Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 22, 2024
Scripture Texts: Jeremiah 11:18–20; Psalm 54:1–7; James 3:13–4:10; Mark 9:30–37
Sermon: The Greatest
Join us Sunday at 10:30am for a service of worship featuring lessons from the Holy Scripture, the Lord's Supper, sacred music, a message for children, and a sermon about who is the greatest of all people.
Online Crossword based on today's readings
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
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.
Who can know all their sins, Father? It is enough for us to admit the ones we recognize and to rely upon your mercy for the rest. Deliver us from evil and forgive us our sins. Furthermore, Holy Spirit, work through us so that all we say and think and do is acceptable in your sight. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Help us, Lord God. There are many who rise up against us in the course of life. But no one is as dangerous to us as we are ourselves. Sustain us and uphold us until that great Day when you lift us into eternity with you. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Give us your grace, Jesus. Give us the grace of humility and joy. Give us the grace drawing near to you while resisting the devil. Give us the grace of unity with the church and single-minded devotion to you. Bless us with wisdom, that we may sow righteousness, and thereby receive the bounty of peace in our own little furrow of life. We ask that your peace with be with Autumn Hill, with Teresa Peeler, and with all those who are mourning and struggling among us. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Sometimes, Lord, the way ahead looks dark and difficult. At other times int is all light and joy. Help us to greet each day with the certain knowledge that you are with us despite the season of life. Give us the minds of servants who know that you are the greatest among us and that ours is to serve the world you died for so that you — not we — receive the glory. 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 through. 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.
• Lutheran Men Fish Fry, Saturday, September 21, 6–8pm
• Lutheran Women's Bazaar, Saturday, September 28, 8am
• Oktoberfest, Saturday, October 12, 5pm
• Called Congregational Meeting, October 13 during morning worship service
• Ol' Timey Stew, November 2, 6–8pm
Giving
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St. Paul's Lutheran Church
205 St. Paul's Church Road
Salisbury, NC 28146
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