đź“„ Download PDF Version Tell children stories about real life heroes. They will be encouraged. Lots of folks know something about October 31, 1517, the day on which Martin Luther hammered 95 Theses to the church door for Biblical debate. That was the start of the “Reformation” we say. Not many of us know much…
đź“„ Download PDF Version ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) NOVEMBER 1, 2026 ALL SAINTS SUNDAY “For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of living water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” Revelation 7:17 901 W. Jefferson Ave. Effingham,…
đź“„ Download PDF Version The past two weekends have included weddings here at St. John’s. Husbands and wives have entered into that ordered goodness which God created in Eden. They have taken their solemn vows in front of hundreds of seasoned veterans – men and women who have stayed married for one to sixty-five years.…
đź“„ Download PDF Version ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) OCTOBER 25, 2026 REFORMATION DAY “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.” Romans 3:23-24 901 W. Jefferson Ave. Effingham, IL. 62401www.stjohnsLCMS.net 217-342-4334 …
đź“„ Download PDF Version Last Sunday we were blessed to have five teams go out to the streets around the church, visiting 107 homes. Some neighbors weren’t home. Many more received us warmly. Many asked us to pray for them. Everyone received a pamphlet giving an overview of the ministry of the Gospel we’re privileged…
đź“„ Download PDF Version ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) OCTOBER 18, 2026 TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST “The Lord is my Light and my Salvation, whom shall I fear?” Psalm 27:1 901 W. Jefferson Ave. Effingham, IL. 62401www.stjohnsLCMS.net 217-342-4334 office@stjohnsLCMS.netPastor: Rev. Mike BurdickPreschool: www.eaglesnestpreschool.com PROCLAIM THE CHRIST + GROW THE FAMILY + SERVE THE…
đź“„ Download PDF Version It’s easy to talk about the weather, but I only learn a little about you if that’s all we discuss. It’s better to have an even more personal conversation in the church hallway or on your front porch. This weekend, many of us will be out knocking on doors on the…
đź“„ Download PDF Version Meeting Our Neighbors and Inviting Them to the Banquet Today we welcome Rev. Dr. Ken Schurb as our guest preacher and teacher. He is helping us prepare to go out Sunday afternoon and meet our neighbors. In addition to preaching, he will teach the Bible Study between Sunday Services. He serves…