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Advent 2A
December 4, 2016
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Click on Scripture Lessons below:

Isaiah 11:1-10

Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 72:1-17

Romans 15:4-13
Roman Catholic reading: Romans 15:4-9

Matthew 3:1-12

 

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.
  • Episcopal Lectionary: Traditional BCP - RCL.
  • The Roman Catholic Lectionary for Mass (1998 USA Edition). At Felix Just S.J.'s The Roman Catholic Lectionary For Mass - a site featuring comprehensive tables of editions of the Roman Catholic Lectionary.
  • Lutheran lectionary readings, Year A, 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:
    • John the Baptist
    • Tree of Jesse
    • Links to general Advent images:
      • visitation
      • Mystical/Liturgical/Enthroned Madonna
      • last judgment
      • annunciation
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • John the Baptist Types
    • Prophecy
    • Judgment
    • Hope
    • Justice/Injustice
    • Repentance
    • Righteousness
• 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 at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2013. 2010.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Advent2A, 2013. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. The Sunday Web Site of Saint Louis University. (Español)
  • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2016.
  • "Growing Together," Sermon Seeds, Kathryn Matthews, SAMUEL, 2016.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2016.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2016.
  • Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2018.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2016.
  • Ministry Matters, 2016.
  • "Barren Roots, Fertile Rocks, and a Fiery Spirit," D. Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2013.
  • "John, Jesus, and Spiritual Friendship," Advent 2A Bruce Epperly, The Adventurous Lectionary, 2013.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2013.
  • Preaching Helps, Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Advent 2A, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2013. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
  • Evangelectionary, December 8, 2013, Bruce Laverman, Evangelism Connections, 2013.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Advent 2A, Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Advent 2, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Preaching Helps (Advent 2A). Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2016
  • Lectionary at Lunch: homiletical helps from Concordia Journal and 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.
  • Isaiah 11:1-10
  • Psalm 72
  • Romans 15:4-13
  • Matthew 3:1-12
• Lectionary Weblogs, Discussions & Reflections:
  • 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, and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2016.
  • "Reclaiming Repentance," David Lose, ...in the Meantime, 2016.
  • "An ADVENTure in Justice and Peace," Cindi Knox, commentary and discussion, RevGalBlogPals, 2016
  • "In the Wilderness," Karoline Lewis, Working Preacher, 2016.
  • Living by the Word, Calvin Chinn, The Christian Century, 2016.
  • Exegesis - Advent 2A - Betty Jane Lillie, Mount St Mary's Seminary.
  • "Let's Try This Again," Michael Simone, America: The National Catholic Reporter, 2016.
  • "Fight or Flight," Nancy Rockwell, The Bite in the Apple, 2016.
  • "A Voice Worthy of Our Attention," Glenn Monson, Law & Gospel Everywhere, 2016.
  • "This Time Make It Real," David Sellery, 2016.
  • "When the Road Changes Directions," Journey to Penuel, 2016.
  • "Harvesting Wheat and Chaff," Melissa Bane Sevier, 2016.
  • "Branches and Roots," Sermon-Stories.com, 2016.
  • "The Image of a Child," Pacific Pilgrim, 2016.
  • "The Peaceable Kingdom," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2016.
  • "A Turn of Repentance," Rick Morley, a garden path, 2016.
  • "How Peaceable?" Lynn Miller, Art & Faith Matters, celebrating our creative and living God by generating art and architecture resources for congregations and individuals. Art and Faith Matters facebook page contains additional resources.
  • "The Politics of Descriptions," Amy Allen, Political Theology Today, 2016.
  • "Waiting for a King," Weimar Wanderings, 2016.
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, 2016.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2016.
  • "John the Baptizer," Larry Patten, 2016.
  • "Voices in the Wilderness," Shively Smith, ON Scripture, 2016.
  • peaceonjustice, Barbara Born, 2016.
  • "Abounding in Hope," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2016.
  • "Draughting Theology," Steve Pankey, 2016. Daily reflections and study for Sunday.
  • Homily Week, 2016.
  • "An Advent Welcome," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2016.
  • "The Good News of Repentance," Andrew Prior, 2016.
  • Liturgical Whiplash, Lee Curtis, Modern Metanoia, 2016.
  • Lectionary Poetry, Scott Barton, 2016.
  • "Slogans vs Principles," Arthur J. Ammann, Journey with Jesus, 2016.
  • The Reflectionary, Fay Rowland, reflections and activities, 2016.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, 2016.
  • Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2016.
  • Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2016.
  • Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2016.
  • HuffPost Religion, religion news and contemporary news in religious perspective. Always worth a read...
  • Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2016.
  • Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2016.
  • One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2016.
  • Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2016.
  • The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2016.
  • Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2016.
  • Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2016
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2016.
  • Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2016.
  • The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2016.
  • SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2016.
  • COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2016.
  • Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck, 2016.
  • "Hoping for More," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2013. 2010.
  • Nelson Mandela and Advent. Steve Goodier, 2013.
  • Reflections on collect prayers, Advent 2, Bosco Peters, Liturgy: Worship that Works - Spirituality that Connects.
  • "Welcome to the Site, Ye Brood of Vipers!" Mark Stenberg, Question the Text, 2013. The Broadcast, Advent 2A (video discussion of text).
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2013. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
  • "The Peaceable Kingdom," guest essay by Ron Hansen. The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2013. 2010. Nora Gallagher, 2007. 2004.
  • "Fling Wide the Doors, Church!" Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013. 2010.
  • "The Spirituality of Advent, II," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2013.
  • "Hearing Wilderness Voices," Christopher Burkett, PreacherRhetorica, 2013.
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, 2013.
  • Draughting Theology, Steve Pankey, 2013.
  • Preacher's Study, Frank Logue, The Associated Parishes for Liturgy and Mission, 2013. 2013.
  • "Are you ready for Christmas?" Steve Godfrey, Church in the World, 2013.
  • "The Emperor's Soft Clothes," Sea Raven, Faith Forward, 2013.
  • "Again!" Anna Macdonald Dobbs, Ekklesia Project, 2013.
  • "Time to Repent?" Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2013.
  • "Advice on How Not to Prepare," Alyce M Mc Kenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2013.
  • "Wolves and Lambs and Leopards, Oh My!" John C Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2013.
  • "Font of Living Water," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2016.
  • "You're So Vain," Rick Morley, 2013.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Mary Lautensleger, Drew Herring, 2013.
  • "Hope Renewed,"Charles Allen, Upper Room Books, 2013.
  • "A Voice Crying in the Wilderness," Bob Stuhlmann, Stories from a Priestly Life, 2013.
  • "This Time Make It Real," David Sellery, 2013.
  • The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2013.
  • "Stumps, Shoots, Snails and Swans," Linda Fabian Pepe, Theological Stew, 2013.
  • "The Wolf and the Lamb," "Get Ready," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2013.
  • Care for Creation Commentary, Bob Saler, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2013.
  • "No Hopeless Situations," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2013.
  • "Burnished Toughness," Thomas Beam, 2013.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2013.
  • "Down by the River," Larry Patten, 2013.
  • Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2013.
  • Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2013.
  • "Ten Minutes on a Tuesday," a weekly resource for preachers and worship leaders, The Methodist Church of New Zealand, 2013.
  • Panoramic Views of Faith and Health, Butch Odom. Daily lectionary thoughts and prayer, 2013.
  • "The Fulfilment of Emptiness," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2010.
  • The Advent Door, Advent 2A, Jan Richardson, 2010. (Use of images.)
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
  • Holding Hope: Peaceful Beings, Ashley-Anne Masters, Expecting at Advent, Week 2, Kira Dault, Church Health Reader, 2010.
  • "Jon Stewart, the End Times and the Season of Advent," Debra Dean Murphy, Intersections, 2010.
  • A Life-Giving Christmas, Rev. N. Neelley Hicks, United Methodist Communications: Sermon starters, practical application, individual challenge, outbound challenge, congregational response, social media, multimedia, reflection questions. (.pdf)
  • "The Way of Peace," Bob Cornwall, Troy, MI, 2010.
  • The Politics of Hope: Amaerican and Apocalyptic, Advent 3A, Doug Lee, The Ekklesia Project, 2010.
  • Grounded and Rooted in Love, Advent 2A, Laura and Matt Norvell, 2010.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Advent 2A, 2004. (Episcopal Lectionary) Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Advent 2A, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2007.
  • "Repentance," Leon Spencer, Proclaiming Gospel Justice, The Witness, 2004.
  • "Voices in the Wilderness," Susan Russell, Proclaiming Gospel Justice, The Witness, 2004.
  • "Jesus and the Peaceable Kingdom," Pilgrim Preaching, Keeping company with biblical texts and the people who hear and preach them, a weblog for preaching, by Mary Hinkle, Luther Seminary, 2004.
  • The Christian Century:
    • "Holy Fishes," Frederick Niedner, 2004.
    • "Wheat and Chaff," Ruth A. Meyers, 2001.
    • "Gate-Crashing God," Rosalind Brown, 1998.
  • Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
    • "Are We the 'Special ," Walter Brueggemann, "Have You Heard the Good News?" 2010.
    • "Call of the Prophets," Laurel A. Dykstra, "A Prophetic Call," 2007.
    • "Wake Up!" by Michaela Bruzzese, 2001.
  • Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
  • Sunday by Sunday, Reflections on Stewardship based on the RCL Gospels, Year A. 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)
