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Proper 8A/Ordinary 13A/Pentecost +4
June 28, 2020
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Genesis 22:1-14 or Jeremiah 28:5-9
Roman Catholic reading: 2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16
United Methodist & ELCIC reading: Genesis 22:1-14

Psalm 13 or Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 89:2-19
United Methodist  & ELCIC reading: Psalm 13

Romans 6:12-23
Roman Catholic reading: Romans 6:3-11

Matthew 10:40-42
Roman Catholic reading: Matthew 10:37-42 (see also study page for Matt 10:40-42)

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings (NCCB/USCC) from the New American Bible (Saints Peter and Paul).
  • Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
  • 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 Competition," 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.
  • Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Abraham and Isaac
  • Just as Jesus indicated to his disciples that they would face opposition, even from their own families, so Erin Brocovich found her son and her boyfriend upset with her because she was gone virtually every night while working on behalf of the victims of water contaminated by a giant power company. Ed Mc Nulty, Visual Parables
  • Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Servanthood
    • Righteousness
    • Generosity
    • Abraham (see esp Eye of God)
    • Sacrifice
• Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
  • Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2014. 2011. 2008.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, 2014. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • "Welcoming and Watering," D. Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2014.
  • Ministry Matters, June 29, 2014.
    
  • "Welcoming Ways," SAMUEL, Kathryn Matthews Huey, Sermon Seeds, UCC, 2014.
  • The Lectionary Lab, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2014. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2014.
  • Evangelectionary for June 29, 2014, Jonathan Shively, Evangelism Connections, 2014.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Ron Allen, Proper 8, 2014, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2014.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Preaching Helps. Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2014.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Pentecost 2, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2011.
  • Rumors, for June 29, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 8, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 13A, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Text Studies, Proper 8, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths from Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2017.
  • Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2014.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2014.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: homiletical helps from Concordia Journal and audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2014.
• Recommended articles from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are linked below. ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices. Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
  • Genesis 22:1-14 / Jeremiah 28:5-9
  • Psalm 13 / Psalm 89
  • Romans 6:12-23
  • Matthew 10:40-42
• 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, and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2014.
  • Revised Common Lectionary commentary and discussion, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2014.
  • "Claim Your Reward," Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2014.
  • "A Nasty Little Bit of a Tale," John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2014.
  • "No Small Gestures," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2014.
  • "Sacrificing Our Sons and Daughters," Rev. Dr. Cari Jackson, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2014. Video: How can faith communities help military families?
  • "A Terrifying Text," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2014. 2011. 2008. 2005.
  • Care for Creation Commentary, Dennis Ormseth, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2014.
  • "Welcomes the One," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2014.
  • "A Living Wage in God's Economy," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014.
  • "The Binding of Isaac," Allen Pruitt, 2011.
  • "The Smallest of Good Deeds?" Christopher Burkett, PreacherRhetorica, 2014.
  • "The Competition," 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.
  • "Guests of Honor," David F. Sellery, 2014.
  • "Cross Purposes!" Thomas Beam, 2014.
  • Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, 2014.
  • "The Fire and the Knife," Andrew King, A Poetic Kind of Place, 2014.
  • "Lectionary Ruminations," John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2014.
  • Gospel Study, Brent Anderson, "Echoes of Scripture," 2014.
  • "Sit Up Straighter" Rick Morley, 2014.
  • "Abraham: This Is a Test," Linda Fabian Pepe, Theological Stew, 2014.
  • "Growing Good Corn," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2014.
  • The Moonshine Jesus Show Lectionarycast, Mark Sandlin and David Henson, 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)
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2017
  • Draughting Theology, Steve Pankey, 2014.
  • Question the Text, Russell Rathbun, etc., 2014.
  • Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2014.
  • Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2014.
  • Scripture Reflections, Bob Flaherty, Newberg First United Methodist Church, 2014.
  • Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2014.
  • "Ten Minutes on a Tuesday," a weekly resource for preachers and worship leaders, The Methodist Church of New Zealand, 2014.
  • HuffPost Religion, religion news and contemporary news in religious perspective. Always worth a read...
  • Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2014.
  • Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2014.
  • One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2014.
  • Weekly Reading, Anthony B. Robinson, 2014.
  • Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2014.
  • The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2014.
  • The Hardest Question, 2014.
  • Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2014.
  • Stillspeaking Daily Devotional, UCC.org. Daily devotional for Twitter. (Daily RCL)
  • Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2014
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2014.
  • Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2014.
  • The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2014.
  • SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2014.
  • COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2014.
  • Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck.
  • Panoramic Views of Faith and Health, Butch Odom. Daily lectionary thoughts and prayer, 2014.
  • "Freedom," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2011.
  • Lectionary Blogging, June 26, 2011, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2011.
  • "Cup of Sacrifice,"Miriam's Tambourine, reflection, artwork, worship resources from Memphis Theological Seminary.
  • "Worthy of the Name," Peter Woods, I am Listening, 2011.
  • The Painted Prayerbook, "The Way of Welcome," Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Proper 8A, Chris Ayers, 2011.
  • "Mission Trip Guidelines from Jesus," Alyce McKenzie, Patheos, 2011.
  • "Hospitality," John van de Laar, Sacredise, 2011.
  • "God Tests the Covenant," Peter Lockhart, A Different Heresy, Reflections on Faith & Spirituality.
  • "Trust, Obey, and Get the Lead Out," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2011.
  • "Rewarded," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2011.
  • "Here I Am," Janice Love, The Ekklesia Project, 2011.
  • "Junk Greetings," Neil Chappell, aweirdthing, 2011.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2008. 2008.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 8, BCP. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2005.
