist Church.
bullet Starters for Sunday, 2 September 2007. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bulletGraphics and Multimedia (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Clip Art, Ordinary 22C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
bulletClip Art Images: Luke 14:1-14, Luke 14:1-14 #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
bullet 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.
bullet Mustard Seeds, "Hospitality," Proper 17 / Ordinary 22 / Pentecost 14, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
bulletBulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
bullet Taking Faith Home, September 2, 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.
bullet SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet "To Shape the World with Love and Care," Call to Worship for Labor Sunday, Worship Ways, United Church of Christ, 2007.
bullet Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Pentecost +14, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
bulletHymns & Music:
bullet "We Love to Sound Your Praises," original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. Tune: PASSION CHORALE 7.6.7.6.D.
bullet Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
bulletThe Billabong, Sunday 22, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
bullet 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.
bulletHymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
bullet Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
bullet Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 22. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bullet Together to Celebrate, September 2, 2007, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
bullet Starters for Sunday, 2 September 2007. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bulletWith Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Gathering, Pentecost +14, from the United Church of Canada. Includes homiletical suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, etc.
bullet Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Younger Children / Older Children,  Year C, The Episcopal Church, 2007.
bullet Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 22 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
bullet Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 22, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
bullet "Left Out?" Children's Sermon from Sermons4kids.com.
bulletChildren's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bullet Lectionary Puzzles, Proper 17, Ordinary 22. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.
bulletDrama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bulletA list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.