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  Pr 9/OT14/P+5
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  Pr10/OT15/P+6
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  Pr11/OT16/P+7
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  Ste. M Magdalene
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  St James Elder
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  Pr12/OT17/P+8
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  Pr13/OT18/P+9
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  Transfiguration
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  Pr14/OT19/P+10
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  Assumption Mary
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  St Mary
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  Pr15/OT20/P+11
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  Pr16/OT21/P+12
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  St Bartholomew
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  Pr17/OT22/P+13
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  Pr18/OT23/P+14
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  Pr19/OT24/P+15
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  Holy Cross Day
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  Pr20/OT25/P+16
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  St Matthew
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  Pr21/OT26/P+17
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  Pr22/OT27/P+18
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Easter 3B
April
26, 2009

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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

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

bulletTexts:
bulletNRSV Lectionary readings from Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
bullet Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the New American Bible.
bulletThe 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.
bulletLectionary readings from the Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
bulletLutheran lectionary readings, Year B, from the ELCA site.
bulletUnited Methodist lectionary readings, Year B.
bulletBiblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year B.
bulletFree Church version for Baptist, Reformed, and Congregational use Revised Common Lectionary Readings.
bullet ELCIC Worship Planning Calendar, lectionary citations with and without hymn suggestions, text and pdf formats.
bullet Lutheran RCL CEV readings - .doc files. Lutheran Bible Ministries.
bullet PCUSA - Lectionary for Sundays and Festivals Scripture Reference.
bulletImages and Movies:
bulletImages Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
bulletResurrection
bulletEmmaus
bulletPeter
bulletPentecost/Holy Spirit
bulletLast Judgment
bulletMovies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
bulletEucharist/Feeding
bulletEmmaus Road
bulletResurrection
bulletRepentance
bulletJustice/Injustice
bulletSeeing/Not Seeing
bulletConfession
bulletReconciliation/Forgiveness
bulletLove
bullet Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2009. Commentaries on lectionary readings by F. Scott Spencer, Nancy Koester, David Bartlett, Richard Carlson.
bullet Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Easter 3, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bullet Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
bullet "Christ Among Us," Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, iucc.org, 2009.
bullet Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Easter 3B, 2009, Russell Pregeant, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
bullet Commentary and Reflections, Easter 3, Lawrence Moore, Disclosing New Worlds, 2009.
bullet Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Easter 3, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
bullet Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
bullet SAMUEL, Easter 3, 2009, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet Jesus Now, Easter 3B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
bullet Preaching Helps (Easter 3, 2009). United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet "Commitment or Belief? Part II: Sin and Salvation," Easter 3, 2009, Sea Raven, Liberal Christian Commentary.
bullet Lectionary Study, Easter 3B, Dr. Robert Linthicum, Partners in Urban Transformation, 2009.
bullet Liberal Lectionary Analysis, Easter 3, 2009, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
bullet Sermon Nuggets, Easter 3, 2009, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
bullet Rumors, for April 26, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
bullet Preaching Helps, Easter 3, Currents in Theology and Mission, 2003.
bullet Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Easter 3, from Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
bullet Text Studies, Easter 3, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
bullet "Living the Spirit of Jesus: Witnesses of the Truth!" The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2009.
bullet Starters for Sunday, 26 April, 2009. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bullet Lists of recommended articles available with ATLAS subscription for these texts:
bullet Acts 3:12-19
bullet Psalm 4
bullet 1 John 3:1-7
bullet Luke 24:36b-48
bullet Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
bullet "Not Finished with Easter," Blogging toward Sunday, Ken Carter, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2009.
bullet 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, 2009.
bullet Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, All Because of Some Broiled Fish, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2009.
bullet Sermon Starters, Easter, 2009, Donna Schaper, United Methodist Church Circuit Rider.
bullet "Encountering God," Wil Gafney, Holly Hearon, Chales Allen, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2009. (LGBT perspective)
bullet "Resurrection and Torture," Debra Dean Murphy, The Ekklesia Project, 2009.
bullet "Every Name in Every Nation: Holocaust Remembrance Day," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2009. 2006.
bullet Dylan's Lectionary Blog. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2006.
bullet "Out of the Upper Room, and Into the Streets!" Michael Russell, "Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality," The Witness, 2006.
bullet The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2006.
bullet This Sunday's Readings, Easter 3, Martin Warner, Church Times, 2009.
bullet "Transition," Lane Denson III, Out in Scripture, 2009.
bullet Daily Reflection, Easter 3, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2009.
bullet "Tell the Story," Pastor Sharron R. Lucas, Stewardship of Life Insitute, ELCA, 2009.
bulletArticles at The Christian Century:
bullet "Eating at Easter," Craig A. Satterlee, 2006.
bullet "Fresh Evidence," Kristen Bargeron Grant, 2003.
bullet "Staying Power," William Brosend, 2000.
bullet "Touch and See," F. Dean Lueking, 1997.
bullet"Living the Word," at Sojourners:
bullet "The Bringers of Good News," Michaela Bruzzese, "Believing What's True," 2009.
bullet "Resurrection First," Robert Roth, "Secrets Uncovered," 2006.
bullet "'Why Are You Amazed?'" Michaela Bruzzese, "Peace Be With You," 2003.
bullet Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
bullet 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.
bulletSermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet "Folding Screens and Forgiveness," the Rev. Benjamin Anthony, Day 1, 2009.
bullet Easter 3B, Fr. Timothy Schehr, The Pastoral Preaching Web Site, The Athenaeum, Mount St. Mary's Seminary, 2009.
bullet "The Brave New World of Resurrection," Lawrence Moore, Director, The Windermere Centre, disclosing new worlds, 2009.
bullet Selected Sermon, Easter 3 (RCL), the Rev. Ben E. Helmer, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2009.
bullet "Walking Alongside," sermon from the Mental Health & Disabilities Program, Mennonite Central Committee, Canada.
bullet "Have You Anything Here to Eat?" Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2003.
bullet "Remembering the Church's First First Communion," John R. Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2000.
bulletGroup Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
bullet Lectionary Notes, Easter 3, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
bullet Banquet of the Word, Bible Study Based on the Sunday Readings, by Rev. Thomas Welbers.
bullet "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)
bullet "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)
bullet "Joined by Others," The Path of Discipleship, John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2009.
bullet Proclaiming Faith, Easter 3B, 2009 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
bullet Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Adults, Easter, Year B, The Episcopal Church, 2009.
bulletLight 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.)
bulletA list of links to on-line Bibles and general Bible study resources.
bulletA list of links to scholarly and preaching discussion groups and their homepages.
bulletA list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.

