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  Pr8/OT13/P+4
   (June 28)
  Sts Peter & Paul
   (June 29)
  Pr 9/OT14/P+5
   (July 5)
  Pr10/OT15/P+6
   (July 12)
  Pr11/OT16/P+7
   (July 19)
  Ste. M Magdalene
   (July 22)
  St James Elder
   (July 25)
  Pr12/OT17/P+8
   (July 26)
  Pr13/OT18/P+9
   (Aug 2)
  Transfiguration
   (Aug 6)
  Pr14/OT19/P+10
   (Aug 9)
  Assumption Mary
   (Aug 15)
  St Mary
   (Aug 15)
  Pr15/OT20/P+11
   (Aug 16)
  Pr16/OT21/P+12
   (Aug 23)
  St Bartholomew
   (Aug 24)
  Pr17/OT22/P+13
   (Aug 30)
  Pr18/OT23/P+14
   (Sept 6)
  Pr19/OT24/P+15
   (Sept 13)
  Holy Cross Day
   (Sept 13/14)
  Pr20/OT25/P+16
   (Sept 20)
  St Matthew
   (Sept 21)
  Pr21/OT26/P+17
   (Sept 27)
  Michael/Angels
   (Sept 29)
  Pr22/OT27/P+18
   (Oct 4)
  World Communion
   (Oct 4)
 
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Proper 22C / Ordinary 27C / Pentecost +19
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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Lamentations 1:1-6; Lamentations 3:19-26 or Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4
Roman Catholic reading: Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4
United Methodist reading: Lamentations 1:1-6

Psalm 137 or Psalm 37:1-9
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 95:1-9
United Methodist reading: Psalm 137

2 Timothy 1:1-14
Roman Catholic reading: 2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14
 

Luke 17:5-10

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

bulletTexts:
bulletIllustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
bullet Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings (NCCB/USCC) from the New American Bible.
bulletThe Roman Catholic Lectionary for Mass (1998 USA Edition). At Felix Just S.J.'s The Roman Catholic Lectionary For Mass - a site featuring comprehensive tables of editions of the Roman Catholic Lectionary.
bulletLectionary readings from the Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
bulletLutheran lectionary readings, Year C, from the ELCA site.
bulletUnited Methodist lectionary readings.
bullet Biblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year C.
bulletFree Church version for Baptist, Reformed, and Congregational use Revised Common Lectionary Readings.
bullet ELCIC Worship Planning Calendar, lectionary citations with and without hymn suggestions, text and pdf formats.
bullet PCUSA - Lectionary for Sundays and Festivals Scripture Reference, 2007.
bullet Images and Movies:
bulletImages linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance:
bullet Mustard Seed
bulletMovies listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
bullet Faith
bullet Discipleship
bullet Obedience/Servanthood
bullet Grief
bullet Hope/Hopelessness
bulletResources for World Communion Sunday.
bulletCommentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
bullet Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 27, 2007. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bullet Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 22, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
bullet Preaching Peace commentary, Proper 22, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
bullet Preaching Helps (Pentecost +19, 2007). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Pentecost +19, 2007, John B. Cobb, Jr., "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
bullet Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 19C, 2007, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
bullet Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 27C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
bullet Text Studies, Proper 22, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
bullet Liberal Lectionary Analysis, Proper 22, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
bullet Estudio Exegético-Homilético, Octubre de 2007, Instituto Universitario Isedet.
bullet Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
bullet Social Justice Lectionary, Proper 22C, list of links by Rev. Dr. Bruce Sweet, United Church of Canada.
bullet Starters for Sunday, 7 October 2007. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bullet "What Do You Pray For?" Anecdotes, Stories & Humor, Pentecost +18, Steve Goodier, Christ United Methodist Church, Salt Lake City, UT.
bullet SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet "Faith & Action Keep Hope Alive!" The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand.
bullet Lists of recommended articles are available with ATLAS subscription for these texts:
bullet Lamentations 1:1-6 / Lamentations 3:19-26 / Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4
bullet Psalm 137 / Psalm 37:1-9
bullet 2 Timothy 1:1-14
bullet Luke 17:5-10
bulletLectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
bullet Blogging toward Sunday, Stan Wilson, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2007.
bullet Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 22C, 2007. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church. 2004.
bullet The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2007.
bullet "The Grammar of Faith: Watching and Waiting," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation.
bullet "When Ordinary Is Good Enough," Greg Carey, Jen Glass, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign. (LGBT persective)
bullet "Measure of Faith," John Rollefson, The Christian Century, 2004.
bulletSojourners "Living the Word," archives:
bullet "The Restoring God," Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "God's Refining Love," 2007.
bullet "'How Long, O Lord?'" Michaela Bruzzese, "You Are What You Worship," 2001.
bullet Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
bullet 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.
bulletSermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet "Increase Our Faith," the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Carter, Day 1, 2007.
bullet Selected Sermon, Proper 22 (RCL), by the Rev. Kirk Alan Kubicek, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2007.
bullet "Faith," 7 October 2007, Luke Bouman, Goettinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors.
bullet "You Don't Has To!" Sermon & Reflections for Ordinary 27, Barry Robinson, Keeping the Faith in Babylon. At Richard J. Fairchild's Sermons & Sermon Lectionary Resources.
bullet "Faith or Hope?" Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2004.
bullet Selected sermon, Proper 22, the Rev. Ken Kesselus, in Sermons That Work, ECUSA, 2004.
bullet "Strange Working Conditions," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2001.
bulletGroup Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
bullet Lectionary Notes, Proper 22, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
bullet Banquet of the Word, Bible Study Based on the Sunday Readings, by Rev. Thomas Welbers.
bullet "Religious Leaders Meet with Controversial President of Iran," Faith Lens, a weekly Bible study/discussion for youth, linking a current news story and lectionary texts. ELCA, 2007.
bullet "Discipleship: A New Response," John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2007.
bullet Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Adults, Early Fall, Year C, The Episcopal Church, 2007.
bullet Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 27 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
bullet Light on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings.
bullet A list of links to on-line Bibles and general Bible study resources.
bullet A list of links to scholarly and preaching discussion groups and their homepages.
bullet A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.

