“Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father.”
Mt 13:43.
ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS)
JULY 19, 2026 EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
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.
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’s | The Body of Christ |
| Rev. Mike Burdick | Pastor |
| Rev. Trey Dille | Pastor |
| Rev. Gary Fortkamp | Visitation Pastor |
| Mrs. Carrie Collier | Preschool Director |
| Ms. Jerry Starner | Organist |
| Miss Lilli Wernsing | Song Leader |
| St. John’s Band | 10:30am Music |
| Palmer Brown, Paisley & Finley Bloemer and Lucas & Will McDevitt | Acolytes |
| Mr. Dave Worman | 5:30pm Elder on Duty |
| Mr. Todd Zeigler | 8:00am Elder on Duty |
| Mr. Fred Bray | 10:30am Elder on Duty |
| Mr. David Wall (217-343-6482) | Elder on Duty for July 19 – 25 |
| Chatelain School & Baja School | Our 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 Missions | through our District and Synod |
The Lord’s Supper is celebrated at St. John’s in the confession and glad confidence that, as He says, our Lord gives us not only bread and wine but His very body and blood to eat and to drink for the forgiveness of sins and to strengthen our union with Him and with one another. Jesus invites to His table those who trust His words, repent of all sin, and set aside any refusal to forgive and love as He forgives and loves us, that they may show forth His death until He comes. Because those who eat and drink our Lord’s body and blood unworthily do so to their great harm and because Holy Communion is a confession of the faith which is confessed at this altar, any who are not yet instructed, in doubt, or who hold a confession differing from that of this congregation and The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, and yet desire to receive the Sacrament, are asked first to speak with the pastor or an elder.
Those needing a gluten-free host should notify the pastor before the Service, or can request it as you approach him at the Table. The Chalice is offered on the Lectern side. Thank you.
You will find the songs for our 10:30 Service in Italics.
“Take You At Your Word” Preservice #1
“How Can I Keep From Singing?” Preservice #2
Divine Service Four
Prelude
Call to Worship
Welcome
Hymn #576 My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less
“Sanctuary” (10:30) Opening Song
Confession and Absolution
Service of the Word
Kyrie (5:30 & 8:00) Mark 10:47 LSB 204
Gloria in Excelsis (5:30 & 8:00) Luke 2:14; John 1:29 LSB 204
Salutation and Collect of the Day
Old Testament Reading
Isaiah 44:6–8
Children’s Message
Apostles’ Creed
Psalm
Psalm 119:57–64; antiphon: v. 89
Epistle
Romans 8:18–27
Alleluia and Verse (5:30 & 8:00)
Holy Gospel
Matthew 13:24–30, 36–43
Hymn #677 For All the Saints sts. 1–3, 5, 7–8
“Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me” (10:30) Sermon Song
Sermon
The Great Inheritance
Matthew 13:24–30, 36–43
New Member Welcome (8:00)
Offering Presentation / Collection of Cards
Service of the Sacrament
Preface 2 Timothy 4:22; [Colossians 3:1]; [Psalm 136] LSB 208
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Lord’s Prayer
The Words of Our Lord
Pax Domini
Agnus Dei (5:30 & 8:00) John 1:29 LSB 210
Distribution
Hymn #430 My Song Is Love Unknown
Hymn #809 Great Is Thy Faithfulness
“Amazing Grace” (My Chains Are Gone) (10:30) Communion Song
Blessing
Nunc Dimittis (5:30 & 8:00) Luke 2:29–32 LSB 211
Post-Communion Collect
Benedicamus Psalm 103:1 LSB 212
Benediction
Hymn #922 Go, My Children, with My Blessing sts. 1–4
“All The Earth Will Sing Your Praises” (10:30) Closing Song
Postlude
Acknowledgments
Divine Service, Setting Four from Lutheran Service Book
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