Wednesday of the Third Sunday of Advent
December 17, 2025
Join us for a soup and sandwich supper at 6pm. Stay for worship at 7pm when we will sing Vespers, our evening prayer service, that includes sacred hymns, prayers, three readings from the Holy Bible, a teaching from Pastor Ryman about why love keeps the flame burning.
Order of Worship
The Wednesday after The Third Sunday of Advent
Lector: Grace Walker
† indicates when we stand
† The Service of Light 142
† Hymn to the Trinity 143
† The Thanksgiving 144
The Psalmody 145–146
Silence for Meditation
Prayer 146
Hymn: “Holy, Holy, Holy” 165
The Lessons
Zechariah 3:1–10
Revelation 4:1–8
† Matthew 24:45–51
Homily
† The Gospel Canticle 147–148
† The Litany 148–151
† Prayer 151
† The Lord’s Prayer 152
† Benediction
Visitor Info
If you live in the area or are passing through, please worship with us in-person. We also livestream our services on this page.
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.
• Advent Midweek Suppers and Services, Wednesdays, December 3rd, 10th, and 17th at 6pm and 7pm
• Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Wednesday, December 24, 7:00–8:30pm. This Worship service will include mulled cider and ginger cookies with a handmade mug by Connie Christman for all to take home.
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
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