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Proper 19C / Ordinary 24C / Pentecost +17
September 15, 2013

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

1 Timothy 1:12-17

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 (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.
    • Lost Coin/Lost Sheep
    • Moses and the Golden Calf
  • Movies listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Grace
    • Prodigal
    • Repentance
    • Recognition
    • Determination/Perseverance
    • Moses/Exodus
• 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 Rolf Jacobson, Frank M. Yamada, Paul O. Myhre, A.K.M. Adam, Greg Carey. Evangelio, Guillermo Hansen.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 24, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
  • "Growing in God's Love," 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 19, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • John Shearman's Lectionary, Pentecost +16, 2010, Post-Modern Sermon and Bible Study Resource, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • Preaching Helps (Pentecost +16, 2010). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 16C, 2010, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Proper 19, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Proper 19, 2010, Rick Marshall, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • 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, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
• 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 4:11-28 / Exodus 32:7-14
  • Psalm 14 / Psalm 51
  • 1 Timothy 1:12-17
  • Luke 15:1-10
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • "More Brutal than Nature," MacKenzie Scott, Blogging toward Sunday, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2010. 2007, Jo Bailey Wells.
  • Sermon Brainwave, Sept 12, 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, Lost and Found Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2010. 11th Hour Preacher Party.
  • "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.
  • "In the Presence of Angels," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2010. (Use of Images.)
  • "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.
  • "Tearing Apart the Back Seat," RMC Morley, a garden path, 2010.
  • "Lost and Found," Bruce Epperly, Patheos, 2010.
  • "Losing and Being Lost," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2010.
  • Lectionary Notes, Proper 19, Rev. Beth Quick, 2010.
  • "Let's Start the Party and Show a Little Joy!" Rev. Sharron R. Lucas, the Stewardship of Life Institute, 2010.
  • This Sunday's Readings, Trinity +15, Lyle Dennen, Church Times, 2010.
  • "An Extravagant God,"  Helene Tallon Russell, Charles W. Allen, Marti J. Steussy,  Out in Scripture, Human Rights Campaign, 2010. (LGBT)
  • Daily Reflection, Ordinary 24, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2010.
  • "Signs, Sheep and Shepherds," Kyle Childress, The Ekklesia Project, 2010.
  • Think About It, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray, 2010. Sermon.
  • 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.
  • 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.
    • "Turn from Evil," Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "God's Refining Love," 2007.
    • "Mercifully Treated," 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):
  • Sample Sermon, 1 Timothy 1:12-17, Kate Huey, SAMUEL, UCC, 2010.
  • Sermons that Work, Proper 19, the Rev. Ben E. Helmer, ECUSA, 2010.
  • Ordinary 24C, The Athenaeum of Ohio, 2010.
  • "Quitting Ain't An Option!" the Rev. Dr. Leslie Holmes, Day 1, 2007.
  • Selected Sermon, Proper 19 (RCL), by the Rev. Amy Richter, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2007.
  • "We Don't Get What We Deserve," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2004.
  • "Look in Lost and Found," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2001.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Growing in God's Love," Weekly Seeds, UCC.org, 2010.
  • "Uncomfortable Calling," faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Early Fall, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 24, 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 +16, 2010): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Gathering, Pentecost +16, 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. (scroll down)
  • 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.
  • Worship Resources, Proper 19C, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Creation 2 / Pentecost +16, 2010. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • 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 Common 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.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +16, UMC GBOD.
  • Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +16, UMC GBOD.
  • A Prayer for Pentecost 16, Rev. Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer, 2010.
  • 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.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 24, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
  • Sunday Prayer, 19C, MomPriest, 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 24. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art, Ordinary 24C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • 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.
  • CHURCH PowerPoint, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
  • "In the Presence of Angels," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2010. (Use of Images.)
  • "Uncomfortable Calling," 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.
  • Lectionary Introductions (background & context), Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • "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)
  • Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Pentecost +16, 2010, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
• 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:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 19C, 2010, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +16, 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 19.
    • The Billabong, Sunday 24, 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 24C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Lectionary 24, 2007. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
    • Gathering, Pentecost +16, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
    • Together to Celebrate, Pentecost 16, 2010, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 23, 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):
  • "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.
  • Gathering, Pentecost +16, 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 24, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • "Wearing His Brand," Children's Sermon from Sermons4kids.com.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 24, 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 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.

 

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• Conversion of Paul - Jan 25
• Epiphany 4 - Jan 29
• Presentation - Feb 2
• Epiphany 5 - Feb 5
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• Transfiguration - Last Epiphany - Feb 19
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