Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 20, 2026
Topics for Today
Wikipedia is a frequent source
for information in these articles. The Church Year/Seasons
Liturgical/Christian Year
Ordinary Time
The Season
Which One?
Autumn
Equinox
Oktoberfest
What is Oktoberfest?
Oktoberfest Celebrations
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Bethel Worship Planning Documents
2026 Monthly Worship Calendar
2026 RCL 2 page Summary
2026 Bethel Weekly Worship Planning worksheet
2026 Bethel Annual Event Planning worksheet
Guidance from UMC Discipleship Ministries
Weekly Worship Planning Series
Note: This material from UDM is not the basis for today's message
but is provided here for your personal study and reflection. Click here for suggestions about how to use this material.
This is the first Service of a Worship Series from the Discipleship Ministries.
The graphics at the top of this page list topics for other services of the Series.
(Click on another graphic to see that session's resource page)
Worship Series: "Pressing On"
from umcdiscipleship.org
Fall is a busy time in many churches with lots of programming for all ages. It can feel overwhelming. It could be time for encouragement. Paul’s Letter to the Philippians can be that stimulation to keep going and a reminder of the joy and fellowship that is part and parcel of being the church. Or as St. Paul reminds us, we are to press on to the goal for the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus. Join us in “Pressing On."
This Service's Theme: "Striving Side by Side"
Liturgical Resources
Preaching Notes
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Worship Planning Notes
Liturgical Resources
Preaching Notes
Lectionary Scriptures:
Exodus 16:2-15; Psalm 105:1-6,37-45; Philippians 1:21-30; Matthew 20:1-16;
Hymns for the scriptures . Music Notes . DM Accompaniments Sources of Music for the following hymns are:
- UM CD.....UDM - DM Accompaniment.....
MM/DD/YY - Recorded Service
Hymns Suggested For this service:
Theme Hymns:
716 - .
Verses.
"Rejoice, the Lord Is King"
(UDM) .
2082 - .
Verses.
"Woke Up this Mornin'"
Service Hymns:
519 - .
Verses.
"Lift Every Voice and Sing"
2149 - .
Verses.
"Living for Jesus"
2153 - .
Verses.
"I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me"
(UDM) .
2175 - .
Verses.
"Together We Serve"
One of the key points to remember throughout this series is that we are not called to wear ourselves out. Pressing on is not about throwing ourselves against brick walls with no regard for our own well-being.
Worship Planning NotesLiturgical Resources
Preaching Notes
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Suitable for reading/printing:
Worship Planning Notes
Liturgical Resources
Preaching Notes
Lectionary Scriptures:
Exodus 16:2-15; Psalm 105:1-6,37-45; Philippians 1:21-30; Matthew 20:1-16;
Hymns for the scriptures . Music Notes . DM Accompaniments Sources of Music for the following hymns are:
- UM CD.....UDM - DM Accompaniment.....
MM/DD/YY - Recorded Service
Hymns Suggested For this service:Theme Hymns:
716 -
.
Verses.
"Rejoice, the Lord Is King"
(UDM) .
2082 -
.
Verses.
"Woke Up this Mornin'"
Service Hymns:
519 -
.
Verses.
"Lift Every Voice and Sing"
2149 -
.
Verses.
"Living for Jesus"
2153 -
.
Verses.
"I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me"
(UDM) .
2175 -
.
Verses.
"Together We Serve"