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Proper 28C / Ordinary 33C / Pentecost +25
November 18, 2007
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(Sept 07-08)
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
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| Images and Movies:
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Art Concordance: |
| Movies listed at The
Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes: |
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Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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Comments (commentary) and
Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Pentecost 24C, Chris
Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal. |
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Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives,
Ordinary 33, 2007. Commentary,
historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis
University. |
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Preaching Peace commentary,
Proper 28, Jeff Krantz & Michael
Hardin. |
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Girardian
Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 28, by Paul Nuechterlein &
Friends. |
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Preaching Helps (Pentecost
+25, 2007). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church
General Board of Discipleship. |
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Text
Studies, Proper 28, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran) |
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Sermon Nuggets,
Pentecost 25C, 2007, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations. |
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Jesus Now,
Proper (Ordinary) 33C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures
Jesus Then & Now. |
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"'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. |
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Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary,
Pentecost +25, 2007, Russell Pregeant,
"...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." |
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Social Justice Lectionary,
Proper 28C, list of links by Rev. Dr. Bruce
Sweet, United Church of Canada. |
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Liberal Lectionary Analysis,
Proper 28,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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"Losing the Dead Part,"
Anecdotes, Stories & Humor, Steve Goodier,
Christ United Methodist Church, Salt Lake City, UT. |
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Readings, Analysis of
Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church
of the Nazarene.) |
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Estudio
Exegético-Homilético, Noviembre de 2007, Instituto Universitario
Isedet. |
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Starters for Sunday,
18 November 2007. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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SAMUEL at
ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and
Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis,
MO (LCMS). |
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Lists of recommended
articles are available with
ATLAS subscription for these texts:
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| Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
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Blogging toward Sunday,
Michael Pasquarello III,
Theolog:
The Blog of The Christian Century, 2007. |
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Tuesday Lectionary Leanings,
Judgment and Hope, RevGalBlogPals lectionary
discussion, 2007. |
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"The
Future Beyond the End," William J. Sappenfield, Reflections on the
Lectionary for November, 2007, The Living Pulpit. |
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"The
Hope of History: From a Garden to a City,"
The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey
with Jesus Foundation. |
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"Choosing Life," Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "Cycles
of Death and Rebirth,"
Living the Word, Sojourners Online, 2007. |
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"It Will Be a
Long Time Coming," Ron Hopson, Bridgette D. Young, Tat-Siong Benny
Liew, D. Mark Wilson,
Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our
Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign. (LGBT persective) |
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Daily Reflection,
Ordinary 33, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2007. |
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This Sunday's Readings,
2nd Sunday before Advent, John Pridmore,
Church Times, 2007. |
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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. |
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The
Saturday Night Theologian, Proper 28, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo,
Progressive Theology Weblog, 2007. |
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"Wake Up!"
by Michaela Bruzzese. Living the Word
lectionary-based scripture commentary from Sojourners Online, 2001. |
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Living the Word, by Jim and
Shelley Douglass. Lectionary-based scripture commentary at
Sojourner's Online, 1995. |
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Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other
resources. |
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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. |
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| Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page):
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"Soul
Crafting," the Rev. Dr. Fred R. Anderson, Day 1, 2007. |
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Selected Sermon,
Proper 28 (RCL), by the Rev. Ken Kesselus, in Worship
that Works, ECUSA, 2007. |
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"Reading the Signs,"
18 November 2007, Luke Bouman, Goettinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the
RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors. |
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Stewardship
Sermons,
Pastor Edward F.
