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Advent 3A
December 11, 2016
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Image: "Magnificat," © Jan Richardson.

Click on Scripture Lessons below
for study links and resources:

Isaiah 35:1-10
Roman Catholic reading: Isaiah 35:1-6, 10

Psalm 146:5-10 or Luke 1:47-55
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 146:6-10
Episcopal RCL reading: Psalm 146:4-9
United Methodist reading: Luke 1:47-55

James 5:7-10

Matthew 11:2-11

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:
    • Advent/Waiting
    • John the Baptist
    • Links to general Advent images:
      • visitation
      • Mystical/Liturgical/Enthroned Madonna
      • last judgment
      • annunciation
    • Healing
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • John the Baptist Types
    • Prophecy
    • Wilderness (see also great "wilderness" images in Cast Away)
    • Healing
• 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.
  • 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.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2016.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Advent 3A. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. The Sunday Web Site of Saint Louis University. (Español)
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2016.
  • Preaching Helps, Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • "JTB: Faithful Inquirer," D. Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2013.
  • "Song of Joy and Justice," Kathryn Matthews, Sermon Seeds, 2016.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2016.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2013.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Advent 3A, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2013. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
  • Evangelectionary, December 15, 2013, Jonathan Shively, Evangelism Connections, 2013.
  • "Healing the World," Advent 3A Bruce Epperly, The Adventurous Lectionary, 2013.
  • Ministry Matters, December 15, 2013.
  • "Heartbeat of Justice/Liberation's Song," SAMUEL, Kathryn Matthews Huey, Sermon Seeds, UCC, 2013.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Advent 3A, Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Advent 3, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Text Studies, Advent 3A, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2016.
  • Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2013.
  • 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.Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
  • Isaiah 35:1-10
  • Psalm 146 / Luke 1:47-55
  • James 5:7-10
  • Matthew 11:2-11
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • 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. 2013.
  • Living by the Word, Katie Hines-Shah, The Christian Century, 2016.
  • John's Blue Christmas, David Lose, ...in the meantime, 2016.
  • "Are You The One?" Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2016.
  • "The One Who Is To Come," Glenn Monson, Law & Gospel Everywhere, 2016.
  • "It's the real thing...." Robert Warren, Clermont-Ferrand, 2016.
  • "Are You the One?" Debie Thomas, Journey with Jesus, 2016.
  • A Plain Account - Podcast - weekly organic conversations with commentators about preaching lectionary passages from the folks at aplainaccount.org.
  • You Want It Darker, Debra Dean Murphy, Ekklsesia Project, 2016.
  • "Draughting Theology," Steve Pankey, 2016. Daily reflections and study for Sunday.
  • Homily Week, 2016.
  • "Fake News," Nancy Rockwell, 2016.
  • "Gaudete in Domino Semper," Howie Adan, Just Off the Map, 2016.
  • "Joy," commentary and discussion, RevGalBlogPals, 2016.
  • "The Politics of dentifying Jesus and John the Baptist," Richard Davis, Political Theology Today, 2016.
  • "Advent Doubts," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2016.
  • "The Sign of the Crocus," 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.
  • Visions from the Catacombs, Catacomb Churches, 2016.
  • "The Irrational Season," Sermon Stories, 2016.
  • "Suffering the Extremes of Kingdom," Andrew Prior, One Man's Web, 2016.
  • Exegesis - Betty Jane Lillie, Mount St Mary's Seminary.
  • "Tell Me Who You Are," Michael Simone, America: The National Cathoic Review, 2016.
  • "Deserts yearn to bloom," Steve Godfrey, 2016.
  • "The Holy Way," Journey to Penuel, 2016.
  • peaceonjustice, Barbara Born, 2016.
  • "Great Expectations," David Sellery, 2016.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2016.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2016.
  • "The Arc of Justice," Kristen Leigh Southworth, Modern Metanoia, 2016.
  • "On God's Hopeful HIghway," Sharron Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2016.
  • The Reflectionary, Images, Reflections and Activities, 2016.
  • Lectionary Poetry, Scott Barton, 2016.
  • "Disappointed with Godat Christmastime," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2013. 2010.
  • 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.
  • "An Altered Advent," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2013. (Use of images.)
  • "Lo, Faithful Virgin," Dan Clendenin. The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2013. 2010. 2007 guest essay by Sara Miles. 2004.
  • Reflections on collect prayers, Advent 3, Bosco Peters, Liturgy: Worship that Works - Spirituality that Connects.
  • "The Holy Way," Rick Morley, 2013.
  • "Where's Your Crocus?" Anne Howard, The Beatitudes Society, 2013.
  • "Questions upon Questions," Peter Lockhart, a different heresy, 2013.
  • "Something about Heaven," Katie Munnik, Presbyterian Record, 2013.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2013.
  • "The Spirituality of Advent, III," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2013.
  • "Life is a Highway," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013. 2010.
  • Question the Text, 2013.
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, 2013.
  • The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2013.
  • "Great Expectations," David Sellery, 2013.
  • "Be Patient," sermon discussion from Frederick Buechner, Frederick Buechner Blog.
  • Preacher's Study, Frank Logue, The Associated Parishes for Liturgy and Mission, 2013.
  • Care for Creation Commentary, Bob Saler, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2013.
