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Proper 18B/Ordinary 23B/Pentecost 16
September 9, 2018
With thanks to page sponso:
In honor of the Rev. Patricia E. Sutton
(1934-2011)
a priest in the Episcopal Church.

Image: Emily Schaffer. South American Potluck,.
from Art in the Christian Tradition,
a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN.

Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23 or Isaiah 35:4-7
Roman Catholic reading: Isaiah 35:4-7
United Methodist reading: Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23

Psalm 125 or Psalm 146
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 146:7-10
United Methodist reading: Psalm 125 or Psalm 124

James 2:1-10, (11-13), 14-17
Roman Catholic reading: James 2:1-5

Mark 7:24-37
Roman Catholic reading: Mark 7:31-37

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • Illustrated lectionary readings at 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:
    • Canaanite/Syro-Phoenician Woman
    • Healing
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Clean/Unclean
    • Healing
    • Seeing/Seeing Again
    • Wisdom
    • "Possession" by Evil
• Special Day Resources: Labor Day
• 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, 2018.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • "Be Opened," Sermon Seeds, Kathryn Matthews, UCC, 2018.
  • Center for Excellence in Preaching, Calvin Theological Seminary, 2018.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 18, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Pulpit Fiction commentary, podcast, 2018.
  • Preaching Notes, United Methodist Church, 2018.
  • Living a Holy Adventure, Bruce Epperly, 2018.
  • Faith in Process, Jeanyne Slettom, Timelessness of James, 2018.
  • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Ministry Matters, 2018.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2018.
  • "Comparing Humans to Dogs,'" D Mark Davis, raw translation and exegesis/questions, Left Behind and Loving It, 2012.
  • Points for Preaching and Teaching, 2015. The Lectionary Lab, Proper 18B, 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.
  • Jesus Now, Proper 18B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Rumors, for September 6, 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).
  • Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23 - Isaiah 35:4-7
  • Psalm 125 - Psalm 146
  • James 2:1-10, (11-13), 14-17
  • Mark 7:24-37
• 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.
  • "A Tyre Mentality," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2018.
  • "Did Jesus just call that woman a dog?" LaDonna Sanders Nkosi, Living by the Word, The Christian Century, 2018.
  • "Jesus Sighed," RevGalBlogPals, 2018. 11th Hour Preacher Party.
  • "What It Takes to Get Men to Listen," Todd Weir, With All My Soul, 2018
  • peaceonjustice, Barbara Born, 2018.
  • A Plain Account, Wesleyan Commentary, 2018.
  • "The Wisdom of Justice," Come Sunday, Disciples of Christ, 2018.
  • "Be Opened," Debie Thomas, Journey with Jesus, 2018.
  • "Wide Open Faith," Sharron R. Blezard, 2018.
  • "What to Make of Jesus and the Syrophoenician Woman?" Dancing with the Word, Janet Hunt, 2018.
  • Provoking the Gospel, Richard Swanson, 2018.
  • "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty," Derek Hatch, Ekklesia Project, 2018.
  • "The Wisdom of Justice," Robert Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2018.
  • "The meal of the Eucharist is full communion with all God's Creation," Dennis Ormseth, Earthkeeper's Preaching.
  • Celtic Preacher podcast, Glenda J. Wilson, 2018.
  • "Wise Faith," Sermon-Stories.com, 2018.
  • "Humility and Jesus," Charles Cowen, Modern Metanoia, 2018.
  • "Belonging and Breakthrough," At the Edge of the Enclosure, Suzanne Guthrie, 2018.
  • "Healing the Broken Social Body," Peter Leithart, Political Theology, 2018.
  • Sacredise, 2018.
  • Commentary and Sermon, Andrew Prior, One Man's Web, 2018.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2018.
  • "Not Jesus' Ephphatha," Art & Faith Matters, Lynn Miller, 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.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, 2018.
  • The Presbyterian Outlook has a weekly commentary on lectionary texts. Subscribe to their newsletter to get the commentary early in the week. It is posted to the web under "Ministry Resources" on Friday.
  • "More Than Thoughts and Prayers," Connections, Next Sunday Resources, 2018.
  • "Good News in Abundance," Law and Gospel Everywhere, Glenn Monson, 2018.
  • "What the Syrophoenician Woman Teaches," David Lose, ...in the Meantime, 2015.
  • "God Said Yes to Me," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2015.
  • "Flipping the Script: Reflections on Labor Day," Dan Clendenin, 2015. 2012. 2009. 2006 Labor Day Reflection.
  • "Commendable Faith," Steve Godfrey, Church in the World, 2015.
  • "Dogs and the Kingdom of God," David Lose, Working Preacher, 2012.
  • "Poverty, Wealth, and Equality?" Rev. Dr. Margaret Aymer, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2012.
• Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • "In Her Own Words," by Barbara Lundblad.  A Sermon for Every Sunday, 2018.
  • "Even Jesus Changed His Mind," Ryan Ahlgrim, A Sermon for Every Sunday, 2018. 
  • "Faith that Works," Noel Schoonmaker, Day 1, 2018.
  • "Desperate Belief," Charlene Han Powell, Day 1, 2015.
  • Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2018.
  • "Standing in the Tragic Gap," the Rev. Dr. Trace Haythorn, Day 1, 2009.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Be Opened," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2018.
  • "A New Feminism: Redefining a Woman's Place," Karyn L. Wiseman, ON Scripture. Includes discussion questions. Video: On the Street: Gender Equality.
  • Points for Preaching and Teaching, 2015. The Lectionary Lab, Proper 18B, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
  • "Nuggets of Wisdom," Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2012.
  • "James's Theological Grammar," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "The Letter of James," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2012. Focus article: "James's Theological Grammar," by Robert W. Wall.
  • "Who's Hungry and Who Cares?" study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Food and Hunger," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2004. (Psalm 146)
  • 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

