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Baptism of Christ C
January 13, 2013
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Pastor David Kruse MacGregor
Evangelical Mennonite Church,
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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources for each individual pericope:

Isaiah 43:1-7
Roman Catholic reading: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7

Psalm 29
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 29:1-5

Acts 8:14-17
Roman Catholic reading: Acts 10:34-38

Luke 3:15-17, 21-22
Roman Catholic reading: Luke 3:15-16, 21-22

 

Reading and Studying The Text This Week

• Texts:
  • Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the New American Bible.
  • Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
  • Lutheran lectionary readings, Year C, from the ELCA site.
  • United Methodist lectionary readings.
  • 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.
• Images and Movies:
  • Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Baptism
    • Baptism of Jesus
    • John the Baptist
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Baptism
    • Call
    • John the Baptist Types
• Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • 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 commentary, Baptism of Jesus B, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2013. 2010.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Baptism of the Lord, 2013. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • "Beloved Son, Delightful Servant," D Mark Davis, raw translation and exegesis/questions, Left Behind and Loving It, 2013.
  • Preaching Helps. Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2013.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Baptism of the Lord, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2013. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Baptism of Jesus, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2013.
  • Weekly Evangelectionary, Bruce Laverman, Evangelism Connections, 2013.
  • Ministry Matters, January 13, 2013.
  • SAMUEL, "Affirmed by Love," UCC, 2013.
  • Sermon Nuggets, Baptism of Jesus, 2013, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Baptism of Jesus, 2013, Bruce G. Epperly, "...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, Epiphany 1C, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Rumors, for January 10, 2010, 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.)
  • Text Studies, Epiphany 1, Diedrik Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2013.
  • This Week at PreachingIllustrations.com, 2013.
  • Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2013.
  • Stewardship Sermon Starter, Stewardship Now. ELCA, 2013.
  • World Hunger Sermon Starters, ELCA, 2013.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2013.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2013.
• 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).
  • Isaiah 43:1-7
  • Psalm 29
  • Acts 8:14-17
  • Luke 3:15-17, 21-22
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • Sermon Brainwave, Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, David Lose and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2013.
  • Homiletical Hot Tub, preaching blog at Lectionary Homiletics, 2013.
  • The Good Word, A Blog on Scripture and Preaching, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2013.
  • Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, Passing through the Water Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2013. 11th Hour Preacher Party.
  • "Preaching a More Meaningful Baptism," David Lose, Working Preacher, 2013.
  • "When Trite Is Also True," Epiphany, Dan Clendenin, The Journey with Jesus, 2013. 2007.
  • "The Second Sign," Nancy Rockwell, Bite in the Apple, 2013.
  • "Diving for Our Destiny," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2013.
  • "Over All the Earth," Alan Brehm, The Waking Dreamer, 2013.
  • "Beloved," Rick Morley, 2013.
  • "Passing On The Faith," the Rev. Dr. Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2013.
  • "Over the Face of the Waters," "I Felt the Current Take Me," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2013.
  • Christian Leadership Center Commentary, Nicolas Perrin, 2013.
  • "Remember Your Baptism and Live It," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
  • "Baptism of Jesus: Washed," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2013. (Use of images.)
  • "The Gap Between Expectations and Experience," Peter Lockhart, a different heresy, 2013.
