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Proper 20A/Ordinary 25A/Pentecost +16
September 20, 2020
25th anniversary of our congregation,
Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Prescott Valley, AZ,
and the inspired ministry of Pastor Kirk Anderson and Sheri Brown. 2017

Image: Peasants Having a Meal, Diego Velázquez,
from Art in the Christian Tradition,
a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN.

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

Exodus 16:2-15 or Jonah 3:10 - 4:11
Roman Catholic reading: Isaiah 55:6-9
United Methodist & ELCIC reading: Exodus 16:2-15

Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45 or Psalm 145:1-8
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 145 :2-18
United Methodist reading: Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45 or Psalm 78

Philippians 1:21-30
Roman Catholic reading: Philippians 1:20-24, 27

Matthew 20:1-16

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:
  • Jesus’ teaching in this parable of amazing grace is emdded in all of the versions of Victor Hugo’s great novel Les Miserables, Jean Valjean being the recipient of it, and Inspector Javert finding it impossible to believe. For a humorous example of a union member unable to accept the parable, see the scene in Matewan, wherein the young lay preacher Daniel contradicts it, saying Jesus didn’t know about labor relations. Ed McNulty, Visual Parables.
  • Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Laborers in the Vineyard
    • Manna in the Wilderness
    • Eating/Feeding/Eucharist
    • Jonah
  • Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Judgment
    • Moses/Exodus
    • Communion/Eucharist
    • Liberation/Freedom
    • Grace
• Special Day Resources: Season of Creation 3A
• 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.
  • "Fairness Vs Justice," D. Mark Davis, Lef t Behind and Loving It, 2017.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2017.
  • Preaching Helps (Pentecost +15). Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2017.
  • "Tensions in the Wilderness," Kathryn Matthews Huey, Sermon Seeds, SAMUEL, UCC, 2017.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives,. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2014.
  • Evangelectionary, R. Wayne Calhoun, Evangelism Connections, 2014.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2014.
  • Ministry Matter..
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 20, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 25A, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Proper 20, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Rumors, for September 21, 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.
  • 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 16:2-15 / Jonah 3:10 - 4:11
  • Psalm 105 / Psalm 145
  • Philippians 1:21-30
  • Matthew 20:1-16
• 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.
  • "Imagining Economic Justice," Thomas Long, ON Scripture, 2017.
  • "A Beatitutde Kind of World," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2017.
  • "A Troubling Generosity," Debie Thomas, Journey with Jesus, 2017.
  • "The Howling over DACA and the Generosity of God," Nancy Rockwell, The Bite in the Apple, 2017.
  • peaceonjustice, Barbara Born, 2017.
  • Living by the Word, Chris Dorsey, The Christian Century, 2017.
  • Sacredise, 2017.
  • "The Walk of Privilege," Jay Butler, Modern Metanoia, 2017.
  • "The Politics of Unearned Grace," Fritz Wendt, Political Theology Today, 2017.
  • "Vineyard Work," 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.
  • "It's Not What You Think, Peter," Andrew Prior,One Man's Web, 2017.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2017
  • Exegesis, Terrance Callan, 2017
  • Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2017.
  • Theology of Work, 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.
  • "When Is Enough Really Enough?" commentary and discussion, RevGalBlogPals, 2014.
  • "Blessing Those Who Have Cursed Us," Eric D. Barreto, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2014. Video: Habitat for Humanity and the Theology of the Hammer.
  • "Generosity Sightings," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2014.
  • "Love or Justice?" David Lose, In the Meantime, 2014.
  • "On Having More Than Enough," John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2014.
  • "Smile, Though Your Heart Is Aching," Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2014.
  • Sermon-Stories.com, Jane Anne Ferguson, 2014.
  • "The Kingdom of Heaven Should Be Like This Guy," Stan Duncan, "If You Lived Here, You'd Be Home By Now," 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)
  • "Eleventh Hour Laborers," Suzanne Guthrie, 2014.
  • "It's Not Fair!" Christopher Burkett, PreacherRhetorica, 2014.
  • "Manna from Heaven," 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.
  • "All of Grace," Andrew King, A Poetic Kind of Place, 2014.
  • "The Quality of Mercy," Stephen Fowl, Ekklesia Project, 2014.
  • "The Generous Landowner," Peter Lockhart, A Different Heresy, 2014.
  • "The Problem with Generosity," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2014.
  • "The Rhetoric of Excess in the Parable of the Workers," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2014 .2011.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summmit to Shore, 2014.
  • "Divine Generosity," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2014.
  • "On Night Crawlers and God's Vineyard," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2014.
  • Economy and Grace, Thomas Beam, 2014.
  • Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, 2014.
  • Visual Theology, David Perry, 2014.
  • "At the Complaint Counter," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2014.
  • Echoes of Scripture, Brent Anderson, 2014.
  • "That's Not Fair!" David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2011.
  • "Mixed Messages," Linda Fabian Pepe, Theological Stew, 2011.
  • Sheer Grace, Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2011.
  • Sermon Notes for September 18, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2011.
  • "The Chase," Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2011.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2011.
  • Grounded and Rooted in Love, Matt and Laura Norvell, 2011.
  • "It's Not Fair! God's Grace and Human Nature," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2011.
  • Lectionary Blogging, September 18, 2011, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2011.
  • "Walking in circles," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2011.
  • "It Ain't Fair," Miriam's Tambourine, Memphis Theological Seminary, 2011.
  • "Embracing the Wilderness Experience," Sandra Jebb, Reflections on Faith and Spirituality, 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.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 20. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 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)
  • "Is There No Justice?" by Jim Somerville.  A Sermon for Every Sunday.  Video sermons from America’s best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.
