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Epiphany 2A
January 20, 2008
With thanks to page sponsor:
Janet Corpus and
John Hoffmeyer.
(Nov 07-08)
Click on Scripture Lessons below for
study links and resources for each individual pericope:
Isaiah 49:1-7
Roman Catholic
reading: Isaiah 49:3, 5-6
Psalm 40:1-11
Roman Catholic reading:
Psalm
40:2-10
Episcopal RCL reading:
Psalm 40:1-12
1 Corinthians 1:1-9
Roman
Catholic reading: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3
John 1:29-42
Roman Catholic
reading: John 1:29-34
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| Images and Movies:
 | Images Linked at The Text This Week's
Art Concordance, with the following themes:
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| Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie
Concordance, with the following themes:
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| Special Day Resources:
Week of Prayer
for Christian Unity |
| Special Day Resources:
Martin Luther King, Jr. |
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Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation
(see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of
page)
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Comments
(commentary) and
Clippings
(technical notes for in-depth study), Epiphany 2, Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal. |
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Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives,
Ordinary 2, 2008. Commentary,
historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis
University. |
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Preaching This
Week at WorkingPreacher.org. Commentaries on lectionary readings by
Christine Roy Yoder, Dwight Peterson, and Audrey West, Luther
Seminary. |
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Girardian
Reflections on the Lectionary, Epiphany 2, by Paul Nuechterlein &
Friends. |
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Preaching Peace commentary,
Epiphany 2A, Jeff Krantz & Michael
Hardin. |
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Preaching Helps (Epiphany
2, 2008). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church
General Board of Discipleship. |
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disclosing new
worlds, Epiphany 2A, Lawrence Moore. |
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Rumors, January
20, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers
with a sense of humor." |
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Sermon Nuggets,
Epiphany 2A, 2008, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor,
questions, quotations. |
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Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary,
Epiphany 2, 2008, Bruce G. Epperly,
"...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." |
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Second Sunday after the Epiphany, January 20, 2008, Joy L. McDonald
Coltvet, Currents in Theology and Mission. |
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SAMUEL,
Epiphany 2, 2008, at
ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, sermon seeds, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Jesus Now,
Epiphany 2A. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures
Jesus Then & Now. |
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Liberal Lectionary Analysis,
Second Sunday after Epiphany,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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Progressive Bible Study, Isaiah 49:3, 5-6, Pastor Dan, Street
Prophets. |
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Text
Studies, Epiphany 2, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran) |
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"Recognising
Who Jesus Is," The Practice of Jesus,
Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2008. |
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"Follow Your Bliss,"
Anecdotes, Stories & Humor, Steve Goodier,
Christ United Methodist Church, Salt Lake City, UT. |
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Social Justice Lectionary,
Epiphany 2A, list of links by Rev. Dr. Bruce
Sweet, United Church of Canada. |
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Starters for Sunday,
20 January 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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Estudio
Exegético-Homilético, Enero de 2008, Instituto Universitario
Isedet. |
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Lists of recommended
articles are available with
ATLAS subscription for these texts:
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| Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
| "John Testified,"
Blogging toward Sunday,
Erin Martin,
Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2008. |
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Tuesday
Lectionary Leanings, "Come and See" Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2008. |
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"The
Outrage of Outsiders: Why So Many People Dislike Christians,"
The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey
with Jesus Foundation, 2008. |
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Dylan's Lectionary Blog,
Epiphany 2A, 2008. Biblical Scholar
Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary
of the Episcopal Church.
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"The Servant's Song," Laurel A. Dykstra, "Voices of Truth,"
Living the Word, Sojourners Online, 2008. |
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"True
Identity," Angela Bauer-Levesque, Mary Foulke, Robert Griffin, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our
Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2008. (LGBT perspective) |
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The
Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo,
Progressive Theology Weblog, 2008. |
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Preaching Isaiah, Rev. Dr. David N. Mosser, Reflections on the
Lectionary for January, 2008, The Living Pulpit. |
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Lectionary Haikus, The Lamb of God Who Takes Away the Sins of the
World, Among the Hills. |
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Daily Reflection,
Ordinary 2, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2008. |
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This Sunday's Readings,
Epiphany 3 (2)A, John Pridmore, Church Times, 2008. |
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"The
Other 'H' Word," Mark Ralls, The Christian Century, 2005. |
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"Disaster and Discipleship," Rowan Smith, Proclaiming Gospel Justice,
The Witness, 2005. |
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"Sacrificial Lambs," Robert W. Cromey, Proclaiming Gospel Justice,
The Witness, 2005. |
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"Disillusioned with Church,"
The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus
Foundation, 2005. |
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"Grand
Introductions," Lillian Daniel, The Christian Century, 2002.
Religion Online. |
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"Remembering Who We Are,"
by Kari Jo Verhulst. Living the Word
lectionary-based scripture commentary from Sojourners Online, 2002. |
| Living the Word, by Jim and
Shelley Douglass. Lectionary-based scripture commentary at Sojourners Online, 1996. |
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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.
