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Proper 7C / Ordinary 12C / Pentecost +5
June 23, 2013

Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

1 Kings 19:1-4, (5-7), 8-15a or Isaiah 65:1-9
United Methodist reading: 1 Kings 19:1-15a

Psalm 42 and 43, or Psalm 22:19-28
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 63
United Methodist reading: Psalm 42

Galatians 3:23-29
Roman Catholic reading:

Luke 8:26-39
Roman Catholic reading:
 

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:
    • Gadarene Demoniac / Gerasene Demoniac (scroll down)
    • Satan/Demons
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Possession by Evil
    • Satan/Demons
    • Clean/Unclean
• Special Day Resources: Father's Day
  • Lectionary Commentary (not RCL), Worship Resources, Cultural Resources, The African American Lectionary.
  • Father's Day Prayer, Rev. Marilyn E. Thornton, Father's Day Call to Worship, Kwasi Kena, Prayer for Men for Father's Day, Rev. Nathan Decker, Giving Thanks for Fathers Near and Far, Safiyah Fosua, Litany for Men's Day, Rev. Marily E. Thornton, Litany of Peace for Father's Day, Rev. Jane Sommers, Call to Worship and Opening Prayer for Father's Day, Rev. Dr. LaGretta Bjorn, Prayer of Confession for Father's Day, Rev. Nathan Decker, UMC GBOD.
  • A Service for Father's Day, Church of England.
  • "The Friend at Midnight: A Father's Day Sermon," Alyce McKenzie, Patheos, 2010.
  • A Litany for Father's Day, RMC Morley, a garden path, 2010.
  • Resources for Father's/Men's Day, Bass Mitchell.
• Commentary, Exegesis, Sermons:
  • Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2010. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Amy Erickson, Nancy deClaissé-Walford, Kathryn Schifferdecker, Elisabeth Johnson, Sarah Henrich.
  • "In God's Presence," commentary by Karen Georgia Thompson at SAMUEL, additional reflection by Kate Huey, i.ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2010.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 12, 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.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 7, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Ordinary 12, 2010, Paul S. Nancarrow, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." 2007 Reflection by Bruce Epperly.
  • Text Studies, Proper 7, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 4C, 2010, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
  • Preaching Helps (Pentecost +4, 2010). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • John Shearman's Lectionary, Pentecost +4, 2010, Post-Modern Sermon and Bible Study Resource, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 12C. 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.)
  • "God's Dream for Us," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2010.
  • Starters for Sunday, 20 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 19:1-4, (5-7), 8-15a / Isaiah 65:1-9
  • Psalm 42 / Psalm 43 / Psalm 22
  • Galatians 3:23-29
  • Luke 8:26-39
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • "To Wash off the Not Human," Roger Lovette, Blogging toward Sunday, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2010.
  • Sermon Brainwave, June 20, 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, Still Small Voice Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2010. 11th Hour Preacher Party.
  • "Thoughts and Exegesis, Proper 7C," RMC Morley, a garden path, 2010.
  • "Zealous for the Lord," Janice Love, The Ekklesia Project, 2010.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
  • "What's in a Name?" David Lose, Working Preacher, 2010.
  • "Liberating a Shadow Legion," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2010.
  • Think About It, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray, 2010.
  • Transforming This World: Reflections on the Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, Faith Forward, Patheos, 2010.
  • "Looking for God in All the Wrong Places," Mona West, David Wynn, Irene Monroe, Out in Scripture, Human Rights Campaign, 2010. (LGBT)
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2010.
  • This Sunday's Readings, Trinity +3, Martin Warner, Church Times, 2010.
  • "Naming the demons, Reclaiming the God-in-you," Kari Hendelmann Keyl, by the way, 2010.
  • Daily Reflection, Ordinary 12, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2010.
  • Blogging toward Sunday, Debbie Blue, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2007.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 7C. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church.
  • The Christian Century:
    • "Unqualified Christians," Rodney S Sadler, Jr., 2007.
    • "A Howl of Despair," Peter S. Hawkins. 2001.
    • "Stay and Follow," Mary W. Anderson, 1998.
  • Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
    • "Powerless before Demons," Walter Brueggemann, "A Cast of Emancipated Characters," 2010.
    • "Incremental Evil," Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "Sacred Ordinariness," 2007.
    • "What Matters?" 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):
  • "The Friend at Midnight: A Father's Day Sermon," Alyce McKenzie, Patheos, 2010.
  • Sermons that Work, Proper 7, the Rev. James Liggett, ECUSA, 2010.
