Announcements

The Seventeenth Sunday in Pentecost

September 20, 2026

ST. JOHN’S NEWS

Pastor Ben Dose

Organist: Marcia Hanna  

Elder: Tony Hatten

Head Usher: John Schutter

Asst. Usher:  Jerry Koestler

Greeters Today:  Boyd and Rosann Shipler

Greeters Next Week:   Jerry and Betty Koestler

 

Thank You to all who came to the Fun and Friendship Faith night. A special thanks to the Board of Education and all the volunteers who helped organize this event.  It was good to get together for a fellowship evening!!

 

October-December Portals of Prayer are now available in back!

 

Reminder to All - Make sure if you are one of the last people out of the church, to check the whole church to see if all the lights have been shut off, doors are locked and bathrooms checked!   -Trustees 

 

Hospitalized?  If you or a loved one are hospitalized and would like a pastoral visit, please let us know!

 

Pastoral Care On Demand - Need Prayer, Scripture, Communion, Absolution, or a listening ear? Feel free to call or text one of the pastors at the following numbers:  

·         Pastor Benjamin Dose cell: 712-790-0716 and his email is pastordose@trinityalgona.org 

·         Pastor Nelson cell: 608-415-8228 and pastor Nelson email: pastornelson@trinityalgona.org

 

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September 20, 2026 – Proper 20 (Pentecost 17) Scripture: “Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or do you begrudge my generosity?” — Matthew 20:15 

 

Stewardship Sentence: Recognizing that all we have belongs to God, we rejoice in His radical grace and respond with generous lives toward others.

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SYNOD, DISTRICT & PARTNERSHIP NEWS

TLC Quilters:  

·         Flat Sheets and Old Tattered (well-loved) Quilts are needed by TLC Quilters. 

·         TLC Quilters invite you to join them in the basement to help with their many projects on Tuesdays & Thursdays, anytime from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.. No experience needed - just a willing heart!

·         New TLC Quilt is available for you to take anytime on the church bench at the east door.  You have someone special you wish to give it to feel free to take!!

Building Healthy Families: Do you find that hurtful or disrespectful words sometimes come out of your mouth during the week as you interact with your spouse or family? If so, know that continuing this habit unchecked is damaging to your relationships in ways that you might not even realize. Try memorizing this verse and call it to mind when you are tempted to bite at someone you love this week: “May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.” (Psalm 19:14) You – and your relationships – will be better for it! 

www.LutheranFamilyService.org Lutheran Family Service 

 

Women’s Bible Study begins at Trinity on Monday, September 21 at 7 OR 9:30 AM in the Life Center Conference Room to study RUTH, “A story of ordinary people in Bethlehem making the most of their bad situation – and finding God in the midst of it.” Not sure… come join us and then decide! Please contact Jane Dreyer (320-0490) if you have questions or if you’d like to join us… we’d love to study RUTH with you!

 

COMMUNITY NEWS

 

Grief Support - Hospice of the Heartland  is offering a Grief Support Group for individuals who are coping with the loss of a loved one. The group provides a safe, compassionate environment where participants can process their emotions, share their experiences, and find support from others who understand the challenges of grief.The group will meet every Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. through October 14, 2026, at Kossuth Regional Health Center, Conference Room C. 

  Note:  Flyers are on the back table.

Algona Rotary’s Annual Flight Breakfast will be held today, September 20 from 7 am to 12:30 p.m. at the Algona Airport. Free Will Donation

 

Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Caelum Blocker will be held here at St. John’s on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.  The congregation is welcome to join us as Caelum receives this honor. 

 

 

Life Chain 2026 in Algona (sponsored by Kossuth County Right to Life), will be Sunday, October 5th from 2-3 p.m. Rain or shine, please meet at 1:30 p.m. in Louscher’s parking lot (310 E. Call St). Signs provided. This is an international hour of prayer for our nation and a peaceful, legal, & compassionate public witness on behalf of the unborn at risk of elective abortion. LIFE CHAIN participants will stand and pray on the sidewalks of major roadways in cities across the nation and Canada.

 

Burt Fire Dept. will be hosting their Omelette Breakfast on Sunday October 4 from 8-12:00 p.m. at the Fire Station at 301 1st St., Burt, Iowa. 

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S          Today, September 20, 2026        8:15 am>Adult Bible Class        8:30 am>Sunday School   9:30 am>Divine Service       Sunday-Tuesday, September 20-22, 2026     Pastor Dose and Nelson at Fall Pastor’s               Conference in Des Moines    Wednesday, September 23, 2026     6:00 p.m.> Midweek Catechesis Class         Thursday, September 24, 2026     Pastor Dose at Nursing Homes for Burt                     Sunday, September 27, 2026      8:15 am>Adult Bible Class        8:30 am> Sunday School   9:30 am>Divine Service

 

 

 

St. John’s Lutheran Church – Burt, IA.

