The Resurrection of Our Lord
April 5, 2026
Scripture Texts: Acts 10:34–43; Psalm 16:1–11; Colossians 3:1–4; Matthew 28:1–10
Sermon: Come and See; Go and Tell
Join us in our service of worship Easter 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
Easter Sunday—the Resurrection of Our Lord
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.
Lord Jesus, pour your mercy and grace upon your church worldwide. Enable us to remain faithful in our witness and to share the message of salvation with our neighbors, so they may come to know you as the truth and be liberated from sin, death, and the devil. Help us to deliver your word and sacraments to all, restoring them to new life. Give us wisdom, patience, and endurance, so that in everything we do, and all whom we encounter, we may glorify you. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
O God of glory and life, who bears our sins to the cross for our salvation, we pray for all those suffering in body, mind, or spirit — whether they are homebound, hospitalized, or in nursing and rehabilitation care. Lord, grant them your peace, patience, and healing through your steadfast love and mercy. Bless them with visitors who share your word and sacrament. Provide peace, strength, and patience to caregivers who support and suffer alongside those they care for. Help us all to serve one another with the gifts you have freely given us, so that your church may always bring you glory. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Father, raise among us proclaimers of your word — pastors, teachers, missionaries, and lay leaders. Enable us all to faithfully declare, through our thoughts, words, and actions, Jesus’ triumph over sin, death, and the devil throughout our lives, until the moment he returns to judge the living and the dead. Help your churches worldwide who are suffering from persecution, war, and hardship. Make them bold in proclamation, gentle in care, and humble in all that you have called them to. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
O Lord of our salvation, we pray for all families at Saint Paul's and for our neighbors and friends facing distress, illness, hardships, and grief. Guide us to comfort those in need by encouraging them to turn to you in your word for everything, always. Help all cling to your resurrection, that we would never forget that you have accomplished all things and overcome the world for our sakes, that for all who are baptized and believe will share in your resurrection. 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
• Easter Sunrise Service, 7am, April 5th
• Easter Breakfast served by youth, April 5th after Sunrise Service
• Easter Resurrection Service, 10:30am, April 5th
• The church office will be closed Easter Monday.
• Confirmation classes start again on Wednesday, April 8th
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 Easter Sunday: Exodus 12:1–14; John 1:1–18; Luke 24:13–35
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 Easter are listed below, and are also found beginning on page 1041 in For All the Saints, volume III.
Easter Sunday: Exodus 12:1–14; John 1:1–18; Luke 24:13–35
Monday: Exodus 12:14–27; 1 Corinthians 15:1–11; Mark 16:1–8
Tuesday: Exodus 12:28–39; 1 Corinthians 15:12–28; Mark 16:9–20
Wednesday: Exodus 12:40–51; 1 Corinthians 15:29–41; Matthew 28:1–16
Thursday: Exodus 13:3–10; 1 Corinthians 15:41–50; Matthew 28:16–20
Friday: Exodus 13:1–2, 11–16; 1 Corinthians 15:51–58; Luke 24:1–12
*Saturday: Exodus 13:17–14:4; 2 Corinthians 4:16–5:10; Mark 12:18–27
*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.
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.
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St. Paul's Lutheran Church
205 St. Paul's Church Road
Salisbury, NC 28146
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