Palm Sunday
March 29, 2026
Scripture Texts: Isaiah 50:4–9a; Psalm 118:19–29; Philippians 2:5–11; Matthew 26:1–27:66
Sermon: Faithful and Just
Join us in our service of worship Palm Sunday at 10:30am that includes the procession of palms by our children, a message from Pastor Ryman about the faithfulness and justness of Jesus, sacred music, readings from the four major sections of the Holy Bible, the Lord's Supper, and a chat with our children and Pastor Lord.
Crossword Puzzle based on today's readings
Palm Sunday
Order of Worship
Download today's bulletin PDF for the entire order of worship and more.
Let us pray for the whole people of God, in Christ Jesus, and for all people according to their needs.
Lord Jesus, you are the narrow gate and have made a way for us to come to you through your cross. Help your church on earth share the gospel, that all people may know the salvation you have brought into the world. As we start holy week and walk with you to the cross, guide us to stay vigilant, awake, and praying alongside you, so that the Father's will may be fulfilled in everyone's lives. Inspire us with a strong desire to reflect upon our own sins, so that we may approach your table consistently to receive your mercy and grace. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
O God of glory and life, who suffered on the cross for our salvation, we lift up to you all those who suffer in body, mind, and spirit—who are homebound, in hospitals, or in nursing care and rehabilitation. Lord, grant them your peace, patience, and healing according to your steadfast love and mercy. Bless them with visitors who bring your word and sacrament. Give peace, strength, and patience to all caregivers who endure and suffer with those they love. Help us all serve each other with the gifts you first gave us, and may your church always glorify you. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Father, you sent your son into the world not to condemn it but to save it. Raise up among us—pastors, missionaries, teachers, and workers in your church—people of all kinds that we may share the name of your only son with the entire world. Today, we pray for all churches everywhere. Help them to confess the truth that Jesus Christ is Lord, amid all forms of persecution, both great and small. Help us to bow our knees and lift our hands daily in sincere prayer for your church on earth, that we would stand firm against heresies, preach sound doctrine, and fulfill everything you call us to do by your grace and help. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
O Lord of our salvation, we thank you for the beloved saints who have passed and now rest with you in eternal glory. Grant patience and endurance in the coming weeks as we pray for the family and friends of Betty Ann Camerlin. Lord, we ask you to be with her family during their time of grief and suffering. Fill them with the promise and peace that only you can give, especially during this time. Help us to see your empty tomb, and remember that death has no dominion over those who believe. 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
• Maundy Thursday Service, 7pm, April 2nd
• Good Friday Service, 7pm, April 3rd
• Easter Sunrise Service, 7am, April 5th
• Easter Breakfast served by youth, April 5th after Sunrise Service
• Easter Resurrection Service, 10:30am, April 5th
Vespers

Join us for Vespers this evening in the parsonage (across the street from the church) at 6:00. We will be eating and laughing, singing and praying, and reading and discussing the readings for Palm Sunday: Zechariah 9:9–12; 1 Timothy 6:12–16; Luke 19:41–48
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 Holy Week are listed below, and are also found beginning on page 999 in For All the Saints, volume III.
Palm Sunday: Zechariah 9:9–12; 1 Timothy 6:12–16; Luke 19:41–48
Monday of Holy Week: Lamentations 1:1–2, 6–12; 2 Corinthians 1:1–7; Mark 11:12–25
Tuesday of Holy Week: Lamentations 1:17–22; 2 Corinthians 1:8–22; Mark 11:27–33
Wednesday of Holy Week: Lamentations 2:1–9; 2 Corinthians 1:23–2:11; Mark 12:1–11
Maundy Thursday: Lamentations 2:10–18; 1 Corinthians 10:14–17,11:27–32; Mark 14:12–25
Good Friday: Lamentations 3:1–9, 19–33; 1 Peter 1:10–20; John 13:36–38
*Saturday of Holy Week: Lamentations 3:37–58; Hebrews 4:1–16; Romans 8:1–11
*We do not meet in the chapel on Saturdays. On Sundays, we meet in the parsonage at 6pm to discuss the readings.
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.
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205 St. Paul's Church Road
Salisbury, NC 28146
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