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Proper 15A/Ordinary 20A/Pentecost +11
August 16, 2020, 2017
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Image: The Canaanite Woman asks for healing for her daughter
Naskh is the caligraphic style for writing in the Arabic alphabet that the biblical text is written in for this manuscript.
The artist, Ilyas Basim Khuri Bazzi Rahib, was most likely a Coptic monk in the late 17th century in Egypt. 1684
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Genesis 45:1-15 or Isaiah 56:1, 6-8
Roman Catholic reading: Isaiah 56:1, 6-7
United Methodist & ELCIC reading: Genesis 45:1-15

Psalm 133 or Psalm 67
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 67
United Methodist & ELCIC reading: Psalm 133

Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32
Roman Catholic reading: Romans 11:13-15, 29-32

Matthew 15:(10-20), 21-28
Roman Catholic reading: Matthew 15:21-28

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:
  • The theme of crossing hostile boundaries found in the story of the foreign woman Jesus is similar to that in Babe, a delightful story in which a little pig crosses many boundaries to bring hostile animals together. Ed McNulty, Visual Parables.
  • Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Canaanite/Syro-Phoenician Woman
    • Parables
    • Joseph
  • Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Clean/Unclean
    • Seeing/Not Seeing
    • Grace/Mercy
    • Forgiveness/Reconciliation
    • Love
• 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, 2017. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Preaching Helps (Pentecost +11). Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2017.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2017.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 201t.
  • Evangelectionary for August 17, 2014, Jonathan Shively, Evangelism Connections, 2017.
  • "Reconcile," Kathryn Matthews Huey, Sermon Seeds, SAMUEL, UCC, 2014.
  • "The Gospel Is Going to the Dogs," D. Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2014.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Pentecost 9, 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.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 15, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 20A, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths from Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Rumors, for August 17, 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, 2017.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 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).
  • Genesis 45:1-15 / Isaiah 56:1-8
  • Psalm 133 / Psalm 67
  • Romans 11:1-32
  • Matthew 15:10-28
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • Sermon Brainwave Special Edition, Responding to Charlottesville, 2017.
  • 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.
  • "Give me your tired, your poor, those you consider dogs," Luke A. Powery, The Christian Century, 2017.
  • "Learning How to Preach Again," Karoline Lewis, Working Preacher, 2017.
  • "Jesus is Woke; We Should Be Too," Jacqui Lewis, ON Scripture, 2017.
  • "Send Her Away!" Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2017.
  • "Blind Privilege and the Kingdom of Heaven," Andrew Prior, 2017.
  • "Holy Surprise: Great Faith and the Canaanite Woman," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2017.
  • "Your Words Defile You, Jesus Said," Nancy Rockwell, 2017.
  • peaceonjustice, Barbara Born, 2017.
  • Exegesis, Dr. Terrance Callan, 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.
  • "'Getting' Great Faith," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2014.
  • "What the Canaanite Woman Teaches," David Lose, ...in the Meantime, 2014.
  • "A Crumby Gospel," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2014. 2011.
  • "There's No Problem Bigger than God," Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2014. 2011.
  • "Revenge is Sweet?" John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2014.
  • "Jesus: the Canaanite Woman," Peter Lockhart, A Different Heresy, 2014. 2011.
  • "Leftovers for all!" Christopher Burkett, PreacherRhetorica, 2014.
  • The Painted Prayerbook, "Stubborn Blessing," Jan Richardson, 2014. 2011. Use of images.
  • "Have Mercy," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 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)
  • "A Place at the Table," Andrew King, A Poetic Kind of Place, 2014.
  • "Joseph, His Brothers (and Tissot) in Egypt," 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.
  • "Listening for God's Love: What I Did This Summer," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2014. 2011. 2008.
  • "A Mother's Cry," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2014.
  • "Modern Christian Legacy!" Thomas Beam, 2014.
  • The Moonshine Jesus Show Lectionarycast, Mark Sandlin and David Henson, 2014.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2014. 2011.
  • Care for Creation Commentary, Dennis Ormseth, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2014.
  • Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, 2014.
  • "An Important Word to Learn," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2014.
  • Panoramic Views of Faith and Health, Butch Odom. Daily lectionary thoughts and prayer, 2014.
  • "All Are Welcome," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2011.
  • Lectionary Blogging, August 14, 2011, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2011.
  • "Faith Like a Dog's Breakfast," Peter Woods, I am Listening, 2011.
  • "Reunited," Miriam's Tambourine, reflection, artwork, worship resources from Memphis Theological Seminary.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Proper 15A, Brian Jackson, 2011.
  • "Good and Pleasant," Linda Fabian Pepe, Theological Stew, 2011.
  • "Love Wins," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2011.
  • "Make Your Years Count," Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2011.
  • "Compromise?," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2011.
  • Sermon Notes for August 14, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2011.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 15. 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, 2008. 2005.
  • Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
  • Sunday by Sunday, Reflections on Stewardship based on the RCL Gospels, Year A. Prepared by the Reverend Michael Pollesel, Stewardship Education Coordinator, Diocese of Ontario.
• Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • "Jesus on Vacation," by Jim Somerville.  A Sermon for Every Sunday.  Video sermons from America’s best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.
  • "The Table Scrap Feast," Rev. Cuttino Alexander, Day 1, 2014.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • "Who are the chosen?" the Katerina K. Whitley, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • Propio 15 (A) – 2014 POR EL RVDO. Enrique Cadena, Sermones que Iluminan, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • "Beautiful and Terrible Things," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2014.
  • "Listening in Love," Dr. Jan Love, Day 1, 2008.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Jesus is Woke; We Should Be Too," Jacqui Lewis, ON Scripture, 2017.
  • "A Mysterious Tree," Faith Element, 2014.
  • Bible Study, Proper 15A, 2014, Christine Havens, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • Estudio de la Biblia. Propio 15 (A), por Christine Havens, Sermones que Iluminan, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
  • Light on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings.
• A list of links to on-line Bibles and general Bible study resources.
• A list of links to scholarly and preaching discussion groups and their homepages.
• A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.

