Fourth Sunday of Easter
April 26, 2026
Scripture Texts: Acts 2:42–47; Psalm 23:1–6; 1 Peter 2:19–25; John 10:1–10
Sermon: Our Gate to Life
Join us in our service of worship at 10:30am that includes a message by Pastor Lord, sacred music, readings from the 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
Fourth Sunday of Easter
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.
May your will be done among us, Father, even as it was in the early church. Make us devoted to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and prayer so that you are praised among us. Visit us with your favor so that many are added to the number of your church. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Good Shepherd of the sheep, lead us in the path of righteousness so that we may fear no evil but instead, trust in you. Restore our souls at the table you have spread for us and give us a hunger and thirst for the wedding feast of eternity. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Holy Spirit, help us to endure our sorrows. We ask especially that you would comfort the families of Walter Smith, Sharon McBride, and Ray Kubitz as they lay their loved ones to sleep this week. Cause us all to eagerly await that great day when you raise their bodies and ours gloriously in the resurrection of the dead. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Lord Jesus, you alone are the entrance to eternal life. Help us to listen for your voice so intently that we follow you into the realm of your Father, who reigns there with you and your Holy Spirit, forever One God. 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
• May 24, 10:30am, The Ordination and Installation of Pastor Brian Joseph Lord
Vespers Tonight
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 the Fourth Sunday of Easter: Exodus 28:1–4, 30–38; 1 John 2:18–29; Mark 6:30–44. These readings are also found on page 1144 in For All the Saints, volume III.
Morning Prayer This Week
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 of Easter are listed below, and are also found beginning on page 1144 in For All the Saints, volume III.
Sunday: Exodus 28:1–4, 30–38; 1 John 2:18–29; Mark 6:30–44
Monday: Exodus 32:1–20; Colossians 3:18–4:18; Matthew 5:1–10
Tuesday: Exodus 32:21–34; 1 Thessalonians 1:1–10; Matthew 5:11–16
Wednesday: Exodus 33:1–23; 1 Thessalonians 2:1–12; Matthew 5:17–20
Thursday: Exodus 34:1–17; 1 Thessalonians 2:13–20; Matthew 5:21–26
Friday: Exodus 34:18–35; 1 Thessalonians 3:1–13; Matthew 5:27–37
Saturday: Exodus 40:18–38; 1 Thessalonians 4:1–12; Matthew 5:38–48
*We do not meet in the chapel on Saturdays. On Sundays, we meet in the parsonage at 6pm to discuss the readings.
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.
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205 St. Paul's Church Road
Salisbury, NC 28146
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