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Proper 19A/Ordinary 24A/Pentecost +15
September 13, 2020
With thanks to Ewing (Bud) Carroll, Jr.
retired UMC missionary/pastor
living in Hong Kong 2017

Image: "Forgiving" © Jan Richardson

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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links
and resources for each individual pericope:

Exodus 14:19-31 or Genesis 50:15-21
Roman Catholic reading: Sirach/Ecclesiasticus 27:30 - 28:7
United Methodist & ELCIC reading: Exodus 14:19-31

Psalm 114 or Exodus 15:1b-11, 20-21 or Psalm 103:(1-7), 8-13
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 103:1-12
United Methodist reading: Exodus 15:1b-11, 20-21

Romans 14:1-12
Roman Catholic reading: Romans 14:7-9

Matthew 18:21-35

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 (Holy Cross).
  • 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 best film to consult for Jesus’ teaching on forgiveness and his absurdist parable is Martin Doblmeier’s PBS documentary The Power of Forgiveness , which has enough illustrative material for six months of sermons. Ed McNulty, Visual Parables.
  • Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Plagues of Egypt
  • Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Forgiveness/Reconciliation
    • Moses/Exodus
• Special Day Resources: Season of Creation 2A
• 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. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2017.
  • "Ridiculous Forgiveness and Reasonable Evil," D Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2017.
  • Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, http://www.workingpreacher.org 2011. 2008.
  • Preaching Helps (Pentecost +14). Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2014.
  • "Road to Freedom," Kathryn Matthews Huey, Sermon Seeds, SAMUEL, UCC, 2017.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2017.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2017.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Pentecost 14, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2014. 2011.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 19, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 24A, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Proper 19, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Rumors, for September 14, 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.
  • 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).
  • Exodus 14:19:19-31 / Genesis 50:15-21
  • Psalm 114 / Exodus 15:1-21 / Psalm 103
  • Romans 14:1-12
  • Matthew 18:21-35
• 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. 2017.
  • "Forgiveness 101," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2017.
  • Living by the Word, Chris Dorsey, The Christian Century, 2017.
  • "Forgiveness and Possibility," David Lose, ...in the meantime, 2017.
  • "Forgiving 'Seventy-Seven' Times," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2017.
  • "Forgiveness," commentary and discussion,RevGalBlogPals, 2017.
  • "Looking into the Lectionary," Jill Duffield, The Presbyterian Outlook, 2017.
  • "Never Judge, Always Forgive," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2017.
  • "The Reckoning," Liturgy for Peace, Michael Anthony Howard, 2017.
  • peaceonjustice, Barbara Born, 2017.
  • "Mercy in the Air," Glenn Monson, Law & Gospel Everywhere, 2017.
  • The Internet Troll vs The Inner Toll, Alicia Johnston, ON Scripture, 2017.
  • "It Ain't About Math!" Joe T. Mitchell, Modern Metanoia, 2017.
  • A Provocation, Richard Swanson, provokingthegospel, 2017.
  • A Plain Account, Commentaries, 2017.
  • "God and Nations," 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.
  • "Connections," illustrations and thoughts, 2017.
  • "The Story We Can't Believe," Andrew Prior, One Man's Web, 2017.
  • Exodus and Work, Theology and Work Project, 2017. (scroll down)
  • 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.
  • "Forgiveness and Freedom," David Lose, ...in the Meantime, 2014.
  • "You Be the Judge (Not!)," Alyce McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2014.
  • "Victory at Sea," John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2014.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2017. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
  • "Accept One Another: The Parable of the Unmercifal Servant," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2014. 2011. 2008. 2005.
  • "From the Heart," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2014.
  • "Forgiveness Is..." Andrew King, A Poetic Kind of Place, 2014.
  • "If You Do Not Forgive," Christopher Burkett, PreacherRhetorica, 2014.
  • "The Hardest Blessing," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2014.
  • Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, 2014.
  • "Working it out for ourselves together," Katie Munnik, Presbyterian Record, 2014.
  • "Forgiven to Forgive," Anna Macdonald Dobbs, Ekklesia Project, 2014.
  • "Forgiving Debts," 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.
  • "Forgiveness and Its Expectations," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2014.
  • "Seventy Times Seven," The Moonshine Jesus Show Lectionarycast, Mark Sandlin and David Henson, 2014.
  • "Forgiving Ethic," Thomas Beam, 2014.
  • Care for Creation Commentary, Dennis Ormseth," Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2014.
  • "Forgiveness and Sending," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2014.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2017
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, 2014.
  • "Losing the Desire to Judge," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2014.
  • "The Weasel," Rick Morley, 2014.
  • Echoes of Scripture, Brent Anderson, 2014.
  • "Faith, Forgiveness, and 9-11," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2011.
  • Lectionary Blogging, August 28, 2011, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2011.
  • "Radical Forgiveness and 9/11: Reflections on Matthew 18:21-35," Alyce McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2011.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Rev. Dr. Chris Ayers, 2011.
  • "From your heart," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2011.
  • "9/11," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2011.
  • "The Mathematics of Manusission = Freedom in Forgiveness," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2011.
  • "Living to the Lord!" Peter Lockhart, A Different Heresy, 2011.
  • "In the Shadow of the Towers," Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2011.
  • XIII Pentecost, Ann Fontaine, What the Tide Brings In, 2011.
  • Sermon Notes for September 11, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2011.
  • "In the Lord's Hands," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2011.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 19. 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.
  • 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)
  • "Forgiving from your heart," the Rev. Dr. Alexander Evans, Day 1, 2014.
  • "Forgiving 70 times seven," the Rev. Dr. Susanna Metz, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • Propio 19 (A) – 2014 por Revdo. Abel E. Lopez, Sermones que Iluminan, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • Ministry Matters, September 14, 2014.
  • "A Path from God," Weekly Sermon Illustration, Frederick Buechner, Buechner Blog.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2014.
  • "An Exhortation to Forgiveness," Dr. Courtney Cowart, Day 1, 2011.
  • "I Wonder Why Bad Things Happen to Good People," the Rev. Charles Reeb, Day 1, 2005.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • Bible Study, Proper 19A, 2014, Steven Balke, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • Estudio de la Biblia. Propio 19 (A), por Steven Balke, Sermones que Iluminan, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • "Road to Freedom," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2017.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
  • "Violent Parables and the Nonviolent Jesus," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Parables," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2006. (Matthew 14)
  • Light on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings.