  • "Advent for Average Sinners," by Jason Micheli. A Sermon for Every Sunday: video sermons from America's best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.
  • Repent and Reset, Shawnthea Monroe, Day 1, 2016.
  • "Room for Jesus," Sil Galvan, 2016.
  • "New life stirring in and old stump," the Rev. Whitney Rice, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2013.
  • 2 Adviento (A) – 2013, el Rvdo. Dr. Hernan Afanador-Kafuri, Sermones que Iluminan.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Advent 2A, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2013. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
  • "John the Baptist," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
  • Ministry Matters, December 8, 2013.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2013.
  • "Not Much But Enough for Me," the Rev. Dr. Stephen Montgomery, Day 1, 2010.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Fueled by Hope," Faith Element, 2013.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Advent 2A, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2013. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
  • "Growing Together," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2016.
  • "A Branch Will Grow," Advent 2A, Lesson Plans that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2013.
  • Bible Study, Advent 2, 2013, Christine Havens, Seminary of the Southwest, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • Estudio de la Biblia. 2 Adviento (A) por Christine Havens, Sermones que Iluminan, 2013.
  • "I Will, With God's Help," Advent 2A, Lesson Plans that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2013.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2013.
  • "Unquenchable Fire," Matthew 3:1-12, study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Heaven and Hell," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2002.
  • 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 Advent Resources Page.
• Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
  • Worship Planning Helps (Advent 2A): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Mustard Seeds, "God's Big Picture," Advent 2A, 2013. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2013. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
  • Taking Worship Home, Breen Sipes, Tri-Saints Lutheran Parish, 2016.
  • "An Advent Welcome," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2016.
  • Ministry Matters, 2016.
  • Evangelectionary, December 8, 2013, Bruce Laverman, Evangelism Connections, 2013.
  • Worship Resources, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2016.
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, 2016.
  • The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2013.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Advent 2A, 2016. "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Advent 2, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • "Fling Wide the Doors, Church!" Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013. 2010.
  • A Life-Giving Christmas, Rev. N. Neelley Hicks, United Methodist Communications: Sermon starters, practical application, individual challenge, outbound challenge, congregational response, social media, multimedia, reflection questions. (.pdf)
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Advent 2A, 2010. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Advent 2A, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2013.
  • Liturgy for Advent, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. Adapting Advent to the Southern Hemisphere.
  • Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
  • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
• Advent Candle Liturgies
• Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
  • Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, Advent 2, 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.
  • Lector's Notes, Advent 2, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • The Billabong, Advent 2, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
  • Introductions to lectionary readings for readers, Advent 2A. Chris Haslam, Diocese of Montreal.
  • "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.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Advent 2A, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • Offertory Prayers, Advent 2A, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2013.
  • Call to Worship, Mary Jane Konings, 2013.
  • Prayer of the Church, Advent 2A, Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, Dim Lamp, 2010.
  • "Sunday Prayer," Advent 2A, RevGalBlogPals, 2010.
  • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2016.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2016.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2013.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Advent 2A, . The Sunday Web Site of Saint Louis University. (Español)
  • Service Prayers, Worship Ways, UCC.
  • Service Prayers, ReClaim Resources, 2013. (.pdf)
  • Prayers for Advent 2A, Rick Morley, 2013.
  • "Font of Living Water," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2016.
  • Reflections on collect prayers, Advent 2, Bosco Peters, Liturgy: Worship that Works - Spirituality that Connects.
  • World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
  • Reclaim Weekly Worship Prayers.
  • Liturgical Resources, (Ir)revBrent, 2016
  • Engage Worship, 2016.
  • Prayers of the People, and Blessing, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2016.
• Graphics and Multimedia:
  • Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
