HOME | SCRIPTURE INDEX | MOVIE INDEX | ART INDEX | SEARCH | ABOUT | MOBILE | ADVERTISE | SUPPORT | BLOG | CONTACT

Lent 1B
February 18, 2018
With thanks to page sponsor 2018:
in honor of the clergy women of the Diocese of California.

Image: Hermanoleon Clipart

Do you start your weekly study at this website?
Please consider your contribution.

Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Genesis 9:8-17
Roman Catholic reading: Genesis 9:8-15

Psalm 25:1-10
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 25:4-9
Episcopal reading (RCL): Psalm 25:1-9

1 Peter 3:18-22

Mark 1:9-15
Roman Catholic reading: Mark 1:12-15
Episcopal reading (RCL): Mark 1:9-13

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:
    • Temptation
    • Baptism of Jesus
    • John the Baptist
    • Noah (Ark, Rainbow, etc)
  • Mark suggests that Herod’s arrest of John the Baptist put Jesus in danger, hence his quick return to Galilee. In Richard Attenborough’s Cry Freedom, the film about the friendship between the South African revolutionary Steven Biko and white journalist Donald Woods, a similar danger forced Woods to flee his native country. Ed McNulty, Visual Parables
  • Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Temptation
    • Integrity/Honor
    • Repentance
    • Baptism
    • John the Baptist
    • Covenant
    • Noah/Flood
• 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 Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, illustration ideas, 2015.
  • Preaching Helps (Lent 1). Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2015.
  • Preaching This Week commentaries of RCL texts at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2015.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Epiphany, 2015. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
  • "God Loves Us," Kathryn Matthews Huey, SAMUEL, UCC, 2018.
  • "The Beloved Tested Son," D Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2015.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2018.
  • Points for Preaching and Teaching, The Lectionary Lab, 2015.
  • Ministry Matters,.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, Lent 1, 2018.
  • Weekly Evangelectionary, Otis T. McMillan, Evangelism Connections, 2015.
  • Disclosing New Worlds, commentary and reflections, Lawrence Moore, 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.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2015.
  • Starters for Sunday, 2015. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Lent 1B, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Jesus Now, Lent 1B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Rumors, for March 1, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • Social Justice Lectionary, links by Rev. Dr. Bruce Sweet.
• 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.
  • Genesis 9:8-17
  • Psalm 25
  • 1 Peter 3:18-22
  • Mark 1:9-15
• 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.
  • MLK50 Civil Rights Social Justice Lenten Lectionary, National Civil Rights Museum, 2018.
  • "A Tempting Silence," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2018.
  • "What good is a wilderness experience?" Emily C. Heath, Living by the Word, 2018.
  • "The Wild Language of Lent," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2018.
  • peaceonjustice, Barbara Born, 2018
  • "Into the Wild," Debie Thomas, Journey with Jesus, 2018.
  • "Hope in Our Captivity," Todd Weir, With All My Soul, 2018.
  • "The Kingdom Come Near," Richard Davis, Political Theology Today, 2018.
  • Making His Paths Crooked, Michael Ruffin, Connections, 2018.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2018.
  • Provokiing the Gospel, Richard Swanson, 2018.
  • "Refraction and Dispersion," 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.
  • "The Rainbow," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2018.
  • Sacredise, 2018.
  • Exegesis, Betty Jane Lillie, Mount St. Mary'w Seminary, 2018.
  • "This Time Apart: Entering Lent," Janet H. Hunt, 2018.
  • A Plain Account, 2018.
  • "Taking the First Steps," Joe T. Mitchell, Modern Metanoia, 2018.
  • "Facing Yourself in a Faceless World," Todd Weir, 2018.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 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.
  • "Wilderness Faith," David Lose, ...in the Meantime, 2015.
  • "ISIS, American Sniper, and Rainbows," Greg Carey, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2015. Video: Rev. Douglas Leonard on ISIS, Religious Violence and What Faith Leaders Can Do.
  • "The Greatest Temptation," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2015.
  • LECTIO - Weekly reflections on the church's sacred texts, Eric Smith, Patheos, 2015.
  • "Wade in the Water," commentary and discussion at RevGalBlogPals, 2015.
  • "The Politics of Saving Everybody," Timothy F. Simpson, Political Theology Today, 2015.
  • "What Becomes of the Brokenheaerted?" podcast, Casey Fitzgerald, Story Divine, 2015.
  • "To See Death Daily," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2015. 2012. 2009.
  • "God's Bow in the Clouds," John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2015.
  • "Descent into Life," Jeessie Larkins, Ekklesia Project, 2015.
  • "Lenten Transformation," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2015.
  • "God must be looking at the Rainbow!" Peter Lockhart, A Different Heresy, 2015.
  • "Jump Starting Lent," David Sellery, Episcopal Cafe, 2015.
  • "Jesus and Siddhartha: The Temptation to Give Up," Bob Stuhlmann, Stories from a Priestly Life, 2015.
  • "And he was with the wild beasts," poetry, Andrew King, A Poetic Kind of Place, 2015.
  • Care for Creation Commentary, Robert Saler, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2015.
  • Visions from the Catacombs, February 22, 2015.
  • "Into the Wilderness," 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.
  • "Ministry Prep," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2015.
  • "Stage Right!" Thomas Beam, 2015.
  • "More Than Enough in Wilderness Times," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2015.
  • "Into the Wilderness," Shelli Williams, Journey to Penuel, 2015.
  • "Signs and Covenants," Sermon Stories, 2015.
  • Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, 2015.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2015.
  • "The Temptation of Jesus," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2015.
  • "Home in the Wilderness at Last," Andrew Prior, One Man's Web, 2015.
  • "Good News, No Matter What," Scott Barton, poetry, 2015.
  • Sermon Notes for February 26, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2012.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2012.
