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Epiphany 3A
January 27, 2008
In honor of my friend Rolf Svanoe,
author of
Bread for the Journey,
A High-Carb Multisensory
Lenten Worship Series,
CSS Publishing.
Click on Scripture Lessons below for
study links and resources for each individual pericope:
Isaiah 9:1-4
Roman Catholic
reading: Isaiah 8:23 - 9:3
Psalm 27:1, 4-9
Roman
Catholic reading: Psalm
27
Episcopal RCL reading:
Psalm 27: 1, 5-13
1 Corinthians 1:10-18
Roman
Catholic reading: 1 Corinthians
1:10-13, 17
Matthew
4:12-23
Roman
Catholic reading: Matthew
4:12-23 or Matthew
4:12-17
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| Images and Movies:
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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 |
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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 3, Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal. |
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Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives,
Ordinary 3, 2008. Commentary,
historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis
University. |
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Preaching This
Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary. Commentaries on lectionary readings by
Frank M. Yamada, Dwight Peterson, and Audrey West. |
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Girardian
Reflections on the Lectionary, Epiphany 3, by Paul Nuechterlein &
Friends. |
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Preaching Peace commentary,
Epiphany 3A, Jeff Krantz & Michael
Hardin. |
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Preaching Helps (Epiphany
3, 2008). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church
General Board of Discipleship. |
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disclosing new
worlds, Epiphany 3A, Lawrence Moore. |
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Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary,
Epiphany 3, 2008, Bruce G. Epperly,
"...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." |
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Rumors, January
27, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers
with a sense of humor." |
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Sermon Nuggets,
Epiphany 3A, 2008, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor,
questions, quotations. |
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Third Sunday after the Epiphany, January 27, 2008, Joy L. McDonald
Coltvet, Currents in Theology and Mission. |
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SAMUEL,
Epiphany 3, 2008, at
ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Jesus Now,
Epiphany 3A. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures
Jesus Then & Now. |
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Liberal Lectionary Analysis,
Third Sunday after Epiphany,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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Text
Studies, Epiphany 3, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran) |
| Readings, Analysis of
Text and Preaching Paths from Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church
of the Nazarene.) Commentary focuses on Isaiah text. |
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"Jesus'
Proclamation Begins," The Practice of Jesus,
Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2008. |
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"A
Few Good Followers,"
Anecdotes, Stories & Humor, Steve Goodier,
Christ United Methodist Church, Salt Lake City, UT. |
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Social Justice Lectionary,
Epiphany 3A, list of links by Rev. Dr. Bruce
Sweet, United Church of Canada. |
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Starters for Sunday,
27 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:
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"The Land of Deep
Darkness," Blogging toward Sunday,
Edwin Searcy,
Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2008. |
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Tuesday
Lectionary Leanings, The Incredible Light-ness of Being, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2008. |
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"Epiphany 3:
In Which We Visit Our Inner Library," The Painted Prayerbook, Word &
Image & Faith. Jan Richardson, 2008.
Inner Library, Revisited. |
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"Race
and Repentance: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,"
The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey
with Jesus Foundation, 2008. |
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"Portraits of Jesus,"
Laurel A. Dykstra, "Voices of Truth,"
Living the Word, Sojourners Online, 2008. |
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"Met in
Darkness, Seen in Light," 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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Lectionary Haikus: Simon, Andrew, et al, Among the Hills. |
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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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The
Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo,
Progressive Theology Weblog, 2008. |
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"Occasions for Hope,"
Larry Patten. And Yet: "Faithful & Foolish Reflections Served Weekly." |
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This Sunday's Readings,
Epiphany 4 (3)A, John Pridmore, Church Times, 2008. |
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Daily Reflection,
Ordinary 3, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2008. |
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Dylan's Lectionary Blog,
Epiphany 3A. Biblical Scholar
Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary
of the Episcopal Church, 2005. |
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"Power and Unity," Mark Handley Andrus, Proclaiming Gospel Justice,
The Witness, 2005. |
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"Falling
Out for Trifles,"
The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus
Foundation, 2005. |
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"Makeshift
Communities," Barbara Lemmel. Commentary from The Christian
Century, January, 1999. At Religion Online. |
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Living the Word, by Jim and
Shelley Douglass. Lectionary-based scripture commentary at Sojourners Online, 1996. |
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"Remembering Who We Are,"
by Kari Jo Verhulst. Living the Word
lectionary-based scripture commentary from Sojourners Online, 2002. |
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Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other
resources. |
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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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| Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page)
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"Cobwebs on the Confessional," the Rev. Dr. William L. Self, Day
1, 2008. |
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Selected Sermon,
Epiphany 3 (RCL), by the Rev. Charles Hoffacker, in Worship
that Works, ECUSA, 2008. |
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"Can You Hear Me Now?" Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National
Catholic Weekly, 2005. |
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"Keynoting Discipleship I," 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 3, 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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"Curing Disease,"
