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Proper 8B/Ordinary 13B/Pentecost 6
July 1, 2018
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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27 or Wisdom of Solomon 1:13-15; 2:23-24
Roman Catholic reading: Wisdom of Solomon 1:13-15; 2:23-24
United Methodist reading: 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27

Psalm 130 or Psalm 30 or Lamentations 3:23-33
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 30:2-15
Episcopal reading (RCL): Psalm 130 or Lamentations 3:21-33
   or Psalm 30
United Methodist reading: Psalm 130

2 Corinthians 8:7-15
Roman Catholic reading: 2 Corinthians 8:7, 9, 13-15

Mark 5:21-43
Roman Catholic reading: Mark 5:21-43 or Mark 5:21-24, 35-43

Possible Themes: Generosity in Giving, Stewardship, Faithfulness, Healing, Clean/Unclean, Equality

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:
    • Healing
    • David
  • The issue of ceremonial purity is an unspoken issue in the healing of the woman with a flow of blood, whereas in Romero a patrician Salvadoran mother does not want to mix with impure peasants. Ed Mc Nulty, Visual Parables.
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Healing
    • Clean/Unclean
• Special Day Resources: U.S. Independence 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)
  • Sermon Seeds, Kathryn Matthews, UCC, 2018.
  • Center for Excellence in Preaching, Calvin Theological Seminary, 2018.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, 2018.
  • Pulpit Fiction commentary, podcast, 2018.
  • Preaching Notes, United Methodist Church, 2018.
  • Living a Holy Adventure, Bruce Epperly, 2018.
  • Faith in Process, Nichole Torbitzky, 2018.
  • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Ministry Matters, 2018.
  • Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2018.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2018.
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Former Resources:
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 4, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • "Putting Sabbath in It's Place," D. Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 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.
  • Preaching This Week commentaries of RCL texts at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2015.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 13, 2015. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Ministry Matters, June 28, 2015.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2015.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Living a Holy Adventure, Bruce Epperly, 2015.
  • SAMUEL, Kathryn Matthews Huey, Sermon Seeds, 2015.
  • Starters for Sunday, 2015. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Weekly Evangelectionary, 2015.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, illustration ideas, 2015.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, 2015.
  • Social Justice Lectionary, Dr. Bruce Sweet, 2015.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2015.
  • "Begging Believers and Scrorning Skeptics," D Mark Davis, raw translation and exegesis/questions, Left Behind and Loving It, 2012.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Pentecost 5, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2012.
  • Points for Preaching and Teaching, (study sheet and teaching video) 2015. The Lectionary Lab, Proper 8B, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Pentecost +8, 2012, Jeanyne B. Slettom, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 8, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Jesus Now, Proper 8B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Rumors, for June 28, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • Text Studies, D. Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Text Studies, Proper 8, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
• 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).
  • 2 Samuel 1:1-17 / Wisdom of Solomon 1:13 - 2:24
  • Psalm 130 / Psalm 30 / Lamentations 3:23-33
  • 2 Corinthians 8:7-15
  • Mark 5 21-43
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • Dear Working Preacher, Karoline Lewis, Working Preacher.
  • Sermon Brainwave, Working Preacher Podcast.
  • ...in the Meantime, David Lose, 2018.
  • Living by the Word, The Christian Century, 2018.
  • peaceonjustice, Barbara Born, 2018.
  • "When Daughters Go In Peace," Journey with Jesus, Debie Thomas, 2018.
  • "Compassion (Or: It's not summer camp)," Contemplative Viewfinder, Melissa Bane Sevier, 2018.
  • "There May Yet Be Hope," Dancing with the Word, Janet Hunt, 2018.
  • Political Theology, 2018.
  • Modern Metanoia, 2018.
  • Stewardship of Life, Sharron Blezard, 2018.
  • At the Edge of the Enclosure, Suzanne Guthrie, 2018.
  • Sacredise, 2018.
  • "Restoration," Commentary and Sermon, Andrew Prior, One Man's Web, 2018.
  • A Plain Account, Wesleyan Lectionary Commentary, 2018.
  • Lectionary Blog, Rian Adams, 2018.
  • Prospect, Robert Warren, 2018.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2018.
  • RevGalBlogPals commentary and discussion, 11th Hour Preacher Party, 2018.
  • Provoking the Gospel, 2018.
  • Sermon-Stories.com, 2018.
  • 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.
  • Your Cliche of the Week, Glenn Morison, 2018.
  • Ponderings on a Faith Journey, Bob Cornwall, 2018.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, 2018.
  • Ekklesia Project, 2018.
  • Law and Gospel Everywhere, Glenn Monson, 2018.
  • Lectionary Greek, Rob Myallis
  • Connections, Next Sunday Resources Illustrations, 2018.
  • Taking Worship Home, 2018.
  • Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2018.
  • Insights with Seitz Podcast, Wycliffe College, 2018,
  • Radical Discipleship.Net, "The Wild Lectionary," curated by Laurel Dykstra.
  • RevGalBlogPals, commentary and discussion, 2018. Saturday Night Preachers Party.
  • "Unity: The Spirituality of Jesus's High Priestly Prayer," Rian Adams, 2018.
  • Earthkeeper's Preaching, 2018.
  • Theology of Work, 2018.
  • "Draughting Theology," Steve Pankey, 2018. Daily reflections and study for Sunday.