  • "Is God Really With Us?" Chris Ayers, Liberal Lectionary Resources, 2013.
  • "Chosen and Marked by Love," Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2013.
  • "God Is Well Pleased with Who?" Steve Godfrey, Church in the World, 2013.
  • "Risky Waters," Heather Carlson, Ekklesia Project, 2013.
  • "The Power of a Father's Affirmation," Rick Fry, 2013.
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, 2013.
  • "With Water and With Spirit," Robert Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2013.
  • "On Taking the Watery Plunge," Michael Coffey, 2013.
  • "You Are Mine," John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2013.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2013.
  • "A Bridge to New Life," Christopher Burkett, PreacherRhetorica, 2013.
  • "Called and Loved," Todd Weir, bloomingcactus, 2013.
  • Care for Creation Reflections, Dennis Ormseth, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2013.
  • Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2013.
  • Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2013.
  • "Ten Minutes on a Tuesday," a weekly resource for preachers and worship leaders, The Methodist Church of New Zealand, 2013.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2012.
  • "Aurora Borealis and the Holy Spirit," Robert Stuhlmann, Stories from a Priestly Life, 2013.
  • HuffPost Religion, religion news and contemporary news in religious perspective. Always worth a read...
  • Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts, 2013.
  • Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2013.
  • Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2013.
  • One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2013.
  • Weekly Reading, Anthony B. Robinson, 2013.
  • Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2013.
  • The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2013.
  • The Hardest Question, 2013.
  • Ponderings on a Faith Journey, Robert Cornwall, 2013.
  • Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2013.
  • Kairos-Milwaukee UCC Blog, Reflections on the RCL by Rev. Rick Skidmore, 2013.
  • 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. 2013
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2013.
  • Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2013.
  • The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2013.
  • SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2013.
  • COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2013.
  • Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck.
  • Panoramic Views of Faith and Health, Butch Odom. Daily lectionary thoughts and prayer, 2013.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
  • "Paper, rock, scissors: water, Spirit, fire, Baptism of Jesus C," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2010.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2010.
  • "God, in Christ, Has Earned it For Us," Halden Doerge, The Ekklesia Project, 2010.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Epiphany 1, 2007. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church.
  • Articles at The Christian Century:
    • "Naming Names," Jack Good, 2003.
    • "Somebody's Calling My Name," Peter Storey, 2000.
    • "The Outset," John Stendahl, 1997.
  • Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
    • "Fearless Submission," Walter Brueggemann, "Wondrous, Inexplicable, Demanding Newness," 2010.
  • 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):
  • "Does Baptism Matter?" The Rev. Dr. Michael Brown, Day 1, 2013.
  • "Spirit," Frederick Buechner.
  • "'Sharing Frensdorff's Dream," the Rev. Suzanne E. Watson, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2013.
  • 1 Epifanía, Bautismo del Señor, por El Rvdo. C. JESÚS REYES, Sermones que Iluminan, 2013.
  • Ministry Matters, January 13, 2013.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2013.
  • "God Believes in You," the Rev. Dr. Joanna Adams, Day 1, 2010.
  • "Baptism-Shaped Life," the Rev. Dr. Barbara K. Lundblad, Day 1, 2007.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • Bible Study, Baptism of Christ, 2013, Sharron Cox, Sewanee, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • "Expectations," Faith Lens, ELCA, 2013.
  • "God Has Not Forgotten," Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2013.
  • "Affirmed by Love/Beloved, Be Loved," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2013.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2013.
  • 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.

