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Proper 28C / Ordinary 33C / Pentecost +26
November 17, 2013

Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Isaiah 65:17-25 or Malachi 4:1-2a
Roman Catholic reading: Malachi 3:19-20 (NAB numbering)
United Methodist reading: Isaiah 65:17-25

Isaiah 12 or Psalm 98
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 98:5-9
United Methodist reading: Isaiah 12 or Psalm 118

2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
Roman Catholic reading: 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12

Luke 21:5-19

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:
  • Movies listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
• 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 Fred Gaiser, Carolyn J. Sharp, James Howell, Sally A. Brown, David Tiede.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 33, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
  • "Infinite Possibilities," 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 24C, Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Proper 28, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 28, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Preaching Helps (Pentecost +25, 2010). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • John Shearman's Lectionary, Pentecost +25, 2010, Post-Modern Sermon and Bible Study Resource, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 25C, 2010, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
  • Text Studies, Proper 28, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 33C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Lexegete, Pentecost +25, 2010.
  • "'Let The Hills Sing Together': Eco-Justice and Climate Change," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2007.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Proper 28, 2010, Russ Pregeant, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • "Discernment in Difficult Times," Bill Fletcher, The Practice of Jesus, 2010.
  • Starters for Sunday, 14 November, 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).
  • Isaiah 65:17-25 / Malachi 4:1-2a
  • Isaiah 12 / Psalm 98
  • 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
  • Luke 21:5-19
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • Sermon Brainwave, Pentecost +25, 2010. 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.
  • "Firm in Community" Kyle Childress, Blogging toward Sunday, Century Blog, 2010. "Messianic Ministers," Michael Pasquarello III, 2007.
  • Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, Earthquakes and Famines and Plagues - Oh My!, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2010. 11th Hour Preacher Party.
  • "Figgy Pudding and the End of the World," David Lose, Working Preacher, 2010.
  • "Meantime in the Mean Times," Pastor Sharron R. Lucas, The Stewardship of Life Institute, 2010.
  • A Hitchhiker's Guide to the Gospels, Andy Doyle, Proper 28, 2010.
  • Even when it's bad, it's good..., Elisabeth Aurand, by the way, 2010.
  • Lectionary Notes, Pentecost +25, Beth Quick, 2010.
  • "Where's the Action?" Proper 28C, Rick Morley, a garden path, 2010.
  • Get Over Yourself! Alyce McKenzie, Patheos, 2010.
  • Grounded and Rooted in Love, Pentecost +25, Matt & Laura Norvell, 2010.
  • It Will Be A Long Time Coming, Ron Hopson, Alma Crawford, Tat-Siong Benny Liew, D. Mark Wilson, Out in Scripture, Human Rights Campaign, 2010. (LGBT)
  • Heaven: Our 'Enduring Fascination,' The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2010. 2007 reflection.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
  • Think About It, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray, 2010. Sermon by Rev. the Rev. Peter Ghalayini, with PowerPoint.
  • "Got Conflict?" Jenny Williams, The Ekklesia Project, 2010.
  • Daily Reflection, Ordinary 33, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2010.
  • This Sunday's Readings, (2nd Sunday before Advent/Remembrance Day) Martin Warner, Church Times, 2010.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 28C, 2004. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Proper 28, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2007.
  • The Christian Century:
    • "One Plot at a Time," Roberta C. Bondi, 2004.
    • "Faith on Idle," Michael Battle, 2001.
    • "Gaining One's Soul," F. Dean Leuking. 1998.
    • "Weariness in Well-Doing," Joseph M. Mcshane, SJ, 1989.
    • "The Things that Make for Peace," William Willimon, 1987.
  • Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
    • "How to Gain a Soul," Walter Brueggemann, "'God's Reign Cracks into Our World" 2010.
    • "Choosing Life," Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "Cycles of Death and Rebirth," 2007.
    • "Lions and Wolves and Lambs (oh, my!)," 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):
  • "All Will Be Thrown Down," the Very Rev. Samuel G. Candler, Day1, 2010.
  • "A Choice of Temples," Rev. Charles Hoffacker, "Out of the Rubble," Dr. Philip W. McLarty, Lectionary.org.
  • Sermons that Work, Proper 28, the Rev. Dr. Frank Hegedus, ECUSA, 2010.
  • "Soul Crafting," the Rev. Dr. Fred R. Anderson, Day 1, 2007.
  • Selected Sermon, Proper 28 (RCL), by the Rev. Ken Kesselus, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2007.
  • Stewardship Sermons, Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington.
  • "The End of Days," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2004.
  • "Future Shock," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2001.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • Infinite Possibilities, Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, UCC.org, 2010.
