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August 21, 2011

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Exodus 1:8 - 2:10 or Isaiah 51:1-6
Roman Catholic reading: Isaiah 22:15, 19-23
United Methodist & ELCIC reading: Exodus 1:8 - 2:10

Psalm 124 or Psalm 138
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 138:1-8
United Methodist & ELCIC reading: Psalm 124

Romans 12:1-8
Roman Catholic reading: Romans 11:33-36

Matthew 16:13-20

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:
- Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
  - Peter
  - Baby Moses
- Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
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).
- Preaching This Week commentary by Amy Merrill Willis, Rolf Jacobson, James Boyce, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2011.
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 21, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- "Be Transformed," Kathryn Matthews Huey, ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2011.
- Preaching Helps (Pentecost +10). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2011.
- Ministry Matters free worship resources (was Cokesbury Resources), August 21, 2011. (Will become commercial, but resources are free for now.)
- Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Proper 16A, 2011, Bruce G. Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
- The Lectionary Lab, Pentecost 10, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2011.
- Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 10, 2011, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
- John Shearman's Lectionary, Pentecost +11, 2011, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
- Mistaken identity -- Commentary for Proper 16 | OT 21Wayne Brouwer and Schuyler Rhodes, Emphasis
- Lectionary Notes, Pentecost +10, Beth Quick, 2011.
- John Shearman's Lectionary, Pentecost +9, 2011, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
- 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 Richard W. Nysse, Dennis Olson, Mark Reasoner, Marilyn Salmon, 2008.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 16, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Proper 16, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 21A, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- "Life in Christian Community," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2008.
- Text Studies, Proper 16, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
- Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths from Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- Rumors, for August 24, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
- Starters for Sunday, 21 August, 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, Be Not Conformed edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2011. 11th Hour Preacher Party.
- "Faith in the Past, Preset, and Future," Rev. Dr. Eric D. Barreto, ON Scripture, 2011. Commentary and association with current news events, links and videos. Also posted at Huffington Post Religion.
- "Fear versus compassion," "Tearing Down the Gates," Fr. Rick Morley, a garden path, 2011.
- "The Butterfly Effect," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2011.
- Lectionary Blogging, August 21, 2011, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2011.
- "The Thin Man,", The Painted Prayerbook, Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
- "Transformed Nonconformity," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2011. 2008. 2005.
- "When Jesus Asks..." Linda Fabian Pepe, Theological Stew, 2011.
- "Peter's Confession and Ours," Alyce McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2011.
- "Preach it, People!" Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2011.
- Sermon Notes for August 21, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2011.
- "Gifted and Called," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2011.
- "Identity Crisis?" Miriam's Tambourine, reflection, artwork, worship resources from Memphis Theological Seminary.
- "Transformed," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2011.
- This Sunday's Readings, Martin Warner, Church Times, (Church of England), 2011.
- "Taking a Liberty," Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2011.
- "Jesus sweeps the corridors of power," Peter Woods, I am Listening, 2011.
- "Saving Waters," Deborah Appler, Linda Thomas, Mona West, Out In Scripture, Human Rights Campaign (LGBT), 2011.
- Daily Reflection, Ordinary 21, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2011.
- Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2011.
- "A ? Is Shaped Like a Hook," Larry Patten, 2011.
- HuffPost Religion, religion news and contemporary news in religious perspective. Always worth a read...
- 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.
- "Who You Are," Blogging toward Sunday, Kristin Swenson, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2008.
- 2008. 2005.
- "Compassion over Law," Daniel Deffenbaugh, Seeds of Shalom, 2008.
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 16. 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.
- 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:
  - "West Coast Witness," Peter S. Hawkins, 2005.
  - "Midwife's Tale," Cynthia A Jarvis, 2002.
  - "Two Divine Promises," Luke Timothy Johnson, 1990.
- Sojourners Living the Word:
  - "Behind Enemy Lines," Enuma Okoro, "No Ordinary Season," 2011.
  - "Do Not Be Conformed," Laurel A. Dykstra, "Lives and Fishes," 2008.
Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- "Do You Love Jesus?" the Rev. Dr. Peter Marty, Day 1, 2011.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2011.
- Ministry Matters free worship resources (was Cokesbury Resources), August 21, 2011. (Will become commercial, but resources are free for now.)
- Sermons That Work, Proper 16A (RCL), the Rev. Kirk Alan Kubicek, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2011.
- "How Do We Know What God Is Like?" The Very Rev. Dr. Ian Markham, Day 1, 2008.
- Selected Sermon, Proper 16A (RCL), the Rev. Bud Holland, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2008.
Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "Be Transformed," UCC, Weekly Seeds.
- "Who Is Jesus to You?" FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2011.
- Lectionary Notes, Pentecost 15, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
- "Gifts of New Music," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Singing Our Lives," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2006. (Romans 12)
- "Heavenly Hunger," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Food and Hunger," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2004. (Romans 12)
- "Declare Christ," John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2008.
- Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 21A, 2011- exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
- Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Late Summer, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2011.
- Bible Study - Ordinary Time 21 - 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 +10): 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 16, 2011, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship"
