Easter 7B
(or Ascension)
May 13, 2018
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Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
Roman
Catholic reading: Acts 1:15-17,
20-26
Psalm 1
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 103:1-20
1 John 5:9-13
Roman
Catholic reading:
1 John 4:11-16
John 17:6-19
Roman Catholic
reading: John 17:11-19
Possible Themes: Unity, Prayer, Holy Spirit, Love, Church and World, Faith and Culture, Truth and Untruth, Sacrament
Reading and Studying the Text This Week
- Texts:
- Illustrated NRSV lectionary readings from Vanderbilt Divinty 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:
- Jesus prays that the disciples might be sanctified “in truth,” an apt description of the martyred French monks in the film Of Gods and Men. Ed McNulty, Visual Parables.
- Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
- 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.
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Easter 7/Ascension, 2015. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, 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.
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, illustration ideas, 2018.
- Faith in Process, Nathan Mattox, 2018.
- Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2015.
- "Love Leads the Way" Kathryn Matthews, Sermon Seeds, SAMUEL, 2018.
- Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2018.
- Ministry Matters.
- Starters for Sunday,. 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.
- "In, Out, and Regarding the Cosmos," D Mark Davis, raw translation and exegesis/questions, Left Behind and Loving It, 2012.
- Weekly Evangelectionary for Sunday, May 20, 2012, Bruce Laverman.
- The Lectionary Lab, Easter 7, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Easter 7, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Rumors, for May 24, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
- Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, 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).
- 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.
- "Prayer Is Love," David Lose, In the Meantime, 2018.
- Living By the Word, Isaac S. Villegas, The Christian Century, 2018.
- "Last Words," Janet H Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2018.
- "War of the Worlds," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2018.
- "The Habitation Made Desolate," Alastair Roberts, Political Theology, 2018.
- "The Power of Prayer," Sharron Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2018.
- Prayers Needed, Karoline Lewis, Working Preacher, 2018.
- The Preacher's Study, Johnn W.B. Hill, 2018.
- "True News," Michael Ruffin, Connections, 2018.
- Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 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.
- "Unity: The Spirituality of Jesus's High Priestly Prayer," Rian Adams, 2018.
- 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.
- "'I Am Not Asking You To Take Them Out of This World'," sermon notes, Porter Taylor, The Liturgical Theologian, 2015.
- Called and Sent, David Lose, ...in the Meantime, 2015.
- Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2015.
- Care for Creation Commentary, Dennis Ormseth, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2015.
- Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2015.
- Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2015.
- Journey to Penuel, 2015.
- Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2015.
- Story Divine, 2015.
- Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, 2015.
- Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2015.
- 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.
- Glenn Monson, Law and Gospel Everywhere, 2015.
- Bob Stuhlmann, Stories from a Priestly Life, 2015.
- Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2015.
- Patrick Johnson, Missional Preaching: Equipping for Witness, 2015.
- Ekklesia Project, 2015.
- Question the Text, 2015.
- Political Theology Today, 2015.
- Sermon-Stories.com, 2015.
- Catacomb Churches, 2015.
- Thomas Beam, 2015.
- Larry Patten, 2015.
- Catchy Lecty Podcast, Easter 7, 2015.
- "A Way to Find Enjoyment," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2015.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2018.
- Scott Barton, poetry, 2015.
- "A Cure for Intolerance," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2015.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2018.
- 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.
- "The Other Lord's Prayer," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2012.
- The Adventurous Lectionary, Ascension Sunday, Bruce Epperly, 2012.
- Overview of Scripture for This Sunday, Rev John Henson, 2012.
- "Got Life?" "Can I Get a Witness?" Sharron R Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
- "The Politics of Acts 1:15-17; 21-26," Timothy F. Simpson, Political Theology, 2012.
- "In the System, Not of the System," Michael Coffey, 2012.
- "Judas and Matthias: Human Decisions and Divine Destiny," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2012.
- "Pentecost Spiked Punch," Michael Coffey, 2012.
