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Proper 24B/Ordinary 29B/Pentecost 22
October 21, 2018
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Image: Einar Jónsson, 1874-1954,
Vernd/Protection, Psalm 91:9-16
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a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN.

Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Job 38:1-7, (34-41) or Isaiah 53:4-12
Roman Catholic reading: Isaiah 53:10-11
United Methodist reading: Job 38:1-7, (34-41)

Psalm 104:1-9, 24, 35c or Psalm 91:9-16
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 33:4-22
Episcopal reading (RCL): Psalm 104:1-9, 25, 37c or Psalm 91:9-16
United Methodist reading: Psalm 104:1-9, 24, 35c

Hebrews 5:1-10
Roman Catholic reading: Hebrews 4:14-16

Mark 10:35-45
Roman Catholic reading: Mark 10:35-45 or Mark 10:42-45

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:
    • Job
    • James and John
    • Crucifixion
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Servanthood
    • Children ("Lesser Ones") as Mediator Figures
    • Judgment
    • Scapegoat
    • Suffering Servant
    • Honor
    • Sacrifice
    • Prayer
• 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, Ordinary 29, 2015. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Preaching This Week commentaries of RCL texts at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 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.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Pentecost 21, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2015.
  • "Saving and Losing One's Life/Soul," D. Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2015.
  • Starters for Sunday, 2015. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • "Great Service / Power to Serve," Kathryn Matthews, SAMUEL Sermon Seeds, etc, 2015.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2015.
  • Ministry Matters, October 18, 2015.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, illustration ideas, 2015.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2015.
  • "James and John call 'Shotgun!''" D Mark Davis, raw translation and exegesis/questions, Left Behind and Loving It, 2012.
  • Weekly Evangelectionary, Peter Bush, Evangelism Connections, 2015.
  • Points for Preaching and Teaching, The Lectionary Lab, Proper 24B, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
  • Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, 2012.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Proper 24, 2012, Bruce Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Social Justice Lectionary, Dr. Bruce Sweet, 2015.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 24, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends. 
  • Text Studies, D. Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • Jesus Now, Proper 24B. 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 October 18, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
• 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 38:1-7, (34-41) / Isaiah 53:4-12
  • Psalm 104 / Psalm 91
  • Hebrews 5:1-10
  • Mark 10:35-45
• 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.
  • "The Ability of Ableness," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2015.
  • "Who Will You Serve?" David Lose, ...in the Meantime, 2015.
  • Monday Morning in the Preacher's Study, Frank Logue, The Associated Parishes for Liturgy and Mission, 2015.
  • "In the Name of What?!" Beth Kawasaki, The Journey with Jesus, 2015.
  • "Helpless before the Throne," Jessie Larkins, Ekklesia Project, 2015.
  • "Falling Down, Letting Go: The Triumph of Job," Anna Shirey, The Labyrinth Way, 2015.
  • "Draughting Theology," Steve Pankey, 2015. Daily reflections and study for Sunday.
  • "Guns, Drugs, Sexual Violence: What Can We Do?" Mihee Kim-Kort, ON Scripture, 2015. Includes discussion questions. Video: Until You Love Yourself; Prostitutes Reclaim Their Lives.
  • "What Job and God Learn from Each Other: Prophpetic Grief Meets Prophetic Beauty," David Henson, Edges of Faith, 2015.
  • "The Politics of Service," Alastair Roberts, Political Theology Today, 2015.
  • All Things Are Possible Edition, RevGalBlogPals commentary and discussion, 2015. Saturday Preacher Party.
  • "Power and Suffering," Eric Smith, LECTIO, 2015.
  • "Cup of Suffering," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2015.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2015.
  • From the Whirlwind, 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 Next Level," David Sellery, 2015.
  • "Servants of God," Sermon-Stories, 2015.
  • "Seats of Power of Place of Service?" Robert Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2015.
  • "James, John, Jesus and my Great Aunt Esther," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2015.
  • "On Being Made Able," Thomas Beam, 2015.
  • "Job to Jesus: Transcendence and Immanence," Peter Lockhart, a different heresy, 2015.
  • "Servants of God," Glenn Monson, Law and Gospel Everywhere, 2015.
  • "Last Place Winners," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2015.
  • Visions from the Catacombs, Catacomb Churches, 2015.
  • "Shhh! Why Don't You Let God Talk?" Journey to Penuel, 2015.
