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Advent 4A
December 18, 2016
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Rev. Sandra Hedrick, Kirkwood Presbyterian Church, Jacksonville, FL
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Click on Scripture Lessons below
for study links and resources:

Isaiah 7:10-16
Roman Catholic reading: Isaiah 7:10-14
Episcopal RCL reading: Isaiah 7:10-17

Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 24:1-6
Episcopal RCL reading: Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18

Romans 1:1-7

Matthew 1:18-25
Roman Catholic reading: Matthew 1:18-24

 

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:
    • Annunciation
    • Mystical/Liturgical/Enthroned Madonna
    • St Joseph
    • Nativity
    • Madonna and Child/Holy Family
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Mary, Mother of Jesus
• 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.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Advent 4A, 2013. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. The Sunday Web Site of Saint Louis University. (Español)
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2016.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2016.
  • Living a Holy Adventure, Bruce Epperly, The Adventurous Word, 2016.
  • "Faithful Response," Kathryn Matthews, Sermon Seeds, 2016.
  • "Call Him Jesus. No, Emmanuel. Oh, Okay, Jesus," D. Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2013.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2016.
  • Preaching Helps (Advent 4A). Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Advent 4A, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2013. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
  • Evangelectionary, December 22, 2013, Wayne Schwab, Evangelism Connections, 2013.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2013.
  • Ministry Matters, December 18, 2016.
  • "Emmanuel: God With Us," SAMUEL, Kathryn Matthews Huey, Sermon Seeds, UCC, 2013.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Advent 3, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Advent 4A, Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • 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, 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. Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
  • Isaiah 7:10-16
  • Psalm 80
  • Romans 1:1-7
  • Matthew 1:18-25
• 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. 2016.
  • "The Good News of God With Us," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2016.
  • "God Really With Us," David Lose, ...in the Meantime, 2016.
  • Living by the Word, Katie Hines-Shah, The Christian Century, 2016.
  • "Remembering God's Promise," Chana Tetzlaff, Modern Metanoia, 2016.
  • "Birth of Good News, or Judgement?" Andrew Prior, One Man's Web, 2016.
  • "Signs Endure," Julian DeShazier, ON Scripture, 2016.
  • "Joseph's Christmas Story," Glenn Monson, Law & Gospel Everywhere, 2016.
  • "the center that wouldn't hold," Rick Morley, a garden path, 2016.
  • "Encounters with Angels," Michael Simone, America: The National Catholic Reporter, 2016.
  • Exegesis, Betty Jane Lillie, Mount St Mary's Serminary, 2016.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2016.
  • "Signs of the Divine Presence," Rob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2016.
  • "Hopes and Dreams," Sermon Stories, 2016.
  • "No More Emasculating Joseph," Nancy Rockwell, The Bite in the Apple, 2016.
  • peaceonjustice, Barbara Born, 2016.
  • Papa Joe, commentary and discussion, RevGalBlogPals, 2016.
  • "Light on the Horizon," Journey to Penuel, 2016.
  • Joseph's Dream, Larry Patten, 2016.
  • "Joseph, Do Not Be Afraid," 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 Hope and Justice," Jan Rippentrop, 2016.
  • The Reflectionary, Images, Reflections and Activities, 2016.
  • "The Rest of Your Story," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2016.
  • "Draughting Theology," Steve Pankey, 2016. Daily reflections and study for Sunday.
  • Homily Week, 2016.
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, 2016.
  • Reflections and Resources, Fay Rowland, The Reflectionary, 2016.
  • "Joseph's Dream," Suzanne Guthrie, At The Edge of the Enclosure, 2016.
  • Lectionary Poetry, Scott Barton, 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.
  • "Matthew's Version of the Incarnation," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2013.
  • #firstcenturyproblems, Keith Anderson, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2013. Video: "Faces of Poverty: A Single Father."
  • "Betting on Salvation," Dan Clendenin. The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2013. 2010. 2007 guest essay by Lindsey Crittenden. 2004.
  • 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)
  • "Any News?" Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2013.
  • Reflections on collect prayers, Advent 4, Bosco Peters, Liturgy: Worship that Works - Spirituality that Connects.
  • "The Young Woman Bears a Son -- Again," John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2013.
  • "Looking Back," Rick Morley, 2013.
  • Draughting Theology, Steve Pankey, 2013.
  • The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2013.
  • "I Will Not Ask," Anne Howard, A Word in Time, 2013.
  • "Unto Us a Child is Born," Robert Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2013.
  • "Change of Plans," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013. 2010.
  • Care for Creation Commentary, Bob Saler, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2013.
