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Epiphany 3A
January 22, 2017
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Feast of Victory Lutheran Church, Elk Rapids, MI.

Image: Ann Scull, Mustard Seeds

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

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity .
  • 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:
    • Calling the Disciples
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Call
    • Repentance
    • Conversion
    • Children (etc) as mediator figures (wisdom of the foolish)
    • Unity (community)
• Special Day Resources: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
• 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. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • 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.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2017.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • "The Reason of Following," D Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2014.
  • Evangelectionary, January 26, 2014, Jonathan Shively, Evangelism Connections.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2014.
  • "A Call to Follow," SAMUEL, Kathryn Matthews Huey, Sermon Seeds, UCC, 2017.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Epiphany 3, Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Preaching Helps (Epiphany 3). Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2014.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Epiphany 3, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Rumors, January 27, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • Jesus Now, Epiphany 3A. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths from Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.) Commentary focuses on Isaiah text.
  • 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).
  • Isaiah 9:1-4
  • Psalm 27
  • 1 Corinthians 1:10-18
  • Matthew 4:12-23
• 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.
  • "Being before Doing," David Lose, ...in the meantime, 2017.
  • "Mapping God's Promises," Karoline Lewis, Working Preacher, 2017.
  • Provoking the Gospel, Richard Swanson, 2017.
  • Living by the Word, T. Denise Anderson, The Christian Century, 2017.
  • "Left Behind," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2017.
  • peace on justice, Barbara Born, 2017.
  • "Christ's Mind in Us," Dan McClain, Ekklesia Project, 2017.
  • "The Man on Display for All to See" - Marting Luther King, Nancy Rockwell, The Bite in the Apple, 2017.
  • "Trump's Inauguration and Conflicted Hope in a Divided Christianity," Billy Honor, ON Scripture, 2017.
  • "Called Together," Sharron R. Blezard, The Stewardship of Life, 2017.
  • Exegesis, Timothy P. Schehr, Mount St Mary's Seminary, 2017.
  • "A Shattered Yoke," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2017.
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, 2017.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2017
  • "Following Jesus: That For Which We Are Made," Janet Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2017.
  • "Living a Dream," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2017.
  • "The Earthly Kingdom vs the Kingdom of God," Jim Dahlin, 2017.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2017.
  • "Gasping for air in the kingdom," Andrew Prior, One Man's Web, 2017.
  • "Jesus' Inauguration," Glenn Monson, Law and Gospel Everywhere, 2017.
  • "Why You Leave Your Nets and Follow," Andrew King, A Poetic Kind of Place, 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.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2017
  • "Reframing," Journey to Penuel, 2017.
  • "A Great Light," Lynn Miller, Art & Faith Matters, celebrating our creative and living God by generating art and architecture resources for congregations and individuals. Art and Faith Matters facebook page contains additional resources.
  • 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, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2014.
  • "Fishers of People," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2014.
  • "Paul's Call to Unity and Dr. King's Legacy," Doug Hume, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2014. Video: Faith Activism Dr. King's Legacy.
  • "The People Who Have Walked in Darkness," David Sellery, 2014.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2014.
  • "Carrying On the Kingdom Mission," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2014.
  • "Accept the Consequences," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2014.
  • "488 years later: Resources for Black History Month," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2014. 2011.
  • "Lectionary Notes," Beth Quick, 2014.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Dr. Mary Lautensleger, 2014.
  • "Whose You Are," Anna MacDonald Dobbs, Ekklesia Project, 2014.
  • "God Loves Variety," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2014
  • "Jesus in Pieces?." Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014. 2011.
  • Care for Creation Commentary, Tom Mundahl, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2014.
  • "The Light in Focus," Thomas Beam, 2014.
  • "Walking around in the Dark," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2014.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2017. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
  • Lectionary Blogging, Epiphany 3, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2011.
  • "Imagine That!" David Lose, Working Preacher, 2011.
  • The Painted Prayerbook, Catch of the Day, Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
  • Nails, Tires and Hope, Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2011.
  • "Perfect Panic Strategy," Epiphany 3A, Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2011.
  • "Met in Darkness, Seen in Light,"Angela Bauer-Levesque, Robert Griffin, Mary Foulke, Out in Scripture, Human Rights Campaign, 2011. (LGBT)
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2008.
  • 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.
  • "Power and Unity," Mark Handley Andrus, 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)
  • "The World Will Turn," Stephanie Spellers, Day1, 2017.
  • "Drop Everything," by Jim Somerville. A Sermon for Every Sunday: video sermons from America's best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.
  • "Ordinary People," Sil Galvan, 2017.
  • "Denominations," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
  • Ministry Matters, January 26, 2014.
  • "Fly Fishing for Christ," the Rev. Ken Kesselus, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • 3 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.
  • "What Are We Doing Here?" the Rev. Dr. Ozzie E. Smith, Jr., Day 1, 2011.
  • "Cobwebs on the Confessional," the Rev. Dr. William L. Self, Day 1, 2008.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "The Speed of Light (Isaiah 9)," Connections to Next Sunday Resources, 2017.
