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Easter 3B
April 15, 2018
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Acts 3:12-19
Roman Catholic reading: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19

Psalm 4
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 4:2-9

1 John 3:1-7
Roman Catholic reading: 1 John 2:1-5

Luke 24:36b-48
Roman Catholic reading: Luke 24:35-48

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • NRSV Lectionary readings from Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings 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.
  • Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
  • Leccionario Dominical La Iglesia Episcopal Ministerio Latino Hispano, Año B.
  • Lutheran lectionary readings, Year B, from the ELCA site.
  • United Methodist lectionary readings, Year B.
  • Biblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year B.
  • 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.
  • PCUSA - Daily/Weekly Lectionary Readings.
• Images and Movies:
  • Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Resurrection
    • Emmaus
    • Peter
    • Pentecost/Holy Spirit
    • Last Judgment
  • The scene in Cool Hand Luke in which a prisoner named Dragline tells his fellow prisoners about their murdered friend Luke Jackson, “a real world shaker,” is similar to the post-Easter scene in Luke. Ed McNulty, Visual Parables
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Eucharist/Feeding
    • Emmaus Road
    • Resurrection
    • Repentance
    • Justice/Injustice
    • Seeing/Not Seeing
    • Confession
    • Reconciliation/Forgiveness
    • Love
• Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Textweek Blog and 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 commentaries of RCL texts at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2018.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2018.
  • "Love Means Showing Up," Kathryn Matthews Huey, Sermon Seeds, SAMUEL, 2018.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, illustration ideas, 2018.
  • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2015.
  • Points for Preaching and Teaching, 2015, The Lectionary Lab, Easter 3, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2018.
  • "Opening Their Minds to the Scriptures," D Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2015, 2012.
  • Evangelectionary for April 19, 2015, Bruce Laverman, Evangelism Connections.
  • Disclosing New Worlds, commentary and reflections, Lawrence Moore, 2015.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2015.
  • Starters for Sunday, 2015. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Ministry Matters, April 19, 2015.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2015.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Easter 3, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Jesus Now, Easter 3B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Rumors, for April 26, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Easter 3, from Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
• 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).
  • Acts 3:12-19
  • Psalm 4
  • 1 John 3:1-7
  • Luke 24:36b-48
• 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. 2018.
  • "We Are Witnesses," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2018.
  • "Scarred and Hungry," Debie Thomas, Journey with Jesus, 2018.
  • "Walking and Hoping with Jesus," Todd Weir, With All My Soul, 2018.
  • "What's for supper?" Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2018.
  • Living by the Word, Peter W. Marty, The Christian Century, 2018.
  • peaceonjustice, Barbara Born, 2018.
  • The Preacher's Study, John W.B.Hill, 2018.
  • Lectionary Greek, Rob Myallis, 2018.
  • "Turn Back to God," Robert Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2018.
  • Exegesis, Timothy Schehr, Mount St Mary's Seminary, 2018.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, 2018.
  • "The Author of Life," Glenn Monson, Law & Gospel Everywhere, 2018.
  • A Provocation of the Gospel, Richard Swanson, 2018.
  • "Experiencing Jesus," Kevin W. Cravens-Koch, Modern Metanoia, 2018.
  • "Still Easter?" 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.
  • A Plain Account, Wesleyan Lectionary Commentary, 2018.
  • "Resurrection at the Margins," Robert Williamson, Political Theology, 2018.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2015. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
  • Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2018.
  • Insights with Seitz Podcast, Wycliffe College, 2018,
  • Radical Discipleship.Net, "The Wild Lectionary," curated by Laurel Dykstra.
  • RevGalBlogPals, commentary and discussion, 2018. Saturday Night Preachers Party.
  • Earthkeeper's Preaching, 2018.
  • Theology of Work, 2018.
  • "Draughting Theology," Steve Pankey, 2018. Daily reflections and study for Sunday.
  • Homily Week, 2018.
  • The Reflectionary, images, reflections, activities, Fay Rowland, 2018.
  • Sunday Scripture Podcast, Joe Cate and friends, 2018.
  • Reading in Church & Other Distractions Podcast, iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, 2018
  • LectioCast - Homebrewed Christianity, 2018.
  • "What I'm Thinking," Eric Anderson, You Tube, RSS, Playlist, 2018.
  • "Crackers & Grape Juice," 2018.
  • Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2018
  • Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2018.
  • 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, 2018.
  • Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2018.
  • Lectionary Poetry, Scott Barton, 2018.
  • One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2018
  • Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2018.
  • The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2018.
  • Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2018.
  • Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2018
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2018.
  • Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2018.
  • The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2018.
  • SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2018.
  • Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck, 2018.
  • "Resurrection Doubts," David Lose, ...in the Meantime, 2015.
  • "Sin in Eastertide," commentary and discussion at RevGalBlogPals, 2015. Don't miss the 11th Hour Preacher Party on Saturday!
  • Resurrection Witness, Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2015.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2015, 2012.
  • "More Than the Eye Can See," Stephanie Buckhanon Crowder, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2015. Video: The Journey - The Vote. Includes discussion questions.
