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Baptism of Christ A
January 8, 2017
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Isaiah 42:1-9
Roman Catholic reading: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7

Psalm 29
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 29:1-10

Acts 10:34-43
Roman Catholic reading: Acts 10:34-38

Matthew 3:13-17

 

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, 2002.
  • Biblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year A.
  • 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:
    • Baptism
    • Baptism of Jesus
    • John the Baptist
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Baptism
    • Call
    • John the Baptist Types
    • Conversion
• Resources for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
• 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, 2014. 2011.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Baptism of the Lord. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2017.
  • "See How God Sees," Kathryn Matthews, Sermon Seeds, SAMUEL, UCC, 2017.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2017.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2017. 2014.
  • Pericope Study for Epiphany 1A, Richard Burgess, 2017.
  • "Resistance and Permission," D Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2014.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • The Lectionary Lab, The Baptism of the Lord, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2014. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2014.
  • The Baptism of Jesus, Bruce Epperly, The Adventurous Lectionary, 2014.
  • Preaching Helps (Baptism of the Lord). Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2014.
  • Evangelectionary, January 12, 2014, Bruce Laverman, Evangelism Connections.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Proper 1A, Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Epiphany 1A, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Rumors, January 13, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • Jesus Now, Epiphany 1A. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2017.
  • Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2017.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: homiletical helps from Concordia Journal and audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2017.
• 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 42:1-9
  • Psalm 29
  • Acts 10:34-43
  • Matthew 3:13-17
• 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. 2017.
  • "You Are All My Beloved," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2017.
  • "A Family Name," David Lose, ...in the Meantime, 2017.
  • "Bruised Reeds anad Dimly Burning Wicks," Janet H Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2017.
  • "Thin Place, Deep Water," Debie Thomas, Journey with Jesus, 2017.
  • "Of Brexit, Trump and Kings of Old," Howie Adan, Just Off The Map, 2017.
  • "The Devilish Waters of 2017," Nancy Rockwell, The Bite in the Apple, 2017.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, 2017.
  • Living by the Word, Robert Saler, The Christian Century, 2017.
  • "Make Them Hear You," Joseph Peters-Mathews, Modern Metanoia, 2017.
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, 2017.
  • Reflections and Resources, Fay Rowland, The Reflectionary, 2017
  • "Patterns," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2017.
  • "There Is Always Fire," Andrew Prior, One Man's Web, 2017.
  • "Draughting Theology," Steve Pankey, 2017. Daily reflections and study for Sunday.
  • Homily Week, 2017.
  • Reading in Church & Other Distractions Podcast, iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, 2017
  • "What I'm Thinking," Eric Anderson, You Tube, RSS, Playlist, 2017.
  • "Walk Wet and Share the Good News," Sharron Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2017.
  • "Fulfilling All Righteousness," Glenn Monson, Law & Gospel Everywhere, 2017.
  • Lectionary Poetry, Scott Barton, 2017.
  • Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2017.
  • Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2017.
  • Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2017.
  • 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, 2017.
  • Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2017.
  • One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2017
  • Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2017.
  • The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2017.
  • Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2017.
  • Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2017
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2017.
  • Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2017.
  • The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2017.
  • SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2017.
  • COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2017.
  • Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck, 2017.
  • Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, "By Water and the Spirit" Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2014.
  • "Baptism, Righteousness, and the War on Poverty: A 2014 Epiphany," Roger Nam, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2014. (Video: LBJ's War on Poverty 50 Years Later)
  • "Baptismal Problems and Promises," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2014. 2011.
  • "A Shocking Request and a Stupendous Claim: The Baptism of Jesus," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2014. 2011. 2008. 2005.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2014. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
  • "The Very Definition of a Servant," John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2014.
  • "Cousins," Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2014.
  • The Preacher's Study, John W.B. Hill, The Associated Parishees for Liturgy and Mission, 2014.
  • "Bathrobes and Sandals," Rick Morley, 2014.
  • "No Turning Back," Christopher Burkett, PreacherRhetorica, 2014.
  • Question the Text, Russell Rathbun, etc., 2014.
  • "Openings and Obfuscations," Michael Coffey, 2014.
  • "Come to the Water," David Sellery, 2014.
