Proper 24C Ordinary 29C Pentecost 22 2013

Proper 24C / Ordinary 29C / Pentecost +22
October 20, 2013
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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Jeremiah 31:27-34 or Genesis 32:22-31
Roman Catholic reading: Exodus 17:8-13
United Methodist reading: Jeremiah 31:27-34

Psalm 119:97-104 or Psalm 121
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 121:1-8
United Methodist reading: Psalm 119:97-104 or Psalm 19

2 Timothy 3:14 - 4:5
Roman Catholic reading: 2 Timothy 3:14 - 4:2

Luke 18:1-8

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:
  - Jacob Wrestling with an Angel
- 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.
- Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- 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 20, 2013.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 24, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Proper 24, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Text Studies, Proper 24, Diedrik Nelson. (Lutheran)
- Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 29C. 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. Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
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.
- "Jacob's Wrestle," 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.
- "Fighting the Long Defeat: Dark Struggles and Divine Blessings," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2010.
- "Justice," David Lose, WorkingPreacher, 2010.
- "Let Me Go Steadily On," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2010.
- "Learning, Knowing, Doing, Being," Debra Dean Murphy, The Ekklesia Project, 2010.
- "Loving the Law Again," Vanessa Owsen, Sara Rosenau, Yvonne Zimmerman, Out in Scripture, Human Rights Campaign, 2010. (LGBT)
- "Why God Doesn't..." Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2010.
- Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
- "The Sermon We're Not Going to Preach," Alyce McKenzie, Patheos, 2010.
- "Judging and Faith," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2010.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2007.
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 24C, 2004. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church.
- The Christian Century:
  - "Stay the Course," Barbara Sholis, 2004.
  - "You Are Israel," J. Mary Luti, 1998.
  - "The Spirit in Sound Doctrine," Lamin Sanneh, 1989.
- Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
  - "Persistence, Pleading, Patience," (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):
- "Jacob's Wrestle," sermon discussion from Frederick Buechner, Frederick Buechner Blog.
- Ministry Matters, October 20, 2013.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2013.
- "Whose Persistence?" The Rev. Dr. Robert Dunham, Day 1, 2007.
Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2013.
- "Praying for a Change," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Prayer," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. Focus articles: "Praying for a Change," Todd Edmondson, "Prayer in Eclipse," Ken Massey, "The Orant," Heidi J. Hornik. (Luke 18)
- 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 +22, 2013): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- Mustard Seeds, "Never Give Up," Proper 24 / Ordinary 29 / Pentecost 21, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Ministry Matters, October 20, 2013.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 29, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Liturgies Online, 21 after Pentecost, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Liturgy Alive, Ordinary 29, 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.
- Prayers of the People, Year C - P24/OT29. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- Lector's Notes, Ordinary 29, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Proper 24C, prayers and litanies, Katherine Hawker, Outside the Box.
- A Call to Worship, October 17, 2010, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
- "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. (BCP TEC)
- "Let Me Go Steadily On," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2010.
- Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, Proper 24, Lectionary 29, 2010.
- Prayer for P24C/O29C/P+21, 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 29. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
- Clip Art, Ordinary 29C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Clip Art Images: Luke 18:1-8, Luke 18:1-8 #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Ordinary 29 at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustrations. Follows Latin American Roman Catholic gospel reading. Liberation emphasis.
- Mustard Seeds, "Never Give Up," Proper 24 / Ordinary 29 / Pentecost 21, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Parable of the Widow and the Unjust Judge, audio telling, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. Go Tell Communications, Biblical Storytelling for the Global Village, 2010.
- "Prayers of Justice," faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
- Luke 18 Parables, a telling and performance criticism analysis of the Unjust Judge and Persistent Widow and the Pharisee and the Tax Collector in Luke 18 by Tim Coombs, member, Network of Biblical Storytellers Seminar.
- 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):
- "Encountering God in His Word," reflection by Tenny Thomas, 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: I Believe Tune: AUSTRIAN HYMN 8.7.8.7 D "Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken"
- Psalm Settings:
  - Psalm 119, "I Lift Up My Eyes to the Hills," (Psalm 121) lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
  - Psalm 119:97-104 set to Maryton (LM), Psalm 121 set to St. Anne (CM), Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
  - Lectionary Hymns, UMC GBOD, 2013.
  - Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 24C, 2010, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
  - Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost 21C. 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.
  - Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
  - 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 24.
  - Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
  - Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
  - Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
  - The Billabong, Sunday 29, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
  - Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 29C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
  - Sing for Joy, Lectionary 29, 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: When I Grow Up, I Will Win the Nobel Peace Prize by Isabel Pin and Jeremiah 31:27-34, The Emperor's New Clothes by Marcus Sedgwick and 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5, Ruby's Wish by Shirin Yim Bridges and Luke 18:1-8; Union Presbyterian Seminary, 2010.
- Worshiping with Children, Ordinary 29, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2010.
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 29, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- "Persistence in Prayer," Children's Sermon from Sermons4kids.com.
- Ministry Matters, October 20, 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)
- 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.)
- Lectionary Puzzles, Proper 24/Ordinary 29. 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.