Proper 8C / Ordinary 13C / Pentecost +5
June 27, 2010

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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

Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Roman Catholic reading: Galatians 5:1, 13-18

Luke 9:51-62

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:
    • Elijah
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Clean/Unclean
    • Freedom/Liberation
    • Servanthood/Obedience
• Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • 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, 2007). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Pentecost +5, 2007, Bruce G. Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 13C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • "'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.
  • "Follow Your Bliss," Anecdotes, Stories & Humor, Pentecost +5, Steve Goodier, Christ United Methodist Church, Salt Lake City, UT.
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Text Studies, Proper 8, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
• Lists of recommended articles are available with ATLAS subscription for these texts:
  • 2 Kings 2:1-14 / 1 Kings 19:15-21
  • Psalm 77 / Psalm 16
  • Galatians 5:1, 13-25
  • Luke 9:51-62
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • Blogging toward Sunday, Debbie Blue, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2007.
  • Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, July 1, 2007, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion.
  • "The Only, Entire, and Greatest Thing: The Most Important Verse Not in the Bible," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 8C. 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,
    • "Still Small Voice," Peter S. Hawkins, 2001.
  • Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
    • "Refining Fire," Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "Called to Be Prophets," 2007.
    • "Fruits of the Spirit," Michaela Bruzzese, "Common Like Bread," 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 Predicament of Freedom," the Rev. Dr. Joanna Adams, Day 1, 2007.
  • Selected Sermon, Proper 8 (RCL), by the Rev. Cole Gruberth, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2007.
  • "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:
  • Lectionary Notes, Proper 8, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, 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, 2007): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Freedom, Discipleship, Memory," Proper 8 / Ordinary 13 / Pentecost 5, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Liturgies Online, 5 after Pentecost, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • "'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.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 13, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Liturgy Alive, Ordinary 13, 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 - 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.
  • "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
• 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, 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.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Freedom, Discipleship, Memory," Proper 8 / Ordinary 13 / Pentecost 5, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
  • Taking Faith Home, July 1, 2007, Greg Priebbenow, formingfaith.com. A free intergenerational take-home insert for integrating lectionary readings with at-home prayers, family time, table grace, devotions, ritual and suggestions for service.
  • Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Pentecost +5, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
• Hymns & Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • "I Cry Aloud," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 8C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • 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.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 13C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Lectionary 13, 2007. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, 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.
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Lectionary Puzzles, Proper 8/Ordinary 13. 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.