  • "Breaking Open a Different Kind of Bread," sermon notes, Porter Taylor, The Liturgical Theologian, 2015.
  • "A Warning to the Righteous," John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2015.
  • Sanctuaries, Bodies, and Journeys, LECTIO, Eric Smith, 2015.
  • "Were not our hearts burning?" Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2015.
  • "Shalom," Robert Stuhlmann, Stories from a Priestly Life, 2015.
  • The Politics of Resurrection Hermeneutics, Mark Davis, Political Theology Today, 2015.
  • "Rock, Paper, Sscissors, Fabric, Lock," 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.
  • "See what Love We Have Been Given," Journey to Penuel, 2015.
  • A Fish Tale and a Love Story, Sharron R Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2015.
  • "On the Road Again," Story Divine, 2015.
  • Care for Creation Commentary, Dennis Ormseth, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2015.
  • "On Jesus and Reunions and Forgiveness of Sins," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2015.
  • Generosity Power, Sermon-Stories, 2015.
  • "Bound to Forgive," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2015.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2018.
  • "Hidden Witnesses?" Thomas Beam, 2015.
  • "Have You Anything Here to Eat?" poetry by Scott L. Barton, 2015.
  • Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2015.
  • Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2015.
  • Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2015.
  • "Ten Minutes on a Tuesday," a weekly resource for preachers and worship leaders, The Methodist Church of New Zealand, 2015.
  • 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, 2015.
  • Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2015.
  • One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2015.
  • Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2015.
  • The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2015.
  • The Hardest Question, 2015.
  • Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2015.
  • 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. 2015
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2015.
  • Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2015.
  • The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2015.
  • SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2015.
  • COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2015.
  • Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck.
  • "Witnesses," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2012.
  • "A Welcoming Table," Henry G Brinton, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2012.
  • "Not Cast Offs," Rick Morley, 2012.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2012.
  • "Witnesses," John Van de Laar, Sacredise, 2011.
  • "Leave me alone, but please stay the night," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2012.
  • "Joyful Disbelief," Miriam's Tambourine, 2012.
  • "Potlucks, Comfort Food, and Faith" Sharron R Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
  • "The World Does Not Know Us," Peter Lockhart, A Different Heresy, 2012.
  • "The Resurrection and Wounds that Won't Heal," David R. Henson, Patheos, 2012.
  • "You Are Witnesses," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2012.
  • "Opened Minds and Hearts," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2012.
  • "Jesus: Crucified. Died. Risen. Hungry," Michael Coffey, 2012.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Bryan Jackson, Chris Ayers, 2012.
  • "Peace Be With You," Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2012.
  • Sermon Notes for April 22, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2012.
  • The Worship Closet, Easter 3, Creative Worship Ideas, 2012.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2012.
  • "We Can Do Better: Holocaust Remembrance Day," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2012.
  • "Glimpsing Danaus Plexippus," Larry Patten, 2012.
  • "Resurrection and Torture," Debra Dean Murphy, The Ekklesia Project, 2009.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2006.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2006.
  • Articles at The Christian Century:
    • "Fresh Evidence," Kristen Bargeron Grant, 2003.
    • "Staying Power," William Brosend, 2000.
    • "Touch and See," F. Dean Lueking, 1997.
  • "Living the Word," at Sojourners:
    • "The Bringers of Good News," Michaela Bruzzese, "Believing What's True," 2009.
    • "Resurrection First," Robert Roth, "Secrets Uncovered," 2006.
  • Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
• Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • "Emmaus at the Bass Pro Shop," Jason Micheli, Day 1, 2018.
  • "Presence Matters," Will Willimon, A Sermon for Every Sunday, 2018.
  • "It's Touching Time," the Rev. Dr. Stephen Montgomery, Day 1, 2015.
  • "Jesus Is Hungry," Rev. Kirk Alan Kubicek, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2015.
  • 3 Pascua (B) – 2015 por El Rvdo. Antonio Brito, Sermones que Iluminan.
  • "Messiah," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • "Serious Stories," the Rev. Dr. Randall Bush, Day 1, 2011.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2012.
  • "Folding Screens and Forgiveness," the Rev. Benjamin Anthony, Day 1, 2009.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Love Means Showing UP," Kathryn Matthews, Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2018.
  • "More Than the Eye Can See," Stephanie Buckhanon Crowder, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2015. Video: The Journey - The Vote. Includes discussion questions.
  • "Living in Love," Nikki Hardemann, Faith Element, 2015.
  • "Christ Among Us," Kathryn Matthews Huey, Weekly Seeds, 2015.
  • Bible Study, Easter 3B, 2015, Elizabeth Hadaway, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • Estudio de la Biblia. 3 Pascua, por Elizabeth Hadaway, Sermones que Iluminan, Episcopal Digital Network, 2015.
  • "Power in the Story," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2012.
  • "A Moment of Recognition," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Food and Hunger," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2004. (Luke 24)
  • "The Eighth Day," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Sabbath," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2002. (Luke 24)
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Easter, Year B, The Episcopal Church, 2009.
  • Light on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings. (Scroll down past chart of CEV 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

