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Acts 2:1-21 or Numbers 11:24-30
Roman Catholic reading: Acts 2:1-21
United Methodist reading: Acts 2:1-21

Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 104:1-34

1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 or Acts 2:1-21
Roman Catholic reading: 1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13
United Methodist reading: 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13

John 20:19-23 or John 7:37-39
Roman Catholic reading: John 20:19-23
United Methodist reading: John 20:19-23

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:
    • Pentecost/Holy Spirit
  • Jesus empowers his disciples with the Holy Spirit. In the film Gandhi the great Indian leader cannot grant this, but his speech at a protest meeting does impart a spirit of love to the angry men who are ready to kill their white oppressors. It is a simple but powerful speech. Ed McNulty, VIsual Parables.
  • Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Holy Spirit
    • Unity
• Special Day Resources:
  • Pentecost, Wikipedia.
  • Pentecost, from the Catholic Encyclopedia.
  • Ways to Enliven Your Pentecost Celebration, Rev. Richard J. Fairchild, Kir-Shalom.
  • "Wind, Wind," A Reflection on the Spirit by Dr. William R.G. Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • "The Inside Story," Alyce McKenzie, Patheos, 2011.
  • "Pentecost and Babble/Babel," Marcus Borg, at BeliefNet.
  • Websites about Shauvot/Pentecost:
    • Shavuot on the Net (basic)
    • "Rehearsing God's Voice," Jonathan Wittenberg, BeliefNet.
• 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).
  • WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2017. 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.
  • Resources for Pentecost. Reflect on Pentecost and the coming of the Holy Spirit with essays and sermons from Faith & Leadership by C. Kavin Rowe, Jo Bailey Wells, Michael Jinkins and others. Faith & Leadership, 2014.
  • SAMUEL, Kathryn Matthews Huey, Sermon Seeds, UCC, 2017.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2017.
  • The Lectionary Lab, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2014. Lectionary Lab Live podcast. 2011.
  • Evangelectionary for June 8, 2014, Charlene J. Smith, Evangelism Connections, 2014.
  • "Pentecost and Shauvot," D. Mark Davis, rough translation and notes, Left Behind and Loving It, 2014.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2014.
  • Resources for Pentecost, Godspace, 2014.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Pentecost, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Preaching Helps (Pentecost). Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2014.
  • Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Pentecost, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • 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).
  • Acts 2:1-21 / Numbers 11:24-30
  • Psalm 104
  • 1 Corinthians 12:3-13
  • John 20:19-23 / John 7:37-39
• 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.
  • peaceonjustice, Barbara Born, 2017.
  • Sacredise, 2017.
  • "Spirit and Statistics," Melissaa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2017.
  • "Day of Pentecost," Anne H.K. Apple, The Christian Century, 2017.
  • "It's Pentecost and Something Is Not Right," Nancy Rockwell, The Bite in the Apple, 2017.
  • "The Holy Spirit: The Breath of God!" Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2017.
  • "A Plain Account," commentaries, 2017.
  • Exegesis, Betty Jane Lillie, Mount St Mary's Seminary, 2017.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2017
  • Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2017.
  • "Draughting Theology," Steve Pankey, 2017. Daily reflections and study for Sunday.
  • Homily Week, 2017.
  • The Reflectionary, images, reflections, activities, Fay Rowland, 2017.
  • Sunday Scripture Podcast, Joe Cate and friends, 2017.
  • Reading in Church & Other Distractions Podcast, iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, 2017
  • LectioCast - Homebrewed Christianity, 2017.
  • "What I'm Thinking," Eric Anderson, You Tube, RSS, Playlist, 2017.
  • "Crackers & Grape Juice," 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.
  • RCL commentary and discussion, "Come Holy Spirit" edition, RevGalBlogPals, 2014.
  • "Think Differently about Difference," Eric Barreto, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks.
  • "The Offering of Which Gospel?" John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2014.
  • "Speaking Spirit-Language," David N. Mosser, Edgy Exegesis, 2014.
  • "Pentecost Fire," Andrew King, A Poetic Kind of Place, 2014.
  • "Receive the Holy Spirit," Suzanne Guthrie, At The Edge of the Enclosure, 2014.
  • "Just Breathe - Pentecost Is Coming!" Todd Weir, bloomingcactus, 2014. Video: Just Breathe, Anna Nalick.
  • "Pentecostal Praise," guest essay by Rev. Ricardo Avila, 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)
  • "Acorns and Pentecost," Katie Munnik, Presbyterian Record, 2014.
  • "The Fire Bird and the Hawk: Pentecost," Bob Stuhlmann, Stories from a Priestly Life, 2014.
  • Care for Creation Commentary, Dennis Ormseth, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2014.
