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Advent B2
December 7, 2008
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Isaiah 40:1-11
Roman Catholic reading: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11
Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 85:9-14
2 Peter 3:8-15a
Roman Catholic reading: 2 Peter 3:8-14
Mark 1:1-8
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| Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie
Concordance, with the following themes:
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Special Day Resources:
World AIDS Day |
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Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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Comments (commentary) and
Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal. |
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Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives,
Advent 2B, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary,
2008. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Samuel Giere, L. Ann
Jervis, Paul S. Berge, Rolf Jacobson. |
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Girardian
Reflections on the Lectionary, Advent 2, by Paul Nuechterlein &
Friends. |
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Preaching Helps (Advent
2B, 2008). United Methodist Church
General Board of Discipleship. |
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Ayudas Sermonarias para el 7 de diciembre de 2008, United Methodist
Church GBOD. |
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Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary,
Advent 2, 2008, Bruce G. Epperly,
"...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." |
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Jesus Now,
Advent 2B,
lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures
Jesus Then & Now. |
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"We Started Without You,"
Advent 2B,
2008, Sea Raven, Liberal Christian Commentary. |
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"Messengers of Hope,"
Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, iucc.org, 2008. |
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SAMUEL,
Advent 2B, 2008, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin. |
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Liberal Lectionary Analysis,
Advent 2B,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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Text
Studies, Advent 2, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran) |
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Preaching Helps, First Sunday of Advent through Transfiguration of Our
Lord, Year B, Robert H. Smith, John Rollefson, Richard Rollefson,
Currents in Theology and Mission, 2002. |
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Readings, Analysis of
Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church
of the Nazarene.) |
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Lectionary Study,
December 7, 2008, Dr. Robert Linthicum, Partners in
Urban Transformation. |
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Sermon Nuggets,
Advent 2B, 2008, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor,
questions, quotations. |
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Rumors,
for December 7, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a
sense of humor." |
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"Life with a
Vision,"
The Practice of Jesus,
Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2008. |
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Starters for Sunday,
7 December, 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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Lists of recommended
articles available with
ATLAS subscription for these texts:
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Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
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"Hearing Voices,"
Blogging toward Sunday, Christian
Coon, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2008.
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Sermon Brainwave.
Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Karoline Lewis, David Lose and
Rolf Jacobson, discussing the week's passages in light of current
events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org.
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Tuesday Lectionary Leanings,
Justice through Compassion edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2008. |
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"Will
the Christian Church Keep Its Promise? World AIDS Day,"
The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey
with Jesus Foundation, 2008. |
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"Escape from Babylon,"
Daniel Deffenbaugh, Seeds of Shalom, 2008. |
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"A Way in the Wilderness," Jan
Richardson, The Advent Door: Entering a Contemplative Christmas,
2008. |
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"A Future
Filled with Promise," Marti Steussy, Holly Hearon, Helene Tallon
Russell, Charles W. Allen,
Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our
Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2008. (LGBT perspective) |
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Disclosing New
Worlds, Advent 2B, Lawrence Moore,
2008. |
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The
Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo,
Progressive Theology Weblog, 2008. |
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Dylan's Lectionary Blog,
Advent 2B, 2005. Biblical Scholar
Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2005. |
| "Living the Word," at Sojourners:
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"Into the Wild," Michaela Bruzzese, "Christmas Presence," 2008. |
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"Building the Highway,"
Robert Roth, "The Beauty of Justice," 2005. |
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"Radical Receiving,"
by Kari Jo Verhulst, 2002. |
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"Signs of Belonging," Peter
B. Price, "Reorder the Household," 1996. |
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This Sunday's Readings,
2nd Sunday of Advent, Martin Warner, Church Times, 2008. |
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Daily Reflection,
Advent 2, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2008. |
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"Prophets: They Can't Be Silenced," Lee Alison Crawford,
Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and
Progressive Spirituality, The Witness,
2005. |
| Articles from The Christian Century:
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Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other
resources. |
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Sunday by Sunday, Reflections on
Stewardship based on the RCL Gospels, Year B. Prepared by the Reverend
Michael Pollesel, Stewardship Education Coordinator, Diocese of Ontario. |
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| Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page):
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"Our
Patience, God's Peace," the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Carter, Day 1,
2008. |
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Selected Sermon,
Advent 2B (RCL), the Rev. Frank S. Logue, in Worship
that Works, ECUSA, 2008. |
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"Do You Hear Voices?" Dianne Bergant, C.S.A.,
America: The
National Catholic Weekly, 2002. |
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| Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
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Lectionary Notes,
Advent 2B, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat
Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY. |
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Banquet of the Word, Bible Study Based on the Sunday Readings, by Rev. Thomas Welbers. |
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"Eating Well," study guide, Robert B.
Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Health," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2007. (Mark 1) |
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"Restorative Justice," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other
resources at)
"Peace and War," Christian Reflection, The Center for
Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2004. (Psalm 85) |
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"Shoppers and retailers
getting reading for the Christmas season,"
Faith Lens, ELCA, 2008. Connects weekly headlines with lectionary
texts. |
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Lesson Plans
for Small Congregations, Adults, Advent, Year B, The Episcopal Church, 2008. |
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"An Attitude of Discipleship: Prepared,"
John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily
Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2008. |
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Bible Study
- Advent 2B - verse by verse Roman Catholic lectionary
commentary at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Picayune, MS. |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Advent 2, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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Light on the
Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and
participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings. |
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| 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. |
| The Text This Week's Advent Resources Page. |
| A wonderful, comprehensive list of links & resources for
Advent and Christmas at Richard and Charlene Fairchild's award-winning A Holy Christmas. |
| Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
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Worship Planning Helps (Advent
2B, 2008): Worship & Preaching
Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist
Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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"A Liturgy of Light: A Candle Lighting Service for Year B," UCC
Worship Ways, 2008. |
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Gathering,
Advent 2, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon
seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral
suggestions etc. |
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Worship Resources,
Advent 2B, 2008, Free Resources, Cokesbury
Worship Connection. |
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Mustard Seeds,
"Preparing a Road in the Wilderness," Advent 2, 2008. A
lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann
Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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Advent Wreath Meditations, 2008, Dean B. McIntyre, United Methodist
Church GBOD. |
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Advent Liturgy
/ Advent
in the Southern Hemisphere, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. |
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Lectionary Liturgies,
Advent 2, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church
(U.S.A.). |
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"Peace," Resources for Prophetic
Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council
of Churches. |
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Liturgy for the Celebration of Life,
Advent 2B, 2008.
Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt,
The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT. |
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"Be
Prepared for the Lord's Coming,"
Advent 2. A New Presentation for
Sunday's Liturgy, Claretian
Communications, Philippines. Includes Flash presentation. |
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Liturgies
Online, Advent 2, by Rev Moira
Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia. |
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"Life with a
Vision,"
The Practice of Jesus,
Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2008. |
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Ideas for Sundays in Advent, The Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, ELCA. |
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Advent and Christmas Resources, Katherine Hawker, Outside the Box. |
| Worship
and Liturgy Resources, Advent 2 by
Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia. |
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Sermons and
Liturgies for Year B, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada. |
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| Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
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Laughing Bird
Liturgical Resources, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra
Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings,
Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases. |
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Resources:
Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies
by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia. |
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Prayers
of the People, B - Advent 2, General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde
Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana. |
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Lector's Notes,
Advent 2, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish,
Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this
week's lectionary texts to the congregation. |
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"A Voice Cries Out...: Creative Approaches to Selected Scripture Readings
for Advent," Douglas Macomber, Reformed Worship. |
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Liturgical
Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova
Publications. |
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21st Century Africana
Liturgical Resources, Advent 2, 2008, United
Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship:
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A Prayer
for Second Advent (Isaiah 40),
A Prayer
for Second Advent (Mark 1),
Stephen Brown, A Place for
Prayer. |
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Prayers and Musical Ideas,
Advent 2B, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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Offertory Prayers for
December, 2008, David S. Bell, United Methodist Church GBOD. |
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Starters for Sunday,
7 December, 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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Worship Resources, Advent 2B,
John van de Laar,
Sacredise. |
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"Liturgy: prayer reflection",
reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New
Zealand. |
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| Graphics & Multimedia:
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Clip Art Images:
Mark 1:1-8, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú. |
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Advent 2B 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. |
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Clip
Art, Advent B2, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic
Educators. |
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Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital
Image Archive. |
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Bulletin
Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho.
Scroll down for Year B index. |
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"Be
Prepared for the Lord's Coming,"
Advent 2.
Flash presentation of this week's scripture texts. |
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CHURCH PowerPoint,
Advent 2B, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint
slides for Worship Services. |
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Mustard Seeds,
"Preparing a Road in the Wilderness," Advent 2, 2008. A
lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann
Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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"A Way in the Wilderness," Jan
Richardson, The Advent Door: Entering a Contemplative Christmas,
2008. |
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Commercial Site:
"Don't Be Afraid," video for Advent 2B based on Mark 1 and Isaiah
40,
The Work of the People. |
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PowerPoint Slides for Advent 2B / Isaiah 40:1-11, Will Humes,
Word & Table. |
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Bulletin Cover, Mark 1:2-4, Will Humes, Word & Table. |
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Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
| SAMUEL at
ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Scripture
Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Advent 2B,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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Lectionary
Introductions (background & context),
Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. |
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"How Shall We Prepare?"
reflection by Barbara Bernstengel,
eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center. |
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Hymns and Music:
| Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
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Four New Advent Hymns for Lectionary B Set to Familiar Tunes, F.
Richard Garland, 2008. United Methodist Church GBOD. |
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Hymn for Advent 2B, Alan Hinton, possible tune, Bunessan,
Disclosing New Worlds, Lawrence
Moore. |
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"Down by the Jordan," a new hymn for Advent by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette,
United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
| Hymn for Advent 2B to
the tune "Rhosymedre", Paul Janssen, Pascack Reformed Church, Park Ridge,
NJ. |
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"The Lord's
Messiah Comes,", a hymn for Advent by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in
Australia. |
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"Clear the
Path,"
Brenton Prigge, NewHymn,. |
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Hymns of
the Spirit Three, Advent 2B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National
Memorial Church. |
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Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
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| With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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A Little Song of St. Nicholas, good with Children's Sermons near Dec.
6), The Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, ELCA. |
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"The King
Is Coming,"
Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J.
Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.) |
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Ideas and Talks for Advent,
Talks to Children, Rev. Donald McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish
Church, Fife, Scotland. |
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Lesson Plans
for Small Congregations, Younger Children & Older Children, Advent,
Year B, The Episcopal Church, 2008. |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Advent 2, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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Gathering,
Advent 2, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon
seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral
suggestions etc. |
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| Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
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Lectionary
Puzzles by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough,
Ontario. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text (html) formats. |
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| 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. |
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