Second Sunday after Epiphany
January 18, 2026
Scripture Texts: Isaiah 49:1–7; Psalm 40:1–11; 1 Corinthians 1:1–9; John 1:29–42a
Sermon: Come and See
Join us in worship Sunday at 10:30am that includes a message from Pastor Lord, sacred music, readings from the four major sections of the Holy Bible, the Lord's Supper, and a chat with our children and Pastor Ryman.
Crossword Puzzle based on today's readings
Today's Bulletin PDF • Today's Sermon Manuscript
Second 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.
Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world. Make us bold to live in your forgiveness. Turn us toward our neighbors without concern for credit or gain. Inspire our witness so that we would call others to come and hear what you have promised your people. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Give us ears, Lord God, to hear your sharp word of action to the world. Bless our children as they receive our offerings for missionaries. Be our strength, so that we might extend your light to the nations, and your salvation reach the ends of the earth. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
You have given your church many abilities, Holy Spirit. Help us each to be faithful in using your gifts in a united way, doing good for our neighbors and persevering in sound doctrine and faithfulness to you until the end. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Open our mouths, Father to announce the arrival of your Son. Make us aware of his presence among us. We ask this especially for those among us who are suffering and mourning, that the trusting knowledge of Christ’s presence would give them the comfort of his peace, that peace which surpasses comprehension. 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.
Teaching
Open or download this week's preview of the lessons. We send this to our homebound with a bulletin each week and thought you might like to have a copy as well. You may read it online or print it out. It includes prayers, brief teaching on each of the four lessons for Sunday, an overview, and an additional Word Search based on the Gospel Lesson.
Announcements
Please consult the bulletin and the current "Epistle" where you will find complete announcements.
• Brunswick Stew, Saturday, January 31, 2026. All proceeds go to the building project. Pre-sales on the church porch after services. $10/qt. Any remaining stew will be sold while supplies last. Drive-by pick up at shelter, 1:00pm.
Vespers
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Worship with us this evening at 6:00 in the parsonage across the street. If you can't make it, the readings for the Second Sunday after Epiphany are Genesis 7:1–10, 17–23; Ephesians 4:1–16; Mark 3:7–19.
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 for the week of the Second Sunday after Epiphany are as follows (If you use For All the Saints, these begin on page 269.):
Sunday: Genesis 7:1–10, 17–23; Ephesians 4:1–16; Mark 3:7–19
Monday: Genesis 8:6–22; Hebrews 4:14–5:6; John 2:23–3:15
Tuesday: Genesis 9:1–17; Hebrews 5:7–14; John 3:16–21
Wednesday: Genesis 9:18–29; Hebrews 6:1–12; John 3:22–36
Thursday: Genesis 11:1–9; Hebrews 6:13–20; John 4:1–15
Friday: Genesis 11:27–12:8; Hebrews 7:1–17; John 4:16–26
*Saturday: Genesis 12:9–13:1; Hebrews 7:18–28; John 4:27–42
* We do not meet in the chapel on Saturdays. On Sundays, we meet in the parsonage. See above.
Visitors 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.
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
License
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