Proper 23C / Ordinary 28C / Pentecost +21
October 13, 2013
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
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. -
Lutheran RCL CEV readings - .doc files. Lutheran Bible Ministries. -
PCUSA - Lectionary for Sundays and Festivals Scripture Reference, 2007.
- 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:
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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 at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2010. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Sara Koenig, Wil Gafney, Nancy deClaissé-Walford, Dirk G. Lange, David Lose. Evangelio: Gilberto Ruiz.
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 28, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- "Planting Life," 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 23, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Proper 23, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 20C, 2010, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
- Text Studies, Proper 23, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
- John Shearman's Lectionary, Pentecost +20, 2010, Post-Modern Sermon and Bible Study Resource, Oakville, ON, Canada.
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Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Pentecost +20, 2010, Bruce Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." - Preaching Helps (Pentecost +20, 2010). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
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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.)
- "Show Gratitude!" Bill Fletcher, The Practice of Jesus, 2010.
- Starters for Sunday, 10 October, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
- "Studying God's Works," Paul Stroble, Blogging toward Sunday, Century Blog, 2010. "You Better Not Shop Around," Stan Wilson, 2007.
- Sermon Brainwave, Oct 10, 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, What Makes You Well? Edition RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2010. 11th Hour Preachers Party.
- "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.
- "Betwixt, Between, Nowhere, Everywhere," RMC Morley, a garden path, 2010.
- Think About It, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray, 2010. Sermon.
- 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)
- Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, 2010.
- "Gratitude in Motion," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2010.
- This Sunday's Readings, Martin Warner, Church Times, 2010.
- Wellness and a Broken Sea Shell? Pastor Sharron R. Lucas, The Stewardship of Life Institute, 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.
- Daily Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains.
- 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.
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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. - "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.
- "Where Is Home?" Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "God's Refining Love," 2007.
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"Led to Refreshment," 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.
- Sample Sermon by Kate Huey, SAMUEL, 2010. (scroll down)
- Sermons that Work, Proper 23, the Rev. James Liggett, ECUSA, 2010.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2010.
- "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. -
"The Broad Embrace of God," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2004. - "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.
- "Hope Amid the Ruins," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2001.
- "Planting Life," Weekly Seeds, UCC.org, 2010.
- "Tasks and Relationships," 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.
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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.
- "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)
- Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Early Fall, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
- Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 28, 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.
OnLine Worship and Liturgy Resources
- The Text This Week's Pentecost Resources Page.
- Complete Liturgies (including hymns & prayers):
- Worship Planning Helps (Pentecost +20, 2010): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- Gathering, Pentecost +20, 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. (scroll down)
- LCA Worship Resources, Proper 23C, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
- Worship Resources, Proper 23C, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
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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. - 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. -
Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost +20, 2010. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia. - "Remembering Jesus Christ," Bill Fletcher, The Practice of Jesus, 2010.
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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.
- 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.
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"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. - A Prayer for Pentecost 20, Rev. Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer, 2010.
- Call to Worship, October 10, 2010, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
- Starters for Sunday, 10 October, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 28, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +20, UMC GBOD.
- Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +20, UMC GBOD.
- "Sing Praise to God," Service Prayers for Pentecost 20, UCC Worship Ways, 2010.
- Prayers of the People, RMC Morley, a garden path, 2010.
- Prayers, Oct 10, Christian Aid, 2010.
- "Gratitude and Insight," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2010.
- Prayer for P23/O28c/P20, RevAbi, RevGalBlogPals, 2010.
- 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.
- 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.
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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.
- CHURCH PowerPoint, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
- 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. -
Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Pentecost +20, 2010, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. -
"Grace and Gratitude," reflection by the Rev. Jeff Kellam, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center, 2010. (.pdf)
- 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"
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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.
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Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 23C, 2010, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +20, UMC GBOD, 2010.
- 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.
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Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 28C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians. - Sing for Joy, Lectionary 28, 2007. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
- Gathering, Pentecost +20, 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 20, 2010, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
- Starters for Sunday, 10 October, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 28, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- "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.
- Gathering, Pentecost +20, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
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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 28, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding. -
Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 28, 2010 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
- 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.
- 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.)