OnLine Worship and Liturgy Resources

• The Text This Week's Pentecost Resources Page contains resources and images.
• Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
  • Worship Planning Helps (Pentecost +10): 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)
  • Ministry Matters, August 17, 2014.
  • Life in Liturgy, 2014.
  • Worship resources for Proper 16 by Beverly S. Bailey from SermonSuite.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Getting Along," Proper 15, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "A Crumby Gospel," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2014. 2011.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, 2014. "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 20, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2014.
  • Worship Resources, August 14, 2014, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 9A. 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 20, 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 20, 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", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. BCP. Roman Catholic.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +10, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +10, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 133, (Pentecost 9A), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
  • Prayers of the People, Proper 15A, Fr. Jeremiah Williamson, Praying the Scriptures, 2011.
  • "How Good, How Pleasant" A Sung Call to Worship for Psalm 133, for August 14, 2011, from Anna's Hosannas.
  • Prayer for Proper 15, 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".)
  • 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 133, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2014.
  • Prayers of the People, Tracks 1 & 2, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2014.
  • "Have Mercy," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2014.
  • Evangelectionary for August 17, 2014, Jonathan Shively, 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 20, Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art, Ordinary 20, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: Matthew 15:21-28, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 20 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, "Getting Along," Proper 15, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "Teaching Jesus," Barbara Kay Lundblad, ON Scripture, 2011. Commentary and association with current news events, links and videos.
  • Crumbs Louder, video by David Coleman and his children.
  • The Painted Prayerbook, "The Feast Beneath," Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
  • "Reunited," Miriam's Tambourine, reflection, artwork, worship resources from Memphis Theological Seminary.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • "Tube of Toothpaste," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
  • CHURCH PowerPoint, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services, ChurchGalleries.com
  • The theme of crossing hostile boundaries found in the story of the foreign woman Jesus is similar to that in Babe, a delightful story in which a little pig crosses many boundaries to bring hostile animals together. Ed McNulty, Visual Parables.
  • "Acknowledging our Divine Positioning," Kimberly D. Russaw, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2014. Video: ON Giving.
  • "Joseph, His Brothers (and Tissot) in Egypt," 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.
  • "Dog's Dinner," video, J.M. Coleman and Family, YouTube, 2014.
  • "A Mysterious Tree," Faith Element, 2014.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • “She Came to Jesus” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 2002, celebrates the faith of a woman with a sick child in Matthew 15:21-28 and Mark 7:24-30.  Tune:  SLANE (“Be Thou My Vision”).  This hymn is in Songs of Grace: New Hymns for God and Neighbor  and Singing the New Testament.
    • "Come Gather," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 15A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "Behold How Good It Is," (Psalm 133), "Prayer," (Psalm 67), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm 133 set to Rest (86 886), Psalm 67 set to Vicar (11 10 11 10) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
    • "How Good, How Pleasant" A Sung Call to Worship for Psalm 133, for August 14, 2011, from Anna's Hosannas.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 15A, 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 +10, UMCDiscipleship.org.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost +10, 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.
    • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
    • 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)
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, 2014. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
    • Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor, 2017.
• 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, Proper 15. 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 17, 2014, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Genesis 45:1-15 and The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt, Romans 11:1-2a, 28-32 and No David! by David Shannon, Matthew 15:(10-20) 21-28 and She Sang Promise by Jan Godown Annino. 2011.
  • 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 Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2014.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
  • "A Crumby Gospel," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2014. 2011.
  • Ministry Matters, August 17, 2014.
  • "Tube of Toothpaste," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
  • Crumbs -- Children's sermon by B. Kathleen Fannin based on 15:(10-20) 21-28 from SermonSuite.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • Blessing of the Backpacks 2011, Proper 15A, Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps.
  • Faith Formation Journeys, Children's Sermon, Pentecost 9A, 2011.
  • Crumbs Louder, video by David Coleman and his children.
  • "What Comes Out", Children's Lesson for August 14, from Anna's Hosannas 
• Drama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Mustard Seeds, "Getting Along," Proper 15, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Joseph Reveals Himself To His Brothers, Dallas A. Brauninger, SermonStudio.
• 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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