Proper 19C / Ordinary 24C / Pentecost +17
September 15, 2013
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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:
Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28
or Exodus 32:7-14
Roman Catholic reading: Exodus 32:7-11, 13-14
United Methodist reading: Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28
Psalm 14
or Psalm 51:1-10
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 51:3-19
United Methodist reading: Psalm 14
Luke 15:1-10
Roman Catholic
reading: Luke 15:1-10 or Luke
15:1-32
Reading and Studying the Text This Week
- Texts:
- Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the New American Bible.
- Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
- Lutheran lectionary readings, Year C, from the ELCA site.
- United Methodist lectionary readings.
- 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.
- 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 commentary, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2013. 2010.
- Preaching Helps. Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2013.
- Ministry Matters, September 15, 2013.
- Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2013.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 19, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Proper 19, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 24C. 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 19, Diedrik Nelson. (Lutheran)
- This Week at PreachingIllustrations.com, 2013.
- Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2013.
- Stewardship Sermon Starter, Stewardship Now. ELCA, 2013.
- World Hunger Sermon Starters, ELCA, 2013.
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2013.
- Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2013.
- 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.
- Sermon Brainwave, Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, David Lose and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2013.
- Homiletical Hot Tub, preaching blog at Lectionary Homiletics, 2013.
- The Good Word, A Blog on Scripture and Preaching, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2013.
- Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2013.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2013.
- HuffPost Religion, religion news and contemporary news in religious perspective. Always worth a read...
- Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts, 2013.
- Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2013.
- Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2013.
- One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2013.
- Weekly Reading, Anthony B. Robinson, 2013.
- Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2013.
- The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2013.
- The Hardest Question, 2013.
- Ponderings on a Faith Journey, Robert Cornwall, 2013.
- Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2013.
- Kairos-Milwaukee UCC Blog, Reflections on the RCL by Rev. Rick Skidmore, 2013.
- Stillspeaking Daily Devotional, UCC.org. Daily devotional for Twitter. (Daily RCL)
- Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2013
- Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2013.
- Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2013.
- The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2013.
- SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2013.
- COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2013.
- Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck.
- Panoramic Views of Faith and Health, Butch Odom. Daily lectionary thoughts and prayer, 2013.
- "Desperate," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2010.
- "God's Unlimited Patience for My Imperfect Progress," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2010. "Remembering 9/11: Political Blowback or Divine Judgment?" 2007.
- "Don't Let Jesus Manage Your Money," Paul Bellan-Boyer, City Called Heaven, 2010.
- "Signs, Sheep and Shepherds," Kyle Childress, The Ekklesia Project, 2010.
- "Tony Tony, Turn Around," Alyce McKenzie, Patheos, 2010.
- Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
- "Lost and Found," Bruce Epperly, Patheos, 2010.
- "Losing and Being Lost," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2010.
- "An Extravagant God," Helene Tallon Russell, Charles W. Allen, Marti J. Steussy, Out in Scripture, Human Rights Campaign, 2010. (LGBT)
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 19C, 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,
- "Clean Sweep," Jennifer E. Copeland, 2004.
- "Sin Insulation," Christine Pohl, 2001.
- "Seeking the Lost Sheep," Martha P. Sterne, 1998.
- Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
- "Joy in Heaven," Walter Brueggemann, "'Come Rejoice With Me', / "The Nature of Faith," 2010.
- Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
- Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page):
- Ministry Matters, September 15, 2013.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2013.
- "Quitting Ain't An Option!" the Rev. Dr. Leslie Holmes, Day 1, 2007.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2013.
- 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 +17, 2013): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- Mustard Seeds, "In the Shadow of God's Wings," Proper 19 / Ordinary 24 / Pentecost 16, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 24, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- LCA Worship Resources, Proper 19C, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
- Ministry Matters, September 15, 2013.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost 15, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Liturgies Online, 16 after Pentecost, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Liturgy Alive, Ordinary 24, Claretian Publications, Inc., Philippines.
- 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 Comm
- on Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Prayers of the People, Year C - P19/OT24. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- Lector's Notes, Ordinary 24, 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.
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Proper 19C, prayers and litanies, Katherine Hawker, Outside the Box.
- Call to Worship, September 12, 2010, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
- Confession RCL, Cycle C Proper 19, Lectionary 24, Bill Wessner, Confessions following RCL, 2010.
- "Ah, fondest, blindest, weakest," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2010.
- Sunday Prayer, 19C, MomPriest, RevGalBlogPals, 2010.
- Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2013.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, UMC GBOD, 2013.
- Offertory Prayers, UMC GBOD, 2013.
- Prayers for Worship, David von Schlichten, Lectionary Homiletics.
- World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
- 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 24. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art, Ordinary 24C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
- Clip Art Images: Luke 15:1-10, Luke 15:1-10 #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Ordinary 24, at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustrations. Follows Latin American Roman Catholic gospel reading. Liberation emphasis.
- Mustard Seeds, "In the Shadow of God's Wings," Proper 19 / Ordinary 24 / Pentecost 16, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- The Parable of the Lost Sheep, audio telling, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. Go Tell Communications, Biblical Storytelling for the Global Village, 2010.
- "Uncomfortable Calling," faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
- Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
- Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
- Scripture Pics, Weekly RCL-related image.
- Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
- "Don't Let Jesus Manage Your Money!" reflection by Paul Bellan-Boyer, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center, 2010. (.pdf)
- Hymns & Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- God's Great Love is So Amazing original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette on Jesus? three ?lost and found? parables in Luke 15. Tune: CONVERSE 8.7.8.7.D (What a Friend We Have in Jesus)
- "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)
- Psalm Settings:
- "Create in Me a Clean Heart," (Psalm 51), "God Looks Down on Man," (Psalm 14), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms: Psalm 51:1-10 set to Canonbury (LM 88 88), Psalm 14 set to Festal Song (SM 66 86).
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Lectionary Hymns, UMC GBOD, 2013.
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 19C, 2010, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- 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 19.
- The Billabong, Sunday 24, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
- Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
- Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 24C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
- Sing for Joy, Lectionary 24, 2007. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
- Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2013.
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- 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 4:11-12, 22-28 and Home by Jeanie Baker, 1 Timothy 1:12-17 and Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli, Luke 15:1-10 and The Lost-and-found Tooth , by Louis Borden, Union Presbyterian Seminary, 2010.
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 24, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- "Wearing His Brand," Children's Sermon from Sermons4kids.com.
- Ministry Matters, September 15, 2013.
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2013.
- 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.
- Activity Sheets for Children, Fun for all Creatures Great & Small, UCC, 2013. (pdf)
- Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
- Lectionary Puzzles, Proper 19/Ordinary 24. 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.
