Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
Homecoming Sunday
October 11, 2026
Sources of Information for Today's Service

Topics for Today
Wikipedia is a frequent source
for information in these articles.

The Church Year/Seasons
Liturgical/Christian Year
Ordinary Time
Homecoming
Homecoming Pictures
Photo album pages from Homecomings in 1959-2024
A Look at Years Past
a "slideshow" prepared for Homecoming 2000
Were You Here?
Look at the directory photo pages for 1994-2020
A History Lesson (08:15)
This recording of a children's talk in the 1999 Homecoming service
provides anecedotes about some of Bethel's ministers
This 1999 Minister's Poster
is the one used in the "History Lesson"
Bethel Minister Memoirs
These are short biographical entries entered into Fla. Conference Jornals
for ministers who have passed away.
20 Questions/Answers about Bethel
This document provides several questions (with answers) about Bethel's history.
Some are whimsical, but hopefully most will be interesting and enlightening.
Introducing the 20 Questions (17:15)
This recording from the 2001 Homecoming service
introduces the 20 Questions document about Bethel's history
Bethel's Photo Albums
One feature at Bethel's Homecoming for many has been an opportunity
to browse the photo albums laid out on a table in the fellowship hall.
This link from the History page of Bethel's web site offers that same opportunity
to those coming to this online service.
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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.

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This is the fourth and last 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: "Rejoice in the Lord!"
Joy gives us sustenance to maintain life, hope, resilience, and perseverance, even in the most impossible circumstances. Joy isn’t an escape.
Worship Planning Notes
Liturgical Resources
Preaching Notes
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Worship Planning Notes
Liturgical Resources
Preaching Notes
Lectionary Scriptures:
Exodus 32:1-4; Psalm 106:1-6,19-23; Philippians 4:1-9; Matthew 22:1-14;
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:
122 - . Verses. "God of the Sparrow, God of the Whale"
160 - . Verses. "Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart (Marion)"
549 - . Verses. "Where Charity and Love Prevail"
715 - . Verses. "Rejoice, the Lord Is King (Darwall's 148th) "
716 - . Verses. "Rejoice, the Lord Is King (Gopsal) "
2036 - . Verses. "Give Thanks"