 

OnLine Worship and Liturgy Resources

bulletThe Text This Week's Pentecost Resources Page.
bulletComplete Liturgies (including hymns & prayers):
bullet Worship Planning Helps (Pentecost +19, 2007): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet Gathering, Pentecost +19 / World Communion & Thanksgiving Sunday, from the United Church of Canada. Includes homiletical suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, etc.
bullet LCA Worship Resources, Proper 22C, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
bullet Mustard Seeds, "Mustard Seeds / Rekindle the Fire," Proper 22 / Ordinary 27 / Pentecost 19, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
bullet Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost 18, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet Liturgies Online, 19 after Pentecost, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 19C. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT.
bullet Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 27, Thom M. Shuman, Greenhills Community Church, Presbyterian, Cincinnati, OH.
bullet Liturgy Alive, Ordinary 27, Claretian Publications, Inc., Philippines.
bullet "Becoming Truly Useful Servants," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand.
bullet Liturgy for Ordinary Time, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
bulletSermons and Liturgies for Year C, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
bullet Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
bulletPrayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
bullet Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings, Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases.
bullet Resources: Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet Lector's Notes, Ordinary 27, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
bullet Prayers of the People, Year C - P22/OT27. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
bullet "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
bullet Starters for Sunday, 7 October 2007. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bullet Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 27. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bullet 21st Century Africana Liturgical Resources, Pentecost +19, 2007, Sharletta M. Green, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet Prayer of the Church, Pentecost 19, 2007, Let Us Pray, Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
bullet Prayers for Worship, October 7, 2007, David von Schlichten, Lectionary Homiletics.
bullet Prayers of the People, Proper 22C, 2007, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
bullet Offertory Prayers for October, 2007, Herb Mather, Director of the Center for Christian Stewardship, the General Board of Discipleship of The United Methodist Church.
bulletGraphics and Multimedia (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Clip Art, Ordinary 27C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
bulletClip Art Images: Luke 17:5-10, Luke 17:5-10 #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
bullet Ordinary 27, at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustrations. Follows Latin American Roman Catholic gospel reading. Liberation emphasis.
bullet Mustard Seeds, "Mustard Seeds / Rekindle the Fire," Proper 22 / Ordinary 27 / Pentecost 19, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
bulletBulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
bullet Taking Faith Home, October 7, 2007, Greg Priebbenow, formingfaith.com. A free intergenerational take-home insert for integrating lectionary readings with at-home prayers, family time, table grace, devotions, ritual and suggestions for service.
bullet SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Proper 22, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. At Richard Fairchild's Sermon & Sermon - Lectionary Resources, 2007.
bullet Lectionary Introductions (background & context), Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
bulletHymns & Music:
bullet Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
bulletOriginal Hymns by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette:
bulletPsalm 137:  A Hymn for Peace  (“Another Son is Killed”) LEONI 6.6.8.4 (“The God of Abraham Praise”)
bullet We Come to This Table  World Communion Sunday (October 6, 2002) Hymn for PCUSA Peacemaking Program KREMSER 12.11.12.12  “We Gather Together”
bullet 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 22.
bullet Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
bullet Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
bullet Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 22C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
bullet Starters for Sunday, 7 October 2007. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bullet Together to Celebrate, October 7, 2007, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
bullet Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 27. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bulletWith Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Gathering, Pentecost +19 / World Communion & Thanksgiving Sunday, from the United Church of Canada. Includes homiletical suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, etc.
bullet Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Younger Children & Older Children, Early Fall, Year C, The Episcopal Church, 2007.
bullet Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 27 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
bullet Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 27, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
bullet "Exercising Your Faith," Children's Sermon from Sermons4kids.com.
bullet Mustard Seeds, "Mustard Seeds / Rekindle the Fire," Proper 22 / Ordinary 27 / Pentecost 19, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
bulletChildren's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bullet Lectionary Puzzles, Proper 22/Ordinary 27. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.
bulletDrama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bulletA list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.