St. John’s Lutheran Church (LCMS)
September 20, 2026 SEVENTEENTH Sunday after Pentecost
“As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts,” says the Lord.”
Isaiah 55:9
901 W. Jefferson Ave. Effingham, IL. 62401
www.stjohnsLCMS.net 217-342-4334 office@stjohnsLCMS.net
Pastors: Rev. Mike Burdick
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’sThe Body of Christ
- Rev. Mike BurdickPastor
- Rev. Gary FortkampVisitation Pastor
- Mrs. Carrie CollierPreschool Director
- Mrs. Jerry StarnerOrganist
- Mrs. Meghan WahlSong Leader
- St. John’s Band10:30am Music
- AcolytesMalachi Stuckemeyer, Hank & Knox Probst, Lydia Wendling
- Mr. Todd Zeigler5:30pm Elder on Duty
- Mr. Gayland Bourland8:00am Elder on Duty
- Mr. Fred Bray10:30am Elder on Duty
- Mr. Dave Worman (217-821-7819)Elder on Duty for Sept 20-26
- Chatelain School & Baja SchoolOur Schools for feeding in Haiti
- Ms. Janet Martins(773-463-0617) Stephen Ministry Leaders
- Mrs. Julie Scott(217-343-3047) Prayer Partner Coordinator
- State, National & International Missionsthrough our District and Synod
Altar Flowers
Altar Flowers placed by Lyle and Jane Tolch in celebration of their 60th wedding anniversary.
Holy Baptism
Sacrament of Holy Baptism for Kolten Price
(10:30 – p. 268)
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 Three
You will find the songs for our 10:30 Service in Italics.
- “My Savior My God” Preservice #1
- "God With Us” Preservice #2
- Prelude
- Call to Worship
- Welcome
- Sacrament of Holy Baptism for Kolten Price (10:30 – p. 268)
- Confession and Absolution
- Hymn #601 All Who Believe and Are Baptized
- “Come, Now is the Time to Worship” (10:30) Opening Song
- Collect of the Day
- Old Testament Reading Isaiah 55:6–9
- Psalm Psalm 27:1–9
- Epistle Philippians 1:12–14, 19–30
- Presentation of Bibles to 3rd Grade Students
- Alleluia (5:30 & 8:00) LSB 190
- Holy Gospel Matthew 20:1–16
- Nicene Creed
- Catechism Review: The Second Commandment
- Hymn #827 Hark, the Voice of Jesus Calling
- “10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)” (10:30) Sermon Song
- Sermon Meeting Our Neighbors: Under God’s Generosity ( Matthew 20:1-16)
- Offertory (5:30 & 8:00) Psalm 51:10–12 LSB 192
- Prayer of the Church
- Offering Presentation & Card Collection
- Service of the Sacrament
- Preface 2 Timothy 4:22
- Sanctus (5:30 & 8:00) Isaiah 6:3; Matthew 21:9 LSB 195
- Lord’s Prayer Matthew 6:9–13
- The Words of Our Lord Mat 26:26–28; Mark 14:22–24; Luke 22:19–20; 1 Cor 11:23–25
- Pax Domini John 20:19
- Agnus Dei (5:30 & 8:00) John 1:29 LSB 198
- Distribution
- Hymn #629 What Is This Bread
- Hymn #555 Salvation unto Us Has Come
- “The Wonderful Cross” (10:30) Communion Song
- Blessing
- Thanksgiving Psalm 107:1
- Benediction Numbers 6:24–26
- Hymn #832 Jesus Shall Reign
- “Cry Of My Heart” (10:30) Closing Song
- Postlude