Proper 21C / Ordinary 26C / Pentecost +19
September 29, 2013
Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:
Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15
or Amos
6:1a, 4-7
Roman Catholic reading:
Amos 6:1a, 4-7
United Methodist reading:
Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15
Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16
or Psalm
146
Roman Catholic reading:
Psalm 146:7-10
United Methodist reading:
Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16
1 Timothy 6:6-19
Roman Catholic reading:
1 Timothy 6:11-16
Luke 16:19-31
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:
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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 at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2010. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Rolf Jacobson, Frank M. Yamada, Hans Weirsma, A.K.M. Adam, Greg Carey. Evangelio, Guillermo Hansen.
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 26, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- "Surprising Investment," 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.
- Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Proper 21, 2010, Rick Marshall, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 21, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Proper 21, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 18C, 2010, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
- Text Studies, Proper 21, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
- Preaching Helps (Pentecost +18, 2010). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- John Shearman's Lectionary, Pentecost +18, 2010, Post-Modern Sermon and Bible Study Resource, Oakville, ON, Canada.
- "'A Poor Man Named Lazarus': Fair Wages," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2007.
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Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 26C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now. -
"The Anonymous Rich Man," Bill Fletcher, The Practice of Jesus, 2010. - Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- Starters for Sunday, 26 September, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
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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.
- "The Gift of Enough," Kristin Swenson, Blogging toward Sunday, Century Blog, 2010. 2007 reflection, Stan Wilson.
- Sermon Brainwave, Sept 26, 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.
- Homiletical Hot Tub, preaching blog at Lectionary Homiletics, 2010.
- The Good Word, A Blog on Scripture and Preaching, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2010.
- Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, Rich Folks, Poor Folks Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2010. 11th Hour Preacher Party.
- "'To See or Not to See': Stepping Over Lazarus?" Alyce McKenzie, Patheos, 2010.
- "The Parable of a Rich Man's Burden," Timothy Wayne Good, The Naked Alien, 2010.
- "In God We Trust: God & Money, Pt. 2," David Lose, Working Preacher, 2010.
- "'Peculiar Respect' for the Poor of the World: Imitating God, Nourishing Our Own Souls," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2010.
- Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
- "Blessed to Be a Blessing," Jen Glass, Greg Carey, Out in Scripture, Human Rights Campaign, 2010. (LGBT)
- Proper 21C: Faith Worth Sharing, R.M.C. Morley, a garden path, 2010.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2010.
- "The Word and the World," by Bruce Gillette, Presbyterian Outlook magazine, how Christians are responding to poverty in Haiti, USA and throughout the world.
- Lectionary Notes, Pentecost +18, Rev. Beth Quick, 2010.
- Proper 21, Matt & Laura Norvell, grounded & rooted in love, 2010.
- Think About It, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray, 2010. Sermon.
- Daily Reflection, Ordinary 26, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2010.
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Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 21C, 2007. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church. 2004. -
"He Knows My Name," guest essay by Lindsey Crittenden, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2007. -
The Christian Century:
- "Eye of the Needle," John Rollefson, 2004.
- "No Way Out," Mark Harris, 2001.
- "Send Lazarus," J. Mary Luti, 1998.
- "Human Folly on a Grand Scale," Lamin Sanneh, 1989.
- Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
- "Buying God's Futures," Walter Brueggemann, "'Come Rejoice With Me', / "The Nature of Faith," 2010.
- "Reclamation," Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "God's Refining Love," 2007.
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"'My God in Whom I Trust,'" Michaela Bruzzese, "You Are What You
Worship," 2001.
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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):
- "When Battered and Besieged...Buy," The Rev. Thomas Warren, Day 1, 2010.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2010.
- Sermons that Work, Proper 21, the Rev. Dr. Amy Richter, ECUSA, 2010.
- Selected Sermon, Proper 21 (RCL), by the Rev. Dr. Susanna Metz, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2007.
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"Listening to Jesus," the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Carter, Day 1, 2007. -
"It's None of My Business," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2004. -
"Time for a Vision Check," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2001.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "Surprising Investment," Weekly Seeds, UCC.org, 2010.
- "Uncomfortable Truth," faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
- Soul in a Bowl, devotional links/study for small groups, Dr. Bruce Sweet, United Church of Canada.
- ECUSA Weekly RCL Bible Study.