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Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other
resources. |
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| Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page)
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"What
Are You Looking For?" the Rev. Dr. Catherine Taylor, Day 1,
2008. |
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Selected Sermon,
Epiphany 2 (RCL), by Katerina K. Whitley, in Worship
that Works, ECUSA, 2008. |
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"Follow the Leader," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National
Catholic Weekly, 2005. |
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Selected sermon
by the Rev. James Liggett, in Sermons that Work,
ECUSA, 2005. |
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"The Beginning Holds the Future II," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The
National Catholic Weekly, 2002. |
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| Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
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Lectionary Notes,
Epiphany 2, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat
Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY. |
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Banquet of the Word, Bible Study Based on the Sunday Readings, by Rev. Thomas Welbers. |
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"Prophecy from the Sidelines," (1 Corinthians 1:4-9) study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Prophetic Ethics," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2003. |
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"U2: Unexpected Prophets,"
(Psalm 40)
study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Singing Our Lives," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2006. |
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"Indiana Voters
Face Identity Crisis,"
Faith Lens, a weekly Bible study/discussion for youth, linking a current news story and
lectionary texts. ELCA, 2008. |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Epiphany 2A, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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"Following the Lamb of God," John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily
Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2008. |
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Lesson Plans
for Small Congregations, Adults, Epiphany, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2008. |
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Bible Study -
Ordinary Time 2 - verse by verse Roman Catholic lectionary
commentary at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Picayune, MS. |
| Light on the
Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and
participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings. |
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| The Text This Week's Epiphany Resources Page. |
| Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
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Worship Planning Helps
(Epiphany 2, 2008): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship
Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Gathering,
Epiphany 2, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes homiletical
suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions,
keyboard, instrumental, choral suggestions etc. |
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LCA Worship Resources,
Epiphany 2A, includes liturgy, hymn
suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with
Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia. |
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Mustard Seeds,
"Following with Our Feet," Epiphany 2, 2008. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of
contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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Worship Resources,
Epiphany 2, Free Resources, Cokesbury
Worship Connection. |
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Worship
and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 2, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in
Australia. |
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Liturgies Online, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in
Australia. |
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Lectionary Liturgies,
Ordinary 2A, Thom M. Shuman, Greenhills Community
Church, Presbyterian, Cincinnati, OH. |
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"Recognising
Jesus," The Practice of Jesus,
Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2008. |
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Liturgical
Planning and Music Suggestions, Ordinary 2, CanticaNova
Publications. |
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Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada:
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| Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
| Laughing Bird
Liturgical Resources, Epiphany 2, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra
Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings,
Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases. |
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Resources:
Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies
by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia. |
| The
Billabong, Epiphany 2, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in
Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms. |
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Prayers
of the People, Year A - Epiphany 2/OT2. General intercessions for Sundays and
Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of
Louisiana. |
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Lector's Notes,
Ordinary 2, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish,
Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this
week's lectionary texts to the congregation. |
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Offertory Prayers for
January, 2008, David S. Bell, United Methodist Church GBOD. |
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A Prayer
for Epiphany 2,
Stephen Brown, A Place for
Prayer. |
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Starters for Sunday,
20 January 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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"Liturgy: prayer reflection",
reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New
Zealand. |
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21st Century Africana
Liturgical Resources, Epiphany 2, the Rev. Dr. Kwasi I. Kena, United
Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Prayers and Musical Ideas,
Ordinary 2, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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Prayer of the Church,
Epiphany 2, 2008,
Let Us Pray,
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. |
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| Graphics & Multimedia:
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Clip Art, Ordinary 2, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators. |
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Ordinary 2 at
Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration.
Follows Latin American Roman Catholic gospel reading, though most gospels
texts/themes are found in the index. Liberation emphasis. |
| Bulletin
Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho.
Scroll down for Year A index. |
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Mustard Seeds,
"Following with Our Feet," Epiphany 2, 2008. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of
contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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Powerpoint Backgrounds for Epiphany 2C - Lamb of God, Will Humes,
Word & Table. |
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Lectionary Haikus, The Lamb of God Who Takes Away the Sins of the
World, Among the Hills. (Photo) |
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Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
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SAMUEL,
Epiphany 2, 2008, at
ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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"What Are You Looking For?" Barbara Bernstengel,
eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center. |
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Scripture
Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Second Sunday after Epiphany,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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Hymns and Music:
| Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
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"The Lamb's
Embrace," TEXT: Mark Ryman (2005) based on John 1:29-42. TUNE: “Aberystwyth (Parry),” Joseph Parry (1879).
New Hymns for the Lectionary. |
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Hymns of
the Spirit Three, Epiphany 2A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National
Memorial Church. |
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| Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
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Lectionary Hymns,
Epiphany 2, 2008, United Methodist Church GBOD. |
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Gathering,
Epiphany 2, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes homiletical
suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions,
keyboard, instrumental, choral suggestions etc. |
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Liturgical
Planning and Music Suggestions, Ordinary 2, CanticaNova
Publications. |
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Hymn selections (United Methodist)
and more from Hymnsite.com. |
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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. |
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Traditional Hymns for Blended and Contemporary Worship Volume One:
Advent-Christmas-Epiphany, by Dean McIntyre, United Methodist Church General
Board of Discipleship. |
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Worship
Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for
planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire
suggestions for RCL texts. |
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Starters for Sunday,
20 January 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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Together
to Celebrate, January 20, 2008, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia.
Contemporary Christian Music resources. |
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Prayers and Musical Ideas,
Ordinary 2, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
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| With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page)
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Gathering,
Epiphany 2, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes homiletical
suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions,
keyboard, instrumental, choral suggestions etc. |
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Lesson Plans
for Small Congregations, Younger Children & Older Children,
Epiphany, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2008. |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Epiphany 2A, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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"Being a
Light to the Nations," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J.
Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.) |
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Ideas and
Talks for Epiphany, Talks to Children, Rev. Donald
McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish Church, Fife, Scotland. |
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| Drama (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page) |
| A list of links to other
lectionary-based preaching and worship resources. |
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