ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS)
September 27, 2026 — Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
“Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long.”
Psalm 25:5
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.
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. Gary Fortkamp | Visitation Pastor |
| Mrs. Carrie Collier | Preschool Director |
| Mr. Jamie Lotz | Organist |
| Miss Avery Bohnhoff | Song Leader |
| St. John’s Band | 10:30am Music |
| Acolytes | Dawson Wyckoff, Gage Wernsing, Kade Bishop |
| Mr. Ray Hartman | 5:30pm Elder on Duty |
| Mr. Dave Worman | 8:00am Elder on Duty |
| Mr. David Wall | 10:30am Elder on Duty |
| Mr. Todd Zeigler (217-821-6135) | Elder on Duty for Sept 20–26 |
| Chatelain School & Baja School | Our 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 Missions | through our District and Synod |
ALTAR FLOWERS
Altar Flowers are to the Glory of God by Troy and Charity Ozenkowski.
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.
- “Better Is One Day” — Preservice #1
- “What A Beautiful Name” — Preservice #2
- Prelude
- Call to Worship
- Welcome
- Hymn #579 — The Law of God Is Good and Wise
- “Holy Is The Lord” — (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 — Ezekiel 18:1–4, 25–32
- Psalm — Psalm 25:1–10
- Choir Anthem — “God of Grace”
- Epistle — Philippians 2:1–4, 14–18
- Alleluia and Verse (5:30 & 8:00) — John 6:68, LSB 156
- Holy Gospel — Matthew 21:23–32
- Apostles’ Creed
- Catechism Review: The Third Commandment
- Hymn #833 — Listen, God Is Calling
- “The Power Of The Cross” — (10:30) Sermon Song
- Sermon — “Meeting Our Neighbors: That Minds May Be Changed Daily” (Matthew 21:23–32)
- Prayer of the Church
- Offering Presentation & Collection of Cards
- Service of the Sacrament
- Preface — 2 Timothy 4:22
- Sanctus (5:30 & 8:00) — Isaiah 6:3; Matthew 21:9, LSB 161
- Prayer of Thanksgiving — LSB 161
- 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 #627 — Jesus Christ, Our Blessed Savior
- Hymn #704 — Renew Me, O Eternal Light
- “Just As I Am, Without One Plea” — (10:30) Communion Song
- Blessing
- Thank the Lord (5:30 & 8:00) — Psalm 105:1–3, 42–43; 1 Chronicles 16:8–10
- Post-Communion Collect
- Benediction — Numbers 6:24–26
- Hymn #835 — On Galilee’s High Mountain, sts. 1–4
- “Blessed Be Your Name” — (10:30) Closing Song