Phone: 515-924-3344

Email:  churchoffice@stjohnsburt.org

 

 

Announcements

Rally Sunday

The Sixteenth Sunday in Pentecost

September 13, 2026

 

ST. JOHN’S NEWS

 

 

Pastor Ben Dose

Organist: Kitty Bierstedt  

Elder: Tony Hatten

Head Usher: John Schutter

Asst. Usher:  Jerry Koestler

Greeters Today:  Mike and Doris Blocker

Greeters Next Week:   Lynn & Kitty Bierstedt

 

Collect of the Day

O God, our refuge and strength, the author of all godliness, hear the devout prayers of Your Church, especially in times of persecution, and grant that what we ask in faith we may obtain; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

 

“Faith, Fun, Fellowship”  

Rally Sunday  is being held today with our Christian Education beginning. The Midweek Classes will begin on Wednesday, September 16 at 6 p.m.

• Third Grade Students will receive their Bibles & Catechisms

during the worship service. and all Teachers will be Installed

• Congregational Potluck will be held at 5:00 p.m. (Please bring a covered dish to share.) Come for Fun and Fellowship with your church family
• A Parent Meeting will be  held after the Potluck with Pastor Dose and Pastor Nelson
• Fun Games will follow the meeting.

 

October-December Portals of Prayer are now available in back!

 

Reminder to All - Make sure if you are one of the last people out of the church, to check the whole church to see if all the lights have been shut off!!  Also, be sure that doors are locked!     -Trustees 

 

Hospitalized?  If you or a loved one are hospitalized and would like a pastoral visit, please let us know!

 

Pastoral Care On Demand - Need Prayer, Scripture, Communion, Absolution, or a listening ear? Feel free to call or text one of the pastors at the following numbers:  

·         Pastor Benjamin Dose cell: 712-790-0716 and his email is pastordose@trinityalgona.org 

·         Pastor Nelson cell: 608-415-8228 and pastor Nelson email: pastornelson@trinityalgona.org

SYNOD, DISTRICT & PARTNERSHIP NEWS

TLC Quilters:  

·         Flat Sheets and Old Tattered (well-loved) Quilts are needed by TLC Quilters. 

·         TLC Quilters invite you to join them in the basement to help with their many projects on Tuesdays & Thursdays, anytime from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.. No experience needed - just a willing heart!

·         New TLC Quilt is available for you to take anytime on the church bench at the east door.  You have someone special you wish to give it to feel free to take!!

Building Healthy Families: Want to be closer to your spouse, children, or grandchildren? Praying as a couple or as a family is one of the most powerful and intimate things you can do together. Start simply by praying for things you’re thankful for, things you need, or things you’re worried about. Pray for people you know who are struggling. If you’re not currently praying aloud together, consider the many positive impacts of doing so. You will be drawn closer to God, and to each other. Find a creative, practical, and free downloadable resource for fun ways to build prayer into you and your family’s daily life, created by our friends at Concordia Center for the Family at 

https://www.concordiafamilystore.org/resources/p/family-prayer-handout. www.LutheranFamilyService.org  Lutheran Family Service 

 

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September 13, 2026 – Proper 19 (Pentecost 16) Scripture: “Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you seven times, but seventy-seven times.” — Matthew 18:21–22

 

Stewardship Sentence: Having received abundant mercy and forgiveness from God, we reflect His grace by forgiving others and showing compassion.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

 

Grief Support - Hospice of the Heartland  is offering a Grief Support Group for individuals who are coping with the loss of a loved one. The group provides a safe, compassionate environment where participants can process their emotions, share their experiences, and find support from others who understand the challenges of grief.The group will meet every Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. through October 14, 2026, at Kossuth Regional Health Center, Conference Room C. 

  Note:  Flyers are on the back table.

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S         Today, September 13, 2026      8:15 am.>Adult Bible Class      8:30 am>Sunday School  9:30 am>Divine Service    5:00 pm>Congregational Potluck     6:30 pm>Parents Meeting             Fun and Games to follow       Tuesday, September 15, 2026     Pastor Nelson at Burt     Wednesday, September 16, 2026     6:00 p.m.> Midweek Catechesis Class         Thursday, September 17, 2026      Pastor Dose at Burt                     Sunday, September 20, 2026      8:15 am.Adult Bible Class        8:30 am Sunday School   9:30 am>Divine Service

 

 

St. John’s Lutheran Church – Burt, IA.

