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Lent 4B
March 18, 2012
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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Numbers 21:4-9
Roman Catholic reading: 2 Chronicles 36:14-17, 19-23

Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 137:1-6

Ephesians 2:1-10
Roman Catholic reading: Ephesians 2:4-10

John 3:14-21

Narrative Lectionary: Mark 12:38-44

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.
  • 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:
    • Nicodemus
    • Moses and the Brazen Serpent
    • Crucifixion
    • Feeding the Multitudes
    • Eating/Meals/Eucharist
    • Fish/Fishing
    • Manna
  • Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Faith
    • Seeing/Not Seeing
    • Moses Images
    • Eucharist/Feeding
    • Healing
    • Grace
    • Rebirth/New Life
• Special Day Resources: Mothering Sunday
  • Mothering Sunday, Wikipedia.
  • Sunday by Sunday: Mothering Sunday. Liturgy Planner from the Royal School of Church Music. (scroll down)
  • Simnel Cakes, recipes and background, Special Days Resources, Richard J. Fairchild. (From James Ashcraft: Thought you might wish to know that the first recipe is missing part of the recipe. After "pour in 1/2 batter",  the next instruction should be, I believe, to roll out the almond paste between two sheets of waxed paper, and then to cut and place a sheet of the almond paste over the batter in the pan, add the other 1/2 batter to the pan and then "Bake at 300 degrees for 1 hour.")
• 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).
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Lent 4 (Español) - Second Scrutiny (Español), 2012. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
  • "The Light that Exposes and Reveals," D Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2012.
  • Preaching Helps (Lent 4). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2012.
  • Preaching This Week commentary, Lent 4, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2012. 2009.
  • "No Matter What," Kathryn Matthews Huey, SAMUEL, ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2012.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Lent 4, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2012.
  • Sermon Nuggets, Lent 4B, 2012, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
  • Ministry Matters, Lent 4B, 2012.
  • The cross in the desert, David Kalas, SermonSuite.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Lent 4, 2012, Paul S Nancarrow, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • The Lectionary Lab, Lent 4, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
  • Starters for Sunday, 18 March, 2012. 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 4, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • John Shearman's Lectionary, Lent 4, 2009, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Jesus Now, Lent 4B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Rumors, for March 22, 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.)
  • This Week at PreachingIllustrations.com, 2012.
  • Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2012.
  • Stewardship Sermon Starter, Stewardship Now. ELCA, 2012.
  • World Hunger Sermon Starters, ELCA, 2012.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2012.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2012.
• 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).
  • Numbers 21:4-9
  • Psalm 107
  • Ephesians 2:1-10
  • John 3:14-21
• 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, David Lose and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2012.
  • Homiletical Hot Tub, preaching blog at Lectionary Homiletics, 2012.
  • The Good Word, A Blog on Scripture and Preaching, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2012.
  • Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, Snake on a Stick Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2012. 11th Hour Preacher Party.
  • "It's True: Confession is Good for the Soul," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2012. 2009. 2006.
  • "Bouncers and the 'In-Crowd,'" Rev. Margaret Aymer, ON Scripture, 2012.
  • "Love or Justice?" David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2012.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2012.
  • "Choosing Light," John van de Laar, Sacredise, 2012.
  • "Mundi Medicina," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
  • "Lifted High," Rick Morley, 2012.
  • "The Politics of John 3:14-21," Timothy F. Simpson, Political Theology, 2012.
  • "Naked Intent," Brian Volck, Ekklesia Project, 2012.
  • "Sacred Wound, Lifted Up," Michael Coffey, 2012.
  • "Fear on a Stick," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2012.
  • "And saved them from distress," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2012. Use of images.
  • "'Are You Saved?' Is the Wrong Question," Caspar Green, Scarlet Letter Bible, 2012.
  • "The Axe of Forgiveness - The Love of God," Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2012.
  • "Stop Right There," Martha Spong, Reflectionary, 2012.
  • "Saved by Art," Miriam's Tambourine, Memphis Theological Seminary, 2012.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Rev. Bryan Jackson, 2012.
  • "Wearing My Sin on the Front of My Alb," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2012.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2012.
