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Proper 23C / Ordinary 28C / Pentecost +20
October 14, 2007
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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
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| Images and Movies:
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Art Concordance:
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| 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):
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Comments (commentary) and
Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal. |
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Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives,
Ordinary 28, 2007. Commentary,
historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis
University. |
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Girardian
Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 23, by Paul Nuechterlein &
Friends. |
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Preaching Peace commentary,
Proper 23, Jeff Krantz & Michael
Hardin. |
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Text
Studies, Proper 23, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran) |
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Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary,
Pentecost +20, 2007, John B. Cobb, Jr.,
"...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." |
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Preaching Helps (Pentecost
+20, 2007). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church
General Board of Discipleship. |
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Sermon Nuggets,
Pentecost 20C, 2007, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations. |
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Jesus Now,
Proper (Ordinary) 28C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures
Jesus Then & Now. |
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Liberal Lectionary Analysis,
Proper 23,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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Estudio
Exegético-Homilético, Octubre de 2007, Instituto Universitario
Isedet. |
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Readings, Analysis of
Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church
of the Nazarene.) |
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"The
Hand," Anecdotes, Stories & Humor, Pentecost +18, Steve Goodier,
Christ United Methodist Church, Salt Lake City, UT. |
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Social Justice Lectionary,
Proper 23C, list of links by Rev. Dr. Bruce
Sweet, United Church of Canada. |
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"Show
Gratitude,"
The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand. |
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Starters for Sunday,
14 October 2007. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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SAMUEL at
ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Lists of recommended
articles are available with
ATLAS subscription for these texts:
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| Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
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Blogging toward Sunday,
Stan Wilson,
Theolog:
The Blog of The Christian Century, 2007. |
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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. |
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"Strange People, Strange Places: The Geography of Salvation,"
The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey
with Jesus Foundation. |
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"The
Nine," Ann Fontaine, What the Tide Brings In. |
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"Thriving on
the Edge," Sharon Benton, Mark Lee, Ken Pilot,
Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our
Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign. (LGBT persective) |
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"You Are What You Worship,"
by Michaela Bruzzese. Living the Word
lectionary-based scripture commentary from Sojourners Online, 2001. |
| Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
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Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other
resources. |
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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. |
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| Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page):
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"Improvisational Gratitude," the Rev. Dr. Robert Dunham, Day 1,
2007. |
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Selected Sermon,
Proper 23 (RCL), by the Very Rev. Anthony F.M. Clavier, in Worship
that Works, ECUSA, 2007. |
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"Gratitude,"
14 October 2007, Samuel
Zumwalt, Goettinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the
RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors. |
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Selected sermon,
Proper 23, Katerina K. Whitley, in Sermons
That Work, ECUSA, 2004. |
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"Thankful and Well,"
10 October 2004, Walter W. Harms, Goettinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the
RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors. |
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"The Broad Embrace of God," Dianne Bergant, CSA,
America: The
National Catholic Weekly, 2004. |
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"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. |
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"Hope Amid the Ruins," John R Donahue, SJ,
America: The
National Catholic Weekly, 2001. |
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| Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
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Lectionary Notes, Proper 23, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat
Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY. |
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Banquet of the Word, Bible Study Based on the Sunday Readings, by Rev. Thomas Welbers. |
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"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. |
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"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) |
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Lesson Plans
for Small Congregations, Adults, Early Fall, Year C, The Episcopal Church,
2007. |
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"Discipleship: A New Gratitude,"
John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily
Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2007. |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Ordinary 28 - 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. |
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| 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. |
| The Text This Week's Pentecost
Resources Page. |
| Complete Liturgies (including hymns & prayers):
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Worship Planning Helps
(Pentecost +20, 2007): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship
Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Gathering,
Pentecost +20, from the United Church of Canada. Includes homiletical
suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, etc. |
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LCA Worship Resources, Proper 23C, includes liturgy, hymn
suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with
Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia. |
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Mustard Seeds,
"Living in the Present," Proper 23 / Ordinary 28 / Pentecost
20, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of
contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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Worship
and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost 19, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in
Australia. |
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Liturgies Online,
20 after Pentecost, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in
Australia. |
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Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost
20C. Liturgies
from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The
Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT. |
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"Remembering
Jesus Christ,"
The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand. |
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Lectionary Liturgies,
Ordinary 28, Thom M. Shuman, Greenhills Community
Church, Presbyterian, Cincinnati, OH. |
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Liturgy Alive,
Ordinary 28, Claretian Publications, Inc., Philippines. |
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Liturgy for
Ordinary Time, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. |
| Sermons
and Liturgies for Year C, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada. |
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Liturgical
Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova
Publications. |
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| Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
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Laughing Bird
Liturgical Resources, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra
Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings,
Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases. |
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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
28, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish,
Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this
week's lectionary texts to the congregation. |
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Outside the Box,
litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by
Katherine Hawker. |
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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. |
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"Gracious God of Wholeness for All," litany for Access Sunday and
Disabilities Awareness Week, Worship Ways, United Church of
Christ, 2007. |
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"Liturgy: prayer reflection",
reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. |
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Starters for Sunday,
14 October 2007. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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Prayer of the Church, Pentecost
20, 2007, Let Us Pray,
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. |
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Prayers and Musical Ideas,
Ordinary 28. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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Offertory Prayers for
October, 2007, Herb Mather, Director of the
Center for Christian Stewardship, the General Board of Discipleship of The
United Methodist Church. |
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21st Century Africana
Liturgical Resources, Pentecost +20, 2007, Cynthia A. Bond
Hopson, PhD, United
Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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| Graphics and Multimedia (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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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. |
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Ordinary 28 at
Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustrations.
Follows Latin American Roman Catholic gospel reading. Liberation emphasis. |
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Mustard Seeds,
"Living in the Present," Proper 23 / Ordinary 28 / Pentecost
20, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of
contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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| Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
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Taking Faith Home,
October 14, 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. |
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SAMUEL at
ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Lectionary
Introductions (background & context),
Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. |
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Scripture
Introduction for Bulletin Insert,
Proper 23,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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| Hymns & Music:
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Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
| 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" |
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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. |
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Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with
lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for
the Sunday Lectionary.") |
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Hymn
selections (United Methodist) and more from
Hymnsite.com. |
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Liturgical
Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova
Publications. |
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Starters for Sunday,
14 October 2007. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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Together
to Celebrate, October 14, 2007, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia.
Contemporary Christian Music resources. |
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Prayers and Musical Ideas,
Ordinary 28. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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| With Children (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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Gathering,
Pentecost +20, from the United Church of Canada. Includes homiletical
suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, etc. |
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Lesson Plans
for Small Congregations, Younger Children & Older Children, Early Fall, Year C, The Episcopal Church,
2007. |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Ordinary 28 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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Story for
Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 28, at word-sunday.com:
A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding. |
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| Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
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Lectionary
Puzzles, Proper 23/Ordinary 28. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain
text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough,
Ontario. |
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| 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. |
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