Proper 27A Ordinary 32A Pentecost 21

Proper 27A/Ordinary 32A/Pentecost +22
November 9, 2014
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Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25 or Wisdom of Solomon 6:12-16 or Amos 5:18-24
Roman Catholic reading: Wisdom of Solomon 6:12-16
United Methodist & ELCIC reading: Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25

Psalm 78:1-7 or Wisdom of Solomon 6:17-20 or Psalm 70
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 63:2-8
United Methodist & ELCIC reading: Psalm 78:1-7

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Roman Catholic reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17 or 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

Matthew 25:1-13

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

Texts:
- Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
- Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the New American Bible (Lateran Basilica).
- The Roman Catholic Lectionary for Mass (1998 USA Edition). At Felix Just S.J.'s The Roman Catholic Lectionary For Mass - a site featuring comprehensive tables of editions of the Roman Catholic Lectionary.
- Lutheran lectionary calendar, Year A, from the ELCA site.
- United Methodist lectionary readings.
- Biblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year A.
- 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:
  - Wise and Foolish Virgins
  - Joshua
- Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
  - Judgment
  - Decision
    - see especially American Beauty
Special Day Resources: Veteran's Day/Remembrance Day
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 at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2014. 2011. 2008.
- Preaching Helps (Pentecost +22). Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2014.
- "Mission One: Ready to Shine," Kathryn Matthews Huey, ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2011.
- The Lectionary Lab, Pentecost 21, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2011.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 27 by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 32A, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Proper 27, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- Text Studies, Proper 27, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
- Rumors, for November 9, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
- Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2014.
- Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2014.
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2014.
- Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2014.
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. Karoline Lewis, David Lose and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2014.
- Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2014.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2014.
- Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2014.
- Scripture Reflections, Bob Flaherty, Newberg First United Methodist Church, 2014.
- Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2014.
- "Ten Minutes on a Tuesday," a weekly resource for preachers and worship leaders, The Methodist Church of New Zealand, 2014.
- HuffPost Religion, religion news and contemporary news in religious perspective. Always worth a read...
- Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2014.
- Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2014.
- One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2014.
- Weekly Reading, Anthony B. Robinson, 2014.
- Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2014.
- The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2014.
- The Hardest Question, 2014.
- Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2014.
- 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. 2014
- Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2014.
- Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2014.
- The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2014.
- SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2014.
- COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2014.
- Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck.
- Panoramic Views of Faith and Health, Butch Odom. Daily lectionary thoughts and prayer, 2014.
- ON Scripture, Joshua 24, Walter Bruegemann, 2011.
- We Will Serve the Lord, Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2011.
- "Whom Will You Choose?" John C. Holbert, Patheos, 2011.
- "Bridesmaids, the Time is Now," Alyce M. McKenzie, Patheos, 2011.
- "Missing Out," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2011.
- "America's Next President: Beware of the Battered Wife Syndrome," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2008.
- "Faithful, Unsettling Questions," Jacki Belile, Greg Carey, Vernice Thorn, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2008. (LGBT perspective)
- "Shock and Awe in the Kingdom of God," Daniel Deffenbaugh, Seeds of Shalom, 2008.
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 27. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2005.
- "Wisdom and Folly," Debra Dean Murphy, The Ekklesia Project, 2008.
- "What Time Is It?" Thomas B. Woodward, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2005.
- The Christian Century:
  - "Hopeful Grieving," James Howell, 2005.
  - "True Grit," Talitha Arnold, 2002.
  - "The Liturgy of Abundance, the Myth of Scarcity," Walter Brueggemann, 1999.
  - "Piety and Preparation for a New Life," Delores S. Williams, 1990.
- Sojourners "Living the Word" archives:
  - "Bound to Serve" Enuma Okoro, "With the Eyes of Our Hearts," 2011.
  - "Stay Awake," Laurel A. Dykstra, "Consumption, Charity, or Change?" 2008.
  - "A People's Identity," Robert Roth, 2005.
  - "Living the Word," by Kari Jo Verhulst, 2002.
- Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
- Sunday by Sunday, Reflections on Stewardship based on the RCL Gospels, Year A. 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)
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2014.
- "Filling Stations," the Rev. Dr. Anna Carter Florence, Day 1, 2007.
Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
- Light on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings.

OnLine Worship and Liturgy Resources

The Text This Week's Pentecost Resources Page contains resources and images.
Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
- Worship Planning Helps (Pentecost +22): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- The Worship Closet, Creative Worship Ideas, 2011.
- Mustard Seeds, "Choose," Proper 27, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 32, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2011.
- Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 21A. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT, 2011.
- Worship Resources, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 32, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
Prayers, 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.
- Outside the Box: Litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church. Katherine Hawker.
- Lector's Notes, OT 32, 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. BCP TEC USA. Common Worship CofE.
- Worship Resources (prayers, etc.), Proper 27A, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +22, UMC GBOD.
- Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +22, UMC GBOD.
- Worship Resources from Anna's Hosannas for November 6, 2011
- Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2014.
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
- Prayers of the People, Richard J. Einerson, 2014. (Click on "Weekly Prayers".)
- 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 & Multimedia:
- Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
- HermanoLeón Clipart, Ordinary 32, Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art Images: Matthew 25:1-13, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Ordinary 32 at 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.
- Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year A index.
- Mustard Seeds, "Choose," Proper 27, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
- "Waiting for the Bridegroom," reflection by Barbara Bernstengel, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
  - "Rivers," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
- Psalm Settings:
  - "Stay True to God," (Psalm 78), "Hasten, O God, to Save Me," (Psalm 70) lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
  - Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms: Psalm 78:1-7 set to Dix (77 77 77), Psalm 70 set to The Solid Rock (88 88 888).
  - "Give Ear, My People" Sung Call to Worship for Psalm 78, from Anna's Hosannas
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
  - Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 27A, 2011, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
  - Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +22, UMC GBOD.
  - Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost +21, Background information for hymns and choral music following the lectionary from the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Austin, Texas, by Eric Mellenbruch and David Zersen.
  - 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.")
  - The Billabong, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
  - Worship Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire suggestions for RCL texts.
  - Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
  - Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2014.
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.
- Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
- Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
- Worshiping with Children, Proper 27, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2011.
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- "Be Prepared!" Proper 27, Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps.
- "Being Ready" Children's Sermon for November 6, 2011, from Anna's Hosannas
Drama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- Left In The Dark -- Monologue / Drama for Proper 27 | OT 32 Jacqueline Sharer Robertson SermonStudio
A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.