  • "When Jesus Comes to Visit," the Rev. James T. Moor, Day 1, 2007.
  • Selected Sermon, Proper 7 (RCL), by the Rev. Ken Kesselus, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2007.
  • "What's My Line?" Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2004.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "In God's Presence," Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, i.UCC.org, 2010.
  • Lectionary Notes, Proper 7, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 12, 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 +4, 2010): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Gathering, Pentecost +4, 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)
  • Worship Resources, Proper 7C, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Time Out," Proper 7 / Ordinary 12 / Pentecost 4, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost +4, 2010. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Proper 7, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost 4, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgies Online, 4 after Pentecost, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • "The Cost of Being a Disciple," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2010.
  • 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 - P7/OT12. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
  • Lector's Notes, Ordinary 12, 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 7C, prayers and litanies, Katherine Hawker, Outside the Box.
  • Starters for Sunday, 20 June, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Offertory Prayers, UMC GBOD.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 12, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
  • "Our Help and Our Hope," Service Prayers for Pentecost 5, UCC Worship Ways, 2010. (rtf)
  • A Litany for Father's Day, RMC Morley, a garden path, 2010.
  • Father's Day Prayer, Rev. Marilyn E. Thornton, Father's Day Call to Worship, Kwasi Kena, Prayer for Men for Father's Day, Rev. Nathan Decker, Giving Thanks for Fathers Near and Far, Safiyah Fosua, Litany for Men's Day, Rev. Marily E. Thornton, Litany of Peace for Father's Day, Rev. Jane Sommers, Call to Worship and Opening Prayer for Father's Day, Rev. Dr. LaGretta Bjorn, Prayer of Confession for Father's Day, Rev. Nathan Decker, UMC GBOD.
  • "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, NZBP, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. Roman Catholic; BCP (TEC) and others, Common Worship CofE.
  • "Confrontation and Restoration," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2010.
  • Prayer for Father's Day, revabi, 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 12. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art Images: Luke 8:26-39, Luke 8:26-39 #2, 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.
  • Jesus Heals the Gerasene Demoniac, audio telling, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. Go Tell Communications, Biblical Storytelling for the Global Village, 2010.
  • CHURCH PowerPoint, Pentecost +4, 2010. Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Time Out," Proper 7 / Ordinary 12 / Pentecost 4, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Commercial Site: "Jew Nor Greek," 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 +4, 2010, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • "Rescue Me," reflection by K. Jason Coker, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center, 2010.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:

    • No Longer, Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, LEONI (6.6.8.4) (?The God of Abraham Praise?)

    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 7C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "As the Deer Pants for the Water," (Psalm 42), "Vindicate Me," (Psalm 43), "Don't Forsake Me!" (Psalm 22), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry.
    • Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms: Psalm 42 & 43 set to He Leadeth Me (LMD), Psalm 22:19-28 set to Aurelia (76 76 D).
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 7C, 2010, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Lectionary Hymns, UMC GBOD, 2010.
    • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    • 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 7.
    • Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
    • The Billabong, Sunday 12, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Lectionary 12, 2007. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
    • Starters for Sunday, 20 June, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
    • Gathering, Pentecost +4, 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 12, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
    • Together to Celebrate, Pentecost 4, 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 +4, 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.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 12, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 12, 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 7/Ordinary 12. 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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