Proper 27C Ordinary 32C Pentecost 25 2013

Proper 27C / Ordinary 32C / Pentecost +25
November 10, 2013
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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Haggai 1:15b-2:9 or Job 19:23-27a
Roman Catholic reading: 2 Maccabees 7:1-2, 9-14
United Methodist reading: Haggai 1:15b-2:9

Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21 or Psalm 98 or Psalm 17:1-9
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 17:1-15
United Methodist reading: Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21

2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17
Roman Catholic reading: 2 Thessalonians 2:16 - 3:5
(see also study page for 2 Thess 3:1-5)
3:1-5)

Luke 20:27-38
Roman Catholic reading: Luke 20:27-38 or Luke 20:27, 34-38

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:
- Movies listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
Special Day Resources: Veterans Day, Remembrance Day
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, November 10, 2013.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Pentecost 23C, Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 27, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Proper 27, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 32C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Text Studies, Proper 27, Diedrik Nelson. (Lutheran)
- 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.
- "God of the Living," 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.
- "'My Spirit Remains Among You' Divine Presence in the Dust and Dirt of Our Lives," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2010.
- The Gift He Brings, Alyce McKenzie, Patheos, 2010.
- "Don't Stop Believing," 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 27C, 2004. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church.
- The Christian Century:
  - "Monastic Mentors," Roberta C. Bondi, 2004.
  - "Wild Fire," Michael Battle, 2001.
  - "The Gotcha Game," F. Dean Lueking. 1998.
  - "How Do We Live with Dying?" Joseph M. Mcshane, S.J., 1989.
- Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
  - "Life in a Lethal Culture," Walter Brueggemann, "'God's Reign Cracks into Our World" 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):
- "God of the Living," sermon discussion from Frederick Buechner, Frederick Buechner Blog.
- Ministry Matters, November 10, 2013.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2013.
- Stewardship Sermons, Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington.
Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2013.
- "Listening in the Classroom," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Schools in a Pluralist Culture" Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. Focus Article, "One Makes All the Difference," Virgil Gulker.
- 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.
Special Day Resources: Veterans Day/ Remembrance Day
Complete Liturgies (including hymns & prayers):
- Worship Planning Helps (Pentecost +25, 2013): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost 24, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- LCA Worship Resources, Proper 27C, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
- Mustard Seeds, "Fighting Discouragement / New Life," Proper 27 / Ordinary 32 / Pentecost 24, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Ministry Matters, November 10, 2013.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 32, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Liturgies Online, 24 after Pentecost, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost 23, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Liturgy Alive, Ordinary 32, Claretian Publications, Inc., Philippines.
- 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 - P27/OT32. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- Lector's Notes, Ordinary 32, 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. (BCP USA/TEC)
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Proper 27C, prayers and litanies, Katherine Hawker, Outside the Box.
- Call to Worship, November 7, 2010, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
- Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, Proper 27, Lectionary 32, 2010.
- "Embracing Everyone," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2010.
- Sunday Prayer for All Saints' Day / Proper 27C, MomPriest, 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 32. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
- Clip Art, Ordinary 32C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Clip Art Images: Luke 20:27-38, Luke 20:27-38 #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Ordinary 32 at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustrations. Follows Latin American Roman Catholic gospel reading. Liberation emphasis.
- Mustard Seeds, "Fighting Discouragement / New Life," Proper 27 / Ordinary 32 / Pentecost 24, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Questions about the resurrection, audio telling, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. Go Tell Communications, Biblical Storytelling for the Global Village, 2010.
- A Hypothetical Question, 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):
- "I Will See God," reflection by Tenny Thomas, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center, 2010. (.pdf)
Hymns and 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"
  - Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 27C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Psalm Settings:
  - "Lord, Search Me," (Psalm 17), "I Will Sing unto the Lord," (Psalm 98), "Sing Praise to God," (Psalm 145), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
  - Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms: Psalm 17:1-9 set to Eventide (10 10 10 10), Psalm 98 set to Aurelia (76 76 D), Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21 set to Duke Street (LM).
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
  - Lectionary Hymns, UMC GBOD, 2013.
  - Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 27C, 2010, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
  - Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
  - 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 27.
  - Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
  - Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
  - Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
  - The Billabong, Sunday 32, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
  - Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 32C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
  - Sing for Joy, Lectionary 32, 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," All Saints' Day and Sunday, November 7, Union Presbyterian Seminary, 2010.
- Worshiping with Children, Ordinary 32, 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 32, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- Ministry Matters, November 10, 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 27/Ordinary 32. 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.