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Proper 13A/Ordinary 18A/Pentecost +9
August 2, 2020
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Genesis 32:22-31 or Isaiah 55:1-5
Roman Catholic reading: Isaiah 55:1-3
United Methodist & ELCIC reading: Genesis 32:22-31

Psalm 17:1-7, 15 or Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 145:8-18

Romans 9:1-5
Roman Catholic reading: Romans 8:35, 37-39

Matthew 14:13-21

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
  • Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings (NCCB/USCC) from the New American Bible.
  • 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:
  • In Babette’s Feast a refugee chef from the bloody civil war in Paris, Babette Hersant, has found refuge with two elderly sisters, becoming a Christ figure whose food nourishes souls as well as the body. Ed McNulty, Visual Parables.
  • Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Feeding the Multitudes
    • Jacob Wrestling with an Angel
  • Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Eucharist/Feeding
    • Spiritual Struggle (see especially The Sting)
• 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).
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, 2014. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Ministry Matters, August 3, 2014.
  • Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2014. 2011. 2008.
  • Evangelectionary for August 3, 2014, Heather Lear, Evangelism Connections, 2014.
  • "Face to Face/Deepened Relationship," Kathryn Matthews Huey, SAMUEL, , Sermon Seeds, UCC, 2014.
  • Preaching Helps (Pentecost +8). Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2014.
  • The Lectionary Lab, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2014. 2011.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Russell Pregeant, Proper 13, 2014, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • "Gut-Wrenching Gathering," D. Mark Davis, 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.
  • Feeding The 5,000 -- Exegesis, commentary, sermon illustrations, preaching suggestions for Proper 13 based on Matthew 14:13-21 by Jeff Wedge from SermonSuite.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 13, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 18A, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Text Studies, Proper 13, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths from Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Rumors, for August 3, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • 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.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 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).
  • Genesis 32:22-31 / Isaiah 55:1-5
  • Psalm 17 / Psalm 145
  • Romans 9:1-5
  • Matthew 14:13-21
• 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. 2014.
  • "The Real Miracles of the Story," David Lose, ...in the meantime, 2014.
  • "When a Miracle Is More Than a Miracle," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2014.
  • "What about the left-overs?" Liz Crumlish, journaling, 2014.
  • RCL Leanings, Wrestling with God Edition, RevGalBlogPals commentary and discussion, 2014.
  • "Banquet in the Wilderness," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2014.
  • "The Surprise of Grace: Reflections on Genesis 32:22-31," John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2014.
  • "Welfare Jesus," Roy Terry, Question the Text, 2014.
  • "ENOUGH!!" Stan Duncan, If You Lived Here You'd Be Home By Now, 2014.
  • The Moonshine Jesus Show Lectionarycast, Mark Sandlin and David Henson, 2014.
  • "And Plenty for the Pilgrimage Home," Andrew King, A Poetic Kind of Place, 2014.
  • "Divine Hospitaility and Abundance," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 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)
  • "Of Bread and Fish," Thomas Beam, 2014.
  • "Jesus the Host," Christopher Burkett, Preacher Rhetorica, 2014.
  • Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, 2014.
  • "Could Loaves and Fishes Change the Immigration Dilemma?" Verity Jones, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2014. Video: "On the Street: The "The Politics of God's Plenty," Alastair Roberts, Political Theology Today, 2014.
  • "A Hidden Abundance," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2014.
  • "Wrestling," 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.
  • "Hurting," Rick Morley, 2014.
  • "On Loaves and Fishes and Parking Spaces," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2014.
  • Care for Creation Commentary, Dennis Ormseth, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2014.
  • "The Nation of Israel as the People of God," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2014.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2017
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2014.
  • "Who Owns the Back Yard?" Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2014.
  • Echoes of Scripture, Brent Anderson, 2014.
  • Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2014.
  • Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2014.
  • Scripture Reflections, Bob Flaherty, Newberg First United Methodist Church, 2014.
  • Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2014.
  • "Ten Minutes on a Tuesday," a weekly resource for preachers and worship leaders, The Methodist Church of New Zealand, 2014.
  • 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, 2014.
  • Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2014.
  • One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2014.
  • Weekly Reading, Anthony B. Robinson, 2014.
  • Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2014.
  • The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2014.
  • The Hardest Question, 2014.
  • Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2014.
  • Stillspeaking Daily Devotional, UCC.org. Daily devotional for Twitter. (Daily RCL)
  • Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2014
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2014.
  • Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2014.
  • The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2014.
  • SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2014.
  • COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2014.
  • Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck.
  • Panoramic Views of Faith and Health, Butch Odom. Daily lectionary thoughts and prayer, 2014.
  • "The Power of a Good Name," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2011.
  • "The More You Get, the More You Have," Debra Dean Murphy, The Ekklesia Project bLOGOS, 2011.
  • The Painted Prayerbook, "Enough!" Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
  • "Too Tired to Care?" Peter Woods, I am Listening, 2011.
  • "Living Sabbath," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2011.
  • "God Blessed Jacob,," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2011. 2008. 2005.
  • "You Feed Them," John van de Laar, Sacredise, 2011.
  • "Limping," Miriam's Tambourine, reflection, artwork, worship resources from Memphis Theological Seminary.
  • "Not Until You Bless Me," Linda Fabian Pepe, Theological Stew, 2011.
  • "Banquet in the Wilderness," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2011.
  • "You Want Us to Do What?" Alyce McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2011.
  • Divine Blessings - A Lectionary Meditation, Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2011.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Proper 13A, Brian Jackson, 2011.
  • "A lonely place," Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2011.
  • "Plenty," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2011.
  • Grounded and Rooted in Love, Matt and Laura Novell, 2011.
  • Sermon Notes for July 31, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2011.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 13. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2005.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2005.
  • The Christian Century:
    • "Big Story," Amy B. Hunter, 2005.
    • "Our Jewish Problem," Cynthia A. Jarvis, 2002.
  • Sojourners Living the Word:
    • "A Fighting Posture?" Enuma Okoro, "God's Care Package Is Bursting," 2011.
  • 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 power of interruptions," the Rev. Machrina L. Blasdell, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • Propio 13 (A) – 2014 POR EL RVDO. Enrique Cadena, Sermones que Iluminan, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • Ministry Matters, August 3, 2014.
  • "The Gospel as Comedy," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
  • "The Power of Interruptions," 8 Pentecost, the Machirina L. Blasdell, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2014.
  • "Life's Turning Points," the Rev. Dr. Jimmy Allen, Day 1, 2008.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • The Lectionary Lab, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2014.
  • "Participating in a Miracle," Faith Element, 2014.
  • "Deepened Relationship," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2014.
  • "Could Loaves and Fishes Change the Immigration Dilemma?" Verity Jones, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2014. Video: "On the Street: The Immigration Crisis."
  • Bible Study, Proper 13A, 2014, James Miller, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • Estudio de la Biblia. Propio 13 (A), por James Miller, Sermones que Iluminan, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
  • "Listening in the Classroom," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Schools in a Pluralist Culture" Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. Focus Article, "One Makes All the Difference," Virgil Gulker. (Psalm 145)
  • 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 +8): 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)
  • Life In Liturgy, 2014.
  • Ministry Matters, August 3, 2014.
  • Worship resources for Proper 13 by Frank Ramirez from SermonSuite.
  • Worship Resources, August 3, 2014, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 18, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2014.
    