  • "Not to Be Served but to Serve," Andrew King, A Poetic Kind of Place, 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.
  • "Is It Possible to Govern 'Biblically'?" Matthew L. Skinner, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2012.
  • "Glory, Glory," David Lose, Working Preacher, 2012.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2012.
  • "Cheap Success or Self-Surrender?" Dan Clendenin, The Journey with Jesus, 2012. 2009.
  • "Stupid Disciple Tricks," Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2012.
  • "A Right to an Answer?" Mark Ryan, Ekklesia Project, 2012.
  • "Invitation to the 'Suffer' Club," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012. 2009.
  • "Do for Us Whatever We Ask," Michael Coffey, 2012.
  • "The Alchemy of Suffering," "Cup of suffering," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
  • "Playing to Win," Linda Fabian Pepe, Theological Stew, 2012.
  • "Everyone needs an enemy!" Peter Woods, I am listening..., 2012.
  • "The Son of Poverty," Peter Lockhart, A Different Heresy, 2012.
  • "Backseat Drivers," Miriam's Tambourine, Memphis Theological Seminary, 2012.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Pentecost 21, Nancy Kraft, Mary Lautensleger, 2012.
  • "Being First," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2012.
  • "The Mechizedek Way," Preacher Rhetorica, 2012.
  • Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2012.
  • The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2012.
  • "The Way of the Servant," Robert Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2012.
  • Sacredise, Proper 24, Commentary and Lectionary Worship Resources, John van de Laar, 2012.
  • "From the Whirlwind," Rick Morley, 2012.
  • "Behold," Katie Munnik, Presbyterian Record, 2012.
  • "Jesus' Call to Servant-hood," the Rev. Dr. Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2012.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2012.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2012.
  • "Who's On Last?" 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.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2006.
  • "The Unknowable Shape of Things to Come," Brian Volck, The Ekklesia Project, 2009.
  • Articles at The Christian Century:
    • "Sons of Entitlement," Stephen B. Chapman, 2006.
    • "What God Wants," Thomas G. Long, 2006.
    • "Parking Lot Palms," Stephen Paul Bouman, 2003.
    • "Mark: The Movie," Stacey Elizabeth Simpson, 2000.
    • "On Being a Survivor," William Willimon, 1986.
  • Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
    • "Learning Obedience," Martin L. Smith, When Your Bible Reads You, 2012.
    • "Free to Live," Michaela Bruzzese, "Our Long Walk to Freedom," 2009. (scroll down)
    • "In Crisis," Robert Roth, "Integral Faith," 2006.
    • "Sharing in the Glory," Michaela Bruzzese, "Sharper than a Sword," 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):
  • "Quantum Physics and the Nature of Eternity," Nicholas Knisely, Day1, 2015.
  • "Job: A Tale of Sound," third in a series by Amy Butler. A Sermon for Every Sunday. Free audio, video by subscription.
  • "Drink the Cup Jesus Drinks," the Rev. Ben Helmer, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2015.
  • "Job," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
  • "The Drum Major Instinct," Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Ebenezer Baptist Church, 1968.
  • Ministry Matters, October 18, 2015.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2015.
  • "Good News?" Bishop William H. Willimon, Day 1, 2009.
  • "Key to the Outside," the Rev. Dr. Robin Meyers, Day 1, 2006.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • Points for Preaching and Teaching, The Lectionary Lab, Proper 24B, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
  • "Guns, Drugs, Sexual Violence: What Can We Do?" Mihee Kim-Kort, ON Scripture, 2015. Includes discussion questions. Video: Until You Love Yourself; Prostitutes Reclaim Their Lives.
  • Bible Study, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2015.
  • Estudia deLa Biblia Propio 24, Sermones que Iluminan, Episcopal Digital Network, 2015.
  • "Great Service/Power to Serve" Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2015.
  • "Ignoring our Instincts," Faith Element, 2015.
  • "Questions for Answers," Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2012.
  • "Faithful Eating," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Caring for Creation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2013. Focus article, "Faithful Eating," Norman Wirzba. (Psalm 104)
  • "Appreciating Wilderness," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Caring for Creation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2013. Focus article, "Appreciating Wilderness," Susan P. Bratton. (Psalm 104)
  • "Recovering Discarded Images," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Women and the Church," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. Focus article: "Recovering Discarded Images," Kristina Lacelle-Peterson. (Job 38)
  • "God's Measure of Creation," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Moral Landscape of Creation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2001. (Job 38)
  • 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

