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Proper 14A/Ordinary 19A/Pentecost +10
August 9, 2020
In honor and memory of my friend
Mark A. Henderson
August 19, 1958 - July 24, 2011
by Jenee Woodard

Image: Night Passage, ©Jan Richardson.

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Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 or 1 Kings 19:9-18
Roman Catholic reading: 1 Kings 19:9, 11-13
United Methodist & ELCIC reading: Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28

Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45b or Psalm 85:8-13
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 85:9-14
United Methodist & ELCIC reading: Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45b

Romans 10:5-15
Roman Catholic reading: Romans 9:1-5

Matthew 14:22-33

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:
  • With so many Gospel texts being from Matthew, the preacher should have on hand the Visual Bible’s The Gospel According to Matthew so that for children or to use for the Gospel Lesson the acted out story could be shown. Peter’s doubt while walking on the water is mirrored in the stormy life of the Episcopal priest in the film Signs. Ed McNulty, Visual Parables.
  • Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Storm on the Sea of Galilee/Walking on Water
    • Joseph
    • Elijah
  • Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Faith
    • Spiritual Struggle
    • "Walking on Water," by David Bruce at Hollywood Jesus. A look at "walking on water" images in scripture and in Hollywood movies.
• 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, 2014. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Preaching Helps (Pentecost +9). Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2014.
  • "A Superfluous Miracle?" D. Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2014.
  • The Lectionary Lab, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2014. 2011.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2014.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2014.
  • Evangelectionary for August 10, 2014, Bruce Laverman, Evangelism Connections, 2014.
  • Ministry Matters, August 10, 2014.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Russell Pregeant, Proper 14, 2014, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Exegesis, commentary, sermon illustrations, preaching suggestions by Carlos Wilton from SermonSuite.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 14, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 19A, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Rumors, for August 10, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths from Dennis Bratcher, 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, 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 37:1-4, 12-28 / 1 Kings 19:9-18
  • Psalm 105 / Psalm 85
  • Romans 10:5-15
  • Matthew 14:22-33
• 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. Karoline Lewis, Rolf Jacobson and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2014.
  • "Whole Hearted Faith," David Lose, ...in the meantime, 2014.
  • "When We Can't Walk on Water," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2014.
  • "Our Dysfunctional Families," David Lewicki, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2014. Video: "Families Are Complicated."
  • "Good News or Bad News?" Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2014.
  • "Death to the Tattletale!" John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2014.
  • Walking on Water, RCL commentary and discussion, RevGalBlogPals, 2014.
  • "Rocking the Boat," Debra Dean Murphy, Ekklesia Project, 2014.
  • "Listening for God's Love: What I Did This Summer," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2014. 2011. 2008. 2005.
  • The Painted Prayerbook, "Walk Across That Water," Jan Richardson, 2014. Use of images.
  • "Jesus > Chaos + Fear + Doubt," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2014. 2011.
  • The Moonshine Jesus Show Lectionarycast, Mark Sandlin and David Henson, 2014.
  • "Jesus holds back the 'deep,'" Peter Lockhart, A different heresy, 2014.
  • Catholic Moral Theology, Beth Haile, 2014.
  • Care for Creation Commentary, Dennis Ormseth, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 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)
  • The Moonshine Jesus Show Lectionarycast, Mark Sandlin and David Henson, 2014.
  • Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, 2014.
  • "Fear not, you are mine," Suzanne Guthrie, At The Edge of the Enclosure, 2014.
  • "In the storms of living," Christopher Burkett, Preacher Rhetorica, 2014.
  • "Walking on Water," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2014.
  • "Walking on Water: An Early Image," 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.
  • "Here Is Strength," Andrew King, A Poetic Kind of Place, 2014.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2014.
  • "Authority in turbulent times!" Thomas Beam, 2014.
  • Echoes of Scripture, Brent Anderson, 2014.
  • Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2014.
  • "Playing It Safe," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2014.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2017
  • 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.
  • "Faith Within the Chaos," Matthew L. Skinner, ON Scripture, 2011.
  • "The Road Less Traveled," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2011.
  • Lectionary Blogging, August 7, 2011, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2011.
  • The Painted Prayerbook, "Blessing on the Waves," Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
  • "Dipping a Toe into the World of Trust," Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2011.
  • "Walking toward Us" Alyce McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2011.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Proper 14A, Chris Ayers, 2011.
  • "Turning Points," John van de Laar, Sacredise, 2011.
  • "Getting Past That Sinking Feeling," Linda Fabian Pepe, Theological Stew, 2011.
  • 2011.
  • "There Is No Spoon," Miriam's Tambourine, reflection, artwork, worship resources from Memphis Theological Seminary.
  • Sermon Notes for August 7, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2011.
  • "Why Did You Doubt?" Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2011.
  • "Start Walking by Standing Still," Peter Woods, I am Listening, 2011.
  • "Little Faith," Peter Lockhart, Reflections on Faith and Spirituality, 2011.
  • "Fear and faith," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2011.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 14. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2005.
  • "Much Success, Much Still to Do," C. Christopher Epting, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 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.
  • The Christian Century:
    • "Stepping Out," Amy B. Hunter, 2005.
    • "The Shadow Side," Cynthia A. Jarvis, 2002.
    • "Cover-ups," Fleming Rutledge. 1999.
    • "Participating in Revelation," Luke Timothy Johnson, 1990.
  • Sojourners Living the Word:
    • August 7, Enuma Okoro, "No Ordinary Season," 2011.
    • "Here Comes Trouble," Laurel A. Dykstra, "Lives and Fishes," 2008.
• Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • "Walking on Water," the Rev. Canon Michael Rusk (TEC), Day 1, 2014.
  • Ministry Matters, August 10, 2014.
  • "Our faith inside the boat," 9 Pentecost, the Rev. Amy E. Richter, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • Propio 14 (A) – 2014 POR EL RVDO. Enrique Cadena, Sermones que Iluminan, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • "Joseph and His Brothers," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2014.
  • "Encountering Christ," The Rev. Dr. Jan Love, Day 1, 2008.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Salvation for All," Faith Element, 2014.
  • "Our Dysfunctional Families," David Lewicki, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2014. Video: "Families Are Complicated."
  • The Lectionary Lab, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2014.
  • "When All Seems Lost/Broken Relationships," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2014.
  • Bible Study, Proper 14A, 2014, Ben Maddison, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • Estudio de la Biblia. Propio 14 (A), por Ben Maddison, Sermones que Iluminan, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
  • "Restorative Justice," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Peace and War," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2004. (Psalm 85)
  • 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 +9): 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.
  • Worship resources by Dallas A. Brauninger from SermonSuite.
  • Ministry Matters, August 10, 2014.
  • "When All Seems Lost/Broken Relationships," Kathryn Matthews Huey, SAMUEL, , Sermon Seeds, UCC, 2014.
  • "Jesus > Chaos + Fear + Doubt," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2014. 2011.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Risk and Faith," Proper 14, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
    
