Proper 11C / Ordinary 16C / Pentecost +8
July 18, 2010

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Jan Campbell
(10-11)

Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Amos 8:1-12 or Genesis 18:1-10a
Roman Catholic reading: Genesis 18:1-10a
United Methodist reading: Amos 8:1-12

Psalm 52 or Psalm 15
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 15:2-5
United Methodist reading: Psalm 52 or Psalm 82

Colossians 1:15-28
Roman Catholic reading: Colossians 1:24-28

Luke 10:38-42

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings (NCCB/USCC) from the New American Bible.
  • Lectionary readings from the Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
  • Lutheran lectionary readings, Year C, from the ELCA site.
  • United Methodist lectionary readings.
  • Biblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year C.
  • 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:
    • Martha and Mary
  • 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):
  • 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 at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2010. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Jacqueline E. Lapsley, Samuel Giere, Craig A. Satterlee, Marilyn Salmon, Evangelio: Alvin Padilla.
  • "Word and Work," commentary by Kate Huey, ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2010.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 16, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Preaching Helps (Pentecost +8, 2010). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 11, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • John Shearman's Lectionary, Pentecost +8, 2010, Post-Modern Sermon and Bible Study Resource, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Ordinary 16, 2010, Russell Pregeant, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." 2007 reflection, Bruce G. Epperly.
  • Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 8C, 2010, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
  • Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 16C. 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, Proper 11, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
  • Starters for Sunday, 18 July, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
• 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).
  • Amos 8:1-12 / Genesis 18:1-10a
  • Psalm 52 / Psalm 15
  • Colossians 1:15-28
  • Luke 10:38-42
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • "Balance and Privilege," Peter W. Marty, Blogging toward Sunday, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2010.
  • Sermon Brainwave, July 18, 2010. Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Karoline Lewis, David Lose and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org.
  • Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, "Attention Must Be Paid" Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2010. 11th Hour Preacher's Party.
  • "Mary, Martha, and My Dad," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2010.
  • "Spirituality and the Quest for Justice," lectionary reflections for July 18, Bruce Epperly, Patheos, 2010.
  • "Thoughts and Exegesis," RMC Morley, a garden path, 2010.
  • "Amos: From Personal Piety to Social Justice," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2010. 2007 reflection.
  • "Worship: It's About Us," Debra Dean Murphy, Intersections, 2010.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2010.
  • "Welcoming the Gospel in the Household of God," Judith Hoch Wray, Joseph Tolton, Rich McCarty, Out in Scripture, Human Rights Campaign, 2010. (LGBT)
  • "Summertime. Is the Livin' Easy?" Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2010.
  • "Connect to the Extraordinary," Heidi Jakoby, by the way, 2010.
  • Lectionary Notes, Proper 11, Rev. Beth Quick, 2010.
  • Think About It, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray, 2010.
  • Pentecost +8, Matt and Laura Norvell, grounded & rooted in love, 2010.
  • This Sunday's Readings, Trinity +7, Martin Warner, Church Times, 2010.
  • Daily Reflection, Ordinary 16, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2010.
  • "Knowing the One Thing," Kyle Childress, The Ekklesia Project, 2010.
  • Lectionary Ruminations for July 18, 2010, Presbyterian Bloggers, 2010.
  • "Watching till the ego yields," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2010.
  • "Thoughts on One Thing and All Things," Pastor Sharron R. Lucas, Stewardship of Life Institute, 2010.
  • Blogging toward Sunday, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century. Current lectionary comments are by William H. Willimon, 2007.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 11C. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church.
  • The Christian Century:
    • "Living with Martha," Stephanie Frey, 2004.
    • "Hospitality Theology," Mary W. Anderson, 1998.
  • Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
    • "Choosing the 'Chosen One,'" Walter Brueggemann, "A Season of Generosity and Gratitude," 2010.
    • "Share the Better Part," Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "Called to Be Prophets," 2007.
    • "The Hope of the Gospel," Michaela Bruzzese, "Common Like Bread," 2001.
  • Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
  • Sunday by Sunday, Reflections on Stewardship based on the RCL Gospels, Year C. 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):
  • "Worried and Distracted," the Rev. Susie B. Smith, Day 1, 2010.
  • Sample Sermon, Kate Huey, SAMUEL, UCC, 2010.
  • "Clearing Away the Psychic Clutter: Mary and Martha in Luke 10:38-42," Alyce McKenzie, sermon series on Lukan texts, Patheos, 2010.
  • Sermons that Work, Proper 11, the Rev. Giovan Venable King, ECUSA, 2010. Sermones que iluminan.
  • "Both Mary and Martha," Daniel J. Harrington, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2007.
  • "Mary and Martha," the Rev. Thomas G. Long, Day 1, 2007.
  • Selected Sermon, Proper 11 (RCL), by the Very Rev. Anthony F.M. Clavier, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2007.
  • "Mi Casa, Su Casa," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2004.
  • "Sisterhood Is Powerful?" John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2001.
  • "Sermon for Proper 11," the Most Rev. Frank T. Griswold, Day 1, 2001.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Word and Work," Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, UCC.org, 2010.
  • Lectionary Notes, Proper 11, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • "Summer Fruit," faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
  • "The Christian Way of Knowing," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Where Wisdom is Found," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. (Colossians 1:15-20) Focus article, "The Christian Way of Knowing," Jonathan R. Wilson.
  • "Investing in the Global Age," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Global Wealth," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007. (Amos 8)
  • "The Mystic and the Church," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Mysticism," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2005. (Luke 10)
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 16, 2010 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
  • Light on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings.
• A list of links to on-line Bibles and general Bible study resources.
• A list of links to scholarly and preaching discussion groups and their homepages. 
• A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.

