I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever.
Psalm 145:1
ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS)
JULY 5, 2026 SIXTH 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.
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’s | The Body of Christ |
| Rev. Mike Burdick | Pastor |
| Rev. Trey Dille | Pastor |
| Rev. Gary Fortkamp | Visitation Pastor |
| Mrs. Carrie Collier | Preschool Director |
| Mr. Jamie Lotz | Organist |
| Miss Lilli Wernsing | Song Leader |
| St. John’s Band | 10:30am Music |
| Hayes Hinton, Eli Gordon, & Lydia Wendling | Acolytes |
| Mr. Ray Hartman | 5:30pm Elder on Duty |
| Mr. David Worman | 8:00am Elder on Duty |
| Mr. Gayland Bourland | 10:30am Elder on Duty |
| Mr. Fred Bray (217-663-3916) | Elder on Duty for July 5 – 11 |
| 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 |
Altar Flowers are given to the Glory of God for Independence Day by Troy & Charity Ozenkoski.
Altar Flowers are given to the Glory of God for Independence Day by Troy & Charity Ozenkoski.
Order of Service — Divine Service Four
Prelude
Call to Worship
Welcome
Hymn #684 — Come unto Me, Ye Weary
Confession and Absolution
Kyrie
Gloria in Excelsis
Collect of the Day
Old Testament Reading — Zechariah 9:9–12
Psalm 145:1–14
Epistle — Romans 7:14–25a
Alleluia and Verse
Holy Gospel — Matthew 11:25–30
Apostles’ Creed
Hymn #733 — O God, Our Help in Ages Past
Sermon
Prayer of the Church
Offering Presentation & Card Collection
Preface
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Lord’s Prayer
The Words of Our Lord
Pax Domini
Agnus Dei
Distribution — Hymn #525 Crown Him with Many Crowns; Hymn #547 The Lamb
Blessing
Nunc Dimittis
Post-Communion Collect
Benedicamus
Benediction
Hymn #966 — Before You, Lord, We Bow
Postlude
Acknowledgments
Divine Service, Setting Four from Lutheran Service Book
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