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 +14): 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)
  • "The Reckoning," Liturgy for Peace, Michael Anthony Howard, 2017.
  • Sacredise, 2017.
  • Life in Liturgy, 2017.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Coping with Difference/Forgiveness/Rescue," Proper 19, 2017. 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."
  • Ministry Matters, September 14, 2014.
  • "Forgiveness and Sending," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2014.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 13A/Creation 2. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT, 2011.
  • Worship Resources, 2014, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 24, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2017.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 24, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
• 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.
  • Outside the Box: Litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church. Katherine Hawker.
  • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
  • Lector's Notes, OT 24, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • Worship Resources (prayers, etc.), Proper 19A, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. BCP. Common Worship (CofE).
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +14, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +14, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 114,, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2017.
  • 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.
  • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2017.
  • Prayers of the People, Richard J. Einerson, 2014. (Click on "Weekly Prayers".)
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • 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.
  • Point of Contact - Where Life and Worship Intersect, Julie Gvillo, Call to Worship is published on Tuesday mornings. The Confession piece is published on Wednesday mornings. And the Prayers of the People is published on Friday mornings.
  • Reclaim Weekly Worship Prayers, 2017.
  • Liturgical Resources, (Ir)revBrent, 2017
  • Engage Worship, 2017.
• Graphics & Multimedia:
  • Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
  • Clip Art, Ordinary 24, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: Matthew 18:21-35, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 24 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, "Coping with Difference/Forgiveness," Proper 19, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • "Note Cards," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
  • The best film to consult for Jesus’ teaching on forgiveness and his absurdist parable is Martin Doblmeier’s PBS documentary The Power of Forgiveness , which has enough illustrative material for six months of sermons. Ed McNulty, Visual Parables.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • Abraham Journeyed to a New Country, Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, BUNESSAN 5.5.5.4 D (?Morning Has Broken?), A hymn for the church?s ministry with immigrants.
    • "Guiltless," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 19A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "When the People Came from Egypt," (Psalm 114), "Bless the Lord, O My Soul," (Psalm 103), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm 114 set to Old 100th (LM 88 88), Psalm 103:1-13 set to St Thomas or Festal Song (SM), by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 19A, 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 +14, UMCDiscipleship.org.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost +13, 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.")
    • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
    • 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, 2017. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
    • Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor, Contemporary RCL-linked Christian Worship Song Resources.2017.
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Weekly Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 2017.
  • 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 19. 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," September 14, 2014, Union Presbyterian Seminary.
  • "Marbles," Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2017.
  • "Forgiveness and Sending," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2014.
  • Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 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)
  • "Note Cards," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
  • "I wonder where you are in this story,", Proper 19A, Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps.
• Drama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Mustard Seeds, "Coping with Difference/Forgiveness/Rescue," Proper 19, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
• 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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