Proper 8C / Ordinary 13C / Pentecost +6
June 30, 2013
Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:
2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14
or 1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21
Roman Catholic reading: 1
Kings 19:16-21
United Methodist reading: 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14
Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20
or Psalm 16
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 16:1-11
United Methodist reading: Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20
Roman
Catholic reading: Galatians 5:1, 13-18
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.
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- Images and Movies:
- Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
- Movies Linked 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.
- Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2010. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Samuel Giere, Craig A. Satterlee, Kathryn Schifferdecker, Elisabeth Johnson, Marilyn Salmon.
- "Pick Up the Mantle," commentary by Kate Huey, i.ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2010.
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 13, 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 8, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Helps (Pentecost +5, 2010). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- John Shearman's Lectionary, Pentecost +5, 2010, Post-Modern Sermon and Bible Study Resource, Oakville, ON, Canada.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 5C, 2010, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
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- Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- Text Studies, Proper 8, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
- Starters for Sunday, 27 June, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- "The Call to Freedom," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2010.
- Social Justice Lectionary, list of links by Rev. Dr. Bruce Sweet, United Church of Canada.
- Stewardship Sermon Starter, Stewardship Now. ELCA, 2010.
- World Hunger Sermon Starters, ELCA, 2010.
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas.
- Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS).
- 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.
- Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
- Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
- "Exile," Blogging toward Sunday, Roger Lovette, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2010.
- Sermon Brainwave, June 27, 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.
- Homiletical Hot Tub, preaching blog at Lectionary Homiletics, 2010.
- Pastor, Talk To Me About... Lay people's views and questions about each week's texts. At Lectionary Homiletics, 2010.
- The Good Word, A Blog on Scripture and Preaching, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2010.
- Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, Taking up the Mantle, etc., RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2010. 11th Hour Preacher Party.
- How Not to be a Disciple; A Summer Sermon Series. Ideas from Alyce McKenzie about a summer series on the Luke texts, Patheos, 2010.
- A Double Share of the Spirit: Reflections on the Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, Faith Forward, Patheos, 2010.
- Flag vs Font: Pledging Our Allegiance, Debra Dean Murphy, Intersections, 2010.
- "More Than Elijah," Andrew Prior, A Church (re)Wired, 2010.
- Pentecost 5, Laura and Matt Norvell, Grounded & Rooted in Love, 2010.
- "Freedom and Obedience," Jake Wilson, The Ekklesia Project, 2010.
- Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
- Live, Love, Learn, Leave a Legacy, Heidi Jakoby, by the way, 2010.
- Thoughts and Exegesis, Proper 8C, RMC Morley, a garden path, 2010.
- A Spurious Verse with an Authentic Voice: My Favorite Text that Shouldn't be in the Bible, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2010.
- Think About It, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray, 2010.
- "Boldly Following Where Others Have Gone Before," Judith Hoch Wray, Joseph Tolton, Rich McCarty, Out in Scripture, Human Rights Campaign, 2010. (LGBT)
- "I Cry Aloud to God," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2010.
- Keep Your Hand to the Plow -- No Matter How Crooked the Furrow, Pastor Sharron R. Lucas, Stewardship of Life Institute, 2010.
- Daily Reflection, Ordinary 13, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2010.
- This Sunday's Readings, Trinity +4, Martin Warner, Church Times, 2010.
- Blogging toward Sunday, Debbie Blue, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2007.
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The Christian Century,
- "Alternative Freedom," Rodney S. Sadler, Jr., 2007.
- "Still Small Voice," Peter S. Hawkins, 2001.
- Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
- "Discipleship Is No Picnic," Walter Brueggemann, "A Cast of Emancipated Characters," 2010.
- "Refining Fire," Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "Called to Be Prophets," 2007.
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"Fruits of the Spirit,"
Michaela Bruzzese, "Common Like Bread," 2001.
