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Proper 20C / Ordinary 25C / Pentecost +18
September 22, 2013

Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Jeremiah 8:18 - 9:1 or Amos 8:4-7
Roman Catholic reading: Amos 8:4-7
United Methodist reading: Jeremiah 8:18 - 9:1

Psalm 79:1-9 or Psalm 113
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 113:1-8
United Methodist reading: Psalm 79:1-9 or Psalm 4

1 Timothy 2:1-7
Roman Catholic reading: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Luke 16:1-13
Roman Catholic reading: Luke 16:1-13 or Luke 16:10-13

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:
    • Shrewd Manager/Dishonest Steward
  • Movies listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Discipleship
    • Greed
    • Clean/Unclean
• 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.
  • "Prayerful Living," commentary by Lizette Merchán Pinilla, ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2010.
  • "The Return of Eschatological Economics," exegetical essay, Rev. Clint Schnekloth, Journal of Lutheran Ethics, 2010.
  • Preaching Helps (Pentecost +17, 2010). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 20, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 17C, 2010, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Proper 20, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • John Shearman's Lectionary, Pentecost +17, 2010, Post-Modern Sermon and Bible Study Resource, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • "'A Balm in Gilead': Mental Health Care & The Church," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2007.
  • Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 25C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Pentecost +17, 2010, Rick Marshall, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • "The Weapons of the Weak in the World of the Strong," Bill Fletcher, The Practice of Jesus, 2010.
  • Text Studies, Proper 20, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • Starters for Sunday, 19 September, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
• 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 8:18 - 9:1 / Amos 8:4-7
  • Psalm 79 / Psalm 113
  • 1 Timothy 2:1-7
  • Luke 16:1-13
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • "Simply Grieving," MacKenzie Scott, Blogging toward Sunday, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2010. 2007, Jo Bailey Wells.
  • Sermon Brainwave, Sept 19, 2010. Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Karoline Lewis, David Lose and Matt Skinner and Rolf Jacobson, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org.
  • Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, Do-Right Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2010.
  • "Faith and Wealth: Gospel Lessons, Wall Street Examples," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2010. 2007 reflection.
  • "Watermelon Rugby with the Shrewd Manager," Alyce McKenzie, Patheos, 2010.
  • "God & Money," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2010.
  • Proper 20C, R.M.C. Morley, a garden path, 2010.
  • "Redeeming Shrewdness," Doug Lee, The Ekklesia Project, 2010.
  • "Friends in Low Places," Debra Dean Murphy, Intersections, 2010.
  • Proper 20, Laura & Matt Norvell, Grounded & Rooted in Love, 2010.
  • Think About It, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray, 2010. Sermon.
  • "Suffering Discerned," Jen Glass, Greg Carey, Out in Scripture, Human Rights Campaign, 2010. (LGBT)
  • Lectionary Notes, Proper 20, Rev. Beth Quick, 2010.
  • "Lost in Transaction,"  Rev. Sharron R. Lucas, the Stewardship of Life Institute, 2010.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, Presbyterian Bloggers, 2010.
  • Daily Reflection, Ordinary 25, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2010.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 20C, 2007. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church. 2004.
  • The Christian Century:
    • "Shrewd Investment," Jennifer E. Copeland, 2004.
    • "Profit and Loss," Christine Pohl, 2001.
    • "A 'New Moon' Sensitivity," Lamin Sanneh, 1989.
  • Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
    • "Lead a Peaceable Life," Walter Brueggemann, "'Come Rejoice With Me', / "The Nature of Faith," 2010.
    • "Sin-Sick Souls," Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "God's Refining Love," 2007.
    • "Serving God Alone," 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):
  • "Jesus the Rogue Rabbi," the Rev. Thomas Brackett, Day 1, 2010.
  • Sermons that Work, Proper 20, the Rev. Kay Sylverster, ECUSA, 2010.
  • Selected Sermon, Proper 20 (RCL), by the Rev. Cole Gruberth, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2007.
  • "Intercession," the Rev. Geoffrey Hoare, Day 1, 2007.
  • "Money, Money, Money!" Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2004.
  • "Balancing the Books," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2001.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Prayerful Living," Weekly Seeds, UCC.org, 2010.
  • "Doing Good by Doing Well?" ELCA Faith Lens, 2010.
  • "Uncomfortable Messiness," faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
  • "Wealth: Hazmat or Good Gift?" study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Parables," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2006. (Luke 16)
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Early Fall, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 25, 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 +17, 2010): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Gathering, Pentecost +17, 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, "Values/ Praying for Peace," Proper 20 / Ordinary 25 / Pentecost 17, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Worship Resources, Proper 20C, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • "'A Balm in Gilead': Mental Health Care & The Church," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2007.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 25, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Creation 3 / Pentecost +17, 2010. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • LCA Worship Resources, Proper 20C, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
