Easter Day C

Easter C
March 31, 2013
With thanks to page sponsor,
Rev. Sandra Hedrick, 1st Presbyterian, Jasper, FL
Stated Clerk, Presbytery of St. Augustine.

Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Acts 10:34-43 or Isaiah 65:17-25
Roman Catholic reading: Acts 10:34, 37-43
United Methodist reading: Acts 10:34-43

Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
Roman Catholic reading: Psalms 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23

I Corinthians 15:19-26 or Acts 10:34-43
Roman Catholic reading: I Corinthians 15:19-26 or 1 Corinthians 5:6-8
United Methodist reading: I Corinthians 15:19-26

John 20:1-18 or Luke 24:1-12
Roman Catholic reading: John 20:1-9

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: Early BCP - Primary BCP - Primary 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.
- Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- Preaching This Week commentary, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2013. 2010.
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Triduum/Easter, 2013. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- SAMUEL, "The First Fruits of Salvation," UCC, 2013.
- The Lectionary Lab, Easter Sunday, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2013. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
- Pulpit Fiction, podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2013.
- "Jesus, Mary of Magdala, and the Pluralistic Resurrection," Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2013.
- "Chance the gardener and Jesus the non-gardener," D Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2013.
- Preaching Helps. Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2013.
- Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Easter Sunday, Bruce G. Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
- Ministry Matters, March 31, 2013.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Exegesis, commentary, preaching suggestions, and illustrations by Carlos Wilton from SermonSuite
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Easter, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Commentary (not RCL), Worship Resource, Cultural Resource, The African American Lectionary, 2010.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Rumors, for April 4, 2010, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
- Jesus Now, Easter Sunday. 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.)
- Text Studies, Easter, Diedrik Nelson. (Lutheran)
- Parallels at the Empty Tomb, Peter L. Haynes, Long Green Valley Church of the Brethren, Glen Arm, Maryland.
- 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).
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, 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, Holy Week Prep Party, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2013.
- "If It's Not Hard to Believe, You're Probably Not Paying Attention!" David Lose, WorkingPreacher, 2013.
- "How Long Does Darkness Last?" David Lewicki, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2013.
- "'Deeper Magic Before the Dawn of Time,'" Easter Day, Daniel B. Clendenin, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2013. 2010 guest essay by Kathryn Greene-McCreight. 2007 essay by Dan Clendenin.
- "Is There Room for Surprise?" Beth Scibienski, A Thousand Words of Inspiration, 2013.
- "Rejoice! Our Work Has Just Begun!" Brian Volck, Ekklesia Project, 2013.
- "The Last Word," Rev. Anne S. Howard, A Word in Time, The Beatitudes Society, 2013.
- "Entering the Age of Resurrection," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2013.
- Liberal Lectionary Resources, Linda Flynn, Ledayne McLeese Polaski, 2013.
- "Idle Talk," Rick Morley, 2013.
- "Sunday of the Resurrection 1, 2, and 3," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2013.
- Sacredise Worship Resources, 2013.
- "Resurrection: The Ultimate Spoiler Alert," Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2013.
- "Living Jesus," Michael Coffey, 2013.
- "Go And Tell Everyone!" John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2013.
- "Never Again Just Covering Up the Marks of Death..." the Rev. Dr. Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2013.
- "The Scope of Easter," "Restoration or Resurrection?" "Thoughts on the Day After Easter," Bruce Maples, 2013.
- Care for Creation Reflections, The Resurrection of Our Lord, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2013.
- "Easter Rising ," Nancy Rockwell, Bite in the Apple, 2013.
- "A Plethora of Witness," Thomas Beam, 2013.
- Lectionary Reflections, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2013.
- Christian Leadership Center Commentary, Amy C. Schifrin, 2013.
- "Three Women," Robert Stuhlmann, Stories from a Priestly Life, 2013.
- Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, 2013.
- The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2013.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2013.
- "Here, There and Everywhere, Jesus is Risen," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
- "Passionate Living," sermon illustration/story by Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2013.
- Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2013.
- Scripture Reflections, Bob Flaherty, Newberg First United Methodist Church, 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.
