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Proper 6C / Ordinary 11C / Pentecost +4
June 16, 2013

Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

1 Kings 21:1-10, (11-14), 15-21a or 2 Samuel 11:26 - 12:10, 13-15
Roman Catholic reading: 2 Samuel 12:7-10, 13
United Methodist reading: 1 Kings 21:1-21a

Psalm 5:1-8 or Psalm 32
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 32:1-11
United Methodist reading: Psalm 5:1-8

Galatians 2:15-21
Roman Catholic reading: Galatians 2:16, 19-21

Luke 7:36 - 8:3
Roman Catholic reading: Luke 7:36 - 8:3  or Luke 7:36-50

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.
• Images and Movies:
  • Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Woman Anoints Jesus
    • David and Bathsheba
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Faith
    • Forgiveness
    • Repentance
    • Clean/Unclean
    • Generosity
    • David
    • Confession
    • Grace
    • Prophets
    • Guilt
• Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2010. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Amy Erickson, Nancy deClaissé-Walford, Kathryn Schifferdecker, Jaime Clark-Soles, Sarah Henrich.
  • "Choose Justice," commentary by Kate Huey at SAMUEL, i.ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2010.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 11, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Preaching Helps (Pentecost +3, 2010). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 6, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Process & Faith Lectionary Commentary, Paul S. Nancarrow, Ordinary 11, 2010, , "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." 2007 Commentary, Bruce G. Epperly.
  • John Shearman's Lectionary, Pentecost +3, 2010, Post-Modern Sermon and Bible Study Resource, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 3C, 2010, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
  • "'She Has Shown Great Love,' Gender Equality," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2007.
  • Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 11C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Text Studies, Proper 6, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • Preaching Helps, Proper 6, Currents in Theology and Mission, 2004.
  • "The Women Disciples," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2010.
  • Starters for Sunday, 13 June, 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.
  • 1 Kings 21:1-10, (11-14), 15-21a / 2 Samuel 11:26 - 12:10, 13-15
  • Psalm 5 / Psalm 32
  • Galatians 2:15-21
  • Luke 7:36 - 8:3
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • "It's Not About Jezebel," Nanette Sawyer, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2010.
  • Sermon Brainwave, June 13, 2010. Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Karoline Lewis, David Lose and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org.
  • Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, Remember the Women Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2010. 11th Hour Preacher Party.
  • Our 'Illustrious God-Inspired Mothers', The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2010. 2007 reflection.
  • "Can You See What I See?" Heidi Jakoby, by the way, 2010.
  • "Taking Simon the Pharisee to School: Lectionary Reflections for Sunday," Alyce McKenzie, Patheos, 2010.
  • Evangelicals and Immigration Reform, Cross Examinations Group, Patheos, 2010.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
  • Wrath and Mercy, Law and Grace, Debra Dean Murphy, Intersections: Thoughts on Religion, Culture and Politics, 2010.
  • Why Jesus Died...and Why We'd Probably Kill Him Again, David Lose, Working Preacher, 2010.
  • "Real Power," Mona West, David Wynn, Irene Monroe, Out in Scripture, Human Rights Campaign, 2010. (LGBT)
  • The Poor Man?s Lamb (or, how power and injustice make cozy bedfellows), Pastor Sharron R. Lucas, The Stewardship of Life Institute, 2010.
  • Third Sunday after Pentecost, Laura & Matt Norvell, grounded & rooted in love, 2010.
  • Think About It, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray, 2010.
  • Thoughts and Exegesis, RMC Morley, a garden path, 2010.
  • Gratitude, Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2010.
  • What Does He Possibly See in Her? Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2010.
  • Daily Reflection, Ordinary 11, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2010.
  • This Sunday's Readings, Trinity +2, Martin Warner, Church Times, 2010.
  • Blogging toward Sunday, Debbie Blue, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2007.
  • Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, 2007, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 6C. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2007.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2007.
  • The Christian Century:
    • "Idol Behavior," Kathryn Greene-McCreight, 2007.
    • "Scandalous Behavior," Michael Lindvall, 2004.
    • "Mousetraps," Peter S. Hawkins, 2001.
  • Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
    • "Pray and Act," Walter Brueggemann, "A Cast of Emancipated Characters," 2010.
    • "Extravagant Forgiveness," Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "Sacred Ordinariness," 2007.
    • "Senseless Mercy," Michaela Bruzzese, "The Beginning and the End," 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):
  • "Who Is My Neighbor? Faith & Global Hunger, Pt 1," Dr. W. Hodding Carter, III, Day 1, 2010.
  • Sample Sermon by Kate Huey at SAMUEL, i.ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page.