• The Text This Week's Pentecost Resources Page.
• Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
  • 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. (Terms of Use)
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Thom Shuman, 2018.
  • Ministry Matters, 2018.
  • Order of Worship and Planning Notes, United Methodist Church, 2018.
  • Sacredise, 2018.
  • Mustard Seeds. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia, 2018.
  • Worship Resources, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2018.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Trinity, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia, 2018.
  • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 23, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
• 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.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Worship Ways, prayers and liturgical resources. UCC. Español.
  • Prayers of the People, Richard J. Einerson, sample prayers from Prayers of the People: Pastoral Prayers for Worship and Personal Devotion.
  • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news, 2018.
  • Hymns and Music Notes, United Methodist Church, 2018.
  • Liturgy Link, Ordinary 24, 2018.
  • re: Worship, Proper 18, 2018.
  • Point of Contact - Where Life and Worship Intersect, Julie Gvillo, Call to Worship is published on Tuesday mornings. The Confession piece is published on Wednesday mornings. And the Prayers of the People is published on Friday mornings.
  • Reclaim Weekly Worship Prayers, 2018.
  • Liturgical Resources, (Ir)revBrent, 2018
  • Engage Worship, 2018.
  • Lector's Notes, Ordinary 23, 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.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 125, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2015.
• Graphics and Multimedia (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
  • Ordinary 23 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.j
  • Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
  • "Clean and Unclean," Julie Stecker, YouTube video monologue, 2018.
  • "Nuggets of Wisdom," Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2012.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein
  • Glue, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2015..
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • "Keep Our Faith Alive and Thriviing," (Book of James) Stephen Fearing, Tune 8.7.8.7 D, 2018.
    • “Be Doers of the Word of God” is Carolyn Winfrey Gillette’s hymn, based on the Letter of James, that calls Christians to care for the poor and to put faith into action.  Tune: ELLACOMBE 8.6.8.6 D (“I Sing the Mighty Power of God”).
    • “O Lord, May All We Say and Do” is Carolyn Winfrey Gillette’s hymn based on the themes found in the five chapters of the Letter of James. Tune: TALLIS' CANON 8.8.8.8 (“All Praise to Thee, My God, This Night”).  Published in Baylor University's Christian Reflection journal.
    • “She Came to Jesus” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 2002, celebrates the faith of a woman with a sick child in Matthew 15:21-28 and Mark 7:24-30.  Tune:  SLANE (“Be Thou My Vision”).  This hymn is in Songs of Grace: New Hymns for God and Neighbor  and Singing the New Testament.
    • "Be Doers of the Word of God," original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, tune: Ellacombe CMD ("I Sing the Mighty Power of God").
    • "Fearful Heart," Brenton Prigge, CM, New Hymn, 2006.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 18B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • Psalm 125, Isaac Everett, commentary and exegesis by Amichai Lau-Lavie, The Emergent Psalter, 2009.
    • "Those Who Trust in You" (Psalm 125), "Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord My Soul!" (Psalm 146), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm 125 set to Eventide (10 10 10 10), Psalm 146 set to St Thomas (SM 66 86), by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
    • "Salmo 146," musical response by Henry Reynolds Neira, Tune: ENGELBERG.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Natalie Sims. annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Hymns and Music Notes, United Methodist Church, 2018.
    • Together to Celebrate, Contemporary Worship Songs, David MacGregor.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
    • You Call That Church Music? alternative music planning blog for church musicians following the RCL (with videos), Ann Strickland, 2015.
    • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Ordinary 23B, 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, Ordinary 23B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," Union Presbyterian Seminary.
  • Dollar Store Children Sermons, John Stevens, 2018.
  • Ministry Matters, 2018.
  • "Wide Open Faith," Sharron R. Blezard, 2018.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • Worshiping with Children, Proper 18B, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2012.
  • "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," 2015, Union Presbyterian Seminary.
  • "Cheese!" Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps, 2012.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2015. (Terms of Use)
  • Ministry Matters.
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • 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.
• 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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