St. John’s Lutheran Church (LCMS)
August 30, 2026 — Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
“O Lord, I love the habitation of your house and the place where your glory dwells.” (Psalm 26:8)
901 W. Jefferson Ave. Effingham, IL. 62401
www.stjohnsLCMS.net 217-342-4334 office@stjohnsLCMS.net
Pastors: Rev. Mike Burdick & Rev. Trey Dille
Preschool: www.eaglesnestpreschool.com
Proclaim the Christ.
Grow the Family.
Love the Neighbor.
Welcome
We welcome you to God’s Service in worship at St. John’s, and extend a special welcome to all guests and visitors with us.
- Offerings are placed in the boxes at the doors, before or after worship.
- Little Children’s Worship bags are available by the elevator door.
- Restrooms are located on the 2nd, 3rd, and 5th floors. Those on the 2nd and 5th floors include diaper-changing stations.
- Visitors are not expected to bring an offering. Our members do so in free response to the Gospel and to finance the extension of God’s Kingdom.
- All worshipers are requested to complete an attendance card. They will be collected by the acolyte after the sermon. Thank you!
- Share prayer requests using the yellow cards in the pews.
Those Who Serve Us
- Each Member of St. John’sThe Body of Christ
- Rev. Mike BurdickPastor
- Rev. Trey DillePastor
- Rev. Gary FortkampVisitation Pastor
- Mrs. Carrie CollierPreschool Director
- Mrs. Ruth BrayOrganist
- Mrs. Amy KohnertSong Leader
- St. John’s Band10:30am Music
- Mr. David Wall5:30pm Elder on Duty
- Mr. Fred Bray8:00am Elder on Duty
- Mr. Todd Zeigler10:30am Elder on Duty
- Mr. Gayland Bourland (217-343-4366)Elder on Duty for Aug 23 – 29
- Chatelain School & Baja SchoolOur Schools for feeding in Haiti
- Ms. Janet Martins & Pastor Dille (773-463-0617)Stephen Ministry Leaders
- Mrs. Julie Scott (217-343-3047)Prayer Partner Coordinator
- State, National & International Missionsthrough our District and Synod
Altar Flowers
Altar Flowers are in celebration of Fred & Ruth Bray’s anniversary and in memory of Leonard & Clementine Budde’s wedding anniversary from their family.
Order of Service — Divine Service Three
Prelude
Call to Worship
Welcome
Hymn #685 — Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus
Opening Song (10:30) — “Thank You For The Cross”
Confession and Absolution
Service of the Word
Kyrie
Gloria in Excelsis
Salutation and Collect of the Day
Old Testament Reading — Jeremiah 15:15–21
Psalm 26 (antiphon: v. 8)
Epistle — Romans 12:9–21
Alleluia
Holy Gospel — Matthew 16:21–28
Apostles’ Creed
Hymn #543 — What Wondrous Love Is This
Sermon Song (10:30) — “King Of Kings”
Sermon
Hymn #655 — Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word
Offertory
Prayer of the Church
Offering Presentation / Collection of Cards
Lord’s Prayer
Thanksgiving
Benedicamus
Benediction
Hymn #575 — My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less
Closing Song (10:30) — “Power In The Blood”
Postlude