- 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.
- Why I Need the Resurrection, Kara Root, Carl Gregg, Monica Coleman, Doug Paggitt, Amy Julia Becker, Shane Mullin, Alyce McKenzie, Bruce Epperly, Jim Ward, Patheos, 2010.
- Who's Afraid of an Empty Tomb? David Lose, WorkingPreacher.org, 2010.
- Preaching the Easter Texts: Matt Skinner offers a few suggestions on how to work the gospel text for Easter Sunday, video at WorkingPreacher.org, 2010.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2010.
- "Grounded Hope," Debra Dean Murphy, The Ekklesia Project, 2010.
- Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
- "The Spiritual Practice of Remembering," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2010.
- First Look, Lee Koontz, reflectious, 2010.
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Easter Vigil/Principal Service of Easter, 2007. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church.
- The Christian Century:
  - "No Time to Linger," Suzanne Guthrie, 2005.
  - "Savior at Large," Craig Barnes, 2002.
  - "Empty Tomb, Empty Talk," Thomas G. Long, 2001.
  - "Escape from the Tomb," Barbara Brown Taylor, 1998.
  - "Mary and the Body Snatchers," Ronald Goetz, 1997.
- Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
  - "Easter Imagination," Walter Brueggemann, "The Power of Suffering Love," 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):
- "Recognizing," Frederick Buechner.
- "While It Was Still Dark," Rev. Dr. William L. Self, Day 1, 2013.
- "He Is Risen," the Rev. Machrina L. Blasdell, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2013.
- Ministry Matters, March 31, 2013.
- Dia de Pascua (C), el Rvdo. Daniel Caballero, Sermones que Iluminan, 2013.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2013.
- "Resurrection Biscuits," the Rev. Susan Sparks, Day 1, 2010.
- "Power for Ministry," Rev. Richard Lischer, Duke Divinity School, 2009.
- Easter Sermons, Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington.
- "Is There Any Hope?" the Rev. Dr. William L. Self, Day 1, 2007.
- Easter (The Feast of the Passover of the Lord), Background and Homily, Fr. Andrew Greeley, 2004.
Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "First Fruits of Salvation," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2013.
- "Surprised Once Again," Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2013.
- Bible Study, Easter Day, 2013, Susan Sevier, Virginia Theological Seminary, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
- "Treasure in Plain Sight," Sylvia Alloway, Faith Lens, ELCA, 2013.
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2013.
- "Victim to Victor," faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
- "The Eighth Day," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Sabbath," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2002. (Luke 24)
- "Entertaining Angels," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Hospitality," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007. (Acts 10)
- 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 and Images on The Text This Week's Easter Resources page.
Lent and Easter links at Rev. Richard J. Fairchild's A Holy Easter.
Complete Liturgies (includes prayers & hymns):
- Worship Planning Helps (Easter): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2013.
- Mustard Seeds, "Dawn Service and Later Celebrations," Easter, 2013. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2013. (Terms of Use)
- Lectionary Liturgies, Easter 2013, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Worship Resources, Easter Sunday, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2013.
- LCA Worship Planning Page, Easter Day C, 2013, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
- "Here, There and Everywhere, Jesus is Risen," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
- Sacredise Worship Resources, 2013.
- Ministry Matters, March 31, 2013.
- Worship resources for Easter Day based on Luke 24:1-12 and John 20:1-18 by Wayne H. Keller from SermonSuite.
- Commentary (not RCL), Worship Resource, Cultural Resource, The African American Lectionary, 2010.
- Worship Resources by Lisa Frenz, Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, Portland, OR:
  - Easter Morning: a service of the dawning of new light with Holy Communion.
  - Easter Day: All Things Are Made New: a service of light with Holy Communion.
- Liturgies for Easter Day: Festival Eucharist for Easter Day following Easter Vigil, Festival Eucharist for Easter Day with Lighting of the Paschal Candle, Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
- Easter Vigil/Easter Morning liturgy from The Church of England in An Anglican Liturgical Library.
- Liturgies Online, Easter Sunday, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Sermons and Liturgies for Year C, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
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 Sunday, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
- Prayers of the People, Year C - Easter Day. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- Outside the Box, Easter, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
- "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Easter Sunday Morning Prayer, RevAbi, RevGalBlogPals, 2010.
- Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2013.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, UMC GBOD, 2013.
- Offertory Prayers, UMC GBOD, 2013.
- Call to Worship, Mary-Jane Konings, 2013.
- Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2013.
- Words for Worship, Amy Loving, The Worship Closet, 2013.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24, Easter Sunday C, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2013.
- Prayers of the People, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2013.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Triduum/Easter, 2013. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- "Resurrection of All Creation," Worship Ways, UCC, 2013.
- A Prayer for Easter - NT - Stephen Brown, Prayers from the Closet, 2013.
- "On the Loose," Dan Schifeling, Worshipcalls, 2013.
- Prayers of the People, Jeremiah Williamson, Praying the Scriptures, 2013.
- 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.
- Clip Art Images: Easter, 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.
- Easter Scenes - images to use for Easter texts - powerpoint, bulletin, etc. Photographs by HopeandHealing.org, may be used by congregations and individuals.
- Free Video, Rhemedia Multimedia Project, 2013.
- Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
- Mustard Seeds, "Dawn Service and Later Celebrations," Easter, 2013. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- "Victim to Victor," faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
- Multiple Easter films, some free, at The Work of the People this week!
- Church Galleries sample - free powerpoint download for this week's lectionary scripture(s).
- Easter is Coming, film by WorkingPreacher.org.
- "Surprised Once Again," Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2013.
- 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):
- "Radical Resurrection," reflection by Rev. K. Jason Coker, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center, 2010.
Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
  - Hymns of the Spirit Three, Easter Day C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Psalm Settings:
  - "Give your Thanks to God," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
  - Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24, three settings, Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
  - Hymn and Song Suggestions, Easter Day, 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.
  - The Billabong, Easter Day, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
  - Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
  - Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
  - Traditional Hymns for Blended and Contemporary Worship, Volume Two: Lent-Easter. Sibelius and .pdf files of traditional hymns, with chord symbols for singers/keyboardists/guitarists. United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  - 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.
  - Choral Anthem Project, Easter C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
  - Lectionary Hymns, Easter C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
  - Sing for Joy, Easter, 2007. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
  - 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)
  - Prayers and Musical Ideas, Triduum/Easter, 2013. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  - Together to Celebrate, Easter, 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 - A Simple Easter Play, Easter Day C, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2013.
- "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," March 31, 2013, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Isaiah 65:17-25 and Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins, Acts 10:34-43 and The Cherry Tree by Daisaku Ikeda, John 20:1-18 or Luke 24:1-12 and Turtle Spring by Deborah Turney Zagwyn.
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- "Easter Sunday," Dianne Deming, Children's Sermons Today, 2013.
- Children's Sermon, Easter Sunday, Faith Formation Journeys, 2013.
- "Here, There and Everywhere, Jesus is Risen," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
- I Can't Believe It -- Children’s sermons by Brett Blair and Tim Carpenter from SermonSuite.
- Little People, Big Word, D Ditmer, 2013.
- "Running Forward," On the Chancel Steps, children's resources by Frances Woodruff, 2013.
- "Gift Boxes," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
- Mustard Seeds, "Dawn Service and Later Celebrations," Easter, 2013. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Easter, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- Ministry Matters, March 31, 2013.
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 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.)
- Lectionary Puzzles. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.
- Weekly Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 2013.
Drama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- Worshiping with Children - A Simple Easter Play, Easter Day C, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2013.
- "Easter TV," Jim Hatherly. (.doc file)
A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.