  • Sermons that Work, Proper 6, the Rev. Elizabeth Easton, ECUSA, 2010.
  • "A Place of Welcome," the Rev. James T. Moore, Day 1, 2007.
  • Selected Sermon, Proper 6 (RCL), by the Rev. Barry Turner, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2007.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Choose Justice," Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, i.UCC.org, 2010.
  • Lectionary Notes, Proper 6, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • Nullifying Grace? faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
  • "The Prophet as Storyteller," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Prophetic Ethics," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003. (2 Samuel)
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 11, 2010 - 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.
• 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 +3, 2010): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Gathering, Pentecost +3, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
  • Worship Resources, June, 2010, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection. (scroll down)
  • "'She Has Shown Great Love,' Gender Equality," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2007.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost +3, 2010. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Proper 6, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Mustard Seeds, "God's Generous Love," Proper 6 / Ordinary 11 / Pentecost 3, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Worship Resources, Proper 6C, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost 3, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgies Online, 3 after Pentecost, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • "The Life of Christ In Us," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2010.
  • Liturgy Alive, Ordinary 11, 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 - P6/OT11. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
  • Lector's Notes, Ordinary 11, 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. (Common Worship CofE)
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Proper 6C, prayers and litanies, Katherine Hawker, Outside the Box.
  • Starters for Sunday, 13 June, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +3, UMC GBOD.
  • Offertory Prayers, UMC GBOD.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 11, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
  • "But that she Wept," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2010.
  • "Show Great Love," Service Prayers for Pentecost 5, UCC Worship Ways, 2010. (rtf)
• 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 11. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art Images: Luke 7:36 - 8:3, 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.
  • Mustard Seeds, "God's Generous Love," Proper 6 / Ordinary 11 / Pentecost 3, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • A 'Sinful' Woman Forgiven, audio telling, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. Go Tell Communications, Biblical Storytelling for the Global Village, 2010.
  • CHURCH PowerPoint, Pentecost +3, 2010. Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
  • Starters for Sunday, 13 June, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Nullifying Grace? faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
  • Commercial Site: "Anointed by a Sinner," 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 +3, 2010, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • "Son of David," reflection by Paul Bellan-Boyer, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center, 2010.
• Hymns & Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
  • Psalm Settings:
    • God of the Women, Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, SLANE 10.10.9.10 (?Be Thou My Vision?), includes this verse referencing Luke 8:1-3 ?God of the women who walked Jesus' Way, Giving their resources, learning to pray, Mary, Joanna, Susanna, and more ? May we give freely as they did before.?
    • O Christ, You Are Life!, Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, LYONS (?O Worship the King, All Glorious Above!?)
    • "Hear Me Lord," (Psalm 5) "Blessed Are Those," (Psalm 32) lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm 5:1-8 set to St Thomas (SM) , Psalm 32 set to Duke Street (LM), by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 6C, 2010, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +3, 2010, United Methodist Church GBOD.
    • 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 6.
    • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 11C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Lectionary 11, 2007. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
    • Gathering, Pentecost +3, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 11, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
    • Together to Celebrate, Pentecost 3, 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):
  • Gathering, Pentecost +3, 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,  Year C, The Episcopal Church.
  • Mustard Seeds, "God's Generous Love," Proper 6 / Ordinary 11 / Pentecost 3, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 11, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 11, 2010 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Lectionary Puzzles, Proper 6/Ordinary 11. 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.

• 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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