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Easter 4B
April 22, 2018
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Acts 4:5-12
Roman Catholic reading: Acts 4:8-12

Psalm 23
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 118:1-29

1 John 3:16-24
Roman Catholic reading: 1 John 3:1-2

John 10:11-18
 

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:
    • Good Shepherd
    • Sheep/Shepherds
    • Peter
    • Pentecost/Holy Spirit
    • Ezekiel
    • Love
  • In the film Selma, there are times when Martin Luther King, Jr. seems like a good shepher, in one scene standing watch over his people as they kneel in prayer in front of a segregated courthouse, and in another heading the march to Selma.
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Good Shepherd
    • Difficulty Recognizing Evil
    • Satan
    • Community
    • Interconnectedness
    • Prayer
    • Miracles
    • New Life/Rebirth
    • Love
    • Sacrifice/Sacrificial Death
• 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).
  • "The Most Misured Scripture in the World," "Good, Life-giving Shepherd of Many Pastures," D Mark Davis, raw translation and exegesis/questions, Left Behind and Loving It, 2012.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Preaching This Week commentaries of RCL texts at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2018.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, illustration ideas, 2015.
  • Points for Preaching and Teaching, 2015. The Lectionary Lab, Easter 4, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
  • Faith in Process, David Smith, 2018.
  • Evangelectionary for April 26, 2015, Peter Bush, Evangelism Connections.
  • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2015.
  • "Enfolded by Love," Kathryn Matthews Huey, Sermon Seeds, SAMUEL, 2015.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2018.
  • Ministry Matters, April 26, 2015.
  • Starters for Sunday, April, 2015. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • 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.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Easter 4, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Text Studies, D. Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • Jesus Now, Easter 4B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Rumors, for May 3, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Easter 4, 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 4:5-12
  • Psalm 23
  • 1 John 3:16-24
  • John 10:11-18
• 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. 2015.
  • The Preacher's Study, John W.B.Hill, 2018.
  • 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.
  • "God Is Not Done Yet!," David Lose, ...in the Meantime. 2015.
  • "What's So Good about a Shepherd?" Karoline Lewis, Working Preacher, 2015.
  • "Crying Wolf," David F. Sellery, 2015.
  • "Sheep, Soteriology and Witness," RevGalBlogPals commentary and discussion. Don't miss the 11th Hour Preacher Party on Saturday!
  • "Exhaling Judgment, A Personal Journey Toward Radical Welcome," Dr. Jacqui Lewis, ON Scripture - The Bible, Odyssey Networks, 2015. Video: An Interfaith Tour.
  • Catchy Lecty Podcast, Easter 4, 2015.
  • Lectionary Greek, Rob Myallis, 2015.
  • "Shepherds and Economics," Eric Smith, LECTIO, 2015.
  • "Rambling in the Ruts of Righteousness," Sharron Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2015.
  • "No Weapon But Grace," Brian Volck, Ekklesia Project, 2015.
  • 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)
  • "Lord, I Want to Be a Sheep, In My Heart!" John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2015.
  • "Just Wondering," Debie Thomas, Journey with Jesus, 2015. 2012 and 2009 by Dan Clendenin.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2015. 2012.
  • "The Good Shepherd," sermon notes, Porter Taylor, The Liturgical Theologian, 2015.
  • "The Politics of the King's Shepherd," Alastair Roberts, Political Theology Today, 2015.
  • "One Flock, One Shepherd," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2015.
  • "Listening for the Shepherd's Voice," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2015. 2012.
  • "The Beautiful One," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2015.
  • "The Good Shepherd," Patrick Johnson, Missional Preaching, 2015.
  • "Act or Career?" Bruce Maples, 2015.
  • Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, 2015.
  • "Shepherds Lead," Thomas Beam, 2015.
  • Care for Creation Commentary, Dennis Ormseth, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2015.
  • "If Life Were Not So Bitter," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2015.