  • Homily Week, 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.
  • Former Resources:
  • Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • Sermon Brainwave, Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Karoline Lewis and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2015.
  • Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2018.
  • Insights with Seitz Podcast, Wycliffe College, 2018,
  • Radical Discipleship.Net, "The Wild Lectionary," curated by Laurel Dykstra.
  • RevGalBlogPals, commentary and discussion, 2018. Saturday Night Preachers Party.
  • "Unity: The Spirituality of Jesus's High Priestly Prayer," Rian Adams, 2018.
  • Earthkeeper's Preaching, 2018.
  • Theology of Work, 2018.
  • "Draughting Theology," Steve Pankey, 2018. Daily reflections and study for Sunday.
  • Homily Week, 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.
  • "...in the Meantime," David Lose, 2015.
  • Dear Working Preacher, Karoline Lewis, 2015.
  • At the Edge of the Enclosure, Suzanne Guthrie, 2015.
  • Dancing with the Word, Janet H. Hunt, 2015.
  • RevGalBlogPalscommentary and discussion. Don't miss the 11th Hour Preacher Party on Saturday!
  • Journey with Jesus, Dan Clendenin, 2015.
  • "Bible Leads," Deeply Plaid, 2015.
  • "Draughting Theology," Steve Pankey, 2015. Daily reflections and study for Sunday.
  • "The Trials of David and the Doings of Jesus," Eric Smith, LECTIO, 2015.
  • "The Spin Is In: Reflectiona on Clinton, Bush, David, and 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27," John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2015.
  • Law and Gospel Everywhere, Glenn Monson, 2015.
  • Porter Taylor, The Liturgical Theologian, 2015.
  • Care for Creation Commentary, Leah Schade, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2015.
  • A Different Heresy, Peter Lockhart, 2015.
  • Stewardship of Life, Sharron R. Blezard, 2015.
  • Political Theology Today, 2015.
  • Faith & Wonder, 2015.
  • Patrick W.T. Johnson, Missional Preaching: Equipping for Witness, 2015.
  • 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.
  • Lectionary Greek, Rob Myallis, 2015.
  • Sermon-Stories.com, 2015.
  • Visions from the Catacombs, Catacomb Churches, 2015.
  • Story Divine podcast, Casey FitzGerald,, 2015.
  • "Journey to Penuel," 2015.
  • The Bartimaeus Effect, Travis Meier, 2015.
  • Ponderings on a Faith Journey, Bob Cornwall, 2015.
  • Bruce Maples, 2015.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2015.
  • "Purveyors of Hope," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2015.
  • Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, 2015.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2018.
  • Thomas Beam, 2015.
  • God Simplified and Amplified, Larry Patten, 2015.
  • When Jairus and the Woman Heard, lectionary poetry, Scott Barton, 2015.
  • 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.
  • "Come As You Are," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2012.
  • "Taking Jesus Seriously," Rev. Dr. Lewis Galloway, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2012.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2012.
  • "I'm Already against the Next War," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2012. 2009.
  • "Healing and Wholeness," Janet Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2012.
  • "Get Up!" Rick Morley, 2012.
  • "To Know, To Love, To Heal," Debra Dean Murphy, Intersections, 2012.
  • "The Giving Community," Sharron R Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
  • "The Encounter More than the Cure," Brian Volck, Ekklesia Project, 2012.
  • "Jesus has no time for triage," Peter Woods, The Listening Hermit, 2012.
  • "Death," Miriam's Tambourine, Memphis Theological Seminary, 2012.
  • "I Will Be Made Well," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2012. Use of images.
  • Sermon Notes for July 1, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2012.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2012.
  • "A Risk of Faith," Neil Chappell, A Weird Thing, 2012.
  • Care for Creation Commentary, Dennis Ormseth, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2012.
  • Interim Transitions Lectionary Connections, Proper 8B, Bob Anderson, ShortStop: Lectionary Preaching in Times of Transition, 2012.
  • The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2012.
  • Daily Reflection, Ordinary 13, 2012, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University. Reflexiones Dominicales en español.
  • "In Touch with Jesus," AlyceM. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2012.
  • "What's the Worst?" 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 Hemorrhaging Woman," Debra Dean Murphy, The Ekklesia Project, 2009.
  • Articles at The Christian Century:
    • "Pressed into Service," Daniel Harrell, 2006.
    • "Begging to Give," Bill O'Brien, 2003. (Attributed incorrectly at Religion Online site.)
  • "Living the Word," at Sojourners:
    • "Only Believe," Michaela Bruzzese, "Be Still and Know," 2009.
    • "Cries for Help," Robert Roth, "The Ways of Shalom," 2006.
    • "Saved by Faith," Michaela Bruzzese, "Peace Be With You," 2003.
  • Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
  • Sunday by Sunday, Reflections on Stewardship based on the RCL Gospels, Year B. Prepared by the Reverend Michael Pollesel, Stewardship Education Coordinator, Diocese of Ontario.
• Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Day 1, 2018.
  • "Who Needs the Cure?" by Lisa Cressman.  A Sermon for Every Sunday.  Video sermons from America’s best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.
  • "When You Don't Know How to Ask," by Andrew Foster Connors. A Sermon for Every Sunday.  Video sermons from America’s best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.
  • Ministry Matters, 2018.
  • Weekly Sermon/Illustration, Fredrick Buechner.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2018.
  • Sermons That Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2018.
  • "Stealing Healing," Andrew Foster Connors, A Sermon Every Sunday, free audio, subscription video.
  • "Jairus's Daughter," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
