St. John’s Lutheran Church (LCMS)
October 4, 2026 Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
“I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:14
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’sThe Body of Christ
- Rev. Mike BurdickPastor
- Rev. Gary FortkampVisitation Pastor
- Mrs. Carrie CollierPreschool Director
- Mrs. Dana KellerOrganist
- Miss Lilli WernsingSong Leader
- St. John’s Band10:30am Music
- Sandy WienekeBell Choir Director
- AcolytesHayes Hinton, Paisley & Finley Bloemer, Colin Wendling
- Mr. Dave Worman5:30pm Elder on Duty
- Mr. Fred Bray8:00am Elder on Duty
- Mr. Todd Zeigler10:30am Elder on Duty
- Mr. Ray Hartman (217-240-8178)Elder on Duty for Oct 4-10
- Chatelain School & Baja SchoolOur 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 Missionsthrough our District and Synod
Altar Flowers
Altar Flowers are in celebration of 30 years of marriage for Ken & Norma Lansing.
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
Divine Service One
You will find the songs for our 10:30 Service in Italics.
- “Living Waters” Preservice #1
- “Living Hope” Preservice #2
- Prelude
- Call to Worship
- Welcome
- Hymn #905 Come, Thou Almighty King
- “'Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus” (10:30) Opening Song
- Confession and Absolution
- Kyrie Mark 10:47
- Gloria in Excelsis (5:30 & 8:00) Luke 2:14; John 1:29 LSB 154
- Salutation and Collect of the Day
- Old Testament Reading Isaiah 5:1–7
- Psalm Psalm 80:7–19
- Bell Choir “Homage to William Bradbury”
- Epistle Philippians 3:4b–14
- Alleluia and Verse (5:30 & 8:00) John 6:68 LSB 156
- Holy Gospel Matthew 21:33–46
- Nicene Creed
- Catechism Review: The Fourth Commandment
- Hymn #826 Hark the Voice of Jesus Crying
- “But For The Cross Of Christ” (10:30) Sermon Song
- Sermon “Meeting Our Neighbors: With God’s Relentless Love” — Matthew 21:33-46
- Prayer of the Church
- Offering Presentation & Card Collection
- Service of the Sacrament
- Prayer of Thanksgiving
- The Words of Our Lord
- Lord’s Prayer
- Pax Domini John 20:19 LSB 163
- Agnus Dei (5:30-8:00) John 1:29 LSB 163
- Distribution
- Hymn #566 By Grace I’m Saved
- Hymn #837 Lift High the Cross
- “Keep The Feast” (10:30) Communion Song
- Blessing
- Post-Communion Collect
- Benediction Numbers 6:24–26
- Hymn #829 Christ the Eternal Lord
- “Jesus Loves Me” (10:30) Closing Song