Proper 5C / Ordinary 10C / Pentecost +3
June 9, 2013
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1 Kings 17:8-16, (17-24) or 1 Kings 17:17-24
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.
- Images and Movies:
- Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art 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):
- 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, June 9, 2013.
- Son of Nain, John Jewell, Lectionary Tales, 2013.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 5, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 10C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- 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.
- Sacredise Worship Resources, 2013.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2013.
- "Put Your Behind in Your Past," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 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.
- "Extra/Ordinary Time," David Lose, Working Preacher, 2010.
- "True Grace for Real Sin: The Message of Paul to the Galatians," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2010.
- Paying Attention, Melissa Band Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2010.
- Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
- "The Power of Our Touch," Mona West, David Wynn, Irene Monroe, Out in Scripture, Human Rights Campaign, 2010. (LGBT)
- "All Things Shining," Brian Volck, The Ekklesia Project, 2010.
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 5C. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2007.
- The Christian Century:
- Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
- "'Your Son Is Alive,'" Walter Brueggemann, "A Cast of Emancipated Characters," 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, June 9, 2013.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2013.
- "Turning Points," the Rev. Dr. Stephen Hayner, Day 1, 2010.
- "From Procession to Party," the Rev. Dr. Kim Buchanan, Day 1, 2007.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "Who's Hungry and Who Cares?" study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Food and Hunger," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2004. (Psalm 146)
- "Singing with the Psalter," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Singing Our Lives," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2006. (Psalm 30)
- 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
- Complete Liturgies (including hymns & prayers):
- Worship Planning Helps: Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2013.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2013. .rtf file links from the front page at Gathering. (Terms of Use)
- Mustard Seeds, "Dare to Make a Difference," Proper 5 / Ordinary 10 / Pentecost 2, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Sacredise Worship Resources, 2013.
- Ministry Matters, June 9, 2013.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Proper 5, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Liturgies Online, Pentecost 2C, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Trinity, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Liturgy for Ordinary Time, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- 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, Proper 5. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- Lector's Notes, Ordinary 10, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Proper 5C, prayers and litanies, Katherine Hawker, Outside the Box.
- "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. (Common Worship CofE, Te Pouhere/ANZAC Sunday)
- "but joy comes in the morning," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2010.
- Prayer for Proper 5C / Ordinary 10C/ Pentecost +2, RevAbi, 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.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 96, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 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.
- Clip Art Images: Luke 7:11-17, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration. Follows Latin American Roman Catholic gospel reading, though most gospels texts/themes are found in the index. Liberation emphasis.
- Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
- Mustard Seeds, "Dare to Make a Difference," Proper 5 / Ordinary 10 / Pentecost 2, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Jesus raises the widow's son at Nain, audio telling, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. Go Tell Communications, Biblical Storytelling for the Global Village, 2010.
- "Glow Bracelets," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
- 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):
- "Jesus: Loving Comforter & Powerful Victor over Death," reflection by Rev. Thomas R. May, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center, 2010.
- Hymns & Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- O Christ, You Are Life!, Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, LYONS (?O Worship the King, All Glorious Above!?)
- Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 5C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Psalm Settings:
- "Salmo 146," musical response by Henry Reynolds Neira, Tune: ENGELBERG.
- "Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord My Soul!" (Psalm 146), "I Will Exalt You!" (Psalm 30), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms: Psalm 146 set to St Thomas (SM 66 86), Psalm 30 set to Greensleeves (87 87 67 67).
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Lectionary Hymns, UMC GBOD, 2013.
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 5C, 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.")
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- 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 5.
- Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
- Sing for Joy, Lectionary 10, 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.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2013. .rtf file links from the front page at Gathering. (Terms of Use)
- 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," June 9, 2013, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: 1 Kings 17:8-16, (17-24) and Mam Panya's Pancakes by Mary and Rich Chamberlain, Galatians 1:11-24 and Freaks and Revelations by Davida Wills Hurwin, Luke 7:11-17 and Square Cat by Elizabeth Schoonmaker.
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- "Glow Bracelets," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2013. .rtf file links from the front page at Gathering. (Terms of Use)
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 10, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- Ministry Matters, June 9, 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 5/Ordinary 10. 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.