  • "Straight Talking," Christopher Burkett, PreacherRhetorica, 2014.
  • The Painted Prayerbook, "This Grace that Scorches Us," Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
  • "A Johannine Pentecost," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2014.
  • "When and Then," Peter Lockhart, A Different Heresy, 2014.
  • "Living in the Spirit?" Thomas Beam, 2014.
  • "The Power of the Holy Spirit," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2014.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2014.
  • "Aren't They All Our Children?" Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2014.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2017
  • "The spirit of the Spirit," Andrew Prior, 2014.
  • "Pentecost Paradoxes," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2011.
  • "Distilling and Dispensing Shots of Spirit," Peter Woods, I am Listening, 2011.
  • Lectionary Blogging, Pentecost, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2011.
  • "The Pentecost Experience," John van de Laar, Sacredise, 2011.
  • "A Practical, Pragmatic, and Progressive Pentecost," Carl Gregg, Patheos, 2011.
  • "A Song of Creation," John C. Holbert, Patheos, 2011.
  • "Touched by Christ's Spirit," Alyce McKenzie, Patheos, 2011.
  • "A Quieter Pentecost," Brian Volck, The Ekklesia Project, 2011.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Pentecost A, Chris Ayers, 2011.
  • "Receive the Holy Spirit," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2011.
  • Miriam's Tambourine, reflection, artwork, worship resources from Memphis Theological Seminary.
  • "Wow," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2011.
  • "Wake up and smell the coffee," Neil Chappell, aweirdthing, 2011.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2008.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Pentecost. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2005.
  • "The Breath of Life," Robert Two Bulls, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
  • "The Power of the Spirit," Emmett Jarrett, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
  • "Wind, Wind," A Reflection on the Spirit by Dr. William R.G. Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • 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)
  • "Can't We All Just Get Along?" Eric Baretto, Day 1, 2017.
  • “What Did You Say?” by Courtney Stamey.  A Sermon for Every Sunday: lectionary-based video sermons from America’s best preachers.
  • "Ask Not," Deacon Sil, 2017.
  • "Controlling the Wind," the Rev. Dr. Charles Reeb, Day 1, 2014.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • "Prophet," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
  • "Things like that don't happen anymore, right?" the Rev. Ben E. Helmer, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • Dia de Pentecostes (A) – 2014, por El Rvdo Alberto Rl. Cutie, Sermones que Iluminan.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2014.
  • "Ladies and Gentlemen, Start Your Engines," the Rev. Dr. James B. Lemler, Day 1, 2008.
  • Pentecost Sermons, Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington.
  • "When Pentecost Ends Too Soon," the Rev. Barbara K. Lundblad, Day 1, 2005.
  • "A Birthday Wish for the Church," the Rev. Ronald T. Glusenkamp, Day 1, 2002.
  • Pentecost, AKM Adam, Flesh and Bones, 2001. (Download is one long PDF file for book of sermons.)
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Pentecost," Kathryn Matthews, Weekly Seeds, 2017.
  • The Lectionary Lab, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2014. Lectionary Lab Live podcast. 2011.
  • Bible Study, Pentecost, 2014, Steven Balke, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • Estudio de la Biblia. Dia de Pentecostes (A) por Steven Balke, Sermones que Iluminan, 2014.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
  • "Appreciating Wilderness," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Caring for Creation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2013. Focus article, "Appreciating Wilderness," Susan P. Bratton. (Psalm 104)
  • "Faithful Eating," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Caring for Creation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2013. Focus article, "Faithful Eating," Norman Wirzba. (Psalm 104)
  • "Jars of Clay," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Disability," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2013. Focus article: "Lowering Barriers for People with Disabilities," by Jackie Mills-Fernald. (1 Corinthians 12)
  • "Female Preaching in Early Nineteenth-Century America," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Women and the Church," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. Focus article: "Women in Ministry: Beyond the Impasse," Catherine A. Brekus. (Acts 2)
  • "Making Difficult Decisions," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Cloning," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2005.
  • "Would That All Were Prophets," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Prophetic Ethics," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003.
  • Light on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings.