  • "Trump's Inauguration and Conflicted Hope in a Divided Christianity," Billy Honor, ON Scripture, 2017.
  • "No Partiality," Faith Element, 2014.
  • "A Call to Follow," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2017.
  • "Paul's Call to Unity and Dr. King's Legacy," Doug Hume, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2014. Video: Faith Activism Dr. King's Legacy.
  • Bible Study, Epiphany 3, 2014, Debra Goebel, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • Estudio de la Biblia. 3 Epifanía (A) por Debra Goebel, Sermones que Iluminan, 2014.
  • "A Light Has Dawned," "Changing Darkness into light," Epiphany 3, Lesson Plans that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
  • 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 (Epiphany 3): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Life in Liturgy, Epiphany 3 / Christian Unity, Disciples of Christ, 2017.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2017. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
  • "Called Together," Sharron R. Blezard, The Stewardship of Life, 2017.
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, 2017.
  • Taking Worship Home, Breen Sipes, Tri-Saints Lutheran Parish, 2017.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • Worship Resources
  • Jesus Begins His Ministry and Calls Some Disciples -- Worship resources for Epiphany 3 by Wayne H. Keller from SermonSuite.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Discipling 101/Abandoning the Boats," Epiphany 3, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "Jesus in Pieces?." Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014. 2011.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Epiphany 3A, 2014.
  • The Worship Closet, 2014.
  • Worship Resources, Epiphany 3A, 2011, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 3A, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Epiphany 3A, 2011. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 3, 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, Epiphany 3, 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, 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.
  • Introductions to lectionary readings for readers, Proper 3A. Chris Haslam, Diocese of Montreal.
  • Creative Closing, Ordinary 3, 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.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Epiphany 3, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • Offertory Prayers, Epiphany 3, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • "Accept the Consequences,", Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2011.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 27, Lent 3A, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2017.
  • 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.
  • Call to Worship, Mary Jane Konings, 2014.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2014.
  • Service Prayers for Epiphany 3, 2014, .rtf file index at site. Worship Ways, UCC. (Español)
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 3, 2014. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • "Accept the Consequences," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2014.
  • Evangelectionary, January 26, 2014, Jonathan Shively, Evangelism Connections.
  • 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, Sunday 3. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Discipleing 101/Abandoning the Boats," Epiphany 3, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Isaiah 9:1-4, The African captives in Amistad sit in darkness but see "a great light." Visual Parables, Ed McNulty.
  • "String Magic Trick," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
  • "Paul's Call to Unity and Dr. King's Legacy," Doug Hume, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2014. Video: Faith Activism Dr. King's Legacy.
  • Church Galleries sample - free powerpoint download for this week's lectionary scripture(s).
  • "No Partiality," Faith Element, 2014.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • "Jesus, You Once Called Disciples" Text:  Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, Tune:  IN BABILONE 8.7.8.7 D ("There's a Wideness in God's Mercy")
    • "The Lamb's Embrace," TEXT: Mark Ryman (2005) based on Matthew 4:12-23. TUNE: "Monkland." New Hymns for the Lectionary.
    • "The Light," Brenton Prigge, New Hymn.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Epiphany 3A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings
    • Psalm 27:1, 4-9 set to Amazing Grace (CM 86 86), Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms
    • "Whom Shall I Fear?" lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Epiphany 3A, 2017, 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, Epiphany 3, UMCDiscipleship.org.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Epiphany 3. Background information for hymns and choral music following the lectionary from the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Austin, Texas, by Eric Mellenbruch and David Zersen.
    • Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
    • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, Ordinary 3, CanticaNova Publications.
    • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
    • 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.
    • Sing for Joy, Epiphany 3A, 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, 2017. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
    • Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 3, 2014. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Weekly Devotion, 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, Epiphany 3. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.
  • Gospel Puzzles for the Lectionary, Epiphany 3A, Mark Ryman, edoxy.com.
• With Children (see also listings "With Children" at individual scripture pages, linked above):
  • Worshiping with Children, Epiphany 3, 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," Union Presbyterian Seminary.
  • Dollar Store Children Sermons, John Stevens, 2017.
  • "Called Together," Sharron R. Blezard, The Stewardship of Life, 2017.
  • "What Do You Want To Be?" Fran Woodruff, On The Chancel Steps, 2014.
  • Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2017.
  • "String Magic Trick," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
  • "Jesus in Pieces?." Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014. 2011.
  • Ministry Matters, January 26, 2014.
  • Gone Fishing -- Children’s sermon by Anna Shirey based on Matthew 4:12-23 from SermonSuite.
  • "A Light Has Dawned," Epiphany 3, Lesson Plans that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • "A Light Has Dawned," "Changing Darkness into light," Epiphany 3, Lesson Plans that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 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)
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
• 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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