Proper 27C / Ordinary 32C / Pentecost +25
November 10, 2013
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.
- 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.
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- 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
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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, Wil Gafney, Hans Weirsma.
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 32, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- "Hold Onto Faith," Karen Georgia Thompson, 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 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.
- John Shearman's Lectionary, Pentecost +24, 2010, Post-Modern Sermon and Bible Study Resource, Oakville, ON, Canada.
- Preaching Helps (Pentecost +24, 2010). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 24C, 2010, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
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- Text Studies, Proper 27, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
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- Starters for Sunday, 7 November, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
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- Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
- "'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.
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- The Gift He Brings, Alyce McKenzie, Patheos, 2010.
- "All Is Well," Rick Morley, a garden path, 2010.
- "Don't Stop Believing," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2010.
- This Sunday's Readings, Martin Warner, Church Times, 2010.
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The Christian Century:
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- "How Do We Live with Dying?" Joseph M. Mcshane, S.J., 1989.
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- Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
- "Life in a Lethal Culture," Walter Brueggemann, "'God's Reign Cracks into Our World" 2010.
- "Death and Rebirth," Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "Cycles of Death and Rebirth," 2007.
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"Who's In Charge?" Michaela Bruzzese, "Wake Up!" 2001.
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- Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page):
- Sermons that Work, Proper 27, the Rev. Lawrence Womack, ECUSA, 2010.
- Selected Sermon, Proper 27 (RCL), by the Rev. Frederic Guyott, III, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2007.
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- "Where, Death, Is Your Victory?" John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2001.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "Hold Onto Faith," Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, UCC.org, 2010.
- A Hypothetical Question, faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
- "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.
- Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Late Fall, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
- 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 +24, 2010): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- Gathering, Pentecost +24, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
- Worship Resources, November, 2010, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection.
- 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.
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Liturgies Online
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost 23, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
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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.
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- "Hold On To Faith," Service Prayers for Pentecost 24, UCC Worship Ways, 2010.
- A Prayer for Pentecost 24, Rev. Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer, 2010.
- Starters for Sunday, 7 November, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +24, UMC GBOD.
- Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +24, UMC GBOD.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 32, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- Prayers of the People, Proper 27, 2010 (sequential track and thematic track), Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
- 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.
- Prayers of the People, Proper 27C, Rick Morley, a garden path, 2010.
- Sunday Prayer for All Saints' Day / Proper 27C, MomPriest, 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 32. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- 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.
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- Questions about the resurrection, 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.
- Commercial Site: Psalm 17, Films/Visual Liturgy based on RCL texts.
- A Hypothetical Question, faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
- Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
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- SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
- "I Will See God," reflection by Tenny Thomas, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center, 2010. (.pdf)
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- 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"
- ?O God, in Christ You Call Us,? Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, AURELIA 7.6.7.6 D (?The Church's One Foundation,? This hymn written for the Centennial Ecumenical Gathering and General Assembly of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA and Church World Service meeting November 9-11, 2010 in New Orleans based on the theme of the assembly: ?Witnesses of These Things: Ecumenical Engagement in a New Era.? Congregations are encouraged to sing it on November 7th.
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- "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).
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Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 27C, 2010, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +24, UMC GBOD, 2010.
- 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.
- 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.
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- Sing for Joy, Lectionary 32, 2007. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
- Gathering, Pentecost +24, 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, 7 November, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 32, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- Together to Celebrate, Pentecost 24, 2010, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- 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.
- Gathering, Pentecost +24, 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.
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- "Build...again," Talks to Children, Rev. Donald McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish Church, Fife, Scotland. (Haggai)
- Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top 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.