  • Glory to God? faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
  • "Jesus as a Prophet," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Prophetic Ethics," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003. (Malachi 4)
  • 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.
• Complete Liturgies (including hymns & prayers):
  • Worship Planning Helps (Pentecost +25, 2010): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Gathering, Pentecost +25, 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. (scroll down)
  • Worship Resources, Proper 28C, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • LCA Worship Resources, Proper 28C, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 33, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost 25, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Following God / Perseverance," Proper 28 / Ordinary 33 / Pentecost 25, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "The Ending of Our World," Bill Fletcher, The Practice of Jesus, 2010.
  • "'Let The Hills Sing Together': Eco-Justice and Climate Change," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2007.
  • Liturgies Online, 25 after Pentecost, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 33, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • 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 - P28/OT33. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
  • Lector's Notes, Ordinary 33, 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. (NZPB/HKMA)
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Proper 28C, prayers and litanies, Katherine Hawker, Outside the Box.
  • A Prayer for Pentecost 25, Rev. Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer, 2010.
  • Starters for Sunday, 14 November, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Call to Worship, November 14, 2010, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, Proper 28C, 2010.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +25, UMC GBOD.
  • Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +25, UMC GBOD.
  • Prayers of the People, Proper 28C, Rick Morley, a garden path, 2010.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 33, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
  • Prayers of the People, Proper 28, 2010 (sequential track and thematic track), Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
  • "Workers, Not Master Builders," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2010.
  • Sunday Prayer 28C, 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 33. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art, Ordinary 33C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: Luke 21:5-19, Luke 21:5-19 #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 33 at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustrations. Follows Latin American Roman Catholic gospel reading. Liberation emphasis.
  • The Destruction of the Temple Foretold, 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.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Following God / Perseverance," Proper 28 / Ordinary 33 / Pentecost 25, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Glory to God? faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
  • Commercial Site: Rumors of War, Films/Visual Liturgy based on RCL texts.
• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
  • SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
  • Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Pentecost +25, 2010, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 28C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "I Will Sing unto the Lord," (Psalm 98), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms: Psalm 98 set to Aurelia (76 76 D)
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 28C, 2010, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +25, UMC GBOD, 2010.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost 25C. 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 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 28.
    • The Billabong, Sunday 33, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
    • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
    • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 33C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Lectionary 33, 2007. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
    • Gathering, Pentecost +25, 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, 14 November, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 33, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
    • Together to Celebrate, Pentecost 25, 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," November 14, Union Presbyterian Seminary, 2010. Connections: Isaiah 65:17-25 and What Does Peace Feel Like? by Vladimir Radunsky / Paths to Peace by Jane Breskin Zalben; 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 and The Little Red Hen Makes a Pizza by Philemon Sturges; Luke 21:5-19 and Henry & the Crazed Chicken Pirates by Carolyn Crimi.
  • Worshiping with Children, Ordinary 33, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2010.
  • Gathering, Pentecost +25, 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 33, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Lectionary Puzzles, Proper 28/Ordinary 33. 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, "Following God / Perseverance," Proper 28 / Ordinary 33 / Pentecost 25, 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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