  • "Patience on the Highway," Christopher Burkett, PreacherRhetorica, 2013.
  • 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)
  • "What Are You Waiting For?" Ragan Sutterfield, Ekklesia Project, 2013.
  • "Are You The One?" Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2013.
  • "The Blind Receive Their Sight," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2013.
  • "Rivers in the Desert and Stinking Corpses," John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2013.
  • "A Burning and a Shining Lamp," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2013.
  • "Keep the Motor Idling," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2013.
  • "Miracles Happen," Bob Stuhlmann, Stories from a Priestly Life, 2013.
  • "Want Proof?" Thomas Beam, 2013.
  • "Shadows," Larry Patten, 2013.
  • "Community and Mission," George Donigian, Upper Room Books, 2013.
  • Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, 2013.
  • "When Faith Falters," Advent 3A, Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2010.
  • Lectionary Blogging, Matthew 11:2-11, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
  • "When Prison Bars Bed Light," Jan Richardson The Advent Door, 2010. Use of Images.
  • Holding Hope: Knowing Joy, Ashley-Anne Masters, Expecting at Advent, Week 3, Kira Dault, Church Health Reader, 2010.
  • "Waiting Patiently - An Advent Lectionary Meditation," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2010.
  • "Advent Outdoors," 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 Advent Spiral," Advent 3, Jan Richardson, The Advent Door, 2010. (Use of images.)
  • Grounded and Rooted in Love, Advent 3A, Matt & Laura Norvell, 2010.
  • "Jon Stewart, the End Times and the Season of Advent," Debra Dean Murphy, Intersections, 2010.
  • "My Soul Proclaims: Submission and Subversion in Mary's Magnificat," guest essay by Sara Miles, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2007. 2004 reflections by Dan Clendenin.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Advent 3A, 2004. 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.
  • "Hope in the Toxic Wilderness," David Selzer, Proclaiming Gospel Justice, The Witness, 2004.
  • "Are you the one...?" Pilgrim Preaching, Keeping company with biblical texts and the people who hear and preach them, a weblog for preaching, by Mary Hinkle, Luther Seminar
  • 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)
  • "Drawing Mary," by Rachel May. A Sermon for Every Sunday. Video sermons from America's best preachers for every Sunday of the liturgical year.
  • Modern Day Prophets, Sil Galvan, 2016.
  • "Looking for Christmas?" the Rev. Maxwell Grant, Day 1, 2013.
  • "Be Patient," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
  • "Expecting the unexpected Messiah," the Rev. Dr. Amy E. Richter, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2013.
  • 3 Adviento (A) – 2013, el Rvdo. Enrique Cadena, Sermones que Iluminan.
  • Ministry Matters, December 15, 2013.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2013.
  • "What's the Plan?" the Rev. Daniel Matthews, Jr., Day 1, 2010.
  • "Are You the One Who Is to Come?" the Very Rev. Samuel G. Candler, Day 1, 2007.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Be Strong, Do Not Fear," Faith Element, 2013.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Advent 3A, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2013. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
  • "Song of Joy and Justice," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2013.
  • Bible Study, Advent 3, 2013, Brian Pinter, General Theological Seminary, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • Estudio de la Biblia. 3 Adviento (A) por Brian Pinter, Sermones que Iluminan, 2013.
  • "Everlasting Joy," Advent 3A, Lesson Plans that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2013.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2013.
  • "What Should We Say about Mary?" study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Women and the Church," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. Focus article: "What Should We Say about Mary?" Carole L. Baker. (Luke 1:26-45)
  • "Who's Hungry and Who Cares?" Psalm 146, study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Food and Hunger," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2004. (Psalm 146)
  • 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 3A): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • 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)
  • Life in Liturgy, Disciples of Christ, 2016.
  • Ruach Words, Fresh Language for Worship, 2016.
  • Taking Worship Home, Breen Sipes, Tri-Saints Lutheran Parish, 2016.
  • "On God's Hopeful HIghway," Sharron Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2016.
  • 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)
  • Mustard Seeds, "Healing and Transformation," Advent 3A, 2016. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "Life is a Highway," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013. 2010.
  • The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2013.
  • Worship Resources, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2016.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Advent 3A, 2013. "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Ministry Matters, December 15, 2013.
  • Worship resources for Advent 3 based on Isaiah 35:1-10 — Psalm 146:5-10 — James 5:7-10 — Matthew 11:2-11 by Beverly S. Bailey from SermonSuite.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Advent 3A, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, 2016.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Advent 3, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Advent 3A, 2010. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgy for Advent, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. Adapting Advent to the Southern Hemisphere.
  • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
• Advent Candle Liturgies
• Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
  • Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, Advent 3, 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.
  • The Billabong, Advent 3, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
  • Lector's Notes, Advent 3, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • Introductions to lectionary readings for readers, Advent 3A. Chris Haslam, Diocese of Montreal.
