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Proper 22B/Ordinary 27B/Pentecost 20
World Communion Sunday
October 7, 2018
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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Job 1:1; 2:1-10 or Genesis 2:18-24
Roman Catholic reading: Genesis 2:18-24
United Methodist reading: Job 1:1; 2:1-10

Psalm 26 or Psalm 8
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 128:1-6
United Methodist reading: Psalm 26 or Psalm 25

Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12
Roman Catholic reading: Hebrews 2:9-11

Mark 10:2-16
Roman Catholic reading: Mark 10:2-16 or Mark 10:2-12

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the New American Bible (NCCB/USCC).
  • 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 and the Children
    • Job
    • Adam/Eve/Garden of Eden
    • Creation
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Love
    • Children as Mediator Figures
    • Servanthood
    • Clean/Unclean
    • Perseverance
    • Suffering of the Innocent
    • Temptation
    • Adam/Eve
    • Garden of Eden
• Special Day Resources: World Communion Sunday
• 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)
  • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2018.
  • Starters for Sunday, 2018. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Pentecost 19, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2015.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2018.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, illustration ideas, 2018.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2018.
  • "Legal, Intended and Permitted,'" D Mark Davis, raw translation and exegesis/questions, Left Behind and Loving It, 2012.
  • Points for Teaching and Preaching, 2015, The Lectionary Lab, Proper 22B, 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, Proper 22, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends. 
  • Jesus Now, Proper 22B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Rumors, for October 4, 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).
  • Job 1:1; 2:1-10 / Genesis 2:18-24
  • Psalm 26 / Psalm 8
  • Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12
  • Mark 10:2-16
• 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.
  • Church Health Daily Devotions, Butch Odom, 2018.
  • "Draughting Theology," Steve Pankey, 2018. Daily reflections and study for Sunday.
  • Homily Week, 2018.
  • Your Cliche of the Week, Glenn Morison, 2018.
  • The Reflectionary, images, reflections, activities, Fay Rowland, 2018.
  • Reading in Church & Other Distractions Podcast, iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, 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.
  • 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.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2018.
  • Dependence Needs, Karoline Lewis, Working Preacher, 2015.
  • "Communities of the Broken and the Blessed," David Lose, ...in the Meantime, 2015.
  • "The Story of Job: Certainty, but no Security," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2015 .
  • "Jesus on divorce: Law or Grace?" Law and Gospel Everywhere Glenn Monson, 2015.
  • "Hard Hearts, Little Children, and the Reign of God," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2015.
  • "What Marriage Is Supposed to Be," Steve Godfrey, Church in the World, 2015.
  • "Against Hardness of Heart," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2015.
  • "What Marriage Is Supposed to Be," Steve Godfrey, Church in the World, 2015.
  • Husbands, Wives, Children, 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 Politics of Grace," Amy Allen, Political Theology, 2015.
  • Where Mercy and Justice Meet, Brian Volck, Ekklesia Project, 2015.
  • World Communion Sunday: 19 Pentecost, Eric Smith, LECTIO, 2015.
  • "Just Who Is God, Anyway?" John Holbert, Patheos, 2015.
  • "On Divorce and All of Us Little Children," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2015.
  • "Family Values," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2015.
  • "And the Table Will Be Wide," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2012. Use of images.
  • "Ecumenical Generosity for World Communion Sunday," Dan Clendenin, The Journey with Jesus, 2012. 2009. 2006 reflection. World Communion Sunday 2006.
  • "Love and Marriage," David Lose, Working Preacher, 2012.
  • "Hand-crafted World," Katie Munnik, Presbetyerian Record, 2012.
  • "Trusting God on the Trip," Alyce McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2012.
  • "The Impatience of Job," John Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2012.
  • "Why World Communion Sunday Is a Bad Idea," Debra Dean Murphy, Ekklesia Project, 2012.
  • "Just Marriage: Jesus, Divorce and the Vulnerable," David R. Henson, Patheos, 2012.
  • "Divorce Court," Janet Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2012.
  • "What God Puts Together - Don't Divide Up," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2012.
• Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • "Divorce? Adultery? Really?" by Jim Somerville.  A Sermon for Every Sunday.  Video sermons from America’s best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.
  • "Book of Job, Part 1," by Amy Butler.  A Sermon for Every Sunday.  Video sermons from America’s best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.
  • "A Call to a Higher Standard," the Rev. Dr. Wiley Stephens, Day 1, 2012.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors.
  • "Let The Little Ones Come Unto Me," Bishop William H. Willimon, Day 1, 2009.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • Points for Teaching and Preaching, 2015, The Lectionary Lab, Proper 22B, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
• "Raising the Bar," Faith Elements Discipleship System, 2015.
• "Domestic Violence: Are the Children Safe?" Luke Powery, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2015. Study questions and video: Faith Response to Domestic Violence.