  • "The Shepherd King," poetry by Scott L. Barton, 2015.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2018.
  • "Abundant Life," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2012
  • "The Love of God and the Needs of our Neighbors," Eric D. Barreto, ON Scripture, 2012.
  • "So We Would Not Perish," "True Content," Rick Morley, 2012..
  • "What's the Catch?" Sharron R Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
  • "We Know Love by This," Michael Coffey, 2012.
  • "Transition and Identity in the Early Church," Bob Anderson, ShortStop: Lectionary Preaching in Times of Transition, 2012.
  • "The Patron Saint of the Tongue-Tied," Doug Lee, Ekklesia Project, 2012.
  • Overview of Scripture for this Sunday, Easter 4B, Rev. John Henson, 2012.
  • "The Politics of Love; The Economy of Affection," David Ensign, Political Theology, 2012.
  • "Easter Bunny now Easter Shepherd?" Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2012.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Chris Ayers, 2012.
  • "Staying at Your Post," Alyce M. McKenzie, 2012.
  • "A Fresh Wholeness," John C. Holbert, 2012.
  • "20:20 Vision," Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2012.
  • Sermon Notes for April 22, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2012.
  • The Worship Closet, Easter 4, Creative Worship Ideas, 2012.
  • Psalm 23, Peter Lockhart, A Different Heresy, 2012.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2012.
  • "From Boys to Men," Larry Patten, 2012.
  • 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 Good Shepherd," Debra Dean Murphy, The Ekklesia Project, 2009.
  • Articles at The Christian Century:
    • "Ties that Bind," Stan Wilson, 2006.
    • "Hooked on War," Andrew Warner, 2003.
    • "Sheep on the Run," Craig Barnes, 2002.
    • "Shepherding," F Dean Lueking, 1997.
  • "Living the Word," at Sojourners:
    • "Practicing Good News," Michaela Bruzzese, "Christian Community 101," 2009.
    • "A Shepherding Love," Robert Roth, "Choosing to Love," 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):
  • "The Shepherd Who Casts Us Out," David R. Henson, 2015.
  • "By What Power?" Rev. Stephen Montgomery (PCUSA),Day 1, 2015.
  • "Wool and Mutton," Rev. James Liggett, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2015.
  • 4 Pascua (B) – 2015 por El Rvdo. Antonio Brito, Sermones que Iluminan.
  • "Feed My Sheep," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
  • Ministry Matters, April 26, 2015.
  • "What's Love Got To Do With It?" the Rev. Shari L. Rates, Day 1, 2012.
  • Ministry Matters, April 29, 2012.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2012.
  • "A Visitor, a Mapmaker and a Banquet," the Rev. Benjamin Anthony, Day 1, 2009.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Exhaling Judgment, A Personal Journey Toward Radical Welcome," Dr. Jacqui Lewis, ON Scripture - The Bible, Odyssey Networks, 2015. Video: An Interfaith Tour.
  • Abiding in Love, Nikki Hardeman, Faith Elements, 2015.
  • Points for Preaching and Teaching, 2015. The Lectionary Lab, Easter 4, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
  • "Enfolded by Love," Kathryn Matthews Huey, Weekly Seeds, 2015.
  • Bible Study, Easter 4B, 2015, David Marker, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • Estudio de la Biblia. 4 Pascua, por David Marker, Sermones que Iluminan, Episcopal Digital Network, 201
  • "Compelled to Tell," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2012.
  • Lectionary Notes, Easter 4, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • "A School of Christian Love," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Friendship," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2008. (1 John 3)
  • "Untamed Hospitality," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Hospitality," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007. (Psalm 23)
  • 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.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2012. (Terms of Use)
  • Life in Liturgy, Disciples of Christ, 2015.
  • "Rambling in the Ruts of Righteousness," Sharron Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2015.
