Proper 22C / Ordinary 27C / Pentecost +20
October 6, 2013
World Communion Sunday
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
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. -
PCUSA - Lectionary for Sundays and Festivals Scripture Reference, 2007.
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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:
- Resources for World Communion Sunday.
- Resources for St Francis Day / Blessing of Pets.
- 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, Bobby Morris, A.K.M. Adam, Greg Carey. Evangelio: Guillermo Hansen.
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 27, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- "Free to Grieve," 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 22, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Proper 22, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Preaching Helps (Pentecost +19, 2010). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
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Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Pentecost +19, 2010, Bruce Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." -
Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 19C, 2010, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations. - John Shearman's Lectionary, Pentecost +19, 2010, Post-Modern Sermon and Bible Study Resource, Oakville, ON, Canada.
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Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 27C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now. - Text Studies, Proper 22, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
- Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
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"Faith & Action Keep Hope Alive!" Bill Fletcher, The Practice of Jesus, 2010. - Starters for Sunday, 3 October, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Starters for Sunday, 26 September, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Stewardship Sermon Starter, Stewardship Now. ELCA, 2010.
- World Hunger Sermon Starters, ELCA, 2010.
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas.
- Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS).
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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 Wrong Way to Protest," Kristin Swenson, Blogging toward Sunday, Century Blog, 2010. "What Kind of Friend?" Stan Wilson, 2007.
- Sermon Brainwave, Oct 3, 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, Mustard Seed Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2010. 11th Hour Preachers Party.
- "Faith," David Lose, Working Preacher, 2010.
- "Havavision," Timothy Wayne Good, The Naked Alien, 2010.
- "Living the Questions of the Problem of Evil," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2010. 2007 reflection.
- "Hope, Mercy and Lamentation," R.M.C. Morley, a garden path, 2010.
- "A Glass of Cold Water in Your Face," Alyce McKenzie, Faith Forward, 2010.
- "Flu Shot Faith and Mustard Seed Reality," Rev. Sharron R. Lucas, the Stewardship of Life Institute, 2010.
- Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
- Think About It, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray, 2010. Sermon.
- "When Ordinary Is Good Enough," Jen Glass, Greg Carey, Out in Scripture, Human Rights Campaign, 2010. (LGBT)
- This Sunday's Readings, Lyle Dennen, Church Times, 2010.
- "The Way Through," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2010.
- Lectionary Notes, Pentecost 19, Beth Quick, 2010.
- Pentecost +19, Grounded & Rooted in Love, Matt & Laura Norvell, 2010.
- Daily Reflection, Ordinary 27, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2010.
- "Life among the wicked," Paul Bellan-Boyer, City Called Heaven, 2010.
- Bloomingcactus, Todd Weir, 2010.
- Pilgrim Preaching, Mary Hinkle Shore, 2010.
- Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2010.
- Quadratos, Alexander J. Shaia, 2010.
- The Hardest Question, 2010.
- Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
- Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2010.
- Kairos-Milwaukee UCC Blog, Reflections on the RCL by Rev. Rick Skidmore, 2010.
- Stillspeaking Daily Devotional, UCC.org. Daily devotional for Twitter. (Daily RCL)
- Chmod, Lectionary Journal of Andy Gay, 2010.
- Fishhooks for Preaching, Rick McCracken-Bennett, 2010.
- Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2010.
- Homily Blog, Michael Hudson, 2010.
- Church in the World, Steve Godfrey, 2010.
- Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2010.
- The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions, Volume 2, and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2010.
- SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2010.
- COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2010.
- Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck.
- Panoramic Views of Faith and Health, Butch Odom. Daily lectionary thoughts and prayer, 2010.
- Common Reading, Anthony B. Robinson, 2010.
- 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.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2007.
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The Christian Century:
- "Measure of Faith," John Rollefson, 2004.
- "In Your Face Preaching," Mark Harris, 2001.
- "Naming and the Act of Faith," Lamin Sanneh, 1989.
- Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
- Untitled, (scroll down) Walter Brueggemann, "'Come Rejoice With Me', / "The Nature of Faith," 2010.
- "The Restoring God," Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "God's Refining Love," 2007.
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"'How Long, O Lord?'" 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):
- Sample Sermons: Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4 and 2 Timothy 1:1-14, UCC SAMUEL, 2010. (scroll down)
- Sermons that Work, Proper 22, the Rev. Angela Askew, ECUSA, 2010.
