Third Sunday after Pentecost — June 14, 2026
Divine Service Four
“Proclaim as you go, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.'” — Matthew 10:7
Welcome to St. John’s
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. All worshipers are requested to complete an attendance card, collected by the acolyte after the sermon. 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
Mrs. Ruth Bray — Organist
Cohen Debolt & Beckett Sams — Acolytes
Mr. Greg Perry — 5:30pm Elder on Duty
Mr. Dave Wall — 10:00am Elder on Duty
Mr. Dave Worman (217-821-7819) — Elder on Duty, June 14–20
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 in memory of Lorri Mayberry by Chuck and Rob & Dawn Hunsaker.
Holy Communion
The Lord’s Supper is celebrated at St. John’s in the confession and glad confidence that our Lord gives us not only bread and wine but His very body and blood for the forgiveness of sins and to strengthen our union with Him and with one another. Those not yet instructed, in doubt, or holding a confession differing from that of this congregation and the LCMS are asked to speak with the pastor or an elder before receiving. Those needing a gluten-free host should notify the pastor before the Service. The Chalice is offered on the Lectern side.
Our VBS Theme Verse
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.” (Hebrews 12:1–2)
Order of Service
Prelude | Call to Worship | Welcome
Opening Hymn: #605 Father Welcomes
Confession and Absolution | Kyrie — Mark 10:47, LSB 204
Gloria in Excelsis — Luke 2:14; John 1:29, LSB 204
Salutation and Collect of the Day
Reprise of Vacation Bible School Learning: Run Your Race | 1, 2, 3 | Apostles’ Creed
Psalm: Psalm 100
Epistle: Romans 5:6–15
Alleluia and Verse
Holy Gospel: Matthew 9:35 — 10:8
Apostles’ Creed
Hymn: #856 O Christ, Who Called the Twelve
Sermon
At the 5:30pm Service:
Sacrament of Holy Baptism for Sara Deters
Rite of Confirmation for Sara & Drew Deters
Prayer of the Church | Offering Presentation & Card Collection
Service of the Sacrament
Preface — 2 Timothy 4:22
Sanctus — Isaiah 6:3; Matthew 21:9, LSB 208
Prayer of Thanksgiving | Lord’s Prayer | Words of Our Lord
Pax Domini | Agnus Dei — John 1:29, LSB 210
Distribution Hymns: #629 What Is This Bread; #790 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
Blessing | Post-Communion Collect | Benedicamus — Psalm 103:1
Benediction
Closing Hymn: #643 Sent Forth by God’s Blessing
Postlude
Divine Service, Setting Four from Lutheran Service Book. Scripture quotations from the ESV® Bible, copyright © 2001 by Crossway. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Created by Lutheran Service Builder © 2026 Concordia Publishing House.