Easter 3C

Easter 3C
May 5, 2019
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Christ Episcopal Church
Sheridan, Montana

Image: He, Qi. Calling St. Paul,
from Art in the Christian Tradition,
a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN.

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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Acts 9:1-6, (7-20)
Roman Catholic reading: Acts 5:27-32, 40-41

Psalm 30
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 30:2-13

Revelation 5:11-14

John 21:1-19
Roman Catholic reading: John 21:1-19 or John 21:1-14

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:
- Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
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.
- WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2022.
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Preaching with the Sciences, homily outlines, outside resources, Catholic Theological Union, 2022.
- "Turning Point of Transformation, Sermon Seeds, Kathryn M. Matthews, UCC, 2019.
- Pulpit Fiction, podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2019.
- "The Adventurous Lectionary," Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2019.
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2019.
- Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2019.
- Ministry Matters.
- Weekly Worship. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2019.
- Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2019.
- Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2019.
- "Tevye and Golde sing, 'Do You Love me?'" D Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2019.
- The Lectionary Lab, Easter 3, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2013. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Easter 3, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Jesus Now, Easter 3C. 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).
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, and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2019.
- "You Know Everything," Debie Thomas, Journey with Jesus, 2019.
- "Do You Love Me?" Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2019.
- Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2019.
- Sacredise Worship Resources, 2019.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2019.
- Care for Creation Reflections, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2019.
- Your Cliche of the Week, 2019.
- Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2019.
- "Imperceivable," 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.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2019.
- Radical Discipleship.Net, "The Wild Lectionary," curated by Laurel Dykstra.
- Earthkeeper's Preaching, 2019.
- Theology of Work, 2019.
- Stewardship of Life, 2019.
- Church Health Daily Devotions, Butch Odom, 2019.
- "Draughting Theology," Steve Pankey, 2019. Daily reflections and study for Sunday.
- Homily Week, 2019.
- At the Edge of the Enclosure, Suzanne Guthrie, 2019.
- This Week at PreachingIllustrations.com, 2019.
- The Reflectionary, images, reflections, activities, Fay Rowland, 2019.
- Reading in Church & Other Distractions Podcast, iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, 2019
- "What I'm Thinking," Eric Anderson, You Tube, RSS, Playlist, 2019.
- "Crackers & Grape Juice," 2019.
- Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2019
- Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2019.
- Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2019.
- Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2019.
- Lectionary Poetry, Scott Barton, 2019.
- One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2019
- Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2019.
- The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2019.
- Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2019
- Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2019.
- Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2019.
- The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2019.
- SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2019.
- Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck, 2019.
- "Resurrection in Abundance," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2016.
- "Two Things Everyone Needs," David Lose, ...in the meantime, 2014.
- "Finding Light in the Dark: Hope Inside Depareate Discourse," Karyn Wiseman, ON Scripture. Includes video and discussion questions.
- "Repetition," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2016.
- "Faith and Fishing," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2016.
- "A Long Way from the Beach," 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.
- "Going Fishing," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2016.
- "A Fire of Burning Coals," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2016.
- Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2016.
- "The Politics of Falling Back," Political Theology Today, 2016.
- "Change Happens," Sermon Stories, 2016.
- "Feed My Sheep - Oh Look! A Squirrel!" Modern Metanoia, 2016.
- "Back to Where They Began?" Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2016.
- "Repairing Our Grief," Greg Carey, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2013.
- "Commissioned Yet Again," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2013.
- "Picking Up the Broken Pieces," Easter 3, Daniel B. Clendenin, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2013. 2010 reflection. 2007 reflection.
- "You Can Run, But You Can't Hide," Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2013.
- "Do You Love Me?" Janice Love, Ekklesia Project, 2013.
- Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2013.
- "The Ways of Love," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013. 2010 reflection.
- "Oh, to be as bad as Paul," Michael Coffey, 2013.
- "Hearing the Call," Robert Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2013.
- "Following Jesus Once More," the Rev. Dr. Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2013.
- "If You're Going to Love Jesus, Feed the Sheep," Bob Stulmann, Stories from a Priestly Life, 2013.
- "Peter and the Pursuit of Happiness," David Lose, WorkingPreacher.org, 2010.
- "Mining for Love," Debra Dean Murphy, Intersections, 2010.
- "Sorry," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2010.
Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- "Becoming Ambassadors for Christ," the Rev. Dr. Donald Firshburne (TEC), Day 1, 2013.
- "Peter," Frederick Buechner, Buechner Blog.
- Ministry Matters.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2019.
- "The Grace of Another Day," the Rev. Dr. Wiley Stephens, Day 1, 2007.
Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "Finding Light in the Dark: Hope Inside Depareate Discourse," Karyn Wiseman, ON Scripture. Includes video and discussion questions.
- "Turning Point of Transformation," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2019.
- 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

Resources and Images on The Text This Week's Easter 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, 2019.
- Sacredise Worship Resources, 2019.
- Taking Worship Home, Breen Sipes, Tri-Saints Lutheran Parish, 2016.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2016. (Terms of Use)
- "Faith and Fishing," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2016.
- Worship Resources, Easter 3, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2019
- Mustard Seeds, Easter 3, 2013. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- "The Ways of Love," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
- Ministry Matters.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Easter 3C, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Easter 3, 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, Easter 3, 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.
- Weekly Worship. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2019.
- Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2019.
- "Feed My Sheep," Worship Ways, UCC.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 30, Easter 3C, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2013.
- World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
- Commentary on collect for Easter 3, Bosco Peters, Liturgy, 2016.
- Liturgy Link, 2019.
- re: Worship, 2019.
- 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, 2019.
- Liturgical Resources, (Ir)revBrent, 2019
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, Easter 3. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art, Easter 3C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Clip Art Images: John 21:1-19, John 21:1-19 #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration. Follows Latin American Roman Catholic gospel reading, though most gospels texts/themes are found in the index. Liberation emphasis.
- Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
- Mustard Seeds, Easter 3, 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.
- "Fishing Pole," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
- Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
  - "Peter Said, 'I'm Going Fishing'," Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, BEECHER 8.7.8.7. D.
  - Hymns of the Spirit Three, Easter 3C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Psalm Settings:
  - "I Will Exalt You!" lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
  - Psalm 30 set to Greensleeves (87 87 67 67) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
  - Hymn and Song Suggestions, Easter 3, 2019, 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.
  - Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2019.
  - 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 Easter 3.
  - 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.
  - The Billabong, Easter 3, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
  - Choral Anthem Project, Easter 3C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
  - Weekly Worship. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2019.
  - Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2019. (Terms of Use)
  - Together to Celebrate, Easter 3, 2019, 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, Easter 3C, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2016.
- Storypath, Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story, Union Presbyterian Seminary, 2019.
- Dollar Store Children's Sermons, John Stevens, 2019.
- Ministry Matters, 2016.
- "Fishing Pole," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
- "The Ways of Love," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2016. (Terms of Use)
- "Come and Have Breakfast," 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.
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Easter 3, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- Ministry Matters.
Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- Weekly Devotions, Faith Formaiton Journeys, 2016.
- Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
- Lectionary Puzzles. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.
Drama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- Mustard Seeds, "Resurrection Impact," Easter 3, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.