- "While He Was Blessing Them," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2012. Use of images.
- "do not leave us comfortless," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
- Liberal Lectionary Resources, Easter 7B, Nancy Kraft, Kristen McClure, Mary Lautensleger, 2012.
- "Oneness," Janet Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2012.
- "Matthias and His Slick Resume," Rick Morley, 2012.
- "Cormac's Road and a Final Prayer," Rick Fry, 2012.
- Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2012.
- Sermon Notes for May 13, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2012.
- Interim Transitions Lectionary Connections, Easter 7B, Bob Anderson, ShortStop: Lectionary Preaching in Times of Transition, 2012.
- The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2012.
- "Sent into the World," Peter Lockhart, A Different Heresy, 2012.
- Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2012.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2012.
- "A Third Way," 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.
- Articles at The
Christian Century:
- "Missing the Resurrection," John Killinger, 2006.
- "That They May Be One," F. Dean Lueking, 1997.
- "Living the Word," at Sojourners:
- "An Enfolding Peace," Michaela Bruzzese, "Christian Community 101," 2009.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 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):
- "Seventh Sunday of Easter," Karoline Lewis, A Sermon for Every Sunday, 2018.
- "To be one," the Rev. Dr. Susannah Metz, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2015.
- "Law," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
- Ministry Matters, May 17, 2015.
- "This Prayer That Won't Let Me Go," the Rev. Thomas Brackett, Day 1, 2012.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2012.
- "In But Not Of the World," the Rev. Dr. James C. Howell, Day 1, 2009.
- 7 Easter, AKM Adam, Flesh and Bones, 2001. (Download is one long PDF file for book of sermons.)
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "Love Leads the Way," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2018.
- 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, 2015. (Terms of Use)
- "The Power of Prayer," Sharron Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2018.
- Ministry Matters, May 17, 2015.
- Mustard Seeds, Easter 7, 2018. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- LCA Worship Planning Page, Easter 7, 2015, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
- Worship Resources, Ascension Sunday, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2018.
- Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Easter 7B, 2012. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Easter 7, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Easter 7B, 2018, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Easter Season Liturgy, Easter Season Reflection (emphasis on Easter in the Southern Hemisphere), Rev. Bosco Peters.
- Liturgy for Ascension Sunday (Easter 7), Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
- 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 7, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
- Lector's Notes, Easter 7, 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," reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. (BCP TEC)
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 1, (Easter 7B), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2015.
- Call to Worship, Mary-Jane Konings, 2012.
- Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2012.
- The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2012.
- Weekly Evangelectionary for Sunday, May 20, 2012, Bruce Laverman.
- Sunday Prayer, 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.
- Proper Preface or Collect for the Seventh Sunday of Easter, Porter Taylor, The Liturgical Theologian, 2015.
- Graphics & Multimedia:
- Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
- Hermanoleon Clipart, Ascension. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Easter 7 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.
- "While He Was Blessing Them," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2012. Use of images.
- Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
- Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
- Catchy Lecty free graphics for Eastertide, 2015.
- Activity book with connect the dots page, Dollar Store Children's Sermon, John Stevens, 2015.
- Jesus prays that the disciples might be sanctified “in truth,” an apt description of the martyred French monks in the film Of Gods and Men. Ed McNulty, Visual Parables.
- Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- Hymns of the Spirit Three, Easter 7B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Easter 7B, 2018, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- 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 7. 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 7, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
- The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
- Choral Anthem Project, Easter 7, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
- Sing for Joy, Easter 7, 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, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Worshiping with Children, Easter 7/Ascension, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2015.
- "Storypath Lectionary Links, Union Presbyterian Seminary.
- "The Power of Prayer," Sharron Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2018.
- Activity book with connect the dots page, Dollar Store Children's Sermon, John Stevens, 2015.
- Children's Sermon, Weekly Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 2012.
- "He Is With Us Always," Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps, 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. (Terms of Use)
- Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- 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.)
- Weekly Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 2018.
- 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.
