Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
10/11/2026
Scripture Texts: Isaiah 25:6–9; Psalm 23:1–6; Philippians 4:4–13; Matthew 22:1–14
Sermon: Embarrassing Clothing
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 Lord, and a sermon from Pastor Ryman about how to get invited to, gain admittance, and stay at the table of the feast of the Lord.
Crossword Puzzle based on today's readings
Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost
Order of Worship
Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, and for all people according to their needs.
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
• Trunk or Treat, October 30, 5:30pm
• Churchwide Yard Sale, November 7, 8am–12pm
• 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.
Vespers
The readings for the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost: Hosea 5:8–6:6; 1 Corinthians 2:6–16; and Matthew 14:1–12. These readings are also found on page 1005 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 Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost are listed below. These may also be found beginning on page 1005 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: Hosea 1:1–2:1; James 3:1–13; Matthew 13:44–52
Monday: Hosea 2:2–15; Acts 20:17–38; Luke 5:1–11
Tuesday: Hosea 2:16–23; Acts 21:1–14; Luke 5:12–26
Wednesday: Hosea 3:1–5; Acts 21:15–26; Luke 5:27–39
Thursday: Hosea 4:1–10; Acts 21:27–36; Luke 6:1–11
Friday: Hosea 4:11–19; Acts 21:37–22:16; Luke 6:12–26
Saturday: Hosea 5:1–7; Acts 22:17–29; Luke 6:27–38
*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!
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
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