On Line Worship and Liturgy Resources

• The Text This Week's Epiphany Resources Page includes links to artistic images of the Baptism of Christ.
• Complete Liturgies (including hymns & prayers):
  • Worship Planning Helps: Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2013.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2013. (Terms of Use)
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Epiphany 1, 2013, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, 2013.
  • Worship Resources for Baptism of the Lord, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2013.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Baptism, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Mustard Seeds, Baptism of Jesus C, 2013. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "Remember Your Baptism and Live It," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
  • The Baptism Of The Lord -- Worship resources based on Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 by Wayne H. Keller from SermonSuite.
  • Ministry Matters, January 13, 2013.
  • Liturgies Online, Baptism of Jesus, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Baptism of the Lord, 2010, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Epiphany 1, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Epiphany and the Baptism of Christ: Epiphany Story, Holy Communion and Affirmation of Baptism, Epiphany and Baptism of Our Lord: Epiphany story emphasizing the coming of the Light, Holy Communion with Affirmation of Baptism. Lisa Frenz, Mr Carmel Lutheran Church.
  • Sermons and Liturgies for Year C, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
  • 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.
  • Prayers of the People, Year C - Epiphany 1: Baptism. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
  • Lector's Notes, The Baptism of the Lord, Year C, 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.
  • "Winnowing Fork," prayers, Katherine Hawker, Outside the Box.
  • "Liturgy: prayers reflection," reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, NZPB.  Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • Prayer and Benediction for Baptism of Our Lord, Year C, Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, Dim Lamp, 2010.
  • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2013.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 29, Baptism of Jesus, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2013.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, UMC GBOD, 2013.
  • Offertory Prayers, UMC GBOD, 2013.
  • "Service Prayers for the First Sunday after Epiphany," Worship Ways, UCC, 2013.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Baptism of the Lord, 2013. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Prayers from the Closet, The Baptism of Our Lord: OT / NT - Stephen Brown, 2013.
  • Prayers of the People, Baptism, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2013.
  • Weekly Evangelectionary, Bruce Laverman, Evangelism Connections, 2013.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2013.
  • "You Are Mine," Dan Schifeling, Worshipcalls, 2013.
  • Prayers of the People, Jeremiah Williamson, Praying the Scriptures, 2013.
  • Sunday Prayer, RevGalBlogPals, 2013. 2010.
  • Prayers for Worship, David von Schlichten, Lectionary Homiletics.
  • World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
• 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, Baptism of the Lord. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art, Baptism of Christ, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: Baptism of Christ, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
  • 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.
  • Mustard Seeds, Baptism of Jesus C, 2013. 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 C index.
  • Hymnsight, Ralph Milton. Projection-ready image backgrounds to accompany seasonal hymn lyrics.
  • "God Has Not Forgotten," Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2013.
  • "Luggage Tag," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
  • Church Galleries sample - free powerpoint download for this week's lectionary scripture(s).
  • "Baptism of Jesus: Washed," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2013. (Use of images.)
  • Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • Scripture Pics, Weekly RCL-related image.
• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
  • "Watery Transformations," reflection by the Rev. K. Jason Coker, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
  • Weekly Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 2013.
• Music and Hymns:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • “Down by the Jordan,” Carolyn Winfrey Gillette’s hymn celebrates Jesus’ baptism and baptism today. The hymn is in the United Methodists’ Worship and Song (2011). Tune: LOBE DEN HERREN 14.14.4.7.8 (“Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty”).
    • "Spirit of God,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, celebrating biblical stories of the Spirit from creation, through the prophets, Jesus’ baptism, Pentecost and today. Tune: O QUANTA QUALIA (11.11.11.11) (“God of Compassion, in Mercy Befriend Us”). This hymn is in Voices Found: Women in the Church's Song (Episcopal) and is also an anthem from the Choristers Guild.
    • "Be Still, Remember," an original hymn text by Lisa Ann Moss Degrenia.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "Ascribe to God," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • The Psalmistry: Psalm 29 - All Psalms Music: original Christian sheet music, lyrics, guitar chords, midi, mp3 files for all 150 Psalms.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Baptism of Christ, 2013, 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, 2013.
    • Lectionary Hymns, UMC GBOD, 2013.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ. 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.")
    • The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia.
    • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
    • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
    • Worship Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire suggestions for RCL texts. Direct link to The Baptism of our Lord.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Baptism of the Lord, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Baptism of the Lord, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy playlist. Baptism of Our Lord, 2010. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College. 2007.
    • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2013.
    • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2013. (Terms of Use)
    • Hymnsight, Ralph Milton. Projection-ready image backgrounds to accompany seasonal hymn lyrics.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Baptism of the Lord, 2013. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
    • Together to Celebrate, January 13, 2013, 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, Baptism of Our Lord, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2013."Including Children in the Baptism of Other Children."
  • "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," January 13, 2013, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Isaiah 43:1-7 and Homemade Love by bell hooks, Acts 8:14-17 and The Baabaasheep Quartet by Leslie Elizabeth Watts, Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 and Water Boy by David McPhail.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Baptism of Our Lord, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • "Luggage Tag," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
  • "The Baptism of Jesus," Dianne Deming, Children's Sermons Today, 2013.
  • Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2013.
  • Little People, Big Word, D. Ditmer, 2013.
  • "Remember Your Baptism and Live It," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
  • "Something So Common," On the Chancel Steps, children's resources by Frances Woodruff, 2013.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • Laying On Hands -- Children’s sermon by Brett Blair and Tim Carpenter for Baptism of Our Lord based on Acts 8:14-17 from SermonSuite.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2013.
  • Ministry Matters, January 13, 2013.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2013. (Terms of Use)
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • CatholicMom.com: Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, and Word Search based on weekly gospel text.
  • Children's Activity Sheets: Activities for Children, based on the Revised Common Lectionary, by Dorothy A. DeBisschop, Great Hill UMC, Seymour, Connecticut. At Bass Mitchell's homiliesbyemail.com.
  • 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.)
  • Weekly Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 2013.
  • 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)
  • Mustard Seeds, Baptism of Jesus C, 2013. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "Anna," Anne E. Curtis, dramatix.
  • "Peter's Confession," Fred Lane, dramatix.
  • "A Voice in the Desert," from A Certain Jesus by Jose Ignacio and Maria Lopez Vigil. Ideal for catechetical and liturgical dramatization of today's gospel. Claretian Publications.