Proper 28C / Ordinary 33C / Pentecost +26
November 17, 2013
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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
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:
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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 commentary, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2013. 2010.
- Preaching Helps. Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2013.
- Ministry Matters, November 17, 2013.
- 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.
- Text Studies, Proper 28, Diedrik 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- "Figgy Pudding and the End of the World," David Lose, Working Preacher, 2010.
- Get Over Yourself! Alyce McKenzie, Patheos, 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.
- "Got Conflict?" Jenny Williams, The Ekklesia Project, 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.
- 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):
- Ministry Matters, November 17, 2013.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2013.
- "All Will Be Thrown Down," the Very Rev. Samuel G. Candler, Day1, 2010.
- "Soul Crafting," the Rev. Dr. Fred R. Anderson, Day 1, 2007.
- 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.
- "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)
- 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 +26, 2013): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 33, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Ministry Matters, November 17, 2013.
- 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.
- "'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.
- Call to Worship, November 14, 2010, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
- Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, Proper 28C, 2010.
- "Workers, Not Master Builders," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2010.
- Sunday Prayer 28C, 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 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.
- Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
- 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.
- 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):
- Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 28C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
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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)
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Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Lectionary Hymns, UMC GBOD, 2013.
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 28C, 2010, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- 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.
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- 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.
- Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2013.
- 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," 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.
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 33, 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 17, 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 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.
