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Easter 4A
May 7, 2017
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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources for each individual pericope:

Acts 2:42-47
Roman Catholic reading: Acts 2:14, 36-41

Psalm 23
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 23: 1-6

1 Peter 2:19-25
Roman Catholic reading: 1 Peter 2:20-25

John 10:1-10

 

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 calendar, Year A, from the ELCA site.
  • United Methodist lectionary readings.
  • 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:
    • Resurrection
    • Good Shepherd
    • Healing
    • Sheep/Shepherds
  • In this continuation of Jesus’ giving sight to the man born blind, Jesus claims that he is the shepherd whom the sheep trust, and that he is the gate itself keeping the sheep safe. Erin Gruwell in Freedom Writers is a teacher who looks upon her students as her flock to guide and protect, as well as introducing them to the wondrous world of books —and who makes an enormous sacrifice for them. Ed Mc Nulty, Visual Parables.
  • Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Resurrection
    • Rebirth/New Life
    • Feeding/Eucharist
    • Good Shepherd
    • Difficulty Recognizing Evil
• 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. 2008.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, 2014. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • "Figurating Speech with a Twist," D Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2014.
  • "Followers of the Way" SAMUEL, Kathryn Matthews Huey, Sermon Seeds, UCC, 2017.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2017.
  • Ministry Matters, May 11, 2014.
  • The Lectionary Lab,, 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.
  • Evangelectionary, Evangelism Connections, 2014.
  • The Lectionary Lab, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2014. Lectionary Lab Live podcast. 2011.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Easter 4, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Preaching Helps (Easter 4A). Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2014.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Easter 4, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2011.
  • Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Easter 4, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Jesus Now, Easter 4. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Rumors, Easter 4, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • 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, 2014.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: homiletical helps from Concordia Journal and audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2014.
• 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).
  • Acts 2:42-47
  • Psalm 23
  • 1 Peter 2:19-25
  • John 10:1-10
• 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. Karoline Lewis, David Lose and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2014.
  • peaceonjustice, barbara born, 2017
  • Sacredise, 2017
  • "Easter and the Bandit Shepherd," Nancy Rockwell, The Bite in the Apple, 2017.
  • "Draughting Theology," Steve Pankey, 2017. Daily reflections and study for Sunday.
  • Homily Week, 2017.
  • The Reflectionary, images, reflections, activities, Fay Rowland, 2017.
  • Reading in Church & Other Distractions Podcast, iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, 2017
  • "What I'm Thinking," Eric Anderson, You Tube, RSS, Playlist, 2017.
  • Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2014.
  • 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)
  • "What Makes a Christian Home, Anyway?" John C. Holbert, 2014.
  • "God Loves Us Dirty Sheep," Mike Baughman, 2014.
  • "From the Daily Mass to the Domestic Mess," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2014. 2011. 2008. 2005.
  • "Abundant Life Now," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2014.
  • "The Gate for the Sheep," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2014.
  • The Moonshine Jesus Show, lectionary-cast by David Henson and Mark Sandlin, 2014.
  • "Stewards of the Promise, Part 1," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014.
  • "Easter 4A: A Reflection," Rick Morley, 2014.
  • Peter Lockhart, A Different Heresy, 2014.
  • "Pasture," Andrew King, A Poetic Kind of Place, 2014.
  • Bob Stuhlmann, Stories from a Priestly Life, 2014.
  • Draughting Theology, Steve Pankey, 2014.
  • Question the Text, Russell Rathbun, etc., 2014.
  • Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, 2014.
  • Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2014.
  • "Finding the Gate," Christopher Burkett, Preacher Rhetorica, 2014.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2014.
  • Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2014.
  • 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 Beautiful One," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2014.
  • Anne Howard, The Beatitudes Society, 2014.
  • Care for Creation Commentary, Leah Schade, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2014.
  • "A Decision I Must Make Every Day," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2014.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2017
  • Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2014.
  • Scripture Reflections, Bob Flaherty, Newberg First United Methodist Church, 2014.
  • Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2014.
  • "Ten Minutes on a Tuesday," a weekly resource for preachers and worship leaders, The Methodist Church of New Zealand, 2014.
  • 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, 2014.
  • Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2014.
  • One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2014.
  • Weekly Reading, Anthony B. Robinson, 2014.
  • Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2014.
  • The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2014.
  • The Hardest Question, 2014.
  • Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2014.
  • Stillspeaking Daily Devotional, UCC.org. Daily devotional for Twitter. (Daily RCL)
  • Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2014
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2014.
  • Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2014.
  • The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2014.
  • SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2014.
  • COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2014.
  • Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck.
  • Panoramic Views of Faith and Health, Butch Odom. Daily lectionary thoughts and prayer, 2014.
  • "Abundant Life," David Lose, WorkingPreacher, 2011.
  • "Sheep," Miriam's Tambourine, Memphis Theological Seminary, 2011.
  • "The Voice," Timothy Wayne Good, The Naked Alien, 2011.
  • The Painted Prayerbook, "Blessing of the Gate," Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
  • Lectionary Blogging, Easter 4, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2011.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Easter 4A, Chris Ayers, 2011.
  • "Who Gets Sacrificed?" John van de Laar, Sacredise, 2011.
  • With Glad and Generous Hearts, Pastor Sharron R. Lucas, The Stewardship of Life Institute, 2011.
  • Grounded and Rooted in Love, Easter 4A, Matt & Laura Norvell, 2011.
  • "Who's Your Shepherd?" Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2011.
  • "Followers," Janice Love, The Ekklesia Project, 2011.
  • A Radical Love, Neil Chappell, aweirdthing, 2011.
  • "Jesus the Gate, and Paddy Plenty," Peter Woods, I am Listening, 2011.
  • "The Door," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2011.
  • "Jesus the Good Shepherd," Edgy Exegesis, Alyce McKenzie, Patheos, 2011.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Easter 4. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2005.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2008.
  • "Generosity and Conversion," Paul Marshall, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
  • "The Voice of the Shepherd," Carol Hampton, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
  • "Ecclesia," Barry Robinson, Keeping the Faith in Babylon, at at Richard J. Fairchild's Sermon & Lectionary Resources.
  • The Christian Century:
    • "Flocking Together," Edgardo Antonio Colón-Emeric, 2005.
    • "Enter Here," Amy B. Hunter, 2002.
    • "Savior Like a Shepherd," William Brosend, 2000.
    • "At Home in God," Susan R. Andrews. April, 1999.
    • "Thieves and Robbers," Ronald Goetz, 1990.
    • "Flipping the World on Its Head," Ronald Goetz, 1990.
  • Sojourners Living the Word:
    • "Living an 'Awed' Life," Walter Brueggemann, "How Do We Practice an Easter Life?" 2011.
    • "Ambiguity and Challenge," Laurel A. Dykstra, "Resistance and Survival," 2008.
  • 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)
  • By the Sound of His Voice,” by Michael Renninger.  A Sermon for Every Sunday: lectionary-based video sermons from America’s best preachers.
  • "The Church on This Side of Heaven," Laura Truman, Day 1, 2014.
  • "Baptism into the Fold," the Very Rev Anthony Clavier, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • Ministry Matters, May 11, 2014.
  • "The Clown in the Belfry," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2014.
  • "The Sheepfold," the Rev. Adam Thomas, Day 1, 2011.
  • "God's Most Difficult Miracle," the Rev. Dr. Donovan Drake, Day 1, 2008.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Followers of the way," Weekly Seeds., 2017.
  • Bible Study, Easter 4, 2014, Charlotte LaForest, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • Faith Element, 2014.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
  • "Hungry Souls," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Food and Hunger," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2004.
  • "Untamed Hospitality," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Hospitality," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007.
• 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

