St. Paul's Lutheran Church

08/23/2026

August 23, 2026 - (Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost)
Prayer of the Day:
O God, with all your faithful followers of every age, we praise you, the rock of our life. Be our strong foundation and form us into the body of your Son, that we may gladly minister to all the world, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Gospel Acclamation:
Alleluia. You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God. Alleluia
(Matthew 16:16)

Readings and Psalm:
Isaiah 51:1-6
Psalm 138
Romans 12:1-8
Matthew 16:13-20

08/16/2026

August 16, 2026 - (Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost)
Prayer of the Day:
God of all peoples, your arms reach out to embrace all those who call upon you. Teach us as disciples of your Son to love the world with compassion and constancy, that your name may be known throughout the earth, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Gospel Acclamation:
Alleluia. Jesus preached the good news of the kingdom and cured every sickness among the people. Alleluia
(Matthew 4:23)

Readings and Psalm:
Isaiah 56:1, 6-8
Psalm 67
Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32
Matthew 15: [10-20] 21-28

08/11/2026

August 9, 2026 - (Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost)
Prayer of the Day:
O God our defender, storms rage around and within us and cause us to be afraid. Rescue your people from despair, deliver your sons and daughters from fear, and preserve us in the faith of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Gospel Acclamation:
Alleluia. I wait for you, O Lord; in your word is my hope. Alleluia
(Psalm 130:5)

Readings and Psalm:
1 Kings 19:9-18
Psalm 85:8-13
Romans 10:5-15
Matthew 14:22-33

08/11/2026

August 2, 2026 - (Tenth Sunday after Pentecost)
Prayer of the Day:
Glorious God, your generosity waters the world with goodness, and you cover creation with abundance. Awaken in us a hunger for the food that satisfies both body and spirit, and with this food fill all the starving world; through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Gospel Acclamation:
Alleluia. One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God. Alleluia
(Matthew 4:4)

Readings and Psalm:
Isaiah 55:1-5
Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21
Romans 9:1-5
Matthew 14:13-21

07/26/2026

July 26, 2026 - (Ninth Sunday after Pentecost)
Prayer of the Day:
Beloved and sovereign God, through the death and resurrection of your Son you bring us into your kingdom of justice and mercy. By your Spirit, give us your wisdom, that we may treasure the life that comes from Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Gospel Acclamation:
Alleluia. Many will come from east and west and will eat in the kingdom of heaven. Alleluia
(Matthew 8:11)

Readings and Psalm:
1 Kings 3:5-12
Psalm 119:129-136
Romans 8:26-39
Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52

07/19/2026

July 19, 2026 - (Eighth Sunday after Pentecost)
Prayer of the Day:
Faithful God, most merciful judge, you care for your children with firmness and compassion. By your Spirit nurture us who live in your kingdom, that we may be rooted in the way of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Gospel Acclamation:
Alleluia. My word shall accomplish that which I purpose, and succeed in the thing for which I sent it. Alleluia
(Isaiah 55:11)

Readings and Psalm:
Isaiah 44:6-8
Psalm 86:11-17
Romans 8:12-25
Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

07/13/2026

07/12/2026

July 12, 2026 - (Seventh Sunday after Pentecost)
Prayer of the Day:
Almighty God, we thank you for planting in us the seed of your word. By your Holy Spirit help us to receive it with joy, live according to it, and grow in faith and hope and love, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Gospel Acclamation:
Alleluia. The word is very near to you; it is in your mouth and in your heart. Alleluia
(Deuteronomy 30:14)

Readings and Psalm:
Isaiah 55:10-13
Psalm 65: [1-8] 9-13
Romans 8:1-11
Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

07/05/2026

July 5, 2026 - (Sixth Sunday after Pentecost)
Prayer of the Day:
You are great, O God, and greatly to be praised. You have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you. Grant that we may believe in you, call upon you, know you, and serve you, through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Gospel Acclamation:
Alleluia. Blessed are you, Lord of heav’n and earth; you have revealed these things to infants. Alleluia
(Matthew 11:25)

Readings and Psalm:
Zechariah 9:9-12
Psalm 145:8-14
Romans 7:15-25a
Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30