  • "You Didn't Hear that from ME!" Linda Fabian Pepe, Theological Stew, 2013.
  • "Aching Flesh," Christopher Burkett, PreacherRhetorica, 2013.
  • "Preserve This our City," Steve Godfrey, Church in the World, 2013.
  • "Quiet Dismissal," Michael Coffey, 2013.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2013.
  • "The Righteous," David Sellery, 2013.
  • "The Spirituality of Advent, IV," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2013.
  • "Just What a Dad Does..." Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2013.
  • "On Being Obedient," Thomas Beam, 2013.
  • "Trusting in God," Betsy Schwarzentraub, Upper Room Books, 2013.
  • "The Greatest Gift of All," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2013.
  • Preacher's Study, Frank Logue, The Associated Parishes for Liturgy and Mission, 2013.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 201.
  • Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2013.
  • Scripture Reflections, Bob Flaherty, Newberg First United Methodist Church, 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.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
  • Holding Hope: Everlasting Love, Ashley-Anne Masters, Expecting at Advent, Week 4, Kira Dault, Church Health Reader, 2010.
  • "The Annunciation to Joseph," Advent 4, Jan Richardson, The Advent Door, 2010. (Use of images.)
  • "Joseph and the Amazing, Technicolor Confession," David Lose, Working Preacher, 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 Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2007.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Advent 4A, 2004. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church.
  • "Flesh in Our Own Lives," Isaac Miller, Proclaiming Gospel Justice, The Witness, 2004.
  • 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)
  • "Nothing to Dread," Christoph Keller, Day 1, 2016.
  • "Emmanuel," by Carla Pratt Keyes. A Sermon for Every Sunday: video sermons from America's best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.
  • "Entertaining Angels," Sil Galvan, 2016.
  • "Expecting Christmas," the Rev. Maxwell Grant (UCC), Day 1, 2013.
  • "The Faith of Joseph," the Rev. Dr. Joseph S. Pagano, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2013.
  • "Emmanuel," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
  • 4 Adviento (A) – 2013, la Rvad. Rosa Margarita Santana, Sermones que Iluminan.
  • Ministry Matters, December 22, 2013.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2013.
  • "The Blind Leap," the Rev. Daniel Matthews, Day 1, 2010.
  • "Believe in the Dreams of the Person You Love," the Very Rev. Samuel G. Candler, Day 1, 2007.
  • "A New World Birth," the Rev. Dr. Walter Brueggemann, Day 1, 2004.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Signs Endure," Julian DeShazier, ON Scripture, 2016.
  • "Love Makes a Way," Faith Element, 2016. Podcast.
  • "God With Us," Faith Element, 2013.
  • "Song of Joy and Justice," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2016.
  • #firstcenturyproblems, Keith Anderson, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2013. Video: "Faces of Poverty: A Single Father."
  • The Lectionary Lab, Advent 4A, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2013. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
  • "A Child Will Be Born," Advent 4A, Lesson Plans that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2013.
  • Estudio de la Biblia. 4 Adviento (A) por Charlie Bauer, Sermones que Iluminan, 2013.
  • Bible Study, Advent 4, 2013, Charlie Bauer, General Theological Seminary, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2013.
  • "Doing Good Work," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Caring for Creation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2013. Focus article, "Doing Good Work," Jeffrey Bilbro. (Psalm 80)
  • 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 4A): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • 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)
  • Ruach Words, Fresh Language for Worship, 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)
  • "The Rest of Your Story," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2016.
  • Worship Resources, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2016.
  • Mustard Seeds, "A Life Uncommon / Courage," Advent 4A, 2013, A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Advent 4A, 2016. "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Ministry Matters, December 22, 2013.
  • "Change of Plans," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013. 2010.
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, 2016.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Advent 4, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Advent 4A, 2010. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Advent 4A, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2010.
  • 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 4, 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 4, 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 4, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
  • Introductions to lectionary readings for readers, Advent 4A. Chris Haslam, Diocese of Montreal.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Advent 4A, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • Offertory Prayers, Advent 4A, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • Prayer for the Church Advent 4 Yr A, Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, Dim Lamp, 2010.