- Ordinary 27C, The Athenaeum of Ohio, 2010.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2010.
- "Increase Our Faith," the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Carter, Day 1, 2007.
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Selected Sermon, Proper 22 (RCL), by the Rev. Kirk Alan Kubicek, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2007. - "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.
- "Faith or Hope?" Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2004.
- "Strange Working Conditions," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2001.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "Free to Grieve," Weekly Seeds, UCC.org, 2010.
- "Mustard Seed," 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.
- "Beyond Noah's Ark," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Children," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003. (2 Timothy 1)
- Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Early Fall, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
- Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 27, 2010 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
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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 +19, 2010): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- Gathering, Pentecost +19, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
- Worship Resources, October, 2010, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection.
- LCA Worship Resources, Proper 22C, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
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Mustard Seeds, "Mustard Seeds / Rekindle the Fire," Proper 22 / Ordinary 27 / Pentecost 19, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia. - Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost +19, 2010. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
- "Becoming Truly Useful Servants," Bill Fletcher, The Practice of Jesus, 2010.
- Worship Resources, Proper 22C, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost 18, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
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Liturgies Online
, 19 after Pentecost, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia. -
Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 27, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). -
Liturgy Alive, Ordinary 27, 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.
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. - 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.
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Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. - 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +19, UMC GBOD.
- Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +19, UMC GBOD.
- Call to Worship, October 3, 2010, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
- A Prayer for Pentecost 19, Rev. Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer, 2010.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 27, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- Starters for Sunday, 3 October, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- "Liturgy: prayer reflection", (NZBP) reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. (BCP TEC)
- Prayers of the People, Proper 22C, RMC Morley, a garden path, 2010. Español - scroll down.
- Confession RCL, Cycle C Proper 22, Lectionary 27, Bill Wessner, Confessions following RCL, 2010.
- "Latent, Like a Seed," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2010.
- "Seeds of Faith," Service Prayers for Pentecost 19 / World Communion Sunday, UCC Worship Ways, 2010.
- "Psalm 137: A Prayer," Steve Garnaas-Holmes, Unfolding Light, 2010.
- Prayers of the People, Proper 22, 2010 (sequential track and thematic track), Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
- 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 27. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art, Ordinary 27C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Clip Art Images: Luke 17:5-10, Luke 17:5-10 #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Ordinary 27, at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustrations. Follows Latin American Roman Catholic gospel reading. Liberation emphasis.
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Mustard Seeds, "Mustard Seeds / Rekindle the Fire," Proper 22 / Ordinary 27 / Pentecost 19, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia. - Faith of a Mustard Seed Saying, 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.
- "Mustard Seed," 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. - Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Pentecost +19, 2010, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
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Lectionary Introductions (background & context), Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. -
"Life Among the Wicked," reflection by Paul Bellan-Boyer, 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:
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Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 22C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
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Psalm Settings: - Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms: Psalm 37:1-9 set to Canonbury (LM), Psalm 137, two settings.
- "Trust in the Lord, Be Good," (Psalm 37) "Song of Exile," (Psalm 137) lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
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Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 22C, 2010, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +19, UMC GBOD, 2010.
- Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost 19C. 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.
- 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.
- The Billabong, Sunday 27, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
- Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
- Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
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Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 27C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians. - Sing for Joy, Lectionary 27, 2007. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
- Gathering, Pentecost +19, 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 19, 2010, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 27, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- Starters for Sunday, 3 October, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- 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: The Greatest Table by Michael Rosen and World Communion Sunday, Michael Rosen's Sad Book by Michael Rosen and Lamentations 1:1-6, Who Will I Be, Lord? by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson and 2 Timothy 1:1-14, The Garden of Happiness by Erika Tamar and Luke 17:5-10; Union Presbyterian Seminary, 2010. - Worshiping with Children, Ordinary 27C (World Communion Sunday), Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, 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 +19, 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 27, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding. - "Exercising Your Faith," Children's Sermon from Sermons4kids.com.
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Mustard Seeds, "Mustard Seeds / Rekindle the Fire," Proper 22 / Ordinary 27 / Pentecost 19, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia. -
Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 27, 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 22/Ordinary 27. 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.