  • "The Voice of the Lord," Mary Avram, Upper Room Books, 2014.
  • "A Discipleship Elevator Speech?" Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014. 2011.
  • "With Jesus in the Baptismal Waters," Bob Cornwall, 2014.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2014.
  • "A Bruised Reed He Will Not Break," Steve Godfrey, Church in the World, 2014.
  • Lectionary Notes for Baptism of the Lord, Year A, Beth Quick, 2014.
  • "His Righteousness!" Thomas Beam, 2014.
  • Draughting Theology, Steve Pankey, 2014.
  • "In Us a Stream of Living Water," Suzanne Guthrie, At the End of the Enclosure, 2014.
  • Poem for the Sunday Lectionary, Andrew King, A poetic kind of place, 2014.
  • Care for Creation Commentary, Tom Mundahl, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2014.
  • "Take Me 'As Is'," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2014
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, 2014.
  • "Normal is Strange," Larry Patten, 2014.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2017
  • Panoramic Views of Faith and Health, Butch Odom. Daily lectionary thoughts and prayer, 2014.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2011.
  • "Taking the Plunge," Baptism of JesusA, Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2011.
  • The Painted Prayerbook, Following the Flow, Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
  • "Voice Lessons," Jenny Williams, The Ekklesia Project, 2011.
  • "Without Further Ado: Reflections on the Baptism of the Lord," Alyce McKenzie, Patheos, 2011.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2008.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Epiphany 1A, 2005. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church.
  • "Servanthood," Timothy Nakayama, Proclaiming Gospel Justice, The Witness, 2005.
  • 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)
  • "Beloved," by Mandy England Cole. A Sermon for Every Sunday. Lectionary-based video sermons from America's best preachers.
  • "Tattooed for Life," Debra Samuelson, Day 1, 2017.
  • "Secret Identity," the Very Rev. Barkley Thompson (TEC), Day 1, 2014.
  • "Lord of All," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
  • Ministry Matters, January 12, 2014.
  • "Baptism of Our Lord," the Rev. Ben E. Helmer, Sermons that Work, 2014.
  • 1 Epifanía (A) – 2014, POR EL RVDO. NAPOLEÓN BRITO, Sermones que Iluminan.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2014.
  • "The River," the Rev. Dr. Bill Leonard, Day 1, 2011.
  • "Baptism Made Real," the Rev. Randy Calvo, Day 1, 2008.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "See How God Sees," Weekly Seeds, 2017.
  • "No Partiality!" Faith Element, 2014.
  • "Baptism, Righteousness, and the War on Poverty: A 2014 Epiphany," Roger Nam, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2014. (Video: LBJ's War on Poverty 50 Years Later)
  • The Lectionary Lab, The Baptism of the Lord, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2014. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
  • "Possibilities Unfolding/Turning Points," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2013.
  • Bible Study, Epiphany 1, 2014, Christine Havens, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • Estudio de la Biblia.1 Epifanía (A) por Christiane Havens, Sermones que Iluminan, 2014.
  • "Haiti: More than a Cathedral," "Anointed with the Holy Spirit and With Power," "The Light of God's Power," First Sunday after the Epiphany, Lesson Plans that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
  • "Entertaining Angels," study guide, Acts 10:34-43, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Hospitality," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007.
  • 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 Epiphany Resources Page.
• Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
• Worship Planning Helps (Baptism of the Lord): 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, 2014. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
• Mustard Seeds, "Lighting Up the World/The Secret of Life," Baptism of Jesus, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
• Sacredise Worship Resources, 2017.
• Worship resources for Baptism of our Lord by B. David Hostetter from SermonSuite.
• Evangelectionary, January 12, 2014, Bruce Laverman, Evangelism Connections.
• Ministry Matters, January 12, 2014.
• Worship Resources, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2014.
• LCA Worship Planning Page, Epiphany 1/Baptism, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
• "A Discipleship Elevator Speech?" Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014. 2011.
• Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 1, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
• Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Baptism of Jesus A, 2011. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
• Liturgy for the Baptism of our Lord, Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
• Lectionary Liturgies, Baptism of the Lord, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2011.
• Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
• Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
• Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, Baptism, 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, Baptism of the Lord, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
• The Billabong, Baptism of Jesus, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
• Introductions to lectionary readings for readers, Proper 1A. Chris Haslam, Diocese of Montreal.
• "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.
• Prayers and Meditations, Psalm 29, Timeless Psalms, Joan Stott.
• 21st Century Worship Resources, Baptism of the Lord, UMCDiscipleship.org.
• Offertory Prayers, Baptism of the Lord, UMCDiscipleship.org.
• Prayers and Benediction, Baptism of Our Lord, Yr A, Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, Dim Lamp, 2011.
• Sunday Prayer for Baptism of Christ A, RevAbi, RevGalBlogPals, 2011.
• Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2017.
• Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
• Prayers and Musical Ideas, Baptism of the Lord, 2014. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