  • HermanoLeón Clipart, Advent 2a. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art, Advent 2, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: Matthew 3:1-12, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Advent 2 at 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 Big Picture," Advent 2A, 2013. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Jacob's Well Advent Films and mp3 sermons
  • "Wrapping Paper," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
  • "Isaiah and the Politics of Utopian Thinking," Brennan Breed, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2013. Video of faith leaders who took a stand and worked to make a better, more tolerant society in 2013.
  • Church Galleries sample - free powerpoint download for this week's lectionary scripture(s).
  • "Fueled by Hope," Faith Element, 2013.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • Advent Hymns, some set to traditional Christmas melodies.
    • "Did Your Parents Pray at Table?," Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, Tune: NETTLETON 8.7.8.7 D ("Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing").
    • "When John the Baptist Preached," Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, Tune: VENITE ADOREMUS 10. 10. 10. 10 with Refrain ("The Snow Lay on the Ground") or HANOVER 10. 10. 11. 11 ("Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim").
    • "When John the Baptist Preached," Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, Tune: VENITE ADOREMUS 10.10.10.10 with Refrain ("The Snow Lay on the Ground"), The Presbyterian Outlook magazine.
    • "The Lord's Messiah Comes,", a hymn for Advent by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Advent 2A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
    • "All People," and "Clear the Path," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn, a worship resource offering preachers, worship leaders, and choirs a weekly new, relevant hymn based on the Revised Common Lectionary, set to traditional tunes.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "Sing Praise to Our God," (Psalm 72) lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms: Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 set to Orientis (77 77).
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Advent 2A, 2016, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • You Call That Church Music? alternative music planning blog for church musicians following the RCL (with videos), Ann Strickland, 2013.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Advent 2A, UMCDiscipleship.org.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Advent 2A. Background information for hymns and choral music following the lectionary from the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Austin, Texas, by Eric Mellenbruch and David Zersen.
    • 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.
    • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    • The Billabong, 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.
    • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
    • Sing for Joy, Advent 2A, 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, 2016.
    • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2013. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Advent 2A,. The Sunday Web Site of Saint Louis University. (Español)
    • Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Weekly Household Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 2013.
  • Children's Puzzle Pages for Advent 2, The Reflectionary, 2016.
  • Lectionary Puzzles, Advent 2. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.
  • CatholicMom.com: Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, and Word Search based on weekly gospel text.
  • Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," December 8, 2013, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Isaiah 11:1-10 and Let There Be Peace on Earth and Let It Begin with Me, Jill Jackson, Romans 15:4-13 and Sneaky Weasel by Hannah Shaw, Matthew 3:1-12. 2010.
  • Worshiping with Children, Advent 2A, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2013. 2010.
  • Advent and Christmas, 2016, Fran Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps, 2016.
  • "A Branch Will Grow," Advent 2A, Lesson Plans that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2013.
  • "An Advent Welcome," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2016.
  • "Fling Wide the Doors, Church!" Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013. 2010.
  • Ministry Matters, December 8, 2013.
  • "Gathering Advent 2013," Fran Woodruff, On The Chancel Steps, 2013.
  • The Annual Nativity Play -- Children's story/sermon by Janice B. Scott based on Matthew 3:1-12 from SermonSuite.
  • "Wrapping Paper," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2013.
  • "I Will, With God's Help," Advent 2A, Lesson Plans that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2013.
  • Building Shalom, Anna Shirey, Anna's Hosannas, Children's Lesson for Advent 2A, 2010.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2013. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
• 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
• NARRATIVE LECTIONARY RESOURCES
• DAILY LECTIONARY RESOURCES
• FESTIVALS/SPECIAL DAYS (includes Creation)
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF VIOLENCE
• PEACE RESOURCES
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF NATURAL DISASTER

• Year C
• Maundy Thurs Apr 14
• Good Friday Apr 15
• Easter Day Apr 17
• Easter 2 Apr 24
• Easter 3 May 1
• Easter 4 May 8
• Easter 5 May 15
• Easter 6 May 22
• Ascension May 26
• Easter 7 May 29
• Pentecost June 5
  

• Calendars
• YEAR A
• YEAR B
• YEAR C

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