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Proper 24C / Ordinary 29C / Pentecost +22
October 20, 2013

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 (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:
    • 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):
  • Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
  • Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2010. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Sara Koenig, Wil Gafney, Nancy deClaissé-Walford, Dirk G. Lange, Greg Carey. Evangelio: Gilberto Ruiz.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 29, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
  • "Ask Boldly, Live Justly," Lizette Merchán Pinilla, 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 24, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 21C, 2010, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Proper 24, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Preaching Helps (Pentecost +21, 2010 - Laity Sunday). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Pentecost +20, 2010, Bruce Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • John Shearman's Lectionary, Pentecost +21, 2010, Post-Modern Sermon and Bible Study Resource, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • Text Studies, Proper 24, Dan 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.)
  • "Staying Power," Bill Fletcher, The Practice of Jesus, 2010.
  • Starters for Sunday, 17 October, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
• 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.
  • "Where Our Help Comes From," Paul Stroble, Century Blog, 2010. "You Better Not Shop Around," Stan Wilson, 2007.
  • Sermon Brainwave, Oct 17, 2010. Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Karoline Lewis, David Lose and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org.
  • Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, Never Never Never Give Up Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2010. 11th Hour Preachers Party.
  • "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.
  • This Sunday's Readings, Martin Warner, Church Times, 2010.
  • "Why Persistence Matters," Pastor Sharron R. Lucas, The Stewardship of Life Institute, 2010.
  • "Judging and Faith," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2010.
  • Think About It, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray, 2010. Sermon.
  • Pentecost +21, Matt & Laura Norvell, Grounded & Rooted in Love, 2010.
  • Daily Reflection, Ordinary 29, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2010.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, Presbyterian Bloggers, 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.
    • "Intimacy with God," Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "God's Refining Love," 2007.
    • "'When Shall Help Come?'" 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):
  • Sample Sermon, Kate Huey, UCC's SAMUEL, 2010.
  • Sermons that Work, Proper 24, the Rev. Kirk Alan Kubicek, ECUSA, 2010.
  • "Whose Persistence?" The Rev. Dr. Robert Dunham, Day 1, 2007.
  • "Praying without Losing Heart," Thomas Long, 30 Good Minutes, Chicago Sunday Evening Club, 2007.
  • Selected Sermon, Proper 24 (RCL), by the Rev. Angela V. Askew, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2007.
  • "Hang in There!" Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2004.
  • "The Widow's Might," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2001.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Ask Boldly, Live Justly," Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, UCC.org, 2010.
  • "Prayers of Justice," faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
  • "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)
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Late Fall, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 29, 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 +21, 2010 - Laity Sunday): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Gathering, Pentecost +21, 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 24C, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
  • 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.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 29, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • "Will There Be Faith?" Bill Fletcher, The Practice of Jesus, 2010.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost +21, 2010. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Worship Resources, Proper 24C, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • 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 Prayer for Pentecost 21, Rev. Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer, 2010.
  • Call to Worship, October 17, 2010, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
  • Starters for Sunday, 17 October, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +21 (Laity Sunday), UMC GBOD.
  • Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +21 (Laity Sunday), UMC GBOD.
  • "Heart-Full Knowledge," Service Prayers for Pentecost 21, UCC Worship Ways, 2010.
  • A Great Thanksgiving for Laity Sunday, Taylor Burton-Edwards, UMC GBOD, 2010.
  • Prayers, Oct 17, Christian Aid, 2010.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 29, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
  • "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. (BCP TEC)
  • Prayers of the People, Fr. Rick Morley, a garden path, 2010.
  • "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.
• 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.
  • 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.
  • CHURCH PowerPoint, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
  • "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.
  • Commercial Site: Psalm 121, Films/Visual Liturgy based on RCL texts.
• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
  • Lectionary Introductions (background & context), Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
  • Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Pentecost +21, 2010, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • "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:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 24C, 2010, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +21 (Laity Sunday), UMC GBOD, 2010.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Gathering, Pentecost +21, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
    • Starters for Sunday, 17 October, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
    • Together to Celebrate, Pentecost 21, 2010, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 29, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
• 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.
  • Gathering, Pentecost +21, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Younger Children & Older Children, Late Fall, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 29, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 29, 2010 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
  • "Persistence in Prayer," Children's Sermon from Sermons4kids.com.
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top 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

• Baptism of Jesus - Jan 8
• Epiphany 2 - Jan 15
• MLK, Jr - Jan 15
• Prayer for Christian Unity - Jan 18-25
• Confession of Peter - Jan 18
• Epiphany 3 - Jan 22
• Conversion of Paul - Jan 25
• Epiphany 4 - Jan 29
• Presentation - Feb 2
• Epiphany 5 - Feb 5
• Epiphany 6 - Feb 12
• Transfiguration - Last Epiphany - Feb 19
• Epiphany 7 - Feb 19
• Ash Wednesday - Feb 22
• St Mathias - Feb 24
• Lent 1 - Feb 26
• Lent 2 - Mar 4
• Lent 3 - Mar 11
• Lent 4 - Mar 18
• St. Joseph - Mar 19
• Lent 5 - Mar 25
• Annunciation - Mar 25
• Palm Sunday - April 1
• Passion Sunday - April 1
• Holy Monday - April 2
• Holy Tuesday - April 3
• Holy Wednesday - April 4
• Holy Maundy Thursday - April 5
• Good Friday - April 6
• Holy Saturday - April 7
• Easter Vigil - April 7-8
• Easter Day - April 8
• Easter Evening - April 8

• Calendars
• YEAR A
• YEAR B
• YEAR C
• FESTIVALS/SPECIAL DAYS (includes Creation)
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF TERRORISM/WAR/PEACE RESOURCES
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF NATURAL DISASTER

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