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Proper 24C / Ordinary 29C / Pentecost +19
October 20, 2019
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Grinnell United Church of Christ in Grinnell, Iowa
in honor of the Installation of
Rev. Jessica Margrave Schirm as Pastor.

Image: Marc Chagall, 1887-1985
Jacob Wrestling with the Angel,
from Art in the Christian Tradition,
a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN.

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:
    • Prayer
    • Vengeance
    • Faith
    • Perseverance/Determination
    • Reconciliation/Forgiveness
    • Covenant
    • Law Written on our Hearts
    • Spiritual Struggle/Fighting Inner Demons
    • Challenging God
• Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • 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).
  • WorkingPreacher.org, commentaries, podcast, app, Luther Seminary, 2019.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. The Sunday Web Site of Saint Louis University. (Español)
  • Ministry Matters.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2019.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Marjorie Suchocki, 2019, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • "Faith Persists," Kathryn M. Matthews, Sermon Seeds, UCC, 2019.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2019.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2019.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2016.
  • Weekly Worship. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2019.
  • This Week at PreachingIllustrations.com, 2019.
  • Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2019.
  • "Impunity and Persistence," D. Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2013.
  • "Prayer, Scripture, and the Law of Our Being," Bruce Epperly, The Adventurous Lectionary, 2013.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Pentecost +22, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2013. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
  • 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.
• 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).
  • Jeremiah 31:27-34 / Genesis 32:22-31
  • Psalm 119 / Psalm 121
  • 2 Timothy 3:14 - 4:5
  • Luke 18: 1-8
• 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, and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2019.
  • RevGalBlogPals commentary and discussion, 2019. (Usually posted by Tuesday.)11th Hour Preacher Party. (Saturday ideas and sharing.)
  • "Taking the Fork in the Road," Rolf Jacobson, Dear Working Preacher, 2019.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2019.
  • Care for Creation Reflections, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2019.
  • Looking into the Lectionary, The Presbyterian Outlook, 2019. (The best way to get to this is to subscribe - free - from the link or from the front page.)
  • Your Cliche of the Week, 2019.
  • Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2019.
  • A Plain Account, Wesleyan Commentary, 2019.
  • Radical Discipleship.Net, "The Wild Lectionary," curated by Laurel Dykstra.
  • Stewardship of Life, 2019.
  • Church Health Daily Devotions, Butch Odom, 2019.
  • "Draughting Theology," Steve Pankey, 2019. Daily reflections and study for Sunday.
  • Homily Week, 2019.
  • At the Edge of the Enclosure, Suzanne Guthrie, 2019.
  • This Week at PreachingIllustrations.com, 2019.
  • The Reflectionary, images, reflections, activities, Fay Rowland, 2019.
  • Reading in Church & Other Distractions Podcast, iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, 2019
  • "What I'm Thinking," Eric Anderson, You Tube, RSS, Playlist, 2019.
  • "Crackers & Grape Juice," 2019.
  • Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2019
  • Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2019.
  • Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2019.
  • Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2019.
  • Lectionary Poetry, Scott Barton, 2019.
  • One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2019
  • Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2019.
  • The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2019.
  • Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2019
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2019.
  • Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2019.
  • The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2019.
  • SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2019.
  • Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck, 2019.
  • "The Beginning of Justice," David Lose, ...in the Meantime, 2016.
  • Living by the Word, Debie Thomas, The Christian Century, 2016.
  • "Just Justice," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2016.
  • "Weary Faith," Glenn Monson, Law and Gospel Everywhere, 2016.
  • "The Power of Names," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2013. 2010.
  • "The Power of Persistence," Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2013.
  • "Out of a Job?" John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2014.
    