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, 2014. "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Worship Resources, August 10, 2014, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
  • Worship Resources, Proper 14, Sacredise, 2011.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 8A. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT, 2011.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 19, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2014.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 19, 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 19, 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.
  • Worship Resources (prayers, etc.), Proper 14A, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +9, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +9, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45b, (Pentecost 8A), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
  • Call to Worship, August 7, 2011, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2011.
  • "Liturgy: prayer reflection", (NZBP) reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. Common Worship C of E.
  • Prayers of the People, Proper 14A, Fr. Jeremiah Williamson, Praying the Scriptures, 2011.
  • Prayer for Proper 14, 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".)
  • 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.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45b, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2014.
  • Evangelectionary for August 10, 2014, Bruce Laverman, Evangelism Connections, 2014.
  • "Fear not, you are mine," Suzanne Guthrie, At The Edge of the Enclosure, 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 19, Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art, Ordinary 19, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: Matthew 14:22-33, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 19 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, "Risk and Faith," Proper 14, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • The Painted Prayerbook, "Blessing on the Waves," Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
  • "There Is No Spoon," Miriam's Tambourine, reflection, artwork, worship resources from Memphis Theological Seminary.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • "Noise Makers," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
  • CHURCH PowerPoint, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services, ChurchGalleries.com
  • "Our Dysfunctional Families," David Lewicki, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2014. Video: "Families Are Complicated." #ONScripture twitter chat with author David Lewicki, Tuesday, 8/5/14 at 9pm Eastern, USA.
  • "Salvation for All," Faith Element, 2014.
  • With so many Gospel texts being from Matthew, the preacher should have on hand the Visual Bible’s The Gospel According to Matthew so that for children or to use for the Gospel Lesson the acted out story could be shown. Peter’s doubt while walking on the water is mirrored in the stormy life of the Episcopal priest in the film Signs. Ed McNulty, Visual Parables.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • “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”).
    • "We Listen," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 14A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "Come and Give Thanks to the Lord," (Psalm 105), "I Will Listen to My God," (Psalm 85), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms: Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45b set to Cleansing Fountain (86 86 D), Psalm 85:8-13 set by St George's Windsor (77 77 D).
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 14A, 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 +9, UMCDiscipleship.org.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost +9, 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.
    • Sing for Joy, Pentecost 13A, 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, 2014. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
    • Together to Celebrate, August 10, 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)
  • Weekly Devotion Page, 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, Proper 14. 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 10, 2014, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 and Mufao's Beautiful Daughters by John Steptoe, Romans 10:5-15 and Mary Wrightly, So Politely by Shirin Yim Bridges, Matthew 14:22-33 and Three Bears in a Boat by David Soman. 2011.
  • Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2014.
  • "Jesus > Chaos + Fear + Doubt," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2014. 2011.
  • Ministry Matters, August 10, 2014.
  • "Noise Makers," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
  • Jesus Helps -- Children's sermon by Cynthia Cowen based on Matthew 14:22-33 from SermonSuite.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 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)
  • "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 8A, 2011.
  • "Eyes on the Prize" Children's Sermon for August 7, 2011, from Anna's Hosannas 
• Drama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Mustard Seeds, "Risk and Faith," Proper 14, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "Conversation at an Inn," Sandy Boyce, pilgrimwr.uniting church.org.au, 2011.
• 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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