  • Lectionary Introductions (background / context) and discussion, March 1, 2009. Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2006.
• Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • "He Was With the Wild Beasts," Gordon Stewart, Day 1 2018.
  • "Angels in the Wilderness," the Rev. Talitha Arnold, Day 1, 2015.
  • "Defeating the beasts in our personal wilderness," Rev. Ken Kesselus, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2015.
  • 1 Cuaresma (B) – 2015 por el Rvdo. Gonzalo Antonio Rendón-Ospina, Sermones que Iluminan, 2015.
  • "Noah," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
  • Ministry Matters, February 22, 2015.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2015.
  • "Enemies," the Rev. Geoffrey Hoare, Day 1, 2009.
  • Sermon for the First Sunday in Lent, the Rev. Susan Gamelin, Day 1, 2006.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "God Loves Us," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2018.
  • "The 'S' Word," Nikki Hardeman, Faith Element, 2015.
  • Points for Preaching and Teaching, The Lectionary Lab, 2015.
  • Bible Study, Lent 1B, 2015, Steven M. Balke, Jr., Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • Estudio de la Biblia. 1 Cuaresma, por Steven M. Balke, Jr., Sermones que Iluminan, Episcopal Digital Network, 2015.
  • Lectionary Notes, Lent 1, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • "Fear of the Lord," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Where Wisdom is Found," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. (Psalm 25) Focus article, "Fear of the Lord," Russell Reno.
  • "The Gates of Hell Shall Not Prevail," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Heaven and Hell," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2002. (1 Peter 3)
  • "Into the Wilderness," The Path of Discipleship, John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2009.
  • Light on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary 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 Lenten Resources page.
• Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
  • MLK50 Civil Rights Social Justice Lenten Lectionary, National Civil Rights Museum, 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.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Lent 1B, 2015, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • 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. (Terms of Use)
  • Seven Tips for Creating Sacred Space in Lent, GodSpace, 2015.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Lent 1, 2015, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship".
  • Worship Resources, Rev Mindi, 2015.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Lent 1B, 2015. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Promise," Lent 1B, 2015. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Ministry Matters, February 22, 2015.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Lent 1, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Communion for the Beginning of Lent, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute (Church of the Nazarene).
  • 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.
  • A Prayer for Ash Wednesday (and for use in Lent) by Dr. William R.G. Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Outside the Box, Lent 1, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker. Other resources for Lent.
  • Lector's Notes, Lent 1, 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.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • 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.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 25:1-10, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2015.
  • "The Temptation of Jesus," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2015.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2015.
  • Liturgy Link, Lent 1B, 2015.
  • Weekly Evangelectionary, Otis T. McMillan, Evangelism Connections, 2015.
  • Prayers of the People, Lent 1B, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2015.
  • Stories and Seasons, Jessica Gazzola, 2015.
• Graphics & Multimedia:
  • Hermanoleon Clipart, Lent 1B. 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: Mark 1:9-15, Temptation of Jesus, Temptation of Jesus #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Lent 1 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.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Promise," Lent 1B, 2015. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • String Around Finger, Dollar Store Children's Sermon, John Stevens, 2015.
  • Mark suggests that Herod’s arrest of John the Baptist put Jesus in danger, hence his quick return to Galilee. In Richard Attenborough’s Cry Freedom, the film about the friendship between the South African revolutionary Steven Biko and white journalist Donald Woods, a similar danger forced Woods to flee his native country. Ed McNulty, Visual Parables
  • Lenten Dust, youtube video, inclusivechrist, 2015.
  • "ISIS, American Sniper, and Rainbows," Greg Carey, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2015. Video: Rev. Douglas Leonard on ISIS, Religious Violence and What Faith Leaders Can Do
  • "Into the Wilderness," 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..
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • Once For All, God Came From Heaven, Text: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, Tune: BEECHER 8.7.8.7 D ("Love Divine, All Loves Excelling, a new hymn based on 1 Peter 3:18-22.
    • "Remember Not," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Lent 1B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Lent 1B, 2015, 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.
    • Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday 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.
    • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Lent 1B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • 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, Lent 1B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Lent 1, 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.
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Worshiping with Children, Lent 1B, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2015.
  • "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story,", 2018, Union Presbyterian Seminary.
  • Dollar Store Childrens Sermons, 2018.
  • Children's sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2018.
  • String Around Finger, Dollar Store Children's Sermon, John Stevens, 2015.
  • "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, Lent 1, 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

©1997-2020, Jenee Woodard