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November 15, 2026
See TodayTwenty-fourth Sunday after Trinity
One-Year Lectionary
- First Reading
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Isaiah 51:9–16 (read in NIV on Bible Gateway, opens in a new tab)
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9Awake, awake, arm of the Lord,clothe yourself with strength!Awake, as in days gone by,as in generations of old.Was it not you who cut Rahab to pieces,who pierced that monster through?10Was it not you who dried up the sea,the waters of the great deep,who made a road in the depths of the seaso that the redeemed might cross over?11Those the Lord has rescued will return.They will enter Zion with singing;everlasting joy will crown their heads.Gladness and joy will overtake them,and sorrow and sighing will flee away.12“I, even I, am he who comforts you.Who are you that you fear mere mortals,human beings who are but grass,13that you forget the Lord your Maker,who stretches out the heavensand who lays the foundations of the earth,that you live in constant terror every daybecause of the wrath of the oppressor,who is bent on destruction?For where is the wrath of the oppressor?14The cowering prisoners will soon be set free;they will not die in their dungeon,nor will they lack bread.15For I am the Lord your God,who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar—the Lord Almighty is his name.16I have put my words in your mouthand covered you with the shadow of my hand—I who set the heavens in place,who laid the foundations of the earth,and who say to Zion, ‘You are my people.’ ”Select KJV to load this Scripture text.
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- Psalm
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Psalm 126 (read in NIV on Bible Gateway, opens in a new tab)
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A song of ascents.we were like those who dreamed.b2Our mouths were filled with laughter,our tongues with songs of joy.Then it was said among the nations,“The Lord has done great things for them.”3The Lord has done great things for us,and we are filled with joy.like streams in the Negev.5Those who sow with tearswill reap with songs of joy.6Those who go out weeping,carrying seed to sow,will return with songs of joy,carrying sheaves with them.Select KJV to load this Scripture text.
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- Epistle
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Col. 1:9–14 (read in NIV on Bible Gateway, opens in a new tab)
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9For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives,a 10so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, 11being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, 12and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified youb to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light. 13For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, 14in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.Select KJV to load this Scripture text.
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- Gospel
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Matt. 9:18–26 (read in NIV on Bible Gateway, opens in a new tab)
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18While he was saying this, a synagogue leader came and knelt before him and said, “My daughter has just died. But come and put your hand on her, and she will live.” 19Jesus got up and went with him, and so did his disciples.20Just then a woman who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak. 21She said to herself, “If I only touch his cloak, I will be healed.”22Jesus turned and saw her. “Take heart, daughter,” he said, “your faith has healed you.” And the woman was healed at that moment.23When Jesus entered the synagogue leader’s house and saw the noisy crowd and people playing pipes, 24he said, “Go away. The girl is not dead but asleep.” But they laughed at him. 25After the crowd had been put outside, he went in and took the girl by the hand, and she got up. 26News of this spread through all that region.Select KJV to load this Scripture text.
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Twenty-fourth Sunday after Trinity
One-Year Lectionary
About this service
The Strength of the Lord Is Our Salvation from Sin, Death, and Darkness
A shroud of darkness engulfs us. Sin, death, and disease threaten to sever us from life’s fullest measure. Without new life in Christ Jesus, there would be no light to dissipate, dispel, or curb grief and sadness. But Jesus has qualified us “to share in the inheritance of the saints of light” delivering us from the dark domain (Col. 1:9–14). “I have put my words in your mouth and covered you in the shadow of my hand,…You are my people” (Is. 51:9–16). The presence of Christ, in word, wine, bread, and water, confronts our sinful nature with forgiveness. In the sacraments, God claims us to be His very own children, creating, and sustaining our faith. So in Christ, we humbly receive the words, “your faith has made you well” (Matt. 9:18–26). On the last day God will surely awaken us also from slumber in resurrection glory.
Source: LCMS Worship, Lectionary Summaries — One-Year Lectionary (opens in a new tab). Used by permission. These pages may be reproduced for congregational use only. Commercial reproduction, or reproduction for sale of this work or any portion of this work, without the written permission of the copyright holder, is prohibited. © The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Scripture quoted in the summary is from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Introit, Gradual and Verse
Source: LCMS One-Year Series Propers Chart (opens in a new tab). Citations only; no liturgical or Scripture text is reproduced.
Collect
Historical Collect — Twenty-fourth Sunday after Trinity
STIR up, we beseech Thee, O Lord, the wills of Thy faithful people; that they, plenteously bringing forth the fruit of good works, may of Thee be plenteously rewarded; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.
Source: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-Book (Baltimore, 1893), Introits and Collects for the Church Year (opens in a new tab). Public-domain text (published 1893), transcribed from the Internet Archive scan of the Princeton Theological Seminary Library copy.