  • Lighting of Advent Wreath Litanies for Year A, The Rev. Sheila N. McJilton, St Philip's Episcopal Church, Laurel, MD. Free use, please attribute to author.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Advent 3A, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • Offertory Prayers, Advent 3A, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • "Sunday Prayer," RevGalBlogPals, 2010.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2013.
  • Call to Worship, Mary Jane Konings, 2013.
  • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2016.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2013.
  • The Timeless Psalms, Psalm 146:5-10, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2013.
  • Service Prayers, Worship Ways, UCC.
  • Service Prayers, ReClaim Resources, 2013. (.pdf)
  • "A Burning and a Shining Lamp," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2013.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, . The Sunday Web Site of Saint Louis University. (Español)
  • Prayers of the People, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2013.
  • Evangelectionary, December 15, 2013, Jonathan Shively, Evangelism Connections, 2013.
  • Reflections on collect prayers, Advent 3, Bosco Peters, Liturgy: Worship that Works - Spirituality that Connects.
  • Reclaim Weekly Worship Prayers.
  • Liturgical Resources, (Ir)revBrent, 2016
  • Engage Worship, 2016.
  • World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
  • Immraam Chara, prayers, and worship prayers for Advent. Free Sample for Advent 3.
  • Advent in Four Movements, poetry by Stephen Bowie, 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 3a. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Free Public Domain Clipart for Church Bulletins: Isaiah 35, John the Baptist, Luke 1, Mary, Church Bulletin Resources.
  • Clip Art, Advent 3, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: Matthew 11:2-11, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Advent 3 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.
  • Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year A index.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Healing and Transformation," Advent 3A, 2013. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Jacob's Well Advent Films and mp3 sermons.
  • "The Advent Spiral," Advent 3, Jan Richardson, The Advent Door, 2010. (Use of images.)
  • "Growing Lizard," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
  • Church Galleries sample - free powerpoint download for this week's lectionary scripture(s).
  • "Happy are Those Whose Help is the God of Jesse," Lisa Nichols Hickman, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2013. Video: Newtown's Rev. Matthew Crebbin reflects on the anxiety about the anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting and transforming grief and anger into love and action to make a better world.
  • "Be Strong, Do Not Fear," Faith Element, 2013.
  • "Magnificat," salt, 2013. (video).
  • "Come On In!" (Isaiah 35) inclusivechrist, 2013 (video).
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • Advent Hymns, some set to traditional Christmas melodies.
    • Are You the One Who is to Come? , Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, Tune: ST. LOUIS 8.6.8.6.7.6.8.6 ("O Little Town of Bethlehem"), The Presbyterian Outlook magazine.
    • Mary Heard the Angel's Message, Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, Tune: BEECHER 8.7.8.7 D ("Love Divine, All Loves Excelling"),  Presbyterians Today Outlook magazine.
    • "The Lord's Messiah Comes,", a hymn for Advent by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
    • "Hearts," "Stand Firm," "How Long We've Waited," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn, new hymns set to traditional tunes.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord My Soul!" (Psalm 146) lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms, Psalm 146:5-10 set to St Thomas (SM 66 86).
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Advent 3A, 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 3A, UMCDiscipleship.org.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Advent 3A, Choral Evensong. Advent 3A. 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.")
    • 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 3A, 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)
    • Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas,. The Sunday Web Site of Saint Louis University. (Español)
• 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, Fay Rowland, The Reflectionary, 2016.
  • 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.)
  • Lectionary Puzzles, Advent 3. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Worshiping with Children, Advent 3A, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2013.2010.
  • "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," December 15, 2013, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Isaiah 35:1-10 and The Curious Garden by Peter Brown, James 5:7-10 and Berries for the Queen: A Book about Patience by Janet Noonan and Jacqueline Calvert, Mattthew 11:2-11 and The Bravest Dog Ever: The True Story of Balto by Natalie Standlford. 2010.
  • Dollar Store Children Sermons, John Stevens, 2016.
  • "On God's Hopeful HIghway," Sharron Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2016.
  • Jesus' Job Description -- Children's sermon by Wesley T. Runk based on Matthew 11:2-11 from SermonSuite.
  • "Life is a Highway," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013. 2010.
  • "Everlasting Joy," Advent 3A, Lesson Plans that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2013.
  • Ministry Matters, December 15, 2013.
  • "Gathering Advent 2013," Fran Woodruff, On The Chancel Steps, 2013.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2013.
  • "Growing Lizard," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
  • I've Got the Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy, Anna Shirey, Anna's Hosannas, Children's Lesson for Advent 3A, 2010.
  • "Are you the One?" Advent 3A, Lesson Plans that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2013.
  • 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)
  • "Life Sentence," Nadine Laughlin, dramatix.
• 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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