  • The Timeless Psalms, Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2013. 2010.
  • Sunday Prayer, Advent 4A, Terri, RevGalBlogPals, 2010.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2013.
  • Service Prayers, Worship Ways, UCC.
  • Service Prayers, ReClaim Resources, 2013. (.pdf)
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Advent 4A, 2013. The Sunday Web Site of Saint Louis University. (Español)
  • Call to Worship, Mary Jane Konings, 2013.
  • Prayers, Advent 4A, Rick Morley, 2013.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2013.
  • Evangelectionary, December 22, 2013, Wayne Schwab, Evangelism Connections, 2013.
  • Prayers for Advent 4A, Rick Morley, 2013.
  • "Joseph's Dream," Suzanne Guthrie, At The Edge of the Enclosure, 2013.
  • The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2013.
  • Reflections on collect prayers, Advent 4, 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.
  • "Why I Stay: A Prayer," Debie Thomas, Journey with Jesus, 2016.
  • Prayers of the People, and Blessing, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2016.
• Graphics & Multimedia:
  • Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
  • HermanoLeón Clipart, Advent 4a. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Free Public Domain Clipart for Church Bulletins: Mary, Church Bulletin Resources.
  • Clip Art, Advent 4, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: Matthew 1:18-24, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Advent 4 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, "A Life Uncommon / Courage," Advent 4A, 2013, A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • #firstcenturyproblems, Keith Anderson, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2013. Video: "Faces of Poverty: A Single Father."
  • "Baby Bottles," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
  • "Argument with the Offspring," Isaiah 7, David J.M. Coleman, 2013.
  • "Signs Endure," Julian DeShazier, ON Scripture, 2016.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • Joseph Heard the Troubling News,? Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, Tune: TEMPUS ADEST FLORIDUM 7.6.7.6 D (?Gentle Mary Laid Her Child?), The Presbyterian Outlook magazine.
    • O Jesus, You Were Born to Be,? Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, Tune: TRURO (8.8.8.8) (?Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates?)
    • I Believe (The Apostles' Creed),? Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, Tune: AUSTRIAN HYMN 8.7.8.7 D (?Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken?)  This hymn celebrates The Apostles' Creed and includes this verse: "Jesus, by God's Holy Spirit, was so wondrously conceived, Born unto the Virgin Mary, who your promises believed."
    • "The Lord's Messiah Comes,", a hymn for Advent by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
    • "Can We Pledge Our Lives Today?" TEXT: Mark Ryman (2004) based on Matthew 1:18-25. TUNE: "Canterbury," by Orlando Gibbons (1623). New Hymns for the Lectionary.
    • "Indescribable Gift," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn, new hymns set to traditional tunes.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "Hear Us Lord," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms: Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 set to The Solid Rock (88 88 888).
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Adven t4A, 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 4A, UMCDiscipleship.org.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Advent 4A. 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.
    • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
    • Sing for Joy, Advent 4A, 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 4A, 2013. 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)
  • Puzzle Pages, Fay Rowland, The Reflectionary, 2016
  • Weekly Household Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 2013.
  • 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 4. 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 4A, 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 22, 2013, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Isaiah 7:10-16 and Waiting for Noel by Ann Dixon, Romans 1:1-7 and First Year Letters by Julie Dannenberg, Matthew 1:18-25 and The New Baby by Mercer Mayer. 2010.
  • "The Rest of Your Story," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2016.
  • "Gathering Advent 2013," Fran Woodruff, On The Chancel Steps, 2013.
  • "Baby Bottles," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
  • Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2013.
  • "Change of Plans," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013. 2010.
  • God With Us -- Children's sermon by Anna Shirey based on Matthew 1:18-25 from SermonSuite.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2013.
  • Ministry Matters, December 22, 2013.
  • "God Is With Us" Advent 4A, Lesson Plans that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2013.
  • Living Love, Anna Shirey, Anna's Hosannas, Children's Lesson for Advent 4A, 2010.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • "The Christmas Story," "The Names of Jesus," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
  • 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 Spontaneous Nativity," Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2013.
• 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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