• Resources and Images on The Text This Week's Easter Resources page.
• Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
  • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2015.
  • Life in Liturgy, Disciples of Christ, 2018.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2015. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
  • Life in Liturgy, Disciples of Christ, 2015.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Never Alone," Easter 3, 2018. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Easter 3B, 2018, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Worship Resources, Easter 3B, 2018, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Easter 3, 2015, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • The Worship Closet, Easter 3, Creative Worship Ideas, 2012.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Easter 3, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Easter Season Liturgy, Easter Season Reflection (emphasis on Easter in the Southern Hemisphere), Rev. Bosco Peters.
  • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
• 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.
  • Lector's Notes, Easter 3, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • "Liturgy: prayers reflection," Common Worship Cof E, NZPB, reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • Sunday Prayer, Easter 3B, MomPriest, RevGalBlogPals, 2009.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 4, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2015.
  • Weekly Evangelectionary, April 22, 2012, Bruce Laverman, Evangelism Connections.
  • Call to Worship, Mary-Jane Konings, 2012.
  • Starters for Sunday, 2015. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, 2015. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2015. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
  • World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
  • Worship Ways, prayers and liturgical resources. UCC. Español.
  • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2015.
  • Prayers of the People, Richard J. Einerson, sample prayers from Prayers of the People: Pastoral Prayers for Worship and Personal Devotion.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2015.
  • "Were not our hearts burning?" Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2015.
  • Evangelectionary for April 19, 2015, Bruce Laverman, Evangelism Connections.
• Graphics & Multimedia:
  • Hermanoleon Clipart, Easter 3B. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
  • Clip Art Images: Luke 24:36-48, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Easter 3 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.
  • Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
  • Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year B index.
  • "Power in the Story," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2012.
  • Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • The scene in Cool Hand Luke in which a prisoner named Dragline tells his fellow prisoners about their murdered friend Luke Jackson, “a real world shaker,” is similar to the post-Easter scene in Luke. Ed McNulty, Visual Parables
  • Toy Doctor Set or Cooking Set, Dollar Store Children's Sermon, John Stevens, 2015.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Never Alone," Easter 3, 2015. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "On the Road Again," Story Divine, 2015.
  • "Living in Love," Nikki Hardemann, Faith Element, 2015.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • "We're Children of God," Text: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. This hymn, based 1 John 3:1-7, celebrates God's love in Jesus making us children of God. Tune: LYONS 10. 10. 11. 11 ("O Worship the King, All Glorious Above!").
    • "Freedom Cry," Brenton Prigge, New Hymn, 2012.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Easter 3B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Easter 3, 2018, 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, 2015.
    • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2015.
    • Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
    • Lectionary Hymns, Easter 3, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
    • The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Easter 3, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Easter 3, 2009. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
    • Starters for Sunday, 2015. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, 2015. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
    • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2015. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
    • Together to Celebrate, Easter 3,, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Worshiping with Children, Easter 3, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2015. 2012.
  • "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," Union Presbyterian Seminary.
  • Dollar Store Children's Sermons, John Stevens, 2018.
  • Toy Doctor Set or Cooking Set, Dollar Store Children's Sermon, John Stevens, 2015.
  • "When You Grow Up," Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps, 2012.
  • Childrens Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2012.
  • "The Road to Emmaus," Dianne Deming, Children's Sermons Today, 2012.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2015. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Easter 3, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Weekly Devotion Page, Faith Formation Journeys, 2018.
  • CatholicMom.com: Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, and Word Search based on weekly gospel text.
  • Activity Sheets for Children, Fun for all Creatures Great & Small, UCC, 2010. (pdf)
  • Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
  • Lectionary Puzzles by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text (html) formats.
• 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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