Third Sunday after Pentecost
June 29, 2025
Scripture Texts: 1 Kings 19:9b–21; Psalm 16:1–11; Galatians 5:1, 13–25; Luke 9:51–62
Sermon: Follow Him
Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship featuring sacred music, our VBS kids sharing their songs, readings from the Holy Bible, the Lord's Supper, a chat with our children, and a message from Pastor Lord about the gospel harvest.
Crossword Puzzle based on today's readings
Third 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.
Heavenly Father, give us ears to hear your word and teach us to follow you always. Raise from among us strong teachers and shepherds in the faith that they may carry your word into the communities they serve, that more hearts may repent and return to you, and may share in the beautiful inheritance which is salvation in Christ Jesus. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Lord Jesus, in your presence, there is the fullness of Joy. Help us to walk by the Spirit which you have given your church. Help us love our neighbors as we love ourselves. Make us patient in all endeavors, peaceful in our interactions, joyful in our fellowship, good, kind, and gentle toward all, exercising self-control in trial and faithful to you in all things. Conform us to the image of your cross so we may always remember your love. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Eternal Father, we pray for our congregation and the missions you have entrusted to us. Keep us dedicated to following your path and fulfilling your will. Ignite your Spirit within us, so our hearts are filled with compassion and our faith shines brightly. In everything we do, help us to glorify you and support those longing for your word. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Holy and gracious Lord, we pray especially for those whose need is great and long-suffering. Today, we lift to you those who weigh heavily on our hearts — those suffering physically and spiritually — those in nursing care, rehab, and the homebound. We pray you comfort them and their families as they endure and bring them to the remembrance that you preserve us, and it is in you where we find true refuge and peace. 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.
Expect traditional worship with liturgy and Holy Communion each Sunday and 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 Scriptures. 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.
• Church Cookout, Saturday, July 5, 4–7pm, shelter. Hamburgers and hotdogs will be provided. Please bring your favorite side dish (or two) to share with others. Memories will be shared about previous building programs, so bring your favorite story.
• Birthday Party, Saturday, July 19, 4–7pm, parsonage. NC BBQ served at 5, ice cream and cake at 6. This party celebrates the birthdays of the twins, Alice Davis and Pastor Ryman, both born on the 23rd. It's PR's 70th. No gifts, please; just come for the fellowship.
• Ice Cream Social, Sunday, August 31, 4pm, shelter
• Fish Fry, Saturday, September 20, 6pm, shelter
• Old Timey Stew, Saturday, November 1, 4pm, shelter
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 only 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
Vespers Tonight
The readings for discussion this evening are Deuteronomy 11:1–12; Revelation 10:1–11; and Matthew 13:44–58. 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 to both for a blessed time.
Morning Prayer This Week
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 for the week of the Third Sunday after Pentecost are:
Monday: Deuteronomy 11:13–19; 2 Corinthians 5:11–6:2; Luke 17:1–10
Tuesday: Deuteronomy 12:1–12; 2 Corinthians 6:3–7:1; Luke 17:11–19
Wednesday: Deuteronomy 13:1–11; 2 Corinthians 7:2–16; Luke 17:20–37
Thursday: Deuteronomy 16:18–20, 17:14–20; 2 Corinthians 8:1–16; Luke 18:1–8
Friday: Deuteronomy 26:1–11; 2 Corinthians 8:16–24; Luke 18:9–14
Saturday: Deuteronomy 29:2–15; 2 Corinthians 9:1–15; Luke 18:15–30
* We do not meet in the chapel on Saturdays.
License
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