St. John’s Lutheran Church (LCMS)
September 2, 2026 — Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
“Love is the fulfilling of the Law.”
Romans 13:10
901 W. Jefferson Ave. Effingham, IL. 62401
www.stjohnsLCMS.net 217-342-4334 office@stjohnsLCMS.net
Pastors: Rev. Mike Burdick & Rev. Trey Dille
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. Trey Dille | Pastor |
| Rev. Gary Fortkamp | Visitation Pastor |
| Mrs. Carrie Collier | Preschool Director |
| Mr. Jamie Lotz | Organist |
| Miss Lilli Wernsing | Song Leader |
| St. John’s Band | 10:30am Music |
| Mrs. Linda Marxman | Handbell Choir Director |
| Acolytes | Kat Jansen, Eli Gordon, Lucas, Will, and Jonathan McDevitt |
| Mr. Ray Hartman | 5:30pm Elder on Duty |
| Mr. Todd Zeigler | 8:00am Elder on Duty |
| Mr. Greg Perry | 10:30am Elder on Duty |
| Mr. David Wall | Elder on Duty for Sept 6-12 |
| 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
Altar Flowers are in celebration of the marriage of Corbin & Deb Matney and by Randy & Cindy Esch in celebration of their 45th wedding anniversary.
Order of Service — Divine Service Three
Prelude
Call to Worship
Welcome
Hymn #605 — Father Welcomes
Opening Song (10:30) — “Father Welcomes All His Children”
Confession and Absolution
Service of the Word
Kyrie
Gloria in Excelsis
Salutation and Collect of the Day
Old Testament Reading — Ezekiel 33:7–9
Bell Choir Anthem — “All Glory, Laud, and Honor”
Psalm 32:1–7 (antiphon: v. 1)
Epistle — Romans 13:1–10
Alleluia
Holy Gospel — Matthew 18:1–20
Nicene Creed
Hymn #725 — Children of the Heavenly Father
Sermon Song (10:30) — “His Mercy Is More”
Sermon — “God’s Children” (Matthew 18:1–20)
Offertory
Prayer of the Church
Offering Presentation / Collection of Cards
Service of the Sacrament
Preface
Sanctus
Lord’s Prayer
The Words of Our Lord
Pax Domini
Agnus Dei
Hymn #763 — When Peace, like a River
Hymn #633 — At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing
Communion Song (10:30) — “Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)”
Communion Blessing
Nunc Dimittis
Thanksgiving
Benedicamus
Benediction
Hymn #594 — God’s Own Child, I Gladly Say It
Closing Song (10:30) — “Sent Forth by God’s Blessing”
Postlude