Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
February 1, 2026
Scripture Texts: Micah 6:1–8; Psalm 15:1–5; 1 Corinthians 1:18–31; Matthew 5:1–12
Sermon: The Word of the Cross
Because over a foot of snow fell on St. Paul's yesterday, there will be no service today (either in-person or streamed). However, a sermon is posted below.
Crossword Puzzle based on today's readings
Today's Bulletin PDF • Today's Sermon Manuscript
Order of Worship
Download today's bulletin PDF for the entire order of worship and more.
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, February 7, 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
No Vespers this evening due to snow. Readings are below.
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 Fourth Sunday after Epiphany are as follows (If you use For All the Saints, these begin on page 333.):
Sunday: Genesis 18:16–33; Galatians 5:13–25; Mark 8:22–30
Monday: Genesis 19:1–29; Hebrews 11:1–12; John 6:27–40
Tuesday: Genesis 21:1–21; Hebrews 11:13–22; John 6:41–51
Wednesday: Genesis 22:1–18; Hebrews 11:23–31; John 6:52–59
Thursday: Genesis 23:1–20; Hebrews 11:32–12:2; John 6:60–71
Friday: Genesis 24:1–27; Hebrews 12:3–11; John 7:1–13
*Saturday: Genesis 24:28–38, 49–51; Hebrews 12:12–29; John 7:14–36
*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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