• "Raising the Bar," Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2015. 2012.
• "Faithful Criticism of Popular Media Technologies," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Virtual Lives," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2012. Focus article: "Faithful Criticism of Popular Media Tehcnologies," by Robert H. Woods, Jr. and Paul D. Patton. (Psalm 8:3-5)
• "Eden: A Moral Landscape," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Moral Landscape of Creation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2001. (Genesis 2)
• "Naked and Not Ashamed," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Pornographic Culture," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2002. (Genesis 2)
• "First Things First," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Catechesis," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003. (Psalm 8)
• "Cloning Facts and Fictions," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Cloning," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2005. (Psalm 8)
• 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:
  • 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)
  • Life in Liturgy, Disciples of Christ, 2015.
  • Ministry Matters, October 4, 2015.
  • Taking Worship Home, Breen Sipes, Tri-Saints Lutheran Parish, 2015.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, 2015, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • "Hard Hearts, Little Children, and the Reign of God," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2015.
  • Worship Resources, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2015.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Sticking Up For Others," Proper 22, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Weekly Evangelectionary, Bruce Laverman, Evangelism Connections, 2012.
  • Weekly Worship Piece: World Communion, Spacious Faith, 2012.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Pentecost 19, 2012, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 19B, 2012. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 27, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • 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, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
  • Lector's Notes, Ordinary 27, 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.
  • "Liturgy: prayers reflection," reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, NZPB, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • Sunday Prayer, MomPriest, RevGalBlogPals, 2009.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 26, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2012.
  • Call to Worship, Mary-Jane Konings, 2012.
  • Words for Worship, Amy Loving, The Worship Closet, 2012.
  • 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.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 26, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2015.
  • "Against Hardness of Heart," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2015.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2015.
  • Forgiving and giving, history and commentary on collect, Bosco Peters, Liturgy, 2015.
  • Prayers of the People, Blessing/Benediction, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 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.
  • HermanoLeón Clipart, Ordinary 27B. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art Images: Mark 9:38-48, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 27 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.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Sticking Up For Others," Proper 22, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year B index.
  • "And the Table Will Be Wide," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2012. Use of images.
  • "Why Serve God?" Faith Element 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.
  • "Domestic Violence: Are the Children Safe?" Luke Powery, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2015. Study questions and video: Faith Response to Domestic Violence.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • "Majestic," Brenton Prigge, SM, New Hymn, 2006.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 22B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "Vindicate Me," (Psalm 26), "Lord, O Lord, How Majestic Is Your Name," (Psalm 8), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms: Psalm 26 set to Old 100th (LM 88 88), Psalm 8 set to Ar Hyd Y Nos (84 84 88 84).
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 22B, 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.
    • 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, Pentecost 19. 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.")
    • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Ordinary 27B, 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 27B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Lectionary 27, 2009. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Worshiping with Children, Proper 22B, 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," Union Presbyterian Seminary.
  • Dollar Store Children's Sermon, John Stevens, 2018.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • "Hard Hearts, Little Children, and the Reign of God," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2015.
  • Children's Sermon,Faith Formation Journeys, 2015.
  • "World Communion Sunday," Dianne Deming, Childrens Sermons Today, 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)
  • "Generous with God's Love," Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps, 2012.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Sticking Up For Others," Proper 22, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 27, 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 Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 2015.
  • 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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