• Resources and Images on The Text This Week's Easter Resources page.
• Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
  • Worship Planning Helps (Easter 4): 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)
  • Sacredise, 2017
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, 2014."Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Ministry Matters, May 11, 2014.
  • "Stewards of the Promise, Part 1," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014.
  • Evangelectionary, Evangelism Connections, 2014.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Church - Dead or Alive?/Coming Home," Easter 4, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Worship Resources, Easter 4, 2014 Mindi Welton-Mitchell, Rev-o-lution.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Easter 4, 2011. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Shepherd Liturgy for use on Easter 4, Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Easter 4A, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2014.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Easter 4, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada
• Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
  • Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, Easter, 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, Easter 4, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • Prayer of the People, Easter 4, Theresa Coleman, reverend mommy's random thoughts.
  • Creative Closing, Easter 4, George Hartwell, at Richard J. Fairchild's Sermon & Lectionary Resources.
  • "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.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 23 (Easter 4), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Easter 4A, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • Offertory Prayers, Easter 4A, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • Sheep, a litany of confession based on Psalm 23, Chaplain Tiffany, Miriam's Tambourine, 2011.
  • Worship Resources, Easter 4, 2011, Anna's Hosannas.
  • Sunday Prayer, 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 of the People, Richard J. Einerson, 2014. (Click on "Weekly Prayers".)
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2014.
  • "The Beautiful One," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2014.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 23, Easter 4A, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2014.
  • 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, 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, Easter 4. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art, Easter 4, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: John 10:1-10, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Easter 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, "Church - Dead or Alive?/Coming Home," Easter 4, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • The Painted Prayerbook, "Blessing of the Gate," Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
  • "Foam Sheet," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
  • In this continuation of Jesus’ giving sight to the man born blind, Jesus claims that he is the shepherd whom the sheep trust, and that he is the gate itself keeping the sheep safe. Erin Gruwell in Freedom Writers is a teacher who looks upon her students as her flock to guide and protect, as well as introducing them to the wondrous world of books —and who makes an enormous sacrifice for them. Ed Mc Nulty, Visual Parables.
• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • ”O Jesus, You Were Born to Be,” original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 2011, Tune: TRURO 8.8.8.8 (“Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates”)  and O WALY WALY 8.8.8.8.
    • "Walk on Ahead, Good Shepherd," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Easter 4A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "Shepherding God," sung call and response, Psalm 116, Anna's Hosannas.
    • "The Lord Is My Shepherd," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm 23 set to Darwall's 148th (66.66.88) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Easter 4A, 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, Easter 4A, UMCDiscipleship.org.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Easter 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.
    • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, Easter 4, CanticaNova Publications.
    • 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.")
    • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
    • The Billabong, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
    • 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, Easter, 4, 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 Devotions, 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.)
  • Lectionary Puzzles, Easter 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, Easter 4A, 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," May 11, 2014, Union Presbyterian Seminary.
  • Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2014.
  • God's Stamp Of Approval -- Children’s sermon by Wesley T. Runk based on 1 Peter 2:19-25 from SermonSuite
  • 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)
  • "Stewards of the Promise, Part 1," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014.
  • "Jesus Is Here, Jesus Loves Us, It Will All Be OK," Fran Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps, 2014.
  • "Foam Sheet," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
  • "What We Need Most" Children's Lesson for Fourth Sunday in Easter (May 15, 2011), from Anna's Hosannas.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Easter 4, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
• 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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