  • Ministry Matters, June 28, 2015.
  • "Taking Jesus Seriously," Rev. Dr. Lewis Galloway, Day 1, 2012.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2015.
  • "A Daughter's Faith," the Rev. Sarah Jackson Shelton, Day 1, 2009.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2018.
  • Bible Study, Episcopal Digital Network, 2018.
  • Points for Preaching and Teaching, (study sheet and teaching video) 2015. The Lectionary Lab, Proper 9B, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
  • "How the Mighty Have Fallen," Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2012.
  • "Global Inequality," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Global Wealth," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007. (2 Corinthians 8)
  • "Singing with the Psalter," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Singing Our Lives," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2006. (Psalm 30)
  • 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:
  • 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.
  • Life In Liturgy, Disciples of Christ, 2018.
  • Stewardship of Life, Sharron Blezard, 2018.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Trinity, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia, 2018.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
  • Former 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.
  • Mustard Seeds, Proper 8, 2015. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Stewardship of Life, Sharron R. Blezard, 2015.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Pentecost 5, 2015, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Worship Resources, 2015, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
  • Ministry Matters, June 28, 2015.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost +5, 2012. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 13, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 13, 2015, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • 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.
  • 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)
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc. (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, 2018.
  • Hymns and Music Notes, United Methodist Church, 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.
  • Former Resources:
  • 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.
  • "Liturgy: prayers reflection," reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, NZPB, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. Common Worship (CofE).
  • Meditation Prompts and Prayers, Proper 9B, 2009. Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure.
  • Sunday Prayer, MomPriest, RevGalBlogPals, 2009.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 30, (Pentecost 5B), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2015.
  • A Litany for Independence Day, Rick Morley, 2012.
  • Call to Worship, Mary-Jane Konings, 2012.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2012.
  • Words for Worship, The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 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.
  • Prayers of the People, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2015.
  • At the Edge of the Enclosure, Suzanne Guthrie, 2015.
  • Liturgy Link, 2015.
• Graphics & Multimedia:
  • Hermanoleon Clipart, Ordinary 13B. 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: Mark 5:21-43, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 13 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, Proper 8, 2015. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "I Will Be Made Well," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2012. Use of images.
  • Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • Hymn for Pentecost 4B, Alan Hinton, Common Metre, Disclosing New Worlds, 2009.
    • "Reaching," Brenton Prigge, CMD, NewHymn, 2009.
  • 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)
    • Former Resources:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Pentecost 5, 2015, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • 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 5. 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.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 13, 2012. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
    • 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 13B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information. Search by scripture.
    • The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 13B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Ordinary 13, 2009. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
    • 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, 1 July, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
• 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, 2018.
  • Ministry Matters, 2018.
  • Stewardship of Life, Sharron Blezard, 2018.
  • Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2018.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • Former Resources:
  • Worshiping with Children, Proper 8B, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2015. 2012. Planning for NINE Weeks of Summer David Stories, Carolyn C. Brown, Worshiping with Children, 2015.
  • "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," June 14, 2015, Union Presbyterian Seminary. 2012.
  • Piggy Bank, Dollar Store Children's Sermon, John Stevens, 2015.
  • "That's Not Fair!" Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps, 2012.
  • Stewardship of Life, Sharron R. Blezard, 2015.
  • Childrens Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2015.
  • "Teachers and Teachings We Remember," Dianne Deming, Childrens Sermons Today, 2012.
  • Ministry Matters, July 1, 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)
  • Together to Celebrate, Pentecost 5, 2015, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Taking Worship Home, 2018.
  • Weekly Devotion Page, Faith Formation Journeys, 2018.
  • Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
• 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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