  • 10 Minute Worship Blog, Lent 4, Dan Bollerud, 10 minute commuter mp3 worship, 2012.
  • "John 3:16 - The Rest of the Story," Carl Gregg, Patheos, 2012.
  • "Fiery Snakes and Copper Vipers," John C. Holbert, Patheos, 2012.
  • "Serpent in the Tree," Tim Good, The #Naked Alien Ministry, 2012.
  • "Walking in the Light," Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2012.
  • This Sunday's Readings, Lent 4, Rosalind Brown, Church Times, 2012.
  • Sermon Notes for March 18, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2012.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2012.
  • "Snakes in the Desert," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2012.
  • The Worship Closet, Lent 4, Amy Loving, 2012.
  • Daily Reflection, Lent 4, 2012, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University. Reflexiones Dominicales en español.
  • "Wounds, Seen and Unseen," Larry Patten, 2012.
  • HuffPost Religion, religion news and contemporary news in religious perspective. Always worth a read...
  • Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2012.
  • The Scarlet Letter Bible, Caspar Green, 2012.
  • One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2012.
  • Weekly Reading, Anthony B. Robinson, 2012.
  • Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2012.
  • The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2012.
  • Quadratos, Alexander J. Shaia, 2012.
  • The Hardest Question, 2012.
  • Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts, 2012.
  • Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2012.
  • Kairos-Milwaukee UCC Blog, Reflections on the RCL by Rev. Rick Skidmore, 2012.
  • Stillspeaking Daily Devotional, UCC.org. Daily devotional for Twitter. (Daily RCL)
  • Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2012.
  • Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2012
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2012.
  • Church in the World, Steve Godfrey, 2012.
  • Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2012.
  • The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2012.
  • SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2012.
  • COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2012.
  • Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck.
  • Panoramic Views of Faith and Health, Butch Odom. Daily lectionary thoughts and prayer, 2012.
  • "Truth Walking," Jen Glass, Greg Carey, Mona West, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2009. (LGBT perspective)
  • "Freedom in God's Family," Sarah Dylan Breuer, "Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality," The Witness, 2006.
  • "A Powerful Name, a Gift Given," Donald Whipple Fox, "Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality," The Witness, 2006.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2009.
  • "For God So Loved the World," Debra Dean Murphy, The Ekklesia Project, 2009.
  • Articles at The Christian Century:
    • "Just As I Am," Thomas G. Long, 2006.
    • "From God to God," Fred Craddock, 2003.
    • "Provoked to Repentance," Stanley S. Harakas, 1997.
  • "Living the Word," at Sojourners:
    • "Look to Be Healed," Martin Smith, "The Foolishness and Weakness of God," 2012.
    • "John 3:16," Michaela Bruzzese, "Alone with God," 2009.
    • "Restored in Love," Robert Roth, "Covenant Living," 2006.
    • "That Old-Time Message," Lauren F. Winner, "Journeying toward Resurrection," 2003.
  • 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):
  • "Like It Or Not," the Rev. Dr. David Lose, Luther Seminary, 2012.
  • Sermons That Work, Lent 4B, the Rev. Dr. Susanna Metz , Episcopal Digital Network, 2012.
  • Ministry Matters, Lent 4B, 2012.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2012.
  • "What's in Your Future?" the Rev. Dr. Donovan Drake, Day 1, 2009.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "No Matter What," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2012.
  • "God's Healing," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2012.
  • Bible Study, Lent 4B, Episcopal Digital Network, 2012.
  • Lectionary Notes, Lent 4, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • 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 Lenten Resources page.
• Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
  • Worship Planning Helps (Lent 4): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2012.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2012. (Terms of Use)
  • The Worship Closet, Lent 4, Creative Worship Ideas, 2012.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Lent 4B, 2012. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Unconditional Love," Lent 4B, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Worship Resources, Lent 4B, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • Worship resources by Dallas A. Brauninger, SermonSuite.
  • Worship Resources, March 18, 2012, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
  • Ministry Matters, Lent 4B, 2012.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Lent 4B, 2012, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Lent 4B, 2012, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Lent 4, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgies Online, Lent 4, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Sermons and Liturgies for Year B, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
  • 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.
  • Prayers of the People, Year B - Lent 4. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