Faith Lens, a weekly Bible study/discussion for youth, linking a current news story and
lectionary texts. ELCA, 2008. |
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"Following the Light of the World,"
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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Proclaiming
Faith, Epiphany 3A, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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Bible Study -
Ordinary Time 3 - 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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| 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. |
| The Text This Week's Epiphany Resources Page. |
| Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
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Worship Planning Helps
(Epiphany 3, 2008): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship
Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Gathering,
Epiphany 3, 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 3A, includes liturgy, hymn
suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with
Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia. |
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Mustard Seeds,
"Discipleship 101," Epiphany 3, 2008. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of
contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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Worship Resources,
Epiphany 3, Free Resources, Cokesbury
Worship Connection. |
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Lectionary Liturgies,
Ordinary 3A, Thom M. Shuman, Greenhills Community
Church, Presbyterian, Cincinnati, OH. |
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Liturgy for the Celebration of Life,
Epiphany 3A. Liturgies
from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The
Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT. |
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"A Light
Shone," Ordinary 3, 2005. A New Presentation for Sunday's Liturgy,
Claretian Communications, Philippines. Includes Flash presentation.
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Liturgies Online, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in
Australia. |
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Worship
and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 3, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in
Australia. |
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"The
Message," The Practice of Jesus,
Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2008. |
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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 3, 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. |
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Prayers
of the People, Year A - Epiphany 3/OT3. 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 3, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish,
Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this
week's lectionary texts to the congregation. |
| The
Billabong, Epiphany 3, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in
Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms. |
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Introductions to lectionary readings for readers,
Proper 3A. Chris Haslam, Diocese of Montreal. |
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Creative Closing, Ordinary 3, George Hartwell, at Richard J. Fairchild's
Sermon & Lectionary Resources. |
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Offertory Prayers for
January, 2008, David S. Bell, United Methodist Church GBOD. |
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A
Prayer/Litany for Epiphany 3,
Stephen Brown, A Place for
Prayer. |
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Starters for Sunday,
27 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 3, the Rev. Dr. Safiyah
Fosua, United
Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Prayers and Musical Ideas,
Ordinary 3, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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Prayer of the Church,
Epiphany 3, 2008,
Let Us Pray,
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. |
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| Graphics & Multimedia:
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Clip Art, Ordinary 3, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators. |
| Clip Art Images:
Matthew 4:12-23, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú. |
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Ordinary 3 at
Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration.
Follows Latin American Roman Catholic gospel reading, though most gospels
texts/themes are found in the index. Liberation emphasis. |
| Bulletin
Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho.
Scroll down for Year A index. |
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Mustard Seeds,
"Discipleship 101," Epiphany 3, 2008. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of
contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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PowerPoint Backgrounds for Epiphany 3C, Will Humes, Word & Table. |
| "Epiphany 3:
In Which We Visit Our Inner Library," The Painted Prayerbook, Word &
Image & Faith. Jan Richardson, 2008. |
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Lectionary Haikus: photo of abandoned fishing nets, Among the
Hills. |
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Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
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SAMUEL,
Epiphany 3, 2008, at
ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Scripture
Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Third Sunday after Epiphany,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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"Walk in the Light!" reflection by Dorette Saunders,
eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center. |
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Hymns and Music:
| Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
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| Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
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Lectionary Hymns,
Epiphany 3, 2008, United Methodist Church GBOD. |
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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.") |
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Liturgical
Planning and Music Suggestions, Ordinary 3, CanticaNova
Publications. |
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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. |
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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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Gathering,
Epiphany 3, 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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Starters for Sunday,
27 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 27, 2008, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia.
Contemporary Christian Music resources. |
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Prayers and Musical Ideas,
Ordinary 3, 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 "With Children"
at individual scripture pages, linked above):
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Gathering,
Epiphany 3, 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 3A, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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"Rolling
Along Together With Christ,"
"Gone
Fishing,"
"Fishing for People," 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 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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