• 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 18, 2015.
  • Taking Worship Home, Breen Sipes, Tri-Saints Lutheran Parish, 2015.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Pentecost 21, 2012, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Mustard Seeds, "Looking at the Bigger Picture," Proper 24, 2015. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "Last Place Winners," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2015.
  • Worship Resources, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2015.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 21B, 2012. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 29, 2015, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 29, 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 29, 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, (TEC BCP USA) (Common Worship C of E) Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • Sunday Prayer, MomPriest, RevGalBlogPals, 2009.
  • Words for Worship, Amy Loving, The Worship Closet, 2012.
  • Call to Worship, Mary-Jane Konings, 2012.
  • Weekly Evangelectionary, Peter Bush, Evangelism Connections, 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.
  • Prayers of the People, Richard J. Einerson, sample prayers from Prayers of the People: Pastoral Prayers for Worship and Personal Devotion.
  • Weekly Worship Prayers, Reclaim Resources, 2015.
  • Liturgy Link, resource sharing, 2015.
  • The Timeless Psalms: 104:1-9, 24, 35c, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 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 29B. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art Images: Mark 10:35-45, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 29 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.
  • Clip Art, Ordinary B29, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • 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, "Looking at the Bigger Picture," Proper 24, 2015. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "Backseat Drivers," Miriam's Tambourine, Memphis Theological Seminary, 2012.
  • "Is It Possible to Govern 'Biblically'?" Matthew L. Skinner, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2012. Video: Rev. Dr. James A. Forbes, Jr.
  • "Questions for Answers," 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.
  • "Guns, Drugs, Sexual Violence: What Can We Do?" Mihee Kim-Kort, ON Scripture, 2015. Includes discussion questions. Video: Until You Love Yourself; Prostitutes Reclaim Their Lives.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • "Sons of Thunder, James and John," a hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, based on the story of the ambitious request of James and John to Jesus to sit with him in glory and Jesus' call to humble service. Tune: ST. KEVIN ("Come Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain")
    • "High Priest," Brenton Prigge, tune: Londonderry, New Hymn, 2006.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 24B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "Lord, How Great You Are!" (Psalm 104), "Those Who Dwell in the Shelter of the Lord,"  (Psalm 91), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms: Psalm 104:1-9, 24, 35c set to St Thomas or Festal Song (SM), Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16 set to Finlandia (11 10 11 10 11 10).
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 24B, 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 21. 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 29B, 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 29B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Lectionary 29, 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, 2015, 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, Proper 24, 2015, 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.
  • Playing Cards, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2015.
  • Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2015.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • "Last Place Winners," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2015.
  • "Spectacular Building," Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps, 2012.
  • Ministry Matters, October 21, 2012.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2015. (Terms of Use)
  • Mustard Seeds, "Looking at the Bigger Picture," Proper 24, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 29, 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.
  • 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

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