Proper 24C / Ordinary 29C / Pentecost +21
October 17, 2010

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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Jeremiah 31:27-34 or Genesis 32:22-31
Roman Catholic reading: Exodus 17:8-13
United Methodist reading: Jeremiah 31:27-34

Psalm 119:97-104 or Psalm 121
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 121:1-8
United Methodist reading: Psalm 119:97-104 or Psalm 19

2 Timothy 3:14 - 4:5
Roman Catholic reading: 2 Timothy 3:14 - 4:2

Luke 18:1-8

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:
    • Jacob Wrestling with an Angel
  • Movies listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Prayer
    • Vengeance
    • Faith
    • Perseverance/Determination
    • Reconciliation/Forgiveness
    • Covenant
    • Law Written on our Hearts
    • Spiritual Struggle/Fighting Inner Demons
    • Challenging God
• Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 24, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Proper 24, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Preaching Helps (Pentecost +21, 2007). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Pentecost +21, 2007, John B. Cobb, Jr., "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Text Studies, Proper 24, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 29C. 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.)
  • SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
• 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 31:27-34 / Genesis 32:22-31
  • Psalm 119 / Psalm 121
  • 2 Timothy 3:14 - 4:5
  • Luke 18: 1-8
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • Blogging toward Sunday, Stan Wilson, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2007.
  • "Jacob: Blessed by God and Limping Ever After," 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, 2007.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 24C, 2004. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church.
  • Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
    • "Intimacy with God," Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "God's Refining Love," 2007.
    • "'When Shall Help Come?'" 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):
  • "Whose Persistence?" The Rev. Dr. Robert Dunham, Day 1, 2007.
  • "Praying without Losing Heart," Thomas Long, 30 Good Minutes, Chicago Sunday Evening Club, 2007.
  • Selected Sermon, Proper 24 (RCL), by the Rev. Angela V. Askew, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2007.
  • "Hang in There!" Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2004.
  • "The Widow's Might," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2001.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • Lectionary Notes, Proper 24, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • "Praying for a Change," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Prayer," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. Focus articles: "Praying for a Change," Todd Edmondson, "Prayer in Eclipse," Ken Massey, "The Orant," Heidi J. Hornik. (Luke 18)
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Late Fall, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 29, 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 +21 / Laity Sunday, 2007): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Gathering, Pentecost +21, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
  • Worship Resources, October, 2010, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection. (scroll down)
  • LCA Worship Resources, Proper 24C, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Never Give Up," Proper 24 / Ordinary 29 / Pentecost 21, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost 20, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgies Online, 21 after Pentecost, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgy Alive, Ordinary 29, Claretian Publications, Inc., Philippines.
  • 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 - P24/OT29. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
  • Lector's Notes, Ordinary 29, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • "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.
  • Proper 24C, prayers and litanies, Katherine Hawker, Outside the Box.
• 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 29C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: Luke 18:1-8, Luke 18:1-8 #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 29 at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustrations. Follows Latin American Roman Catholic gospel reading. Liberation emphasis.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Never Give Up," Proper 24 / Ordinary 29 / Pentecost 21, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Parable of the Widow and the Unjust Judge, audio telling, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. Go Tell Communications, Biblical Storytelling for the Global Village, 2010.
• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
  • Lectionary Introductions (background & context), Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
• Hymns & Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • Original Hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette: I Believe   Tune:  AUSTRIAN HYMN 8.7.8.7 D "Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken"
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    • 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 24.
    • Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
    • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 29C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Lectionary 29, 2007. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
    • Gathering, Pentecost +21, 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 +21, 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, Late Fall, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 29, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 29, 2010 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
  • "Persistence in Prayer," Children's Sermon from Sermons4kids.com.
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Lectionary Puzzles, Proper 24/Ordinary 29. 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.