  • Mustard Seeds, Easter 4, 2015. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Easter 4, 2015, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Worship Resources, Easter 4B, April 26, 2015, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
  • Ministry Matters, April 26, 2015.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Easter 4B, 2015, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Easter 4, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Shepherd Liturgy for use on Easter 4, Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
  • 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.
  • Outside the Box, Easter 4, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
  • Lector's Notes, Easter 4, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Call to Worship, Mary-Jane Konings, 2012.
  • "Liturgy: prayers reflection," reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • Weekly Evangelectionary, April 29, 2012, Peter Bush, Evangelism Connections.
  • The Worship Closet, Easter 4, Creative Worship Ideas, 2012.
  • Prayer for Easter 4B, RevGalBlogPals, 2012. 2009.
  • 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.
  • Prayers of the People, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2015.
  • "The Beautiful One," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2015.
  • Evangelectionary for April 26, 2015, Peter Bush, Evangelism Connections.
  • Alternative Proper Preface for Easter 4, Porter Taylor, The Liturgical Theologian.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2015.
• Graphics & Multimedia:
  • Hermanoleon Clipart, Easter 4B. 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: John 10:11-18, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Easter 4 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.
  • Clip Art, Easter B4, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • 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.
  • Mustard Seeds, Easter 4, 2015. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "Compelled to Tell," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2012.
  • Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
  • In the film Selma, there are times when Martin Luther King, Jr. seems like a good shepher, in one scene standing watch over his people as they kneel in prayer in front of a segregated courthouse, and in another heading the march to Selma..
  • Ball, Dollar Store Children's Sermon, John Stevens, 2015.
  • "Exhaling Judgment, A Personal Journey Toward Radical Welcome," Dr. Jacqui Lewis, ON Scripture - The Bible, Odyssey Networks, 2015. Video: An Interfaith Tour.
  • Abiding in Love, Nikki Hardeman, Faith Elements, 2015.
  • Catchy Lecty free graphics for Eastertide, 2015.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • “Good Shepherd, We Are Not Alone,” Carolyn Winfrey Gillette’s hymn inspired Jesus the Good Shepherd in John 10. Tune: PUER NOBIS NASCITUR (“That Easter Day With Joy Was Bright”).
    • “Jesus, We Know Your Love in This,” Carolyn Winfrey Gillette’s hymn based on 1 John 3:16-24. Tune: ST. CATHERINE (“Jesus, Thy Boundless Love to Me”).
    • “Lord, You Are My Shepherd,” Carolyn Winfrey Gillette’s hymn based on Psalm 23. Tune: TO GOD BE THE GLORY.
    • “O Jesus, You Were Born to Be,” Carolyn Winfrey Gillette’s hymn celebrates the names and titles of Jesus (including the verse, “The Gate that leads us safely home, The Shepherd calling to your own”). Tune: TRURO 8.8.8.8 (“Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates”), O WALY WALY (“Though I May Speak”) and TALLIS' CANON (“All Praise to Thee, My God, This Night”).
    • "Walk On Ahead, Good Shepherd," Brenton Prigge, New Hymn, 2012.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Easter 4B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Easter 4, 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.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Easter 4. 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.
    • 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 4, 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 4, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Easter 4, 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 4, 2015, 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 4, 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," April 26, 2015, Union Presbyterian Seminary. 2012.
  • Ball, Dollar Store Children's Sermon, John Stevens, 2015..
  • Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2015.
  • Children's Story for Easter 4, Worship Ways, UCC, 2012. (list of .doc files)
  • "Rambling in the Ruts of Righteousness," Sharron Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2015.
  • "We Know Love By This," Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps, 2012.
  • "A Colorful Flock," Matt McCaffrey, Second Congregational Church, UCC, New London, CT, 2012.
  • "The Lord Is My Shepherd," Dianne Deming, Children's Sermons Today, 2012.
  • Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2012.
  • Ministry Matters, April 29, 2012.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Easter 4, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • 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)
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Weekly Devotion Page, Faith Formation Journeys, 2015.
  • 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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