  • "Limp," Michael Coffey, 2013.
  • "Keep Praying and Don't Give Up," Daniel B. Clendenin, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2013.
  • "Recreating Eaarth," Ragan Sutterfield, Ekklesia Project, 2013.
  • "Faithfulness and Prayer in the Realm of God," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2013.
  • "Written on Their Hearts," Stan Duncan, If you lived here you'd be home by now, 2013.
  • "Pester, Pester, Pester," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
  • "Jacob's Wrestle," sermon discussion from Frederick Buechner, Frederick Buechner Blog.
  • Preacher's Study, Maylanne Maybee, The Associated Parishes for Liturgy and Mission, 2013.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2013.
  • "The Sermon We're Not Going to Preach," Alyce McKenzie, Patheos, 2010.
• Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • "Is This How I'm Supposed to Pray?" by Judy Kincaid.  A Sermon for Every Sunday.  Video sermons from America’s best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.  Manuscript available!
  • "Truth from a Persistent Widow," by Valerie Carter Smith.  A Sermon for Every Sunday.  Video sermons from America’s best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.  Manuscript available!
  • "Unleashing the Power of Prayer," Bishop Larry Goodpaster, Day 1, 2016.
  • "Is the Bible Inspired?" the Rev. Dr. James C. Howell, Day 1, 2013.
  • "Jacob's Wrestle," sermon discussion from Frederick Buechner, Frederick Buechner Blog.
  • Ministry Matters,.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2019.
  • "Whose Persistence?" The Rev. Dr. Robert Dunham, Day 1, 2007.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Faith Persists," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2019.
  • "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):
  • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2019.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Never Give Up," Proper 24 / Ordinary 29 / Pentecost 22, 2019. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Worship Resources, 22 after Pentecost, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2019.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • "Pester, Pester, Pester," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 29, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • 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 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.
  • "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. (BCP TEC)
  • Weekly Worship. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2019.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas. The Sunday Web Site of Saint Louis University. (Español)
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 119:97-104, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2013.
  • World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
  • Liturgy Link, 2019.
  • Reclaim Weekly Worship Prayers.
  • Liturgical Resources, (Ir)revBrent, 2019
  • Engage Worship, 2019.
  • Reflection and history on the Sunday collect, Bosco Peters, Liturgy, 2019.
  • Liturgy Outside the Box, Katherine Hawker, 2019.
• 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 22, 2019. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • "Sticky Lizards," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
• 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:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 24C, 2019, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • You Call That Church Music? alternative music planning blog for church musicians following the RCL (with videos), Ann Strickland, 2013.
    • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2019.
    • 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.
    • Weekly Worship. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2019.
    • Together to Celebrate, 20 October 2013, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas. The Sunday Web Site of Saint Louis University. (Español)
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Worshiping with Children, Proper 24, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2013. 2010.
  • "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," 2019, Union Presbyterian Seminary.
  • Dollar Store Children's Sermons, John Stevens, 2019.
  • "Sticky Lizards," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
  • Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2019.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • "Pester, Pester, Pester," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
  • "Justice through Chocolate," Children's Sabbath, On the Chancel Steps, children's resources by Frances Woodruff, 2013.
  • 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
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Weekly Household Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 2019.
  • 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.

• INDEX BY SCRIPTURE
• PODCASTS
• NARRATIVE LECTIONARY RESOURCES
• DAILY LECTIONARY RESOURCES
• FESTIVALS/SPECIAL DAYS (includes Creation)
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF VIOLENCE
• PEACE RESOURCES
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF NATURAL DISASTER

• Pr8 OT13 P3 - June 30
• Pr9 OT14 P4 - July 7
• Pr10 OT15 P5 - July 14
• Pr11 OT16 P6 - July 21
• Mary Magdalene - July 22
• St James Elder - July 25
• Pr12 OT17 P7 - July 28
• Pr13 OT18 P8 - Aug 4
• Transfiguration - August 6
• Pr14 OT19 P9 - Aug 11
• Assumption Mary - Aug 15
• St Mary - Aug 15
• Pr15 OT20 P10 - Aug 18
• St Bartholomew - Aug 24
• Pr16 OT21 P11 - Aug 25
• Pr17 OT22 P12 - Sept 1
• Pr18 OT23 P13 - Sept 8
• Holy Cross - Sept 14
• Pr19 OT24 P14 - Sept 15
• St Matthew - Sept 21
• Pr20 OT25 P15 - Sept 22
• Pr21 OT26 P16 - Sept 29
• Michael & Angels - Sept 29
• Pr22 OT27 P17 - Oct 6
• World Communion Sunday
• St Francis - Oct 4
• Pr23 OT28 P18 - Oct 13
• Thanksgiving CA - Oct 14
• St Luke - Oct 18
• Pr24 OT29 P19 - Oct 20
• Pr25 OT30 P20 - Oct 27
• St Simon St Jude - Oct 28
• Oct 31 - Reformation Day
• Nov 1 - All Saints
• Nov 2 - All Souls
• Pr26 OT31 P21 - Nov 3
• Pr27 OT32 P22 - Nov 10
• Pr28 OT33 P23 - Nov 17
• Reign of Christ - Nov 24
• Thanksgiving U.S. - Nov 28
  

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