Proper 21C / Ordinary 26C / Pentecost +18
September 26, 2010

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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15 or Amos 6:1a, 4-7
Roman Catholic reading: Amos 6:1a, 4-7
United Methodist reading: Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15

Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16 or Psalm 146
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 146:7-10
United Methodist reading: Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16

1 Timothy 6:6-19
Roman Catholic reading: 1 Timothy 6:11-16

Luke 16:19-31

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.
  • PCUSA - Lectionary for Sundays and Festivals Scripture Reference, 2007.
• Images and Movies:
  • Images linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance:
    • Rich Man and Lazarus
  • Movies listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Afterlife - Heaven & Hell
    • Clean/Unclean
    • Difficulty recognizing/discerning evil
    • Rationalizing sin/evil
    • Greed
    • Justice/Injustice
    • Judgment
• Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2010. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Rolf Jacobson, Frank M. Yamada, Hans Weirsma, A.K.M. Adam, Greg Carey.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 21, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Preaching Helps (Pentecost +18, 2007). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Proper 21, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Text Studies, Proper 21, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • "'A Poor Man Named Lazarus': Fair Wages," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2007.
  • Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 26C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Pentecost +18, 2007, Bruce G. Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • 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.
  • Jeremiah 32:1-15 / Amos 6:1-7
  • Psalm 91 / Psalm 146
  • 1 Timothy 6:6-19
  • Luke 16:19-31
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • Think About It, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray, 2010. Sermon.
  • "Great Chasm,", Stan Wilson, Blogging toward Sunday, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2007.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 21C, 2007. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church. 2004.
  • "He Knows My Name," guest essay by Lindsey Crittenden, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2004.
  • The Christian Century:
    • "Eye of the Needle," John Rollefson, 2004.
    • "No Way Out," Mark Harris, 2001.
    • "Send Lazarus," J. Mary Luti, 1998.
    • "Human Folly on a Grand Scale," Lamin Sanneh, 1989.
  • Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
    • "Reclamation," Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "God's Refining Love," 2007.
    • "'My God in Whom I Trust,'" Michaela Bruzzese, "You Are What You Worship," 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):
  • Selected Sermon, Proper 21 (RCL), by the Rev. Dr. Susanna Metz, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2007.
  • "Listening to Jesus," the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Carter, Day 1, 2007.
  • "It's None of My Business," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2004.
  • "Time for a Vision Check," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2001.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • Lectionary Notes, Proper 21, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • "Listening in the Classroom," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Schools in a Pluralist Culture" Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. Focus Article, "One Makes All the Difference," Virgil Gulker. (Psalm 145)
  • "Wealth: Hazmat or Good Gift?" study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Parables," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2006. (Luke 16)
  • "The Contexts of Jesus' Parables," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Parables," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2006. (Luke 16)
  • "Avoiding Pornography's Mess," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Pornographic Culture," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2002. (1 Timothy)
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Early Fall, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 26, 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 +18, 2007): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Gathering, Pentecost +18, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
  • Mustard Seeds, "The Secret of Contentment," Proper 21 / Ordinary 26 / Pentecost 18, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Worship Resources, September, 2010, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection. (scroll down)
  • LCA Worship Resources, Proper 21C, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Creation 4 / Pentecost +18, 2010. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • "'A Poor Man Named Lazarus': Fair Wages," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2007.
  • Liturgies Online, 18 after Pentecost, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost 17, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgy Alive, Ordinary 26, Claretian Publications, Inc., Philippines.
  • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
  • 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, Ordinary 26, 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 - P21/OT26. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
  • "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.
  • "Living the Life that is Really Life," Service Prayers for Pentecost 18, UCC Worship Ways, 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.
  • Clip Art, Ordinary 26C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: Luke 16:19-31, Luke 16:19-31 #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 26, at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustrations. Follows Latin American Roman Catholic gospel reading. Liberation emphasis.
  • Mustard Seeds, "The Secret of Contentment," Proper 21 / Ordinary 26 / Pentecost 18, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "The Rich Man and Lazarus," movie at Mark Vitalis Hoffman's "The Parables of Jesus," Crossmarks.
  • The Rich Man and Lazarus, audio telling, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. Go Tell Communications, Biblical Storytelling for the Global Village, 2010.
  • CHURCH PowerPoint, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
  • SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
  • Lectionary Introductions (background & context), Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
• Hymns & Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 21C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "Those Who Dwell in the Shelter of the Lord," (Psalm 91), "Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord My Soul!" Psalm 146, lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16 set to Finlandia (11 10 11 10 11 10), Psalm 146 set to St Thomas SM (66 86), Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    • Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
    • 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 21.
    • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 26C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Lectionary 26, 2007. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
    • Gathering, Pentecost +18, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Gathering, Pentecost +18, 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, Early Fall, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 26, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 26, 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)
  • Lectionary Puzzles, Proper 21/Ordinary 26. 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)
• A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.