OnLine Worship and Liturgy Resources

• The Text This Week's Pentecost Resources Page contains resources and images.
• Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
  • Worship Planning Helps (Pentecost): 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.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Enough for Everyone," Pentecost, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Life In Liturgy, Pentecost, 2014.
  • Worship Resources, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2014.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, 2014."Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Order of Holy Communion for Pentecost: a service celebrating the life in the Spirit which moves among us, Worship Resources by Lisa Frenz, Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, Portland, OR.
  • Worship resources for Pentecost H. Burnham Kirkland from SermonSuite.
  • Resources for Pentecost, Godspace, 2014.
  • Liturgy for Pentecost Vigil, Liturgy for Day of Pentecost/Whitsunday, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • Liturgy for the Day of Pentecost, and The Vigil of Pentecost, Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost A. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT, 2011.
  • The Day of Pentecost, Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Pentecost, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2014.
  • Worship Ideas for Pentecost from The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada, including "God's Birthday Gift".
• Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
  • Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, 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.
  • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, Vigil of Pentecost and Pentecost Day, CanticaNova Publications.
  • Lector's Notes, Vigil of Pentecost, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • Lector's Notes, Day of Pentecost, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • Outside the Box, Pentecost, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
  • Prayers for Pentecost, Sacredise.
  • "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 104:24-34, 35b, (Pentecost), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • Offertory Prayers, Pentecost, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • Miriam's Tambourine, reflection, artwork, worship resources from Memphis Theological Seminary.
  • "Receive the Holy Spirit," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2011.
  • Anna's Hosannas, worship resources, 2011.
  • Prayer for Pentecost Sunday, 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".)
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 104:24-34, 35b, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2017.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • "Receive the Holy Spirit," Suzanne Guthrie, At The Edge of the Enclosure, 2014.
  • Call to Worship, Mary Jane Konings, 2014.
  • Evangelectionary for June 8, 2014, Charlene J. Smith, Evangelism Connections, 2014.
  • A Prayer for Pentecost, Elizabeth Nordquist, A Musing Amma, 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.
  • Prayers of the People, and Blessing, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2017.
  • 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.
• Graphics & Multimedia:
  • Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
  • HermanoLeón Clipart, Pentecost, Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art Images: Pentecost, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Pentecost 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.
  • Image of Fire, Sacredise.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Enough for Everyone," Pentecost, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "It's Pentecost," YouTube video, Working Preacher, 2010. (download for use)
  • Miriam's Tambourine, reflection, artwork, worship resources from Memphis Theological Seminary.
  • Pentecost Window, Pentecost Rapture, Celtic Pentecost.
  • "Birthday Hat," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
  • Jesus empowers his disciples with the Holy Spirit. In the film Gandhi the great Indian leader cannot grant this, but his speech at a protest meeting does impart a spirit of love to the angry men who are ready to kill their white oppressors. It is a simple but powerful speech. Ed McNulty, VIsual Parables.
  • CHURCH PowerPoint, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services, ChurchGalleries.com
  • "The First Multi-Media Blowup Moment," Dr. Karyn L. Wiseman, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2014. Video: Social Media and the Nigerian Girls. There will be a Twitter chat about this article with Karyn Wiseman on Thursday, June 5, 8:00 CDT / 9:00 EST, focus, #BringBackOurGirls.
  • "Just Breathe - Pentecost Is Coming!" Todd Weir, bloomingcactus, 2014. Video: Just Breathe, Anna Nalick.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • Pentecost Hymn Medley, Rick Lee James, Free Lead Sheets. 2014.
    • “Pentecost Had Come,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 2009, based on Acts 2.  Tune:  ARGENTINA 11.11.11.11 with Refrain (“Song of Hope”)
      
    • “Spirit of God,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, celebrating biblical stories of the Spirit from creation, through the prophets, Jesus, Pentecost and today.  Tune: O QUANTA QUALIA (11.11.11.11) (“God of Compassion, in Mercy Befriend Us”).
    • “There Are Many Ways of Sharing,”  an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 2004, based 1 Corinthians 12.  Tune:  NETTLETON 8.7.8.7 D (“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”).
    • "What's This Fire?" John R. Kleinheksel, Sr. United Methodist Church GBOD.
    • "Perfect Love," John R. Kleinheksel, Sr. United Methodist Church GBOD.
    • "Mighty Wind" Acts 2, a Sung Call-and-Response for Pentecost A (June 12, 2011) 
    • "Your Love in Every Tongue," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Pentecost A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Pentecost A, 2014, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Word to Worship – Find Contemporary Worship Songs based on Scripture, RCL, Roman Catholic Lectionary, Narrative Lectionary, LCMS lectionaries, etc.
    • You Call That Church Music? alternative music planning blog for church musicians following the RCL (with videos), Ann Strickland, 2014.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost, UMCDiscipleship.org.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost, 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.
    • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
    • 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.
    • 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, Vigil of Pentecost and Pentecost Day, CanticaNova Publications.
    • Sing for Joy, Pentecost 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.
    • Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas,. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
    • 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)
• 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, Pentecost. 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, Pentecost, 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," June 8, 2014, Union Presbyterian Seminary.
  • 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)
  • "Welcome!" Fran Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps, 2014.
  • "Birthday Hat," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
  • Ministry Matters, June 8, 2014.
  • The Power to Follow Jesus -- Children's sermons by Cynthia Cowen based on John 20:19-23 from SermonSuite.
  • 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.
  • Children's Lesson for Pentecost, from Anna's Hosannas (June 12, 2011)
  • "Happy Birthday, Church!" Children's Lesson for Pentecost Sunday (June 12, 2011), from Anna's Hosannas.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Pentecost, 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)
  • "God's Gift of Life," liturgical drama of praise for Pentecost - short, dramatic, designed to be led by children, Sacredise.
• A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.