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: 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:
- Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
  - Decision
  - Judgment
  - In the movie "A Simple Plan," a treasure is found in a field, and a man sells everything he has to obtain it. Turns out that what he sells is what has been his true treasure all along.
  - Wisdom
Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Textweek Blog and 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).
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 16, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- "Weaving the Future,", Karen Georgia Thompson, ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2011.
- Preaching This Week commentary by Brent A. Strawn, Wil Gafney, Rolf Jacobson, Mary Hinkle Shore, Mark G. Vitalis Hoffman, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2011.
- Preaching Helps (Pentecost +6). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2011.
- Ministry Matters free worship resources (was Cokesbury Resources), July 24, 2011. (Will become commercial, but resources are free for now.)
- Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Proper 12A, 2011, Jeanyne B Slettom, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." (may be mislabeled as Proper 11)
- The Lectionary Lab, Pentecost 6, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2011.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Juliana Claassens, Kathryn Schifferdecker, Paul S. Berge, Dale Allison, 2008.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 12, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Lectionary Notes, Pentecost +6, Beth Quick, 2011.
- John Shearman's Lectionary, Pentecost +6, 2011, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Proper 12, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 17A, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Proper 12, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- Text Studies, Proper 12, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
- Sermon Illustrations for Proper 12 | OT 17, Emphasis.
- Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 6, 2011, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
- Rumors, for July 27, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
- Starters for Sunday, 24 July, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- This Week at PreachingIllustrations.com.
- Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet.
- Stewardship Sermon Starter, Stewardship Now. ELCA, 2011.
- World Hunger Sermon Starters, ELCA, 2011.
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas.
- Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS).
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).
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, David Lose and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2011.
- Homiletical Hot Tub, preaching blog at Lectionary Homiletics, 2011.
- The Good Word, A Blog on Scripture and Preaching, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2011.
- Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, Kingdom as Change Agent Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2011. 11th Hour Preacher Party.
- Lectionary Blogging, July 24, 2011, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2011.
- "Not Just for Funerals," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2011.
- "What the..." "Splashing Water on the Floor," Fr. Rick Morley, a garden path, 2011.
- "Wow! Would you look at this?" Peter Woods, I am Listening, 2011.
- "Discerning the Depths of the Love of God," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2011. 2008. 2005.
- "Hidden Treasure," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2011.
- The Painted Prayerbook, "The Old and the New," Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
- "Shocking," Miriam's Tambourine, reflection, artwork, worship resources from Memphis Theological Seminary.
- Liberal Lectionary Resources, Proper 12A, Brian Jackson, 2011.
- "Strange Scripture," Alyce McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2011.
- Sermon Notes for July 24, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2011.
- This Sunday's Readings, Martin Warner, Church Times, (Church of England), 2011.
- "Simile Sunday: The Kingdom of Heaven Is Like...," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2011.
- "Giving It All Away," Peter Lochhart, Reflections on Faith & Spirituality, 2011.
- Daily Reflection, Ordinary 17, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2011.
- "The Morning After," Theological Stew, 2011.
- "The Old Guard Alternative," Tim Good, The Naked Alien, 2011.
- "Sighs too deep," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2011.
- Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2011.
- "Bagel, Ciabatta or Roll?" Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2011.
- Grounded and Rooted in Love, Matt and Laura Novell, 2011.
- "All Things Working Together for Good," Mona West, Miguel De La Torre, Deborah Appler, Out In Scripture, Human Rights Campaign (LGBT).
- Think About It/Share Faith, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray, 2011. Sermon, Rev. Zeke Moore, with PowerPoint, ChurchGalleries.com.
- Taking the Long View, Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2011.
- Sermon Notes for July 24, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2011.
- "Minute Mystery," Larry Patten, 2011.
- Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2011.
- One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2011.
- 10 Minute Worship Blog, Dan Bollerud, 10 minute commuter mp3 worship, 2011.
- Weekly Reading, Anthony B. Robinson, 2011.
- Blogging toward Sunday, Century Blog, 2011.
- Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Dicese of Texas, 2011.
- The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2011.
- Quadratos, Alexander J. Shaia, 2011.
- The Hardest Question, 2011.
- Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts, 2011.
- Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2011.
- Kairos-Milwaukee UCC Blog, Reflections on the RCL by Rev. Rick Skidmore, 2011.
- Stillspeaking Daily Devotional, UCC.org. Daily devotional for Twitter. (Daily RCL)
- Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2011.
- Chmod, Lectionary Journal of Andy Gay, 2011.
- Daily Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains.
- Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2011.
- Church in the World, Steve Godfrey, 2011.
- Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2011.
- The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions, Volume 2, and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2011.
- SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2011.
- COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2011.
- Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck.
- Panoramic Views of Faith and Health, Butch Odom. Daily lectionary thoughts and prayer, 2011.
- "When I Can't Pray," Blogging toward Sunday, Trygve David Johnson, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2008.
- "Mustard, Mustard, and More Mustard," Daniel Deffenbaugh, Seeds of Shalom, 2008.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2008.
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 12. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2005.
- "With Faith You Can Do So Much," Lee Alison Crawford, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
- The Christian Century:
  - "Discerning What is Right," Luke Timothy Johnson, 1990.
- Sojourners Living the Word:
  - "Exceeding Generosity," Enuma Okoro, "God's Care Package Is Bursting," 2011.
  - "A Pearl Like a Fishnet," Laurel A. Dykstra, "Life Lessons," 2008.
- Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
- Sunday by Sunday, Reflections on Stewardship based on the RCL Gospels, Year A. Prepared by the Reverend Michael Pollesel, Stewardship Education Coordinator, Diocese of Ontario.
Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- Sermons that Work, Pentecost +6, the Rev. Charles Hoffacker, ECUSA, 2011.
- Ministry Matters free worship resources (was Cokesbury Resources), July 24, 2011. (Will become commercial, but resources are free for now.)
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2011.
- "The Problem with Two Spouses," the Rev. Craig Barnes, Day 1, 2008.
Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "Weaving the Future," UCC, Weekly Seeds.
- "The End of the Story?" FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2011.
- Faith Lens, ELCA is on hiatus until Sept 5.
- Lectionary Notes, Pentecost 11, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
- "Our Deepest Prayer," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Prayer," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. (Romans 8)
- "Wise Foreign Relations," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Christianity and Islam," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2005. (1 Kings 3)
- "There Is No Health in Us," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Health," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007. (Psalm 119)
- "Irrigating Deserts with Moral Imagination," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Inklings of Glory," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2004. (Psalm 119)
- "Permanent Things," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Inklings of Glory," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2004. (Psalm 119)
- "Violent Parables and the Nonviolent Jesus," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Parables," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2006. (Matthew 13)
- "Tips of Discipleship: Choose Wisely," John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2008.
- Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Late Summer, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2011.
- Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 17A, 2011- exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
- Bible Study - Ordinary Time 17 - 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.
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 Pentecost Resources Page contains resources and images.
Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
- Worship Planning Helps (Pentecost +6): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2011.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2011. (Terms of Use)
- LCA Worship Planning Page, Proper 12, 2011, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship"
- LCA Worship Resources, Proper 12, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
- Ministry Matters free worship resources (was Cokesbury Resources), July 24, 2011. (Will become commercial, but resources are free for now.)
- Mustard Seeds, "Signs of God," Proper 12, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 17, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2011.
- Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 6A. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT, 2011.
- Worship Resources, Proper 12, Sacredise, 2011.
- Worship Resources, July 24, 2011, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2011.
- "God's Kingdom Is the Most Precious Treasure," Ordinary 17. A New Presentation for Sunday's Liturgy, Claretian Communications, Philippines. Includes Flash presentation.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 17, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Liturgies Online, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, 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, 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.
- Prayers of the People, P12/OT17, General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
- Lector's Notes, OT 17, 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, Katherine Hawker, "Litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church."
- "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. (BCP USA / Common Worship C of E.)
