Proper 23C Ordinary 28C Pentecost 21 2013

Proper 23C / Ordinary 28C / Pentecost +21
October 13, 2013
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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7 or 2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c
Roman Catholic reading: 2 Kings 5:14-17
United Methodist reading: Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7

Psalm 66:1-12 or Psalm 111
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 98:1-4
United Methodist reading: Psalm 66:1-12

2 Timothy 2:8-15
Roman Catholic reading: 2 Timothy 2:8-13

Luke 17:11-19

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

Texts:
- Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the New American Bible.
- Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
- Lutheran lectionary readings, Year C, from the ELCA site.
- United Methodist lectionary readings.
- 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.
Images and Movies:
- Images linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance:
  - Healing
- Movies listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
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.
- Preaching This Week commentary, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2013. 2010.
- Preaching Helps. Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2013.
- Ministry Matters, October 13, 2013.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 23, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Proper 23, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Text Studies, Proper 23, Diedrik Nelson. (Lutheran)
- Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 28C. 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.)
- Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2013.
- This Week at PreachingIllustrations.com, 2013.
- Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2013.
- Stewardship Sermon Starter, Stewardship Now. ELCA, 2013.
- World Hunger Sermon Starters, ELCA, 2013.
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2013.
- Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2013.
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.
Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
- Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
- Sermon Brainwave, Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, David Lose and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2013.
- Homiletical Hot Tub, preaching blog at Lectionary Homiletics, 2013.
- The Good Word, A Blog on Scripture and Preaching, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2013.
- Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2013.
- "To Die With Him," sermon discussion from Frederick Buechner, Frederick Buechner Blog.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2013.
- HuffPost Religion, religion news and contemporary news in religious perspective. Always worth a read...
- Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts, 2013.
- Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2013.
- Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2013.
- One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2013.
- Weekly Reading, Anthony B. Robinson, 2013.
- Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2013.
- The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2013.
- The Hardest Question, 2013.
- Ponderings on a Faith Journey, Robert Cornwall, 2013.
- Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2013.
- Kairos-Milwaukee UCC Blog, Reflections on the RCL by Rev. Rick Skidmore, 2013.
- Stillspeaking Daily Devotional, UCC.org. Daily devotional for Twitter. (Daily RCL)
- Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2013
- Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2013.
- Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2013.
- The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2013.
- SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2013.
- COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2013.
- Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck.
- Panoramic Views of Faith and Health, Butch Odom. Daily lectionary thoughts and prayer, 2013.
- "Where God Works: Foreign Places, Foreign People," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2010.
- "Unchained Word," Brian Volck, The Ekklesia Project, 2010.
- "An Attitude of Gratitude?" Alyce McKenzie, Patheos, 2010.
- Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
- "Glaucoma Surgery," David Lose, WorkingPreacher.org.
- "Thriving on the Edge," Sharon Benton, Mark Lee and Ken Pilot, Out in Scripture, Human Rights Campaign, 2010. (LGBT)
- "Gratitude in Motion," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2010.
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 23C, 2007. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church. 2004.
- "The Nine," Ann Fontaine, What the Tide Brings In.
- The Christian Century:
  - "Stay the Course," Barbara Sholis, 2004.
  - "And Jesus Laughed," Mark Harris, 2001.
  - "Muddling Through," J. Mary Luti, 1998.
  - "Tales of Miraculous Healing," Lamin Sanneh, 1989.
- Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
  - "Enacting the Extraordinary," (scroll down) Walter Brueggemann, "'Come Rejoice With Me', / "The Nature of Faith," 2010.
- Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- "To Die With Him," sermon discussion from Frederick Buechner, Frederick Buechner Blog.
- Ministry Matters, October 13, 2013.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2013.
- "Improvisational Gratitude," the Rev. Dr. Robert Dunham, Day 1, 2007.
- "Keeping the Faith in Babylon," Sermon & Reflections for Ordinary 28, Barry Robinson, Keeping the Faith in Babylon. At Richard J. Fairchild's Sermons & Sermon Lectionary Resources.
Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2013.
- "Sharing Wisdom as an Act of Love," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Where Wisdom is Found," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. (Psalm 111) Focus article, "Sharing Wisdom as an Act of Love," David Lyle Jeffrey.
- "Would Jesus Wear Face Paint?" study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Sports," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2008. (2 Timothy 2)
- "The New Urbanism," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Cities and Towns," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2006. (Jeremiah 29)
- 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 +21, 2013): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- Mustard Seeds, "Living in the Present," Proper 23 / Ordinary 28 / Pentecost 20, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Ministry Matters, October 13, 2013.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost 19, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Liturgies Online, 20 after Pentecost, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 28, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Liturgy Alive, Ordinary 28, 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 28, 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 - P23/OT28. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. (C of E Common Worship)
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Proper 23C, prayers and litanies, Katherine Hawker, Outside the Box.
- Call to Worship, October 10, 2010, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
- "Gratitude and Insight," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2010.
- Prayer for P23/O28c/P20, RevAbi, RevGalBlogPals, 2010.
- Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2013.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, UMC GBOD, 2013.
- Offertory Prayers, UMC GBOD, 2013.
- 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 28. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
- Clip Art, Ordinary 28C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Clip Art Images: Luke 17:11-19, Luke 17:11-19 #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Ordinary 28 at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustrations. Follows Latin American Roman Catholic gospel reading. Liberation emphasis.
- Mustard Seeds, "Living in the Present," Proper 23 / Ordinary 28 / Pentecost 20, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Jesus Cleanses Ten Lepers, audio telling, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. Go Tell Communications, Biblical Storytelling for the Global Village, 2010.
- Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
- Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
- Scripture Pics, Weekly RCL-related image.
Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
- "Grace and Gratitude," reflection by the Rev. Jeff Kellam, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center, 2010. (.pdf)
Hymns & Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
  - Original Hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette: Luke 17:11-19 God Your Blessings Overflow! Thanksgiving DIX 7.7.7.7.7.7 "For the Beauty of the Earth"
- Psalm Settings:
  - "Give Praise to God," (Psalm 66) "I Will Praise You Lord," (Psalm 111) lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
  - Psalm 66:1-12 set to St Gertrude (65 65 65 65 65 65), Psalm 111 set to He Leadeth Me (LMD 88 88 88 88), Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
  - Lectionary Hymns, UMC GBOD, 2013.
  - Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 23C, 2010, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
  - Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost 20C. 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.
  - 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 23.
  - The Billabong, Sunday 28, 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.")
  - Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
  - Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
  - Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 28C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
  - Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
  - Sing for Joy, Lectionary 28, 2007. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
  - Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2013.
With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," Connections: Together in Pinecone Path by Thomas F. Yezerski and Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7; The Light of the World: The Life of Jesus for Children by Katherine Paterson and 2 Timothy 2:8-15; The Lion and the Mouse by Jerry Pinkney and Luke 17:11-19; Union Presbyterian Seminary, 2010.
- Worshiping with Children, Ordinary 28C. 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.
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 28, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- Ministry Matters, October 13, 2013.
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2013.
Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- Lectionary Puzzles, Proper 23/Ordinary 28. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.
- CatholicMom.com: Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, and Word Search based on weekly gospel text.
- Activity Sheets for Children, Fun for all Creatures Great & Small, UCC, 2013. (pdf)
- Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
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.