Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
August 30, 2026
Scripture Texts: Jeremiah 15:15–21; Psalm 26:1–12; Romans 12:9–21; Matthew 16:21–28
Sermon: Faith Anchored in the Cross
Join us in our service of worship at 10:30am, which includes sacred music, readings from the Bible, the Lord's Supper, a chat with our children and Pastor Ryman about hearing God speak, and a sermon from Pastor Lord about faith in Jesus Christ being the anchor of the soul.
Crossword Puzzle based on today's readings
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
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, help us appreciate today what you have set before us. Give us ears to hear you say, “Take.” “Eat.” “Drink.” Holy Spirit, help us devour your words so that we may know your grace and mercy toward us. May your words, Father, permeate our inmost beings, bringing us joy and delight in you and in your truth. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
When we walked in our own faithfulness, we were full of doubts, Lord God. Remind us to walk in your faithfulness so that there is no room for uncertainty of your steadfast love. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
We thank you, God, that while we were as yet, unsaved sinners, you sent your Son to redeem us and make us one with Jesus, a part of his Body. Guide our hearts in the hope and harmony we have as members of your Church. Remind us, Holy Spirit, of Jesus’ words and deeds so that we may fear, love, and trust you above all things, and love our neighbors as ourselves. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Blessed Savior, Lord Jesus Christ, give courage to those among us who are suffering and mourning. Give strength to them and to all of us, that we may deny ourselves, take up our crosses, and follow you until that great Day when we see you coming in your kingdom. 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
• Rally Sunday, August 30, 9:30am
• Ice Cream Social, August 30, 4:00pm
• First Communion class#1, August 30, after worship
• Confirmation begins September 9, Wednesdays 7–8pm
• Homecoming Sunday Worship, September 13, 10:30am
• Homecoming Covered Dish Lunch, September 13, Noon
• Fish Fry, October 3, 6pm, picnic shelter
• Churchwide Yard Sale, November 7, 8am–1pm
• Ol' Timey Stew, November 7, 6:00pm
• Christmas Play, December 13, 2026 at 4:00
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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The readings for the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Judges 16:15–31; 2 Corinthians 13:1–11; and Mark 5:25–34. These readings are also found on page 470 in For All the Saints, volume IV. Note this new page that offers a fuller text of readings that correspond to the Daily Lectionary.
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. The readings from the Daily Lectionary for the week of the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost are listed below. These may also be found beginning on page 470 in For All the Saints, volume IV. Click here for a list of the week's readings that includes a fourth reading that ties together thematically each day's readings.
Sunday: Judges 16:15–31; 2 Corinthians 13:1–11; Mark 5:25–34
Monday: Judges 17:1–13; Acts 7:44–8:1a; John 5:19–29
Tuesday: Judges 18:1–15; Acts 8:1–13; John 5:30–47
Wednesday: Judges 18:16–31; Acts 8:14–25; John 6:1–15
Thursday: Job 1:1–22; Acts 8:26–40; John 6:16–27
Friday: Job 2:1–13; Acts 9:1–9; John 6:27–40
Saturday: Job 3:1–26; Acts 9:10–19a; John 6:41–51
*We do not meet in the chapel on Saturdays. On Sundays, we meet at 6pm in the parsonage (directly across the road) to discuss the readings. Join us!
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St. Paul's Lutheran Church
205 St. Paul's Church Road
Salisbury, NC 28146
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