  • "Radical Hospitality and Contagious Holiness," Sarah Dylan Breuer, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
  • The Christian Century:
    • "Slave Wages," Bill O'Brien, 2005.
    • "Close Call," Melinda Bresee Hinners, 2002.
    • "On a Wild and Windy Mountain," William Willimon, 1983.
  • Sojourners Living the Word:
    • "The Binding of Isaac," Enuma Okoro, "Holy Spirit Mapping" 2011.
    • "Don't Be Fooled," Laurel A. Dykstra, "Uncomfortable Words," 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)
  • "Hospitality: A Crucial Cup of Cold Water," the Rev. Dr. Dan DeLeon, Day 1, 2014.
  • Propio 8 (A) – 2014 POR EL RVDO. DR. ÁLVARO ARAICA, Sermones que Iluminan, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • Ministry Matters, June 29, 2014.
  • "Abraham," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
  • "God of Veneance or God of Love?" the Rev. Dr. Barrington Bates, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2014.
  • God Will Provide, the Rev. Canon Charles K. Robertson, Day 1, 2011.
  • "The Art of Welcome," the Rev. Dr. Trace Haythorn, Day 1, 2008.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "No Quick Fix," FaithElement, 2014.
  • "Sacrificing Our Sons and Daughters," Rev. Dr. Cari Jackson, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2014. Video: How can faith communities help military families?
  • "Holy Welcome / Welcoming Ways," Weekly Seeds., 2014.
  • The Lectionary Lab, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2014. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
  • Bible Study, Proper 8A, 2014, Doreen Rice, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • Estudio de la Biblia. Propio 8 (A), por Doreen Rice, 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 +3): 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, June 29, 2014.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, 2014."Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Worship Resources, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2014.
  • Worship resources for Proper 8 by Frank Ramirez from SermonSuite.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Discipleship = Hospitality," Proper 8, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Life In Liturgy, Pentecost +3, 2014.
  • "A Living Wage in God's Economy," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014.
  • "Cup of Sacrifice,"Miriam's Tambourine, reflection, artwork, worship resources from Memphis Theological Seminary.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 2A. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, 2011.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 13, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2014.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 13, 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.aNova Publications.
  • Lector's Notes, OT 13, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • 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.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 13, (Pentecost 2), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +3, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +3, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • Worship Resources for June 26, 2011, from Anna's Hosannas.
  • Prayer for Proper 8, 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".)
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 13, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2014.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2014.
  • Call to Worship, Mary Jane Konings, 2014.
  • Prayers of the People, Tracks 1 & 2, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2014.
  • "Welcomes the One," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2014.
  • Evangelectionary for June 29, 2014, Jonathan Shively, Evangelism Connections, 2014.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, 2014. 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.
• 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 13, Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art Images: Matthew 10:40-42, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 13 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, "Discipleship = Hospitality," Proper 8, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "Cup of Sacrifice,"Miriam's Tambourine, reflection, artwork, worship resources from Memphis Theological Seminary.
  • Leonard Cohen, The Story of Isaac, You Tube.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • "Banner or Sign," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
  • Just as Jesus indicated to his disciples that they would face opposition, even from their own families, so Erin Brocovich found her son and her boyfriend upset with her because she was gone virtually every night while working on behalf of the victims of water contaminated by a giant power company. Ed Mc Nulty, Visual Parables
  • CHURCH PowerPoint, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services, ChurchGalleries.com
  • "Sacrificing Our Sons and Daughters," Rev. Dr. Cari Jackson, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2014. Video: How can faith communities help military families?
  • Temptation of Abraham, David JM Coleman, video.
  • "The Competition," 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.
  • "No Quick Fix," FaithElement, 2014.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • “A Prophet Has a Lonely Task” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 2011, calling the Church to welcome the prophets among us today.  Tune: WAREHAM 8.8.8.8 (“The Church of Christ in Every Age”) and CANONBURY 8.8.8.8 (“Lord, Speak to Me, That I May Speak”).
    • 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.
    • "Kingdom of Mystery," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 8A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "How Long, O Lord, Will You Forsake Me?" (Psalm 13), "I Will Sing of Your Faithfulness and Love," (Psalm 89), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm 13 set to Cleansing Fountain (CMD 86 86 D), Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18 set to Slane (10 10 10 10) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
    • "How Long, O God? How Long?" Call and Response for Psalm 13, from Anna's Hosannas.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 8A, 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.
    • Word to Worship – Find Contemporary Worship Songs based on Scripture, RCL, Roman Catholic Lectionary, Narrative Lectionary, LCMS lectionaries, etc.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +3, UMCDiscipleship.org.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost +2, 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.
    • Sing for Joy, Pentecost 7A, 2008. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
    • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2014. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
    • Together to Celebrate, June 29, 2014, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, 2014. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Weekly 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 8. 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," June 29, 2014, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Genesis 22:1-14 and God Gave Us You by Lisa Tawn Bergren, Romans 6:12-23 and Jamaica's Find by Juanita Havill, Matthew 10:40-42 and How Full Is Your Bucketi by Tom Rath and Mary Reckmeyer.
  • "Focusing on God," Fran Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps, 2014.
  • Caring for Others and Jesus -- Children's sermon by Cynthia Cowen based on Matthew 10:40-42 from SermonSuite.
  • "A Living Wage in God's Economy," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014.
  • Ministry Matters, June 29, 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)
  • "Banner or Sign," 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.
  • "God in Hiding" Children's Lesson for Ordinary Time 8A (June 26, 2011), from Anna's Hosannas
• 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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