• Call to Worship, Mary Jane Konings, 2014.
• Prayers of the People, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2014.
• Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2014.
• "In Us a Stream of Living Water," Suzanne Guthrie, At the End of the Enclosure, 2014.
• The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 29, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2017.
• Service Prayers for Epiphany 1, 2014, .rtf file index at site. Worship Ways, UCC. (Español)
• World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
• "Walk Wet and Share the Good News," Sharron Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2017.
• Reclaim Weekly Worship Prayers, 2017.
• Liturgical Resources, (Ir)revBrent, 2017
• Engage Worship, 2017.
• Prayers of the People, and Blessing, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2017.
• Graphics & Multimedia:
  • Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
  • HermanoLeón Clipart, Baptism of the Lord. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art, Baptism of Christ, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: Baptism of Christ, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 1 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, "Lighting Up the World/The Secret of Life," Baptism of Jesus, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Baptism of Jesus, audio telling, digital presentation, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. Go Tell Communications, Biblical Storytelling for the Global Village, 2011.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • Isaiah 42:1-9, Light is important in Schindler's List, with Oscar Schindler himself being a 'light to the nations.' Visual Parables, Ed McNulty.
  • "Baptism, Righteousness, and the War on Poverty: A 2014 Epiphany," Roger Nam, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2014. (Video: LBJ's War on Poverty 50 Years Later)
  • "String/Flash Cards," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
  • Church Galleries sample - free powerpoint download for this week's lectionary scripture(s).
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • "Down By the Jordan" is Carolyn Winfrey Gillette's hymn celebrating Jesus' baptism by John and today's baptisms reminding us to share God's love. Tune: LOBE DEN HERREN 14. 14. 4. 7. 8 ("Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty"). This hymn is in the United Methodists' Worship and Song.
    • "Spirit of God"is Carolyn Winfrey Gillette's hymn celebrating the Holy Spirit in biblical stories, Jesus' baptism and the Church today. Tune: O QUANTA QUALIA 11. 11. 11. 11 ("God of Compassion, in Mercy Befriend Us"). This hymn is in the Episcopalians' Voices Found: Women in the Church's Song.
    • "Creator Of the Water"is Carolyn Winfrey Gillette's hymn celebrating God using water in the Bible, including in Jesus' baptism and today. Tune: LANCASHIRE 7.6.7.6 D ("The Day of Resurrection").
    • "When Jesus Came from Galilee," TEXT: Mark Ryman (2004) based on Matthew 3:13-27. TUNE: "Martyrdom," by Hugh Wilson (1800). New Hymns for the Lectionary.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Baptism of Christ A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings
    • Psalm 29 set to Lyons (10 10 11 11) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
    • "Ascribe to God," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Baptism of Christ A, 2014, 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, 2014.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Baptism of the Lord, UMCDiscipleship.org.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Baptism of the Lord, 2014. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
    • Shepherd Sounds, First Sunday after the Epiphany. 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 selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    • Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
    • The Billabong, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
    • Traditional Hymns for Blended and Contemporary Worship Volume One: Advent-Christmas-Epiphany, by Dean McIntyre, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
    • 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, Baptism of Our Lord A, 2008. 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, 2017.
    • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2014. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
    • 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 Devotion Page, Faith Formation Journeys, 2014.
  • 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.)
  • The Bible and Epiphany: The Wise Men and the Baptism of Jesus, crossword puzzle, Bruce Gillette.
  • Lectionary Puzzles, Baptism of our Lord. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.
  • Gospel Puzzles for the Lectionary, Matthew 3:13-17, Mark Ryman, edoxy.com.
• With Children (see also listings "With Children" at individual scripture pages, linked above):
  • Worshiping with Children, The Baptism of the Lord, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2014. 2011.
  • "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," January 12, 2014, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Isaiah 42:1-9 and The Little Duck by Judy Dunn, Acts 10:34-43 and You're All My Favorites by Sam Bratney, .Matthew 3:13-17 and There by Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick. 2011.
  • "Walk Wet and Share the Good News," Sharron Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2017.
  • "A Discipleship Elevator Speech?" Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014. 2011.
  • "A Slice of Encouragement," Fran Woodruff, On The Chancel Steps, 2014.
  • Baptism -- Children's sermon by Elaine M.Ward based on Matthew 3:13-17 from SermonSuite.
  • "String/Flash Cards," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
  • Ministry Matters, January 12, 2014.
  • "Haiti: More than a Cathedral," "Anointed with the Holy Spirit and With Power," "The Light of God's Power," First Sunday after the Epiphany, Lesson Plans that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2014. .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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