  • "A Wilderness People in the Promised Land," The Rev. Dr. Dwight Andrews, Day 1, 2014.
  • "An Undeserved Gift," the Rev. Ken Kesselus, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • Propio 20 (A) – 2014 por Rvdo. Abel E. Lopez, Sermones que Iluminan, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • "Parable," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2014.
  • "Small and White, Clean and Bright," the Rev. Dr. James. C. Howell, Day 1, 2011.
  • "The Generosity of God," the Rev. Dr. Michael Foss, Day 1, 2008.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Imagining Economic Justice," Thomas Long, ON Scripture, 2017.
  • "Tensions in the Wilderness" Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2017.
  • Bible Study, Proper 20A, 2014, Nancy J. Hagner, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • Estudio de la Biblia. Propio 20 (A), por Nancy J. Hagner, Sermones que Iluminan, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
  • "Listening in the Classroom," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Schools in a Pluralist Culture" Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. Focus Article, "One Makes All the Difference," Virgil Gulker. (Psalm 145)
  • "Global Inequality," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Global Wealth," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007. (Exodus 16)
  • 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 +15): 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, 2017. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
  • Sacredise, 2017.
  • Life in Liturgy, 2017.
  • "The Reckoning," Liturgy for Peace, Michael Anthony Howard, 2017.
  • Worship resources for Proper 20 based on Matthew 20:1-16 by H. Burnham Kirkland from SermonSuite.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, 2014. "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Mustard Seeds, "Focus and Purpose/The Generosity of God," Proper 20, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "The Problem with Generosity," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2014.
  • Worship Resources, 2014, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
  • Ministry Matters, .
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 14A/Creation 3. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT, 2011.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 25, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2014.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 25, 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.
  • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
  • Outside the Box: Litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church. Katherine Hawker.
  • Lector's Notes, OT 25, 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 20A, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • "Liturgy: prayer reflection", (NZBP) reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. BCP TEC USA.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +15, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +15, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2017.
  • Prayers of the People, Proper 20A, Fr. Jeremiah Williamson, Praying the Scriptures, 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".)
  • "Eleventh Hour Laborers," Suzanne Guthrie, 2014.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2014.
  • Prayers of the People, Tracks 1 & 2, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2014.
  • Evangelectionary, R. Wayne Calhoun, Evangelism Connections, 2014.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas,. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • 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 25, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: Matthew 20:1-16, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 25 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, "Focus and Purpose/The Generosity of God," Proper 20, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Sing for Joy, Pentecost 19A, 2008. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
  • "It Ain't Fair," Miriam's Tambourine, Memphis Theological Seminary, 2011.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • "Fake Mustaches," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
  • Visual Theology, David Perry, 2014.
  • "Blessing Those Who Have Cursed Us," Eric D. Barreto, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2014. Video: Habitat for Humanity and the Theology of the Hammer.
  • "Scandalous Grace," Faith Element, 2014.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • "The Terrible Sin of the People of Nineveh," a hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, recalls the story of Jonah. Tune: ASH GROVE 6.6.11.6.6.11 D ("Let All Things Now Living").
    • “A Man Owned a Vineyard," an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 2011, a new hymn based on Jesus’ Parable of the Compassionate Employer about grace and justice (Matthew 20:1-16).  Tune:  TO GOD BE THE GLORY.
    • "Life Is Not Fair," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 20A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "Come and Give Thanks to the Lord," (Psalm 105), "Sing Praise to God," (Psalm 145), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms: Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45 set to Cleansing Fountain (86 86 D), Psalm 145:1-8 set to Duke Street (LM).
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 20A, 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 +15, UMCDiscipleship.org.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost +14, Background information for hymns and choral music following the lectionary from the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Austin, Texas, by Eric Mellenbruch and David Zersen.
    • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
    • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    • Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
    • The Billabong, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
    • Worship Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire suggestions for RCL texts.
    • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2017.
    • World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
    • 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 Devotion, 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 20. 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,"Union Presbyterian Seminary.
  • Dollar Store Children's Sermons, John Stevens, 2017.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, . .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
  • "The Problem with Generosity," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2014.
  • "Fake Mustaches," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
  • "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, Philippians Children Sermons Series #1, 2011. Faith Formation Journeys, Children's Sermon, Pentecost 14A (Matthew 20:1-16), 2011.
  • "Solving Puzzles: Last? or First?" Proper 20A, Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps.
• 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.

• 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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