  • "Divine Hospitaility and Abundance," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, 2014. "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Mustard Seeds, "More Than Enough," Proper 13, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 7A. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT, 2011.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 18, 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, 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, OT 18, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
  • Outside the Box, Katherine Hawker, "Litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church."
  • "Liturgy: prayer reflection", (NZBP) reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. Common Worship C of E.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +8, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +8, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 17:1-7, 15, (Pentecost 7A), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
  • Prayers of the People, Proper 13A, Fr. Jeremiah Williamson, Praying the Scriptures, 2011.
  • Sunday Prayer, 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 17:1-7, 15, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2014.
  • Weekly Worship Prayers, Reclaim, 2014.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, 2014. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Worship Ways, prayers and litanies, UCC, 2014.
  • "Banquet in the Wilderness," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2014.
  • Evangelectionary for August 3, 2014, Heather Lear, Evangelism Connections, 2014.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 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.
• 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 18, Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art Images: Matthew 14:13-21, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 18 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, "More Than Enough," Proper 13, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • The Painted Prayerbook, "Enough!" Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
  • "Limping," Miriam's Tambourine, reflection, artwork, worship resources from Memphis Theological Seminary.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • "Picnic Plates," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
  • In Babette’s Feast a refugee chef from the bloody civil war in Paris, Babette Hersant, has found refuge with two elderly sisters, becoming a Christ figure whose food nourishes souls as well as the body. Ed McNulty, Visual Parables.
  • "Could Loaves and Fishes Change the Immigration Dilemma?" Verity Jones, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2014. Video: "On the Street: The Immigration Crisis."
  • "Participating in a Miracle," Faith Element, 2014.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • "Where Is Bread?" original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH 8.7.8.7.D "God Is Here!"
    • “In Cana at a Wedding Feast,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 1999.  This hymn celebrates Jesus' miracles (water into wine, feeding thousands, calming the storm and healing the blind) are celebrated as signs of God's love in the world then and now.  Tune:  ELLACOMBE 8.6.8.6 D (“I Sing the Mighty Power of God”).
    • "Hunger in Their Souls," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 13A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "Lord, Search Me," (Psalm 17), "Sing Praise to God," (Psalm 145) lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms: Psalm 17:1-7, 15 set to Eventide (10 10 10 10) ,Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21 set to Winchester (CM 86 86) .
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 13A, 2014, 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, Pentecost +8, UMCDiscipleship.org.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost +7, 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 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.
    • 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, 2014. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
    • Together to Celebrate, August 3, 2014, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, 2014. 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.
  • Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
  • Lectionary Puzzles, Proper 13. 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, 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," August 3, 2014, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Genesis 32:22-31 and Eric the Boy Who Lost His Gravity by Jenni Desmond, Romans 9:1-5 and Separate Is Never Equal by Duncan Tonatluh, Matthew 14:13-21 and Picnic by John Birningham. 2011.
  • Ministry Matters, August 3, 2014.
  • "Divine Hospitaility and Abundance," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014.
  • Weekly Devotion Page, Faith Formation Journeys, 2014.
  • Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2014.
  • The Great Picnic -- Children's sermon by Wesley T. Runk based on Matthew 14:13-21 from SermonSuite.
  • 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)
  • "Picnic Plates," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
  • Faith Formation Journeys, Children's Sermon, Pentecost 7A, 2011.
• 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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• FOR USE IN TIMES OF VIOLENCE
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• FOR USE IN TIMES OF NATURAL DISASTER

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• 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
  

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