Prayers of the Church
Prayers of the Church for November 10, 2024 — Responsive Form
Let us pray for the whole Church of God in Christ Jesus and for all people according to their needs.
Awake, O Lord, and heal the wounds of Your people. Strengthen those You have redeemed, that they may lead worthy and fruitful lives in Your kingdom. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Heavenly Father, by Your Word and promise You have made us Your people. Give to Your Church faithful pastors who preach the whole counsel of Your Word. Bless Matthew, our Synod president; _____________, our district president; _____________, our circuit visitor; and all who serve in the Office of the Holy Ministry, that they may proclaim the saving Gospel with boldness and joy. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Almighty God, by Your Word and promise You have made us Your people. Teach us to resist temptation and walk in the good works that You have prepared for us beforehand. Give us faith, that we may always believe Your Holy Word and lead godly lives here in time and there in eternity. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Gracious God, You have established all authorities for the good of Your creation. Bless our leaders, including those recently elected, that they would serve with the general welfare of all always in view. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Father in heaven, remember in kindness all who cry out to You in affliction [especially _____________]. Grant that they would rejoice in Your faithfulness and await deliverance from their suffering with patience. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
O Lord, Your presence abides with us in the body and blood of Christ in His blessed Sacrament. Call us in faith to worship and receive Him here, adoring Him as our rock and salvation. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
O Lord, heavenly Father, we gratefully remember the sufferings and death of Your dear Son, Jesus Christ, for our salvation. Rejoicing in His victorious resurrection from the dead, we draw strength from His ascension before You, where He ever stands for us as our own High Priest. Gather us together from the ends of the earth to celebrate with all the faithful the marriage feast of the Lamb in His kingdom, which has no end. Graciously receive our prayers, deliver and preserve us, for to You alone we give all glory, honor and worship, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Source: LCMS Worship, Prayers of the Church — One-Year 2023–2024 (opens in a new tab). Prepared by LCMS Worship for congregational use. Used by permission. © The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
Prayers of the Church for November 10, 2024 — Ektene Form
In peace, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For the wounded people of God, redeemed by Christ’s blood, that they would be healed and strengthened to lead worthy and fruitful lives in His kingdom, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For faithful pastors who preach the whole counsel of God’s Word; for Matthew, our Synod president; _____________, our district president; _____________, our circuit visitor; and all who serve in the Office of the Holy Ministry, that they may proclaim the saving Gospel with boldness and joy, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For strength in the Holy Spirit to resist temptation and walk in the good works He has prepared for us beforehand, that believing His Holy Word, we may lead godly lives here in time and there in eternity, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For all who have been placed in authority over us, including those who were recently elected, that they would serve with the general welfare of all in view, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For those who cry out to God in affliction, [especially _____________,] that they would rejoice in the faithfulness of our heavenly Father and await deliverance from their suffering with patience, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For certainty in the promises of Christ’s body and blood, that we may be drawn to our Lord’s presence in the blessed Sacrament to eat and drink in faith and there adore Him who is our rock and salvation, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
O Lord, heavenly Father, we gratefully remember the sufferings and death of Your dear Son, Jesus Christ, for our salvation. Rejoicing in His victorious resurrection from the dead, we draw strength from His ascension before You, where He ever stands for us as our own High Priest. Gather us together from the ends of the earth to celebrate with all the faithful the marriage feast of the Lamb in His kingdom, which has no end. Graciously receive our prayers, deliver and preserve us, for to You alone we give all glory, honor and worship, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Source: LCMS Worship, Prayers of the Church — One-Year 2023–2024 (opens in a new tab). Prepared by LCMS Worship for congregational use. Used by permission. © The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
Hymn of the Day
LSB 755 In the Very Midst of Life
The LCMS Hymn of the Day list appoints this hymn as the Hymn of the Day for Twenty-fourth Sunday after Trinity (One-Year) and Proper 8 (Series B).
Source: LCMS Worship, Hymn of the Day — Arranged by Church Year, pp. 168, 170 (opens in a new tab). Appointment identity only. Lutheran Service Book text and LCMS study content are not reproduced.
Suggested hymns
- Entrance LSB 548 Thanks to Thee, O Christ, Victorious
- Distribution LSB 594 God’s Own Child, I Gladly Say It
- Distribution LSB 846 Your Hand, O Lord, in Days of Old
- Distribution LSB 742 For Me to Live Is Jesus
- Closing LSB 818 In Thee Is Gladness
Source: LCMS Worship, Hymn Suggestions — One-Year Lectionary Series 2025–26 (opens in a new tab). Hymn numbers and titles only; hymn texts are not reproduced. Reproduction for individual, church or school use does not require permission. © The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.