The Text This Week - Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources

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Proper 23C / Ordinary 28C / Pentecost +20
October 14, 2007

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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

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.
bulletAmerican Baptist Churches Revised Common Lectionary Readings.
bullet ELCIC Worship Planning Calendar, lectionary citations with and without hymn suggestions, text and pdf formats.
bullet Lutheran RCL CEV readings - .doc files. Lutheran Bible Ministries.
bullet PCUSA - Lectionary for Sundays and Festivals Scripture Reference, 2007.
bulletImages and Movies:
bulletImages linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance:
bulletHealing
bulletMovies listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
bulletHealing
bullet Faith
bulletClean/Unclean
bullet Commentary, 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 28, 2007. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bullet Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 23, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
bullet Preaching Peace commentary, Proper 23, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
bullet Text Studies, Proper 23, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
bullet Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Pentecost +20, 2007, John B. Cobb, Jr., "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
bullet Preaching Helps (Pentecost +20, 2007). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 20C, 2007, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
bullet Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 28C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
bullet Liberal Lectionary Analysis, Proper 23, 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 "The Hand," Anecdotes, Stories & Humor, Pentecost +18, Steve Goodier, Christ United Methodist Church, Salt Lake City, UT.
bullet Social Justice Lectionary, Proper 23C, list of links by Rev. Dr. Bruce Sweet, United Church of Canada.
bullet "Show Gratitude," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand.
bullet Starters for Sunday, 14 October 2007. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bullet SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet Lists of recommended articles are available with ATLAS subscription for these texts:
bullet Jeremiah 29:1-7 / 2 Kings 5:1-15
bullet Psalm 66 / Psalm 111
bullet 2 Timothy 2:8-15
bullet Luke 17:11-19
bulletLectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
bullet Blogging toward Sunday, Stan Wilson, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2007.
bullet The Good Word, Blog on Scripture and Preaching, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2007.
bullet Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2007.
bullet Writer's Alley, preaching blog at Lectionary Homiletics.
bullet 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.
bullet "Strange People, Strange Places: The Geography of Salvation," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation.
bullet "Where Is Home?" Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "God's Refining Love," Living the Word, Sojourners Online, 2007.
bullet "The Nine," Ann Fontaine, What the Tide Brings In.
bullet "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)
bullet This Sunday's Readings, 19th Sunday after Trinity, John Pridmore, Church Times, 2007.
bullet Daily Reflection, Ordinary 28, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2007.
bullet "You Are What You Worship," by Michaela Bruzzese. Living the Word lectionary-based scripture commentary from Sojourners Online, 2001.
bullet Living the Word, by Kari Jo Verhulst. Lectionary-based scripture commentary at Sojourner's Online, 1998.
bullet Living the Word, by Joyce Hollyday. Lectionary-based scripture commentary at Sojourner's Online, 1995.
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 "Improvisational Gratitude," the Rev. Dr. Robert Dunham, Day 1, 2007.
bullet Selected Sermon, Proper 23 (RCL), by the Very Rev. Anthony F.M. Clavier, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2007.
bullet "Gratitude," 14 October 2007, Samuel Zumwalt, Goettinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors.
bullet Selected sermon, Proper 23, Katerina K. Whitley, in Sermons That Work, ECUSA, 2004.
bullet "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.
bullet "The Broad Embrace of God," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2004.
bullet "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.
bullet "Hope Amid the Ruins," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2001.
bulletGroup Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
bullet Lectionary Notes, Proper 23, 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 "Congress, President Clash over Health Insurance for Children," Faith Lens, a weekly Bible study/discussion for youth, linking a current news story and lectionary texts. ELCA, 2007.
bullet Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Adults, Early Fall, Year C, The Episcopal Church, 2007.
bullet "Discipleship: A New Gratitude," John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2007.
bullet Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 28 - 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.
bulletA list of links to on-line Bibles and general Bible study resources.
bulletA list of links to scholarly and preaching discussion groups and their homepages. 
bulletA 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 +20, 2007): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet Gathering, Pentecost +20, from the United Church of Canada. Includes homiletical suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, etc.
bullet LCA Worship Resources, Proper 23C, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
bullet 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.
bullet Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost 19, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet Liturgies Online, 20 after Pentecost, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet 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.
bullet "Remembering Jesus Christ," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand.
bullet Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 28, Thom M. Shuman, Greenhills Community Church, Presbyterian, Cincinnati, OH.
bullet Liturgy Alive, Ordinary 28, Claretian Publications, Inc., Philippines.
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 28, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
bullet Outside the Box, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
bullet 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.
bullet "Gracious God of Wholeness for All," litany for Access Sunday and Disabilities Awareness Week, Worship Ways, United Church of Christ, 2007.
bullet "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
bullet Starters for Sunday, 14 October 2007. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bullet Prayer of the Church, Pentecost 20, 2007, Let Us Pray, Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
bullet Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 28. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
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.
bullet 21st Century Africana Liturgical Resources, Pentecost +20, 2007, Cynthia A. Bond Hopson, PhD, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bulletGraphics and Multimedia (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Clip Art, Ordinary 28C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
bulletClip Art Images: Luke 17:11-19, Luke 17:11-19 #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
bullet Ordinary 28 at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustrations. Follows Latin American Roman Catholic gospel reading. Liberation emphasis.
bullet 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.
bulletBulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
bullet 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.
bullet SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet Lectionary Introductions (background & context), Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
bullet Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Proper 23, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
bulletHymns & Music:
bullet Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bulletOriginal 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"
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 23.
bullet Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
bullet Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
bullet Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
bullet Starters for Sunday, 14 October 2007. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bullet Together to Celebrate, October 14, 2007, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
bullet Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 28. 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 +20, 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 28 - 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 28, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
bulletChildren's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bullet Lectionary Puzzles, Proper 23/Ordinary 28. 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.