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Proper 26C / Ordinary 31C / Pentecost +24
November 3, 2013
(some churches may use readings for All Saints Day)

Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 or Isaiah 1:10-18
Roman Catholic reading: Wisdom 11:22 - 12:1
United Methodist reading: Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4

Psalm 119:137-144 or Psalm 32:1-7
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 145:1-14
United Methodist reading: Psalm 119:137-144

2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12
Roman Catholic reading: 2 Thessalonians 1:11 - 2:2
    (see also study page for 2 Thess 2)

Luke 19:1-10

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:
    • Zacchaeus
  • Movies listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Grace
    • Determination, Perseverance
    • Redemption
    • Repentance
    • Call
    • Discipleship
    • Conversion
• 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 James Limburg, Rolf Jacobson, James Boyce. Evangelio: Gilberto Ruiz.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 31, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
  • "Transforming Love," Kate Huey, ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2010. 
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Pentecost 22C, Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 26, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Preaching Helps (Pentecost +23, 2010). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Proper 26, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Text Studies, Proper 26, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 31C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Proper 26, 2010, Bruce Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 23C, 2010, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
  • John Shearman's Lectionary, Pentecost +23, 2010, Post-Modern Sermon and Bible Study Resource, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • "'How Long Shall I Cry for Help': Gun Violence," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2007.
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Starters for Sunday, 31 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).
  • Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 / Isaiah 1:10-18 / Wisdom 11:22 - 12:1
  • Psalm 119 / Psalm 32
  • 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12
  • Luke 19:1-10
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • "Travel Narratives," Bruce K. Modahl, Blogging Toward Sunday, Century Blog, 2010. "A Tale of Two Rich Folks," Michael Pasquarello III, 2007.
  • Sermon Brainwave, Oct 31, 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, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2010.
  • "Zacchaeus and the Reformation," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2010.
  • "Railing into the Night," Proper 26C, Rick Morley, a garden path, 2010.
  • Dominoes, Anyone? Alyce McKenzie, Faith Forward, Patheos, 2010.
  • "Camouflaged by Shame," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2010.
  • "A Vision of Justice," Michael Joseph Brown, Bridgette D. Young, Shively T.J. Smith, Out in Scripture, Human Rights Campaign, 2010. (LGBT)
  • "The Son of Man Came to Seek and to Save the Lost," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2010.
  • Wee Gestures? Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2010.
  • Daily Reflection, Ordinary 31, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2010.
  • Think About It, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray, 2010. Sermon by Rev. Dr. Samuel Kobia, with PowerPoint.
  • This Sunday's Readings, Martin Warner, Church Times, 2010.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2007.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 26C, 2004. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church.
  • The Christian Century:
    • "The Short One," Roberta Bondi, 2004.
    • "Gasping for Air," Michael Battle, 2001.
  • Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
    • "If Zacchaeus Can Change," (scroll down) Walter Brueggemann, "'Come Rejoice With Me', / "The Nature of Faith," 2010.
    • "Truthful Seeing," Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "Cycles of Death and Rebirth," 2007.
    • "Come On Down," Michaela Bruzzese, "Wake Up!" 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):
  • Spiritual Friendships, the Rev. Glenn Ethridge, Day 1, 2010.
  • Sample Sermon, Kate Huey, ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2010. (scroll down)
  • Sermons that Work, Proper 26, Jason Sierra, ECUSA, 2010.
  • Selected Sermon, Proper 26 (RCL), by the Rev. Amy Richter, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2007.
  • Stewardship Sermons, Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington.
  • "Make Yourself at Home," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2004.
  • "Hope for the Upwardly Mobile," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2001.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Transforming Love," Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, UCC.org, 2010.
  • Zacchaeus, faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
  • "The Politics of Salvation," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Forgiveness," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2001. (Luke 19)
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Late Fall, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 31, 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 +23, 2010): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Gathering, Pentecost +23, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
  • Worship Resources, Proper 26C, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • Worship Resources, October, 2010, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection. (scroll down)
  • LCA Worship Resources, Proper 26C, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Come On Down!!" Proper 26 / Ordinary 31 / Pentecost 23, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost 23, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 31, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • "'How Long Shall I Cry for Help': Gun Violence," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2007.
  • Liturgies Online, 23 after Pentecost, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost 22, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgy Alive, Ordinary 31, Claretian Publications, Inc., Philippines.
  • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
  • Sermons and Liturgies for Year C, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
• 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 - P26/OT31. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
  • Lector's Notes, Ordinary 31, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • "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 26C, prayers and litanies, Katherine Hawker, Outside the Box.
  • Starters for Sunday, 31 October, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • "Give Thanks for the Word," Service Prayers for Pentecost 23, UCC Worship Ways, 2010.
  • Prayers, Oct 31, Christian Aid, 2010.
  • A Prayer for Pentecost 23, Rev. Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer, 2010.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +23, UMC GBOD.
  • Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +23, UMC GBOD.
  • Call to Worship, October 31, 2010, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 31, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
  • Prayers of the People, Proper 26C, Rick Morley, a garden path, 2010.
  • Prayers of the People, Proper 26, 2010 (sequential track and thematic track), Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
  • "Ripe for the Plucking," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 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 31. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art, Ordinary 31C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: Luke 19:1-10, Luke 19:1-10 #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 31 at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustrations. Follows Latin American Roman Catholic gospel reading. Liberation emphasis.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Come On Down!!" Proper 26 / Ordinary 31 / Pentecost 23, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Jesus and Zacchaeus, audio telling, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. Go Tell Communications, Biblical Storytelling for the Global Village, 2010.
  • Zacchaeus, faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
  • CHURCH PowerPoint, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
  • Commercial Site: Psalm 121, Films/Visual Liturgy based on RCL 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.
  • Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Pentecost +23, 2010, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • "Come On In, the Water's Fine!" reflection by Rev. K. Jason Coker, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center, 2010. (.pdf)
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • Zacchaeus Was a Tax Man (Luke 19:1-10) original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette to the tune of  AURELIA 7.6.7.6 D ("The Church's One Foundation")
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 26C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • Psalm 119, "Blessed Are Those," (Psalm 32) lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms: Psalm 119:137-144 set to Terra Beata (SMD), Psalm 32:1-7 set to Duke Street (LM).
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 26C, 2010, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • The Billabong, Sunday 31, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
    • 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 26.
    • The Billabong, Sunday 31, 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 31C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Gathering, Pentecost +23, 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, 31 October, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
    • Together to Celebrate, Pentecost 23, 2010, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 31, 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: Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson and Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4, Halinka by Miriam Pressler and 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12, Enemy Pie by Derek Munson and Luke 19:1-10; Union Presbyterian Seminary, 2010.
  • Worshiping with Children, Ordinary 31, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2010.
  • Gathering, Pentecost +23, 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 31, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • "Big or Small - It Doesn't Matter at All," Children's Sermon from Sermons4kids.com.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 31, 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 26/Ordinary 31. 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, "Come On Down!!" Proper 26 / Ordinary 31 / Pentecost 23, 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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