OnLine Worship and Liturgy Resources

• The Text This Week's Pentecost Resources Page.
• Complete Liturgies (including hymns & prayers):
  • Worship Planning Helps (Pentecost +8, 2010): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Gathering, Pentecost +8, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
  • Worship Resources, July, 2010, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection. (scroll down)
  • LCA Worship Resources, Proper 11C, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
  • Worship Resources, Proper 11C, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Distractions and Priorities," Proper 11 / Ordinary 16 / Pentecost 8, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost +8, 2010. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgies Online, 8 after Pentecost, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost 7, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 16, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
  • Liturgy Alive, Ordinary 16, Claretian Publications, Inc., Philippines.
  • 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.
  • The Billabong, Sunday 16, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
  • Prayers of the People, Year C - P11/OT16. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
  • Lector's Notes, Ordinary 16, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • Offertory Prayers for July, 2007, Herb Mather, Director of the Center for Christian Stewardship, the General Board of Discipleship of The United Methodist Church.
  • "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand, NZBP. Common Worship CofE.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Proper 11C, prayers and litanies, Katherine Hawker, Outside the Box.
  • Welcome the Guest Service Prayers for Pentecost 8, UCC Worship Ways, 2010. (rtf)
  • Starters for Sunday, 18 July, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 16, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +8, UMC GBOD.
  • Offertory Prayers, UMC GBOD.
  • Call to Worship, July 18, 2010, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
  • "hospitality of the heart," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2010.
  • "Today," prayer/meditation based on Luke 10:38-42, Jennifer Johnson, 2010.
  • Sunday Prayer 11C, MomPriest, RevGalBlogPals, 2010.
• Graphics and Multimedia (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
  • HermanoLeón Clipart, Ordinary 16. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art, Ordinary 16C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: Luke 10:38-42, Luke 10:38-42, 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.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Distractions and Priorities," Proper 11 / Ordinary 16 / Pentecost 8, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Jesus Visits Martha and Mary, audio telling, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. Go Tell Communications, Biblical Storytelling for the Global Village, 2010.
  • CHURCH PowerPoint, Pentecost +8, 2010. Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
  • Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
  • "Summer Fruit," faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
  • SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
  • "How Do We Choose the 'Better Part'?" reflection by Lisa Bellan-Boyer, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center, 2010. (.pdf)
  • Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Pentecost +8, 2010, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
• Hymns & Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • God, You Spoke Your Word Through Amos, Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, BEACH SPRING 8.7.8.7 D (“God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending")
    • "Colossians Hymn," Jay C. Treat, The Christian Church in Pennsylvania.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "Create in Me a Clean Heart," (Psalm 52), "Lord, Who May Dwell in Your Sanctuary?" (Psalm 15), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm 52 set to How Great Thou Art (11 10 11 10 10 8 10 8), Psalm 15 set to The Solid Rock (88 88 88) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 11C, 2010, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Lectionary Hymns, UMC GBOD, 2010.
    • 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 Proper 11.
    • The Billabong, Sunday 16, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
    • Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
    • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 16C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Lectionary 16, 2007. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
    • Gathering, Pentecost +8, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
    • Starters for Sunday, 18 July, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 16, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
    • Together to Celebrate, Pentecost 8, 2010, 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):
  • Gathering, Pentecost +8, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Younger Children / Older Children,  Year C, The Episcopal Church.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 16, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 16, 2010 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top 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.