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Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
January 28, 2024
Scripture Texts: Deuteronomy 18:15–20; Psalm 111:1–10; 1 Corinthians 8:1–13; Mark 1:21–28
Sermon: Listen Up
Join us at 10:30am for our service of worship featuring readings from the Holy Scripture, the Lord's Supper, sacred music, an anthem by our Men's Choir, a chat with our children, and a message from the Bible about listening to the promised prophet.
Online Crossword based on today's readings
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
Order of Worship
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Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, and for all people according to their needs.
Lord God, you have given us many prophets to listen to so that we might obey your word coming through them. Yet there is one prophet to whom we should listen, even as you said on the mount of transfiguration. So, “keep us steadfast in your Word.” Help us listen to Jesus, even when we are reading Moses and Jeremiah and the other prophets, so that we may hear the gospel in the whole Word. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
You have sent redemption to your people, Lord, a salvation that we could never secure on our own. Great are your remarkable works, studied by all who delight in them. Help us, Holy Spirit, to treasure the works and Word of God by bringing to our recollection everything that Christ speaks to us today — reminding us even as we search the Scriptures tomorrow and throughout the week. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
You are the one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we exist. We know that only you, Jesus, commends us to God — not our good works or morality. Nonetheless, let us not become stumbling blocks to others by our lack of good works and poor choices, instead, living lives that honor you and draw others to you. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Lord Jesus, cause us to trust in you with mature faith. By the power of your Spirit’s work through Word and Sacrament, make us resolute in the hope of salvation and eternal life. We pray especially for this peace-producing faith for those who are suffering and mourning among us. We beseech you especially for Travis, Mita, and Randall, and their families, that you support them through your Word and Spirit, remembering to them your precious promises for Jerry, Jeff, and Carolyn. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Into your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy — through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Visitor Info
Though we livestream our services, we invite you to join us for an in-person service if you live in the area or are passing though. St. Paul's features traditional worship and a message grounded in the Scriptures and guided by the Lutheran Confessions — all in a friendly, multigenerational environment. Holy Communion is celebrated each Sunday.
We welcome and encourage children to worship with us. Just before the sermon, our children take up a spare change offering for mission. Then they join Pastor Ryman on the chancel steps for a chat about today's Scripture. We think you will love this part of the service.
Announcements
Please consult the bulletin and the current "Epistle" where you will find complete announcements.
• New Bible Study on "The Spiritual Realms" Tuesdays at 10am and 6pm in February and March. Call the church office to let us know you're taking part so that we may have the appropriate number of participants books available.
• Shrove Tuesday Pancake and Sausage Supper, February 13, 6pm
• Ash Wednesday service, February 14, 7pm
• Valentine Dinner, Saturday, February 17th, 6pm
Catered dinner and the "Name that Tune" game
• Midweek Lenten Suppers (6pm) and services (7pm) February 21st – March 27th
Giving
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St. Paul's Lutheran Church
205 St. Paul's Church Road
Salisbury, NC 28146
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