Proper 23C / Ordinary 28C / Pentecost +20
October 10, 2010

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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 (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:
    • Healing
  • Movies listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Healing
    • Faith
    • Clean/Unclean
• Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • 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, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Pentecost +20, 2007, John B. Cobb, Jr., "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Preaching Helps (Pentecost +20, 2007). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • 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.)
  • "The Hand," Anecdotes, Stories & Humor, Pentecost +18, Steve Goodier, Christ United Methodist Church, Salt Lake City, UT.
  • SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
• Lists of recommended articles are available with ATLAS subscription for these texts:
  • Jeremiah 29:1-7 / 2 Kings 5:1-15
  • Psalm 66 / Psalm 111
  • 2 Timothy 2:8-15
  • Luke 17:11-19
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • "You Better Not Shop Around," Stan Wilson, Blogging toward Sunday, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2007.
  • 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.
  • "Strange People, Strange Places: The Geography of Salvation," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation.
  • "The Nine," Ann Fontaine, What the Tide Brings In.
  • Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
    • "Where Is Home?" Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "God's Refining Love," 2007.
    • "Led to Refreshment," Michaela Bruzzese, "You Are What You Worship," 2001.
  • 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):
  • "Improvisational Gratitude," the Rev. Dr. Robert Dunham, Day 1, 2007.
  • 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.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • Lectionary Notes, Proper 23, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • "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)
  • Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, 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.
  • 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 +20, 2007): 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 homiletical suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, etc.
  • LCA Worship Resources, Proper 23C, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Proper 23C, prayers and litanies, Katherine Hawker, Outside the Box.
• 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.
  • 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, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
  • SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
  • Lectionary Introductions (background & context), Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
• 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"
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Sing for Joy, Lectionary 28, 2007. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Younger Children & Older Children, Early Fall, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
  • 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.
• 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.
• 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.