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Proper 25C / Ordinary 30C / Pentecost +23
October 27, 2013

Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Joel 2:23-32 or Sirach 35:12-17 or Jeremiah 14:7-10, 19-22
Roman Catholic reading: Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18
United Methodist reading: Joel 2:23-32

Psalm 65 or Psalm 84:1-7
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 34:2-23
United Methodist reading: Psalm 65

2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18

Luke 18:9-14

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:
    • The Tax Collector and the Pharisee
  • Movies listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Prayer
    • Difficulty recognizing/discerning evil (see especially The Devil's Advocate (1997), "Vanity is my favorite sin.")
    • The seductive power of evil/sin
    • Rationalizing sin/evil
    • Repentance
    • Redemption
    • Justice
    • Judgment
• 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 at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2010. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Sara Koenig, Wil Gafney, Bobby Morris, Dirk G. Lange. Evangelio: Gilberto Ruiz.
  • "Just Worship," Kate Huey, ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2010. 
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 30, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 25, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 22C, 2010, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Proper 25, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Preaching Helps (Pentecost +22, 2010). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Pentecost +22, 2010, Bruce Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • John Shearman's Lectionary, Pentecost +22, 2010, Post-Modern Sermon and Bible Study Resource, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 30C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Text Studies, Proper 25, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
  • "Acceptable Prayer," Bill Fletcher, The Practice of Jesus, 2010.
  • Starters for Sunday, 24 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).
  • Joel 2:23-32 / Sirach 35:12-17 / Jeremiah 14:7-10, 19-22
  • Psalm 65 / Psalm 84:1-7
  • 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18
  • Luke 18:9-14
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • "Stories that Get To Us," Bruce K. Modahl, Century Blog, 2010. "Who Are You Talking About, Jesus?" Stan Wilson, 2007.
  • Sermon Brainwave, Oct 24, 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.
  • 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's God Up To These Days? edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2010.  11th Hour Preacher Party.
  • "Beyond Righteousness," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2010.
  • "Lord Have Mercy: What's Wrong About Being Right," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2010. 2007 reflection.
  • "Humble Pie," Janice Love, The Ekklesia Project, 2010.
  • "The Pharisee and the Tax Collector," Alyce McKenzie, Patheos, 2010.
  • "Casting Off Spiritual Arrogance," Proper 25C, Rick Morley, a garden path, 2010.
  • Grounded & Rooted in Love, Proper 25, Matt & Laura Norvell, 2010.
  • "The Altitude of a Prayerful Attitude," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2010.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
  • "Justified through Life," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2010.
  • This Sunday's Readings, Martin Warner, Church Times, 2010.
  • Think About It, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray, 2010. Sermon by Rev. Mark Schaefer, with PowerPoint.
  • Daily Reflection, Ordinary 30, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2010.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2007.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 25C, 2004. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church.
  • The Christian Century:
    • "Sin of Scorn," Roberta C. Bondi, 2004.
    • "Heavenly Minded," Michael Battle, 2001.
    • "General Principles," J. Mary Luti, The Christian Century, 1998.
  • Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
    • "A Good Life in God," (scroll down) Walter Brueggemann, "'Come Rejoice With Me', / "The Nature of Faith," 2010.
    • "Resting in Hope," Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "God's Refining Love," 2007.
    • "Keeping the Faith," 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):
  • Sermons that Work, Proper 25, the Rev. Ken Kesselus, ECUSA, 2010.
  • "Judgment," the Rev. Geoffrey Hoare, Day 1, 2007.
  • Selected Sermon, Proper 25 (RCL), by the Rev. Dr. Joseph S. Pagano, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2007.
  • "God, Am I Good!" Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2004.
  • "Trial by Prayer," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2001.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Just Worship,"  Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, UCC.org, 2010.
  • "Humble Prayer," faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
  • ECUSA Weekly RCL Bible Study.
  • "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)
  • "An Economy for the Earth," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Global Wealth," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007. (Psalm 65)
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Late Fall, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 30, 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 +22, 2010): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Gathering, Pentecost +22, 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)
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 30, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • LCA Worship Resources, Proper 25C, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
  • Worship Resources, Proper 25C, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Either/Or," Proper 25 / Ordinary 30 / Pentecost 22, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost +22, 2010. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgies Online, 22 after Pentecost, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • "Patience in Prayer," Bill Fletcher, The Practice of Jesus, 2010.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost 21, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgy Alive, Ordinary 30, 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 - P25/OT30. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
  • Lector's Notes, Ordinary 30, 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 25C, prayers and litanies, Katherine Hawker, Outside the Box.
  • Call to Worship, October 24, 2010, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +22, UMC GBOD.
  • Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +22, UMC GBOD.
  • Starters for Sunday, 24 October, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • "Prophecy, Dreams and Vision," Service Prayers for Pentecost 22, UCC Worship Ways, 2010.
  • Prayers, Oct 24, Christian Aid, 2010.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 30, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, Proper 25, Lectionary 30, 2010.
  • Prayers of the People, Proper 25C, Rick Morley, a garden path, 2010.
  • "Goodness over Godliness," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2010.
  • Prayers of the People, Proper 25, 2010 (sequential track and thematic track), Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
  • "Liturgy: prayer reflection", NZPB/HKMA reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. (Roman Catholic & BCP TEC, CofE Common Worship)
• 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 30. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art, Ordinary 30C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: Luke 18:9-14, Luke 18:9-14 #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 30, at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustrations. Follows Latin American Roman Catholic gospel reading. Liberation emphasis.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Either/Or," Proper 25 / Ordinary 30 / Pentecost 22, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, audio telling, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. Go Tell Communications, Biblical Storytelling for the Global Village, 2010.
  • 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.
  • CHURCH PowerPoint, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
  • "Humble Prayer," faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
  • 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):
  • Lectionary Introductions (background & context), Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
  • "What Are You Entitled To?" reflection by Davina McDonald, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center, 2010. (.pdf)
  • Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Pentecost +22, 2010, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
• Hymns & Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • When You Are Praying (Jesus? Teaching on Prayer), Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, NEW BRITAIN (CM 8.6.8.6) (Amazing Grace) or CRIMOND (CM 8.6.8.6) (The Lord's My Shepherd, I'll Not Want) with links to helpful books on the Lord?s Prayer.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 25C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "You Answer Us with Awesome Deeds," (Psalm 65); "How Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place," (Psalm 84); lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm 65 set to Hanover (10 10 11 11), Psalm 84:1-7 set to Eventide (10 10 10 10) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 25C, 2010, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost 22C. 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.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +22, UMC GBOD, 2010.
    • 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 25.
    • The Billabong, Sunday 30, 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.")
    • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 30C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Lectionary 30, 2007. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
    • Gathering, Pentecost +22, 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, 24 October, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 30, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
    • Together to Celebrate, Pentecost 22, 2010, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," Connections: Butterflies Under Our Hats by Sandy Sasso and Joel 2:23-32, Charlotte's Web by E.B. White and 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18, Sidney & Norman: A Tale of Two Pigs by Phil Vischer and Luke 18:9-14; Union Presbyterian Seminary, 2010.
  • Worshiping with Children, Ordinary 30, 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 +22, 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 30, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • "Headed for a Fall," Children's Sermon from Sermons4kids.com.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 30, 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 25/Ordinary 30. 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)
  • Mustard Seeds, "Either/Or," Proper 25 / Ordinary 30 / Pentecost 22, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
• 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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