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- Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page):
- Sample Sermon (2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14), commentary by Kate Huey, i.ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2010.
- Sermons that Work, Proper 8, the Rev. Kirk Alan Kubicek, ECUSA, 2010.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2010.
- "The Predicament of Freedom," the Rev. Dr. Joanna Adams, Day 1, 2007.
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- "The Cost of Discipleship," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2004.
- Proper 8, the Rev. Dr. A.K.M. Adam, Flesh and Bones, 2001. (Entire book of sermons is one long pdf file. Slow connections will require long download times.)
- "Shaping Up," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2001.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "Pick Up the Mantle," Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, i.UCC.org, 2010.
- Lectionary Notes, Proper 8, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
- Strangers in a Strange Land, ELCA Faith Lens, 2010.
- "From the Inside Out," faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
- "Revisioning Health," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Health," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007. (Psalm 16)
- Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
- Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 13, 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 +5, 2010): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- Gathering, Pentecost +5, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
- "Freedom in the Spirit," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2010.
- Worship Resources, June, 2010, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection. (scroll down)
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- Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost +5, 2010. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Liturgies Online, 5 after Pentecost, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Worship Resources, Proper 8C, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
- "'Nowhere to Lay His Head,' Affordable Housing for All," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2007.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost 4, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
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- Sermons and Liturgies for Year C, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
- 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 - P8/OT13. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- Lector's Notes, Ordinary 13, 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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- Starters for Sunday, 27 June, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- "Putting on the Mantle," Service Prayers for Pentecost 5, UCC Worship Ways, 2010. (rtf)
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +5, UMC GBOD.
- Offertory Prayers, UMC GBOD.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 13, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- "Invitation, Incarnation, and Urgency," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2010.
- Great Prayer - Luke 9 Elijah and Jesus, A Church (re)Wired, 2010.
- 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.
- Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
- HermanoLeón Clipart, Ordinary 13. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art, Ordinary 13C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Clip Art Images: Luke 9:51-62, Luke 9:51-62 #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.
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- A Samaritan Village Refuses to Receive Jesus, audio telling, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. Go Tell Communications, Biblical Storytelling for the Global Village, 2010.
- CHURCH PowerPoint, Pentecost +5, 2010. Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
- "From the Inside Out," faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
- Commercial Site: "Led by the Spirit," Films/Visual Liturgy based on RCL 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.
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- SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
- "On the Path Again," reflection by Rev. Jeff Kellam, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center, 2010.
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- For Freedom, Christ Has Set Us Free!, Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, ELLACOMBE 76.76 D (?I Sing the Mighty Power of God?)
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- Psalm Settings:
- "You Lord Are There," (Psalm 77), "Keep Me Safe, O God, I Pray," (Psalm 16), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. Terms of Use.
- Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20 set to Hendon (77 77 7), Psalm 16 set to Finlandia (11 10 11 10 11 10), by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
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Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 8C, 2010, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- Lectionary Hymns, UMC GBOD, 2010.
- The Billabong, Sunday 13, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
- 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 8.
- Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
- Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
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- Sing for Joy, Lectionary 13, 2007. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
- Starters for Sunday, 27 June, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Gathering, Pentecost +5, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
- Together to Celebrate, Pentecost 5, 2010, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- Gathering, Pentecost +5, 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 13, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- "When the Going Gets Rough," Children's Sermon from Sermons4kids.com.
- Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 13, 2010 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
- Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
- CatholicMom.com: Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, and Word Search based on weekly gospel text.
- Children's Activity Sheets: Activities for Children, based on the Revised Common Lectionary, by Dorothy A. DeBisschop, Great Hill UMC, Seymour, Connecticut. At Bass Mitchell's homiliesbyemail.com.
- Activity Sheets for Children, Fun for all Creatures Great & Small, UCC, 2010. (pdf)
- Lectionary Puzzles, Proper 8/Ordinary 13. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.
