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Advent B4
December 18,2005
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A weekly webzine for the global church - lectionary essays, books, film, and
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Lessons below for study links and resources:
2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16
Roman Catholic reading: 2 Samuel 7:1-5,
8-12, 14a, 16
Luke 1:47-55
or Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26
Roman Catholic reading:
Psalm 89:2-29
Episcopal reading (RCL): Canticle 3 or Canticle 15 or
Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26
United Methodist reading: Luke 1:47-55
Romans 16:25-27
Luke 1:26-38
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| Images and Movies:
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Concordance, with the following themes:
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| Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie
Concordance, with the following themes:
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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 4, 2005. Commentary,
historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis
University. |
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Girardian
Reflections on the Lectionary, Advent 4, by Paul Nuechterlein &
Friends. |
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Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin. |
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Preaching Helps (Advent
4). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church
General Board of Discipleship. |
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This
Sunday's Readings,
Advent 4, John Pridmore,
Church Times. |
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"Having and Giving Up!"
Following the Truly Human One, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand. |
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Sermon Nuggets,
Advent 4, Lindy Black. Illustrations, questions,
quotations. |
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Starters for Sunday,
December 18, 2005. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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Exegesis, Advent
4B, Sr. Betty Jane Lillie, The Pastoral Preaching Web Site. Sponsored by the Athenaeum, Mount St. Mary's
Seminary,
2005. |
| SAMUEL at
ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Text
Studies, Advent 4, 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 Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
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"Mary,
the Lord's Servant: Availability,"
The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with
Jesus Foundation. |
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"Birthing Peace
in a World of Violence," Liz Zivanov,
Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and
Progressive Spirituality, The Witness,
2005. |
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Dylan's Lectionary Blog,
Advent 4B. Biblical Scholar
Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary
of the Episcopal Church. |
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The
Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo,
Progressive Theology Weblog. |
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Daily Reflection,
Advent 4, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University. |
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Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Discussion,
Advent 4B. "A place of
conversation regarding Progressive Christianity." |
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Center
of Concern Sunday Reflections, Fr. John Bucki, SJ, "Promoting Global
Justice and Peace Since 1971". Quotations, thoughts, prayers,
opportunities for action. |
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"Garrison Keillor and the Second Coming," Craig A. Satterlee,
Currents in Theology and Mission, 2005. |
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"God's
Entrance," Fleming Rutledge. Commentary from The Christian
Century, 1999. At Religion Online. |
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"Representatives
and Partners," commentary by Delores S. Williams from The
Christian Century, 1990. At Religion Online. |
| "The Forgotten
Disciple," reflections with
references & links to three ecumenical resources on Mary. Includes "Mary
Heard the Angel's Message," original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, to
BEECHER 8.7.8.7D. Bruce and Carolyn Gillette, First Presbyterian Church in
Pitman, New Jersey. |
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"Risking Vulnerability,"
by Kari Jo Verhulst. Lectionary-based scripture commentary from Sojourners Online, 2002. |
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Living
the Word by Peter B. Price. Lectionary based scripture commentary from
Sojourners OnLine, 1996. |
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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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"Have
I Got News for You!" the Rev. Dr. William L. Self, Day 1,
2005. |
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"Christmas Is Coming!"
Advent 4 - 18 December 2005, Hubert Beck, Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the
RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors. |
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Selected Sermon, Advent
4B, by the Rev. Ken Kesselus, in Worship
that Works, ECUSA, 2005. |
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Homily Grits,
Advent 4, the Rev.
Grant M. Gallup, Managua, Nicaragua (ECUSA), 2005. |
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"Welcome to the Real World," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The
National Catholic Weekly, 2002. |
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Selected sermon,
Advent 4B, by the Rev. James Liggett, in Worship that Works,
ECUSA, 2002. |
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Advent 4, the Rev. Dr. A.K.M. Adam,
Flesh and Bones, 2001.
(Entire book of sermons is one long pdf file. Slow connections will require
long download times.) |
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| Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
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Lectionary Notes,
Advent 4, 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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"Fifth
Grader from Iowa Raises Millions for Hurricane Relief,"
Faith Lens, a weekly Bible study/discussion for youth, linking a current news story and
lectionary texts. ELCA. |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Advent 4 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
| Bible Study - verse by verse Roman Catholic lectionary
commentary at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Picayune, MS. |
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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 4B, 2005): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship
Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Gathering,
Advent 4, from the United Church of
Canada. Includes homiletical suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with
children," hymn suggestions, etc. |
| Worship Ways,
Four Sundays of Advent (English and Spanish). Liturgy planning, United Church of Christ. |
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"Having and Giving Up,"
Following the Truly Human One, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand. |
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Liturgy
for the Celebration of Life, Advent 4B, 2005. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal
Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT. |
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Liturgies
Online, Advent 4, by Rev Moira
Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia. |
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Worship
and Liturgy Resources, Advent 4 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. |
| Prayers
of the People, B - Advent 4, 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 4, 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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Outside the Box,
Advent 4, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by
Katherine Hawker.
Other Advent
Resources. |
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Liturgical
Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova
Publications. |
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21st Century Africana
Liturgical Resources, Advent 4, Ciona D. Rouse, United
Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Prayers and
Musical Ideas,
Advent 4, 2005. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for
Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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Offertory Prayers for
December, 2005, Rev. David S. Bell, Director of the
Center for Christian Stewardship, the General Board of Discipleship of The
United Methodist Church. |
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Prayer of the Church,
Advent 4, Let Us Pray, Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. |
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Starters for Sunday,
December 18, 2005. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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| Graphics and Bulletin Materials (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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Clip Art Images:
Luke 1:26-38, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú. |
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Advent 4B 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 B4, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic
Educators. |
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Bulletin
Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho.
Scroll down for Year B index. |
| SAMUEL at
ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Art to Heart,
Jeff Dugan. Suggestions for classic artwork to use with each week's liturgy.
Jeff also offers the opportunity to purchase PowerPoint presentations of
classic art for weekly liturgical use. |
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Hymns and Music:
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Lectionary Hymns,
Advent 4B, United
Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Lectionary Ideas, Jill Warner, Tributaries of Faith: Revitalizing
Worship in the Mainline Church, newly composed contemporary music, hymn
suggestions. |
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"Indescribable
Gift,"
Brenton Prigge, NewHymn, weekly new, relevant hymn set to traditional tunes. |
| Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with
lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for
the Sunday Lectionary.") |
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Worship
Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for
planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire
suggestions for RCL texts. |
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Hymn Suggestion First-Line Generator for Voices United (United Church of
Canada). Type in numbers of hymns and get a list of first lines. Peter
Chynoweth, Yellowhead Presbytery. (scroll down) |
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"Mary Heard the Angel's Message," original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey
Gillette, to BEECHER 8.7.8.7D. |
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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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Metrical Psalms. Lectionary Psalms set to popular hymn music by Dale A.
Schoening. |
| The
Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in
Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms. |
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The
Psalmistry: All Psalms Music: original Christian
sheet music, lyrics, guitar chords, midi, mp3 files for all 150 Psalms. See
Terms of Use. |
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Liturgical
Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova
Publications. |
| Hymn
selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com. |
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Hymns of
the Spirit Three, Advent 4B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National
Memorial Church. |
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| With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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Selections
from Children's Books
for use during Advent worship with children, at Katherine Hawker's Outside
the Box. |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Advent 4 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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"God's
Visit,"
"God's Promises," 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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Gathering,
Advent 4, from the United Church of
Canada. Includes homiletical suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with
children," hymn 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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