  • Outside the Box, Lent 4, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker. Other resources for Lent.
  • Lector's Notes, Lent 4, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • Meditation Prompts and Prayers, Lent 4, 2009. Suzanne Guthrie, At the End of Enclosure.
  • Prayer for the Fourth Sunday of Lent, Revabi, RevGalBlogPals, 2009.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Prayers of the People for Lent, Rick Morley, 2012.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Lent 4B, UMC GBOD, 2012.
  • Offertory Prayers, Lent 4B, UMC GBOD, 2012.
  • Starters for Sunday, 18 March, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2012.
  • Call to Worship, March 18, 2012, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
  • "Liturgy: prayers reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand: NZBP , BCP TEC.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2012.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Lent 4 (Español) - Second Scrutiny (Español), 2012. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
  • "So Loved," service prayers, etc, Worship Ways, UCC, 2012. (list of rtf files)
  • "Saving Grace," Dan Schifeling, Worshipcalls, 2012.
  • Prayers of the People, Lent 4, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2012.
  • "Mundi Medicina," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
  • Prayers of the People, Lent 4, Fr. Jeremiah Williamson, Praying the Scriptures, 2012.
  • Sunday Prayer, Lent 4B, Belove, Terri, RevGalBlogPals, 2012.
  • Call to Worship, Joanna Harader, Spacious Faith, 2012.
  • Prayers for Worship, David von Schlichten, Lectionary Homiletics.
  • World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
• Graphics & Multimedia:
  • Hermanoleon Clipart, Lent 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 3:14-21, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Lent 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.
  • 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.
  • Slides for lectionary readings, Lent 4, Common English Bible, 2012.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Unconditional Love," Lent 4B, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Church Galleries sample - free powerpoint download for this week's lectionary scripture(s).
  • "God's Healing," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2012.
  • Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • Scripture Pics, Weekly RCL-related image.
• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
  • "Conversations by Night," reflection by Dorette Saunders, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center. (.pdf)
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • "God's People Were Impatient," Carolyn Winfrey Gillette's hymn remembering Moses lifting up the bronze serpent for healing and Jesus suffering on the cross for our sins, Tune: ANGEL'S STORY 7.6.7.6 D ("O Jesus, I Have Promised"). New hymn available with music from The Presbyterian Outlook magazine for Lent 2011.
    • "Giver of Gifts," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Lent 4B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Lent 4B, 2012, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Lent 4, UMC GBOD, 2012.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Lent 4B. 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, Lent 4B, 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, Lent 4B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Lent 4, 2009. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Lent 4B 2009, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2012. (Terms of Use)
    • Starters for Sunday, 18 March, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Lent 4 (Español) - Second Scrutiny (Español), 2012. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
    • Together to Celebrate, March 18, 2012, 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 4B, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2012.
  • "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," March 18, 2012, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Numbers 21:4-9 and Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst, Ephesians 2:1-10 and The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds, John 3:14-21 and Mama, Do You Love Me? or Papa, Do You Love Me? by Barbara M. Joosse.
  • "The Address of God's Love," Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps, 2012.
  • Little People Big Word, Lent 4B, D. Ditmer, 2012.
  • "Nicodemus at Night," Mother Anne Emry, Sacred Story, 2012. Includes activities, children's church plans.
  • "The Bible in One Sentence," Dianne Deming, Children's Sermons Today, 2012.
  • "John 3:14-21," Faith Formation Journeys, 2012.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • Saved! SermonSuite.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2012. (Terms of Use)
  • Ministry Matters, Lent 4B, 2012.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Lent 4, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • "The Good Gifts of God," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
• 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.
  • Children's Activity Sheets: Activities for Children, based on the Revised Common Lectionary, by Dorothy A. DeBisschop, Great Hill UMC, Seymour, Connecticut. At Bass Mitchell's homiliesbyemail.com.
  • 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.