- LCA Worship Resources, Proper 16, 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), August 21, 2011. (Will become commercial, but resources are free for now.)
- Worship Resources, Proper 16, Sacredise, 2011.
- Worship Resources, August 21, 2011, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2011.
- Mustard Seeds, "Who Is This Man?" Proper 16, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Living Stones -- Worship material by John H. Will, SermonStudio
- "Life in Christian Community," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2008.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 21, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2011.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 21, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- "Peter's Confession of FAITH - a Lesson for Leaders!" Ordinary 21. A New Presentation for Sunday's Liturgy, Claretian Communications, Philippines. Includes Flash presentation.
- Liturgies Online, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 10A. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT, 2011.
- 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 21, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
- Prayers of the People, P16/OT21, General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
- "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. (Roman Catholic.)
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Starters for Sunday, 21 August, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- "On the Birthstool," UCC's Worship Ways, 2011.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +10, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +10, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 21, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- Call to Worship, August 21, 2011, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
- Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2011.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24, (Pentecost 5A), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
- "Who do you say that I am?" Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2011.
- Prayers of the People, Proper 16A, Fr. Jeremiah Williamson, Praying the Scriptures, 2011.
- Prayer for Sunday Proper 16A/Ordinary 21A/ Pentecost +10, RevGalBlogPals, 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.
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 21, Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art, Ordinary 21, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Clip Art Images: Matthew 16:13-20, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Ordinary 21 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, "Who Is This Man?" Proper 16, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- "The Thin Man,", The Painted Prayerbook, Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
- "Faith in the Past, Preset, and Future," Rev. Dr. Eric D. Barreto, ON Scripture, 2011. Commentary and association with current news events, links and videos. Also posted at Huffington Post Religion.
- CHURCH PowerPoint, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services, ChurchGalleries.com.
- "Who Is Jesus to You?" FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2011.
- Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
- Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
- Scripture Pics, Weekly RCL-related image.
Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
- "Who Do You Say I Am?" reflection by Barbara Berstengel, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center. (.pdf)
- Lectionary Introductions (background & context), Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
  - “Long Ago, When Pharaoh's Daughter” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 2009, celebrates adoption, including Pharaoh’s daughter and Moses. Tune: NETTLETON 8.7.8.7 D (“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”).
  - "O Jesus, You Were Born to Be" an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 2008, celebrates the names and titles of Jesus. Tune: TRURO 8.8.8.8 ("Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates") and O WALY WALY ("Though I May Speak").
  - "There Are Many Ways of Sharing" an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 2004,  celebrates the gifts of the Spirit for the Church. NETTLETON 8.7.8.7 D ("Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing").
  - "One Word Created," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
  - Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 16A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Psalm Settings:
  - "If the Lord Had Not Been on Our Side," (Psalm 124), "I Will Sing Praises to My God," (Psalm 138), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
  - Psalm 124 set to St Anne (CM 86 86), Psalm 138 set to Lobe den Herren (14 14 11 8), by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
  - "Without God on Our Side" Sung Call to Worship for Psalm 124, for August 21, 2011 from Anna's Hosannas
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
  - Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 16A, 2011, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
  - Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +10, UMC GBOD, 2011.
  - 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.
  - 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 15A, 2008. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
  - Starters for Sunday, 21 August, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  - Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 21, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
  - Together to Celebrate, Pentecost 10A, 2011, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
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 16. 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 16, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2011.
- "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," August 21 & 28 (scroll down for Aug 28), 2011, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Exodus 1:8-2:10, and The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, Romans 12:1-8 and The Legend of Ninja Cowboy Bear by David Bruins, Matthew 16:13-20 and Jesus, This Is Your Life:Stories & Pictures by Kids, ed Jeff Kunkel.
- "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 10A, 2011.
- "Waiting for a Peach,", Proper 16A, Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps.
- The Turning Point, Janice Scott, The Village Shepherd
- "Upon this Rock", Children's Lesson for August 21, from Anna's Hosannas
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2011. (Terms of Use)
- Lesson Plans That Work, Younger Children & Older Children, Early Summer, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2011.
- Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 21A, 2011- exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
- "Back to School," Sermon of the Week, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 21, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- "Broken Is Still Valuable," Richard J. Fairchild (scroll down in liturgy).
- "Who Is This Man?" Children's Sermon from Sermons4kids.com.
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.