OnLine Worship and Liturgy Resources

bulletResources and Images on The Text This Week's Easter Resources page.
bulletComplete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
bullet Worship Planning Helps (Easter 3B, 2009): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet Gathering, Easter 3, 2009, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
bullet Worship Resources, Easter 3, 2009, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection.
bullet Mustard Seeds, "Easter Aha! Moments!" Easter 3, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
bullet Worship and Liturgy Resources, Easter 3, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet Liturgies Online, Easter 3, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet Lectionary Liturgies, Easter 3B, 2009, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
bullet Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Easter 3: Leaves, 2009. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT.
bullet "Living the Spirit of Jesus: Witnessing the Truth," Following the Truly Human One, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand.
bullet Sermons and Liturgies for Year B, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
bullet Easter Season Liturgy, Easter Season Reflection (emphasis on Easter in the Southern Hemisphere), Rev. Bosco Peters.
bullet "Living the Spirit of Jesus: Witnessing to the Truth!" The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2009.
bullet Native American Ministries Sunday Worship Planning Helps, United Methodist Church.
bullet Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
bullet Resources for Native American Ministries Sunday, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bulletPrayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
bullet Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings, Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases.
bullet Resources: Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia.
bulletPrayers of the People, Year B - Easter 3. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
bullet 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.
bullet Offertory Prayers for April, 2009, David S. Bell, United Methodist Church GBOD.
bullet A Prayer for Easter 3, Rev. Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer, 2009.
bullet A New Great Thanksgiving for Eastertide, the Rev. Dr. Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church GBOD, 2009.
bullet Starters for Sunday, 26 April, 2009. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bullet Prayers and Musical Ideas, Easter 3, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bullet "Liturgy: prayers reflection," reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
bullet "We Are Witnesses": A 21st Century Worship Resource for the 3rd Sunday of Easter B, 2009, the Rev. Nathan Decker, United Methodist Church GBOD.
bullet 21st Century Worship Resource for Native American Ministries Sunday, 2009. The Rev. Jeff Ramsland, United Methodist Church GBOD.
bullet "We Are Witnesses: Service Prayers for the Third Sunday of Easter," Worship Ways, UCC, 2009.
bullet Meditation Prompts and Prayers, Easter 3, 2009. Suzanne Guthrie, At the End of Enclosure.
bullet Sunday Prayer, Easter 3B, MomPriest, RevGalBlogPals, 2009.
bulletGraphics & Multimedia:
bullet Hermanoleon Clipart, Easter 3B. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
bullet Clip Art Images: Luke 24:36-48, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
bullet 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.
bullet Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
bullet Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year B index.
bullet CHURCH PowerPoint, Easter 3, Native American Awareness Sunday, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
bullet Mustard Seeds, "Easter Aha! Moments!" Easter 3, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
bullet Commercial Site: "Children of God," (1 John 3) Visual liturgy / videos for Easter 3B, The Work of the People.
bullet Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
bullet SAMUEL, Easter 3, 2009, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Easter 3, 2009, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
bullet "A Way Back to God," reflection by Rev. David Haberer, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
bullet Hymns and Music:
bulletOriginal Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
bullet Hymns of the Spirit Three, Easter 3B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
bullet Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
bullet Lectionary Hymns, Easter 3, 2009, United Methodist Church GBOD.
bullet Hymns and Music for Native American Awareness Sunday, United Methodist Church GBOD.
bullet Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
bullet Lectionary Hymns, Easter 3, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
bullet Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
bulletThe Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
bullet Traditional Hymns for Blended and Contemporary Worship Volume Two: Lent-Easter, Dean McIntyre, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet Choral Anthem Project, Easter 3, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
bullet Gathering, Easter 3, 2009, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
bullet Starters for Sunday, 26 April, 2009. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bullet Prayers and Musical Ideas, Easter 3, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bullet Together to Celebrate, Easter 3, 2009, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
bullet Sing for Joy, Easter 3, 2009. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
bullet Hymn and Song Suggestions, Easter 3, 2009, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
bulletWith Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Gathering, Easter 3, 2009, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
bullet Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Easter 3, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
bullet Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
bullet Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Younger Children & Older Children, Easter, Year B, The Episcopal Church, 2009.
bullet Proclaiming Faith, Easter 3B, 2009 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
bulletChildren's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bullet Lectionary Puzzles by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text (html) formats.
bulletDrama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bulletA list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.