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +6, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +6, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- Starters for Sunday, 24 July, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 17, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- Call to Worship, July 24, 2011, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
- Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2011.
- "Hidden Treasure," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2011.
- "In Her Eyes," UCC's Worship Ways, 2011.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 105:1-11, 45b, (Pentecost 6A), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
- Prayers for Worship, David von Schlichten, Lectionary Homiletics.
- World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
- Sunday Prayer 12A / Pentecost 6, RevGalBlogPals, 2011.
Graphics & Multimedia:
- Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
- HermanoLeón Clipart, Ordinary 17, Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art Images: Matthew 13:44-52, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Ordinary 17 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.
- Commercial Site: The Work of the People - Psalm 119 - Films/Visual Liturgy based on RCL texts.
- Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year A index.
- CHURCH PowerPoint, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services, ChurchGalleries.com.
- Mustard Seeds, "Signs of God," Proper 12, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- "Shocking," Miriam's Tambourine, reflection, artwork, worship resources from Memphis Theological Seminary.
- The Painted Prayerbook, "The Old and the New," Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
- "The End of the Story?" FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2011.
Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
- Lectionary Introductions (background & context), Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- "Having Faith in the Purpose," reflection by James Harvey, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center. (.pdf)
Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
  - “To What Can the Kingdom of God Be Compared,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 2011. This hymn celebrates Jesus’ three short parables about the reign of God (Matthew 13:31-52). Tune: TO GOD BE THE GLORY 11.11.11.11 with Refrain (“To God Be the Glory”).
  - “Come and Join the Celebration! ,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 2010. This hymn celebrates Christian hope found in Easter with references to Romans 8. NETTLETON 8.7.8.7 D (“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”) and also ANN'S TUNE (Newly composed by Hal Hopson for this hymn).
  - "Long Have I Suffered," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
  - Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 12A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Psalm Settings:
  - "Come and Give Thanks to the Lord," (Psalm 105), Psalm 119, lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
  - Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms: Psalm 105:1-11, 45b set to Cleansing Fountain (86 86 D), Psalm 119:129-136 set to Arlington (CM - 86 86).
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
  - Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 12A, 2011, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
  - Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +6, UMC GBOD, 2011.
  - Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost +6, Background information for hymns and choral music following the lectionary from the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Austin, Texas, by Eric Mellenbruch and David Zersen.
  - Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
  - Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
  - Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
  - The Psalmistry: All Psalms Music: original Christian sheet music, lyrics, guitar chords, midi, mp3 files for all 150 Psalms. See Terms of Use.
  - Worship Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire suggestions for RCL texts.
  - Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2011. (Terms of Use)
  - Sing for Joy, Pentecost 11A, 2008. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
  - Starters for Sunday, 24 July, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  - Together to Celebrate, Ordinary 17, 2011, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
  - Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 17, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- CatholicMom.com: Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, and Word Search based on weekly gospel text.
- Children's Activity Sheets: Activities for Children, based on the Revised Common Lectionary, by Dorothy A. DeBisschop, Great Hill UMC, Seymour, Connecticut. At Bass Mitchell's homiliesbyemail.com.
- Activity Sheets for Children, Fun for all Creatures Great & Small, UCC, 2010. (pdf)
- Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
- Lectionary Puzzles, Proper 12. 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, Proper 12, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2011.
- "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," July 24, 2011, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Genesis 29:15-28 and Love and Roast Chicken by Barbara Knutson, Romans 8:26-39 and The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn, and Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 and God's Little Seeds by Bijou Le Tord.
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- Faith Formation Journeys, Children's Sermon, Pentecost 6A, 2011.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2011. (Terms of Use)
- The Mustard Seed, Elaine M. Ward, SermonStudio.
- Lesson Plans That Work, Younger Children & Older Children, Early Summer, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2011.
- Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 17A, 2011- exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 17, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- "X Marks the Spot," Children's Sermon from Sermons4kids.com.
- "Yeast and Mustard Seed," Children's Time for Ordinary 17, Richard Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
- "God Grows Great Things from Little Beginnings," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
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.