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Proper 18C / Ordinary 23C / Pentecost +16
September 8, 2013

Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Jeremiah 18:1-11 or Deuteronomy 30:15-20
Roman Catholic reading: Wisdom 9:13-18
United Methodist reading: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 or Psalm 1
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 90:3-17
United Methodist reading: Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18

Philemon 1-21
Roman Catholic reading: Philemon 1:9-10, 12-17

Luke 14:25-33

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:
    • Discipleship
    • Obedience
    • Sacrifice/Sacrificial Death
• 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 Carolyn J. Sharp, Henry Langknecht, James Howell, Holly Hearon, Jeannine K. Brown.
  • "A New Identity," commentary by Kate Huey, ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2010.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 23, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Proper 18, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Preaching Helps (Pentecost +15, 2010). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • John Shearman's Lectionary, Pentecost +15, 2010, Post-Modern Sermon and Bible Study Resource, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 18, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Lexegete, Pentecost +15, David Buehler, Yr. Obt. Srvt., 2010.
  • Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 15C, 2010, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Proper 18, 2010, Rick Marshall, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 23C. 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 18, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • "Requirements for Disciples," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2010.
• 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 18:1-11 / Deuteronomy 30:15-20
  • Psalm 139 / Psalm 1
  • Philemon 1-21
  • Luke 14:25-33
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • "Fearful and Wonderful and Ordinary," Patrack J. Willson, Blogging toward Sunday, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2010. 2007 reflection by Jo Bailey Wells. 
  • Sermon Brainwave, Sept 5, 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, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2010.
  • "The Care of Creation: 'Choose Life for You and Your Children'," guest essay by Bill McKibben, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2010. 2007 reflection by Daniel B. Clendenin.
  • "The Shape He Makes," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2010. (Use of Images.)
  • "Your Most Important Sermon," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 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.
  • "Choose Life - the Costly Choice," Helene Tallon Russell, Charles W. Allen, Marti J. Steussy,  Out in Scripture, Human Rights Campaign, 2010. (LGBT)
  • Daily Reflection, Ordinary 23, Andy Alexander, S.J., Creighton University, 2010.
  • Pentecost +15, Laura & Matt Novell, grounded & rooted in love, 2010.
  • "Counting the Cost," Alyce McKenzie, Faith Forward, Patheos, 2010.
  • "Are You Kidding Me, Jesus?" Rev. Sharron R. Lucas, the Stewardship of Life Institute, 2010.
  • "When Your Slave Messes up Big Time," RMC Morley, a garden path, 2010.
  • Lectionary Ruminations for September 5, 2010, Presbyterian Bloggers, 2010.
  • "Buckle Your Seatbelt," Jenny Williams, The Ekklesia Project, 2010.
  • This Sunday's Readings, Trinity +14, Martin Warner, Church Times, 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.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 18C, 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.
  • "Potters, Philemon, et al," Ann Fontaine, What The Tide Brings In, 2007.
  • The Christian Century:
    • "Summoned," Bruce Wollenberg, 2004.
    • "Life-and-Death Choices," Christine Pohl, 2001.
  • Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
    • "Faith, Not Fate," Walter Brueggemann, "'Come Rejoice With Me', / "The Nature of Faith," 2010.
    • "Shaped and Fired," Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "God's Refining Love," 2007.
    • "Law of Love," Michaela Bruzzese, "You Are What You Worship," 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):
  • "Who Are We Without Our Stuff?" the Rev. Laura Mariko Cheifetz, Day 1, 2010.
  • Sermons that Work, Proper 18, the Rev. David Somerville, ECUSA, 2010.
  • "Discipleship Is Demanding!" the Rev. Dr. Leslie Holmes, Day 1, 2007.
  • Selected Sermon, Proper 18 (RCL), by the Rev. Paul DeLain Allick, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2007.
  • "Decisions, Decisions," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2004.
  • "I Never Promised a Rose Garden," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2001.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • Lectionary Notes, Proper 18, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • "A New Identity," Weekly Seeds, UCC.org, 2010.
  • "Costly Faith," faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
  • "A Vision So Old It Looks New," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Monasticism Old and New," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2010. (Luke 14:25-33)
  • "The Human Embryo in Christian Tradition," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Cloning," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2005. (Psalm 139)
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Early Fall, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 23, 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 +15, 2010): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Gathering, Pentecost +15, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
  • Worship Resources, September, 2010, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection.
  • A Service of Holy Communion for Labor Day, General Board of Discipleship, United Methodist Church.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Letting Go, Letting God," Proper 18 / Ordinary 23 / Pentecost 15, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Worship Resources, Proper 18C, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • LCA Worship Resources, Proper 18C, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
  • Liturgies Online, 15 after Pentecost, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Creation 1 / Pentecost +15, 2010. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgy Alive, Ordinary 23, Claretian Publications, Inc., Philippines.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 23, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Sermons and Liturgies for Year C, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
  • "Calculating the Cost," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2010.
  • 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 23, 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 - P18/OT23. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
  • "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Proper 18C, prayers and litanies, Katherine Hawker, Outside the Box.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 23, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +15, UMC GBOD.
  • Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +15, UMC GBOD.
  • Call to Worship, September 5, 2010, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
  • Confession RCL, Cycle C Proper 18, Lectionary 23, Bill Wessner, Confessions following RCL, 2010.
  • "A Labor of Care for the Broken," Service Prayers for Pentecost 15, UCC Worship Ways, 2010.
  • "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • A Prayer for Pentecost 15, Rev. Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer, 2010.
  • "To Be Fully Alive," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 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 23. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art, Ordinary 23C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: Luke 14:25-33, Luke 14:25-33 #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 23 at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustrations. Follows Latin American Roman Catholic gospel reading. Liberation emphasis.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Letting Go, Letting God," Proper 18 / Ordinary 23 / Pentecost 15, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • The Cost of Discipleship, 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.
  • "The Shape He Makes," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2010. (Use of Images.)
  • "Costly Faith," 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 +15, 2010, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • "Letter of the Law...or Love?" reflection by the Rev. Jeff Kellam, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center, 2010. (.pdf)
• Hymns & Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 18C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "You Are There, You Are There," (Psalm 139), "Blessed Are They" (Psalm 1), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms: Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 set to Maryton (LM), Psalm 1 set to Mendelssohn (77 77 77 77 77).
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 18C, 2010, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +15, UMC GBOD, 2010.
    • 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 18.
    • The Billabong, Sunday 23, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
    • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 23C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Lectionary 23, 2007. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
    • Gathering, Pentecost +15, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 23, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
    • Together to Celebrate, Pentecost 15, 2010, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," Connections: Jeremiah 18:1-11 and A Single Shard, Philemon 1-21 and Samir and Yonatan, Luke 14:25-33 and The Story Blanket. Union Presbyterian Seminary, 2010.
  • Gathering, Pentecost +15, 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, Early Fall, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 23, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 23, 2010 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
  • "Shaped by God," "Counting the Cost," Children's Sermons from Sermons4kids.com.
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Lectionary Puzzles, Proper 18/Ordinary 23. 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)
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF TERRORISM/WAR/PEACE RESOURCES
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF NATURAL DISASTER

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