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Proper 27B/Ordinary 32B/Pentecost 25
November 11, 2018
With thanks to page sponsor 2018:
The Rev'd S. Elizabeth Searle,
Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, Secaucus, NJ

Image: Ruth Agmon, Ruth and Naomi - the Dialog,
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:  

Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17 or 1 Kings 17:8-16
Roman Catholic reading: 1 Kings 17:10-16
United Methodist reading: Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17

Psalm 127 or Psalm 146
Roman Catholic reading Psalm 146:7-10
United Methodist reading: Psalm 127 or Psalm 42

Hebrews 9:24-28

Mark 12:38-44
Roman Catholic reading: Mark 12:38-44 or Mark 12:41-44

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:
    • Ruth
    • Elijah
    • Widow's Mite
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Sacrifice/Sacrificial Death
    • Generosity
    • Greed
    • Clean/Unclean
    • Love
    • Covenant
    • Justice/Injustice
• Special Day Resources: Veteran's Day / Remembrance 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).
  • 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.
  • Starters for Sunday, 2018. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2018.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • "The Way of Giving and Receiving," Kathryn Matthews, Sermon Seeds, 2018.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, illustration ideas, 2018.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2018.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2015.
  • "Pretentious Pretenders Pressuring Penurious Pensioners," D Mark Davis, raw translation and exegesis/questions, Left Behind and Loving It, 2012.
  • Points for Preaching and Teaching, The Lectionary Lab, Proper 27B, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
  • Faith in Process, 2018.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 27, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Social Justice Lectionary, Dr. Bruce Sweet, 2018.
  • Rumors, for November 8, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • Jesus Now, Proper 27B. 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.)
• 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).
  • Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17 / 1 Kings 17:8-16
  • Psalm 127 / Psalm 146
  • Hebrews 9:24-28
  • Mark 12:38-44
• 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.
  • "The Widow's Might," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2018.
  • Living by the Word, Brad Roth, The Christian Century, 2018.
  • "All My Mites," commentary and discussion, RevGalBlogPals, 2018. 11th Hour Preacher Party.
  • Provoking the Gospel, Richard Swanson, 2018.
  • "The Caravan as Spiritual Moment," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2018.
  • "Heaven's Head Table," Michael Ruffin, Connections, 2018.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, 2018.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2018.
  • Monday Meditation, Gary Neal Hanson, 2018.
  • "The Widow's All: Revisited and Revised," Janet H Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2018.
  • peaceonjustice, Barbara Born, 2018.
  • "That It May be Well with You," Bob Cornwell, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2018.
  • "Widows of the World," sermon-stories.com, 2018.
  • Sacredise, 2018.
  • A Plain Account, Wesleyan Commentary, 2018.
  • "To Love and to Disagree," Amy Lindeman Allen, Political Theology, 2018.
  • "Choices of God," poetry by Andrew King, 2018.
  • Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2018.
  • Insights with Seitz Podcast, Wycliffe College, 2018,
  • Radical Discipleship.Net, "The Wild Lectionary," curated by Laurel Dykstra.
  • Earthkeeper's Preaching, 2018.
  • Theology of Work, 2018.
  • Church Health Daily Devotions, Butch Odom, 2018.
  • "Draughting Theology," Steve Pankey, 2018. Daily reflections and study for Sunday.
  • Homily Week, 2018.
  • This Week at PreachingIllustrations.com, 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.
  • "Surprisingly Good News," David Lose, ...in the Meantime, 2015.
  • "The Widowed Prophet," Debie Thomas, Journey with Jesus, 2015.
  • "Whole Life Living," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2015.
  • "Fully a Woman's Tale," John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2015.
  • "True Stewardship," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2015.
  • "The Abundant Life," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2015.
  • "Illlusions of scribes & widows," Peter Lockhart, a different heresy, 2015.
  • "Widows and Gifts," Eric Smith, LECTIO, 2015.
  • "The Politics of the Widows' Gifts," Political Theology Today, 2015.
  • "A Widow's Shame and Ours," Debra Dean Murphy, Ekklesia Project, 2015.
  • "Peace on Justice," Barbara Born, 2015.
  • "Seeing the Widow," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2015.
  • "Priceless or Worthless," Glenn Monson, Law and Gospel Everywhere, 2015.
  • "America's Presidential Election and the 'Public Face of God's Purpose'," Dan Clendenin, The Journey with Jesus, 2012. 2009. 2006.
  • "Rethinking Stewardship," David Lose, Working Preacher, 2012.
  • "All In!" Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2012.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2012.
  • "When Less Is More," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
  • "What More Can We Say?" John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2012.
  • "The Lord Upholds the Orphan and the Widow," Danny Yencich, Ekklesia Project, 2012.
  • "Final Offerings," Robert Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2012.
  • "The Widow's All," the Rev. Dr. Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2012.
  • "She Gave Her All," Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2012.
  • "Devouring Widows Houses," Peter Lockhart, A Different Heresy, 2012.
• Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • A Sermon for Every Sunday, Lisa Cressman, 2018.
  • "Ruth," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2018.
  • "What God Values in Stewardship," the Rev. Dr. D. Scott Weimer, Day 1, 2009.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • Points for Preaching and Teaching, The Lectionary Lab, Proper 27B, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
  • "The Way of Giving and Receiving" Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2018.
  • "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.
• 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, 2018.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2018. (Terms of Use)
  • Life in Liturgy, Disciples of Christ, 2018.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • "The Abundant Life," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2015.
  • Worship Resources, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2018.
  • "When Less Is More," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
  • Mustard Seeds, "What Is Really Important?" Proper 27, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 32, 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.
  • Lector's Notes, Ordinary 32, 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) (3rd before Advent, C of E) Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 127, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2015.
  • Starters for Sunday, 2018. 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)
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, .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, 2018.
  • Prayers of the People, Richard J. Einerson, sample prayers from Prayers of the People: Pastoral Prayers for Worship and Personal Devotion.
  • Sacredise, 2018.
  • Prayers of the People, Blessing/Benediction, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2018.
  • Liturgy Link, 2018.
  • re: Worship, 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
• 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 32. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art Images: Mark 12:38-44, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 32 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, "What Is Really Important?" Proper 27, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "The Power of Chump Change," Greg Carey, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2012.Video: The Progressive Budget: A Duty to the Poor.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • “Jesus Sat and Watched the Crowd,” Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, is a hymn inspired by Jesus teaching about the widow in the Temple, Tune: HENDON 7.7.7.7.7 (“Take My Life and Let It Be”).
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "Great Is the Gift of Our Children," (Psalm 127), "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 127 set to Old 100th (LM), Psalm 146 set to St Thomas (SM 66 86), by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 27B, 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.
    • Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
    • Lectionary Hymns, Ordinary 32B, 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, Ordinary 32B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Starters for Sunday, 2018. 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)
    • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc. .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 27B, 2015. Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown,
  • "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," 2015, Union Presbyterian Seminary.
  • Dollar Store Childrens Sermons, John Stevens, 2018.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • "When Less Is More," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • "The Abundant Life," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2015.
  • "The Spirit of Giving," Dianne Deming, Children's Sermons Today, 2012.
  • Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2018.
  • "Holding Hands," 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. (Terms of Use)
• 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 Devotion, Faith Formation Journeys, 2018.
  • 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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