- "Listening in the Classroom," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Schools in a Pluralist Culture" Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. Focus Article, "One Makes All the Difference," Virgil Gulker. (Psalm 145)
- "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)
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"The Contexts of Jesus' Parables," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Parables," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2006. (Luke 16) -
"Avoiding Pornography's Mess," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Pornographic Culture," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2002. (1 Timothy) - Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Early Fall, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
- Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 26, 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 +18, 2010): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- Gathering, Pentecost +18, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
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Mustard Seeds, "The Secret of Contentment/Seeing the Bigger Picture," Proper 21 / Ordinary 26 / Pentecost 18, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia. -
Worship Resources, September, 2010, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection. (scroll down) - Worship Resources, Proper 21C, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
- LCA Worship Resources, Proper 21C, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
- Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Creation 4 / Pentecost +18, 2010. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 26, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- "'A Poor Man Named Lazarus': Fair Wages," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2007.
- "Bad News for the Complacent Rich!" Bill Fletcher, The Practice of Jesus, 2010.
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Liturgies Online
, 18 after Pentecost, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia. - Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost 17, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Liturgy Alive, Ordinary 26, Claretian Publications, Inc., Philippines.
- Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
- Sermons and Liturgies for Year C, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
- 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.
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Lector's Notes, Ordinary 26, 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 - P21/OT26. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
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Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. - "Living the Life that is Really Life," Service Prayers for Pentecost 18, UCC Worship Ways, 2010.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +18, UMC GBOD.
- Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +18, UMC GBOD.
- Call to Worship, September 26, 2010, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
- A Prayer for Pentecost 18, Rev. Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer, 2010.
- Starters for Sunday, 26 September, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. (Roman Catholic & Episcopal) (CofE Common Worship)
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 26, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- Prayers of the People, RMC Morley, a garden path, 2010.
- Prayers of the People, Proper 21, 2010 (sequential track and thematic track), Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
- "Chasm of Conscience," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2010.
- Sunday Prayer, MomPriest, RevGalBlogPals, 2010.
- 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 26. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art, Ordinary 26C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Clip Art Images: Luke 16:19-31, Luke 16:19-31 #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Ordinary 26, at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustrations. Follows Latin American Roman Catholic gospel reading. Liberation emphasis.
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Mustard Seeds, "The Secret of Contentment/Seeing the Bigger Picture," Proper 21 / Ordinary 26 / Pentecost 18, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia. - "The Rich Man and Lazarus," movie at Mark Vitalis Hoffman's "The Parables of Jesus," Crossmarks.
- The Rich Man and Lazarus, 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.
- "Dogs and Ghosts," worship clip for use as a Bible Reading, Luke 16. You Tube.
- "Uncomfortable Truth," faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
- Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
- Scripture Pics, Weekly RCL-related image.
- Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
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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 +18, 2010, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
- "Pig Farmer Theology," reflection by Rev. K. Jason Coker, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center, 2010. (.pdf)
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- Hymns & Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 21C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
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Psalm Settings:
- "Those Who Dwell in the Shelter of the Lord," (Psalm 91), "Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord My Soul!" Psalm 146, lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16 set to Finlandia (11 10 11 10 11 10), Psalm 146 set to St Thomas SM (66 86), Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms
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Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 21C, 2010, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary. Social Justice Sunday.
- Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +18, UMC GBOD, 2010.
- Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost 18C. 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 21.
- Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
- The Billabong, Sunday 26, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
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Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 26C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians. - Sing for Joy, Lectionary 26, 2007. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
- Gathering, Pentecost +18, 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 18, 2010, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
- Starters for Sunday, 26 September, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 26, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- With Children (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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"Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," Connections: Pictures of Hollis Woods by Patricia Reilly Giff and Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15, Once When I Was Scared by Helena Clare Pittman and Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin and 1 Timothy 6:6-19, Tiger Woman by Laurence Yep and Luke 16:19-31, Union Presbyterian Seminary, 2010. - Worshiping with Children, Ordinary 26C, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Ordinary 25, Carolyn C. Brown, 2010.
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- Gathering, Pentecost +18, 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.
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Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 26, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding. -
Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 26, 2010 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
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- 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.
- Children's Activity Sheets: Activities for Children, based on the Revised Common Lectionary, by Dorothy A. DeBisschop, Great Hill UMC, Seymour, Connecticut. At Bass Mitchell's homiliesbyemail.com.
- Activity Sheets for Children, Fun for all Creatures Great & Small, UCC, 2010. (pdf)
- Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
- Lectionary Puzzles, Proper 21/Ordinary 26. 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.
