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, IL. 62401
www.stjohnsLCMS.net 217-342-4334 office@stjohnsLCMS.net
Pastor: Rev. Mike Burdick
Preschool: www.eaglesnestpreschool.com
PROCLAIM THE CHRIST + GROW THE FAMILY + SERVE 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. Gary Fortkamp | Visitation Pastor |
| Mrs. Carrie Collier | Preschool Director |
| Mrs. Dana Keller | Organist |
| Mr. Ben Burdick | Song Leader |
| St. John’s Band | 10:30am Music |
| Malachi Stuckemeyer, Audrey Niemerg, Lucas, Will, & Jonathan McDevitt | Acolytes |
| Mr. Ray Hartman | 5:30pm Elder on Duty |
| Mr. Fred Bray | 8:00am Elder on Duty |
| Mr. Todd Zeigler | 10:30am Elder on Duty |
| Mr. Greg Perry (217-821-4958) | Elder on Duty for Nov 1 – 7 |
| Chatelain School & Baja School | Our Schools for feeding in Haiti |
| Ms. Janet Martins | (773-463-0617) Stephen Ministry Leader |
| Mrs. Julie Scott | (217-343-3047) Prayer Partner Coordinator |
| State, National & International Missions | through our District and Synod |
Altar Flowers
Altar Flowers are placed by Troy and Charity Ozenkoski to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for all the saints that have gone before us.
The Lord’s Supper
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.
ORDER OF SERVICE
- “Great Things” Preservice #1
- “I Can Only Imagine” Preservice #2
DIVINE SERVICE FOUR
- Prelude
- Call to Worship
- Welcome
- Blessing of White Paraments (5:30pm)
- Hymn #672 Jerusalem the Golden
- “Sanctuary” (10:30) Opening Song
- Confession and Absolution
- 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
- First Reading — Revelation 7:9–17
- Psalm — Psalm 149
- Epistle — 1 John 3:1–3
- Alleluia and Verse (5:30 & 8:00)
- Holy Gospel — Matthew 5:1–12
- Apostles’ Creed
- The Eighth Commandment
- Hymn #677 For All the Saints
- “Who Am I” (10:30) Sermon Song
- Sermon “One Holy Communion” — Rev 7:9-17
- Roll Call of Those Who Have Received the Crown of Life Since the Previous All Saints Day
- Sandra Weber
- Jackie Genaust
- Debra McClure
- Brad Osborne
- Libby Roderick
- Gerry Thoman
- Prayer of the Church
- Offering Presentation & Collection of Cards
- Service of the Sacrament
- Preface — 2 Timothy 4:22; [Colossians 3:1]; [Psalm 136]
- (10:30 continues with the Prayer of Thanksgiving)
- Sanctus (5:30 & 8:00) — Isaiah 6:3; Matthew 21:9, 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 #673 Jerusalem, My Happy Home
- Hymn #748 I’m But a Stranger Here
- “Your Table I Approach” (10:30) Communion Song
- “Chief Of Sinners Though I Be” (10:30) Communion Song
- Blessing
- Post-Communion Collect
- Benedicamus — Psalm 103:1
- Benediction
- Hymn #670 Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones
- “How Good Of God” (10:30) Closing Song