Palm Sunday
April 13, 2025
Scripture Texts: Deuteronomy 32:36–39; Psalm 118:19–29; Philippians 2:5–11; Luke 22:1–23:56
Sermon: The Strength of His Might
Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship featuring sacred music, readings from the Holy Bible, the Lord's Supper, a chat with our children and Pastor Lord, and message from Pastor Ryman about the strength of God's might.
Online Crossword based on today's scriptures
Palm Sunday
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.
O Father of mercy and grace. Create earnest faith in us that we may serve you wholly with heart, mind, and spirit, and love our neighbor as we love ourselves. Lead the hearts of all people to your Son who takes our sin to the cross, so that all who believe might be saved. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Lord Jesus, you have taught us that we should continue to pray in every situation, whether good or bad. Give us your strength that we may endure all things, and bring us to the remembrance of your words, that it is you Lord who vindicates his people, and you Lord who has compassion on his servants, and nothing else. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Father, we lift in prayer those who serve You worldwide. We especially remember the persecuted Church and the seminarians, pastors, and missionaries You are nurturing and equipping. Give them confidence and strength to carry our messages from house to house and to bring a light to the nations that is your Son! Thank You, Lord, for answering all who need you through Christ Jesus and for being our salvation so that along with them, and with your church in the world we may sing the praise: Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Lord Jesus, grant us the grace to forgive as we have been forgiven. You forgave betrayal, denial, lies, condemnation, humiliation, and violence. Help us remember that you carried our sins on the cross so that, through your strength, we may not be lost but enter the heavenly kingdom through your righteousness and receive your salvation. 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
If you live in the area or are passing through, please worship with us in-person. For those outside our locale, we do livestream our services into this page, as well as to YouTube and Facebook.
At St. Paul's you may expect traditional worship of liturgy and Holy Communion each Sunday with a message grounded in the Scriptures and guided by the Lutheran Confessions — all in a friendly, multigenerational environment.
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 one of our pastors on the chancel steps for a chat about today's Scripture. We think you will love this part of the service.
Vespers Tonight
The readings for discussion this evening are Zechariah 9:9–12; 1 Timothy 6:12–16; Matthew 21:12–17. We begin with fellowship and finger food at 6pm in the parsonage across the street from the church. Evening Prayer begins at 6:30. Come join us for a blessed time.
Morning Prayer
Join us for Morning Prayer in the chapel, Monday through Friday at 8:30am, where we read and discuss Scripture and pray together. Our readings this week are:
Monday: Jeremiah 11:18–20, 12:1–17; Philippians 3:1–14; John 12:9–19
Tuesday: Jeremiah 15:10–21; 12:1–17; Philippians 3:15–21; John 12:20–26
Wednesday: Jeremiah 17:5–10, 14–18; Philippians 4:1–13; John 12:27–36
Maundy Thursday: Jeremiah 20:7–18; 1 Corinthians 10:14–17, 11:27–32; John 17:1–26
Good Friday: Genesis 22:1–14; 1 Peter 1:10–20; John 13:36–38
and Holy Saturday*: Job 19:21–27a; Hebrews 4:1–16; Romans 8:1–11
* We do not meet in the chapel on Saturdays.
Announcements
Please consult the bulletin and the current "Epistle" where you will find complete announcements.
• Midweek Lenten Suppers and Services: Supper at 6pm, Service at 7pm March 12 through April 16
• Maundy Thursday: Service at 7pm
• Good Friday: Service at 7pm
• Easter Sunrise Service: 7am in the cemetery
• Easter Breakfast: 8am in the fellowship hall
• Easter Worship Service: 10:30am in the sanctuary
• Cruise ‘n Barbeque, Saturday, April 26, 10am–3pm
Giving
You may give an offering online to the General Fund and to some specific funds, using this secure link. If you do not have an account with Tithely, it will take a few minutes to set that up. If you need help, please call the church office at 704-633-0922. Please note that a small, typical percentage is retained by Tithely.
You may also mail offerings to:
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
205 St. Paul's Church Road
Salisbury, NC 28146
License
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