  • Liturgies Online, 17 after Pentecost, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • "God or Money," Bill Fletcher, The Practice of Jesus, 2010.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost 16, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgy Alive, Ordinary 25, Claretian Publications, Inc., Philippines.
  • Sermons and Liturgies for Year C, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
  • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
  • Resources for Jubilee Sunday/Stand Up Weekend.
• 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 - P20/OT25. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
  • Lector's Notes, Ordinary 25, 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. (NZPB)
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Proper 20C, prayers and litanies, Katherine Hawker, Outside the Box.
  • "Prayerful Living," Service Prayers for Pentecost 17, UCC Worship Ways, 2010.
  • A Prayer for Pentecost 17, Rev. Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer, 2010.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +17, UMC GBOD.
  • Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +17, UMC GBOD.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 25, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
  • Confession RCL, Cycle C Proper 20, Lectionary 25, Bill Wessner, Confessions following RCL, 2010.
  • Call to Worship, September 19, 2010, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
  • "Con-Man of the Kingdom," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2010.
  • Starters for Sunday, 19 September, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Proper 20C, A Lament, 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 25. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art, Ordinary 25C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: Luke 16:1-13, Luke 16:1-13 #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 25 at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustrations. Follows Latin American Roman Catholic gospel reading. Liberation emphasis.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Values/ Praying for Peace," Proper 20 / Ordinary 25 / Pentecost 17, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • The Parable of the Dishonest Manager, 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.
  • "Uncomfortable Messiness," faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
  • Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL 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.
  • Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Pentecost +17, 2010, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • "Godly Gain," reflection by Davina McDonald, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center, 2010. (.pdf)
• Hymns & Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • "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:
    • "Praise the Lord," (Psalm 113), "O God, Your Land Now Lays in Waste," (Psalm 79), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm 113, set to Arlington or Azmon (CM), Psalm 79:1-9 set to Passion Chorale (76 76 D),  by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 20C, 2010, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +17, UMC GBOD, 2010.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost 17C. Background information for hymns and choral music following the lectionary from the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Austin, Texas, by Eric Mellenbruch and David Zersen.
    • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    • 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 20.
    • The Billabong, Sunday 25, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
    • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 25C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Lectionary 25, 2007. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
    • Gathering, Pentecost +17, 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 17, 2010, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 25, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
    • Starters for Sunday, 19 September, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
• 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 8:18-9:1 and Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom by Carole Weatherford, 1 Timothy 2:1-7 and I'm Your Child, God: Prayers for our Children by Marian Wright Edelman, Luke 16:1-13 and The Market Lady and the Mango Tree by Pete and Mary Watson, Union Presbyterian Seminary, 2010.
  • Worshiping with Children, Ordinary 25C, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Ordinary 25, Carolyn C. Brown, 2010.
  • ChildrenSermons.com, Children's Sermons in English, Sermones en Español, Jim Kerlin. Often has lectionary suggestions.
  • Gathering, Pentecost +17, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Children's Homily, Proper 20C. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church.
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Younger Children & Older Children, Early Fall, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 25, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 25, 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 20/Ordinary 25. 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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