Markquart, Grace
Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington. |
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The Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost,
14
November 2004, Walter W. Harms, Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the
RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors. |
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Selected sermon,
Proper 28, the Rev. Dr. Frank Hegedus, in Sermons
That Work, ECUSA, 2004. |
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"The End of Days," Dianne Bergant, CSA,
America: The
National Catholic Weekly, 2004. |
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"Future Shock," John R Donahue, SJ,
America: The
National Catholic Weekly, 2001. |
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| Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
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Lectionary Notes,
Proper 28, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat
Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY. |
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Banquet of the Word, Bible Study Based on the Sunday Readings, by Rev. Thomas Welbers. |
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"Hollywood Goes
Quiet,"
Faith Lens, a weekly Bible study/discussion for youth, linking a current news story and
lectionary texts. ELCA, 2007. |
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"Discipleship: A New Preparedness,"
John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily
Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2007. |
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Lesson Plans
for Small Congregations, Adults, Late Fall, Year C, The Episcopal Church,
2007. |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Ordinary 33 - 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. |
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| 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. |
| The Text This Week's Pentecost
Resources Page. |
| Complete Liturgies (including hymns & prayers):
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Worship Planning Helps
(Pentecost +25, 2007): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship
Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Gathering,
Pentecost +25 (Children's Sunday), from the United Church of Canada. Includes homiletical
suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, etc. |
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LCA Worship Resources, Proper 28C, includes liturgy, hymn
suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with
Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia. |
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Mustard Seeds,
"Following God / Perseverance," Proper 28 / Ordinary 33 / Pentecost
25, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of
contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost
25C. Liturgies
from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The
Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT. |
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"'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. |
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Liturgies Online, 25 after Pentecost, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in
Australia. |
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Worship
and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 33, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in
Australia. |
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Lectionary Liturgies,
Ordinary 33, Thom M. Shuman, Greenhills Community
Church, Presbyterian, Cincinnati, OH. |
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Liturgy Alive,
Ordinary 33, Claretian Publications, Inc., Philippines. |
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Liturgy for
Ordinary Time, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. |
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Liturgical
Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova
Publications. |
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| Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
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Laughing Bird
Liturgical Resources, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra
Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings,
Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases. |
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Resources:
Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies
by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia. |
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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. |
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Outside the Box,
litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by
Katherine Hawker. |
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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. |
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"Remembering Our Way into the Future: Thanksgiving Prayer Celebrating
the Anniversary of United Black Christians," Worship Ways, United
Church of Christ. |
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Offertory Prayers for
November, 2007, Herb Mather, Director of the
Center for Christian Stewardship, the General Board of Discipleship of The
United Methodist Church. |
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Prayers and Musical Ideas,
Ordinary 33. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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"Liturgy: prayer reflection",
reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New
Zealand. |
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21st Century Africana
Liturgical Resources, Pentecost +25, 2007, Sharletta M. Green, United
Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Prayers of the
People, Thanksgiving Sunday / Proper 28, Richard J. Einerson, sample
prayers from Prayers of the People: Pastoral Prayers for Worship and
Personal Devotion. |
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Prayers
for Worship, David von Schlichten, Lectionary Homiletics. |
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Prayer of the Church,
Pentecost 25, 2007, Let Us Pray,
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. |
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Starters for Sunday,
18 November 2007. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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| Graphics and Multimedia (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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| Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
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Lectionary
Introductions (background & context),
Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. |
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SAMUEL at
ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Scripture
Introduction for Bulletin Insert,
Proper 28,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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| Hymns and Music:
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Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of
Discipleship. |
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Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with
lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for
the Sunday Lectionary.") |
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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. |
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Liturgical
Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova
Publications. |
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Hymn
selections (United Methodist) and more from
Hymnsite.com. |
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Hymns of
the Spirit Three, Proper 28C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National
Memorial Church. |
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Together
to Celebrate, November 18, 2007, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia.
Contemporary Christian Music resources. |
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Prayers and Musical Ideas,
Ordinary 33. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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Starters for Sunday,
18 November 2007. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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| With Children (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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Family Table Devos, weekly family devotionals on placemats by Meghan
Large, NC Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. |
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Gathering,
Pentecost +25 (Children's Sunday), from the United Church of Canada. Includes homiletical
suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, etc. |
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Lesson Plans
for Small Congregations, Younger Children & Older Children, Late Fall, Year C, The Episcopal Church,
2007. |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Ordinary 33 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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Story for
Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 33, at word-sunday.com:
A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding. |
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| Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
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Lectionary
Puzzles, Proper 28/Ordinary 33. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain
text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough,
Ontario. |
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| Drama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
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Mustard Seeds,
"Following God / Perseverance," Proper 28 / Ordinary 33 / Pentecost
25, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of
contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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| A list of links to other
lectionary-based preaching and worship resources. |
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