Phone: 515-924-3344

Email:  churchoffice@stjohnsburt.org

 

 

Announcements

The Fifteenth Sunday in Pentecost

September 6, 2026

ST. JOHN’S NEWS

Pastor Briton Nelson 

Organist: Marcia Hanna  

Elder: Tony Hatten

Head Usher: John Schutter

Asst. Usher:  Jerry Koestler

Greeters Today:  Jeff and Brenda Schutjer

Greeters Next Week:   Mike and Doris Blocker

 

               “Faith, Fun, Fellowship” 

Rally Sunday  will be held on September 13th with Adult Sunday School starting at 8:15 a.m. and Sunday School Class at 8:30 a.m. Our worship services stay at 9:30 a.m. 

• Third Grade Students will receive their Bibles & Catechisms

during the 9:30 a.m. worship service.

• Congregational Potluck will be held at 5:00 p.m. (Please bring a covered dish to share.) Come for Fun and Fellowship with your church family
• A Parent Meeting will be  held after the Potluck with Pastor Dose and Pastor Nelson
• Fun Games will follow the meeting.

 

Reminder to All - Make sure if you are one of the last people out of the church, to check the whole church to see if all the lights have been shut off!!  Also, be sure that doors are locked!     -Trustees 

 

Hospitalized?  If you or a loved one are hospitalized and would like a pastoral visit, please let us know!

 

Pastoral Care On Demand - Need Prayer, Scripture, Communion, Absolution, or a listening ear? Feel free to call or text one of the pastors at the following numbers:  

·         Pastor Benjamin Dose cell: 712-790-0716 and his email is pastordose@trinityalgona.org 

·         Pastor Nelson cell: 608-415-8228 and pastor Nelson email: pastornelson@trinityalgona.org

 

SYNOD, DISTRICT & PARTNERSHIP NEWS

TLC Quilters:  

·         Flat Sheets and Old Tattered (well-loved) Quilts are needed by TLC Quilters. 

·         TLC Quilters invite you to join them in the basement to help with their many projects on Tuesdays & Thursdays, anytime from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.. No experience needed - just a willing heart!

·         New TLC Quilts are available for you to take anytime on the church bench at the east door.  You have someone special you wish to give it to feel free to take!!

 Upcoming IDW Youth Events! 

2026 District Youth Gatherings: (mark your calendars) 

• Jr High: October 24-25 – “Love God, Love People” 
• Sr High: October 3-4 (or 2-4) – “Unshakable Light”

(Posters with info on the ramp bulletin board)

 

Camp Okoboji - Just a little reminder to keep Camp Okoboji in your prayers that God would continue to bless our ministry among his people, and that he would continue to raise up willing and generous supporters to financially support our ministry! I’m grateful for your love and support of Camp Okoboji!, In Christ, Adam Hengeveld Executive Director 

 

Building Healthy Families: Every day, your Lutheran Family Service counselors walk alongside people facing grief, broken relationships, anxiety, trauma, and life's many challenges. While professional care is important, our ultimate hope is in the Lord. Psalm 34 reminds us that God is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Whatever burden you’re carrying today, know that nothing is beyond His notice and care. If you or someone you know could benefit from compassionate Christian counseling, call us. It’s why we’re here! www.LutheranFamilyService.org Lutheran Family Service

 

 

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September 6, 2026 – Proper 18 (Pentecost 15) Scripture: “For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” — Matthew 18:20 

Stewardship Sentence: Gathered by Christ around His Word and promise, we offer our presence, resources, and gifts in love for His Church and for reconciliation with one another..

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Stewardship Corner:

Are the demands of daily living preventing you from recharging your “faith battery’?  In John 15, Jesus tells us that, in order to bear the fruit of faith, we need to stay connected to Him.  Only when we remain in Jesus will our faith grow.  Buffeted by the winds of daily living, it is a constant struggle to remain attached to Jesus.  However, with God’s strength we can set aside time daily to read and study His Word and to pray, and to worship regularly so we can remain in Him.

 

COMMUNITY NEWS

 

Grief Support - Hospice of the Heartland  is offering a Grief Support Group for individuals who are coping with the loss of a loved one. The group provides a safe, compassionate environment where participants can process their emotions, share their experiences, and find support from others who understand the challenges of grief.The group will meet every Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. from September 9, 2026, through October 14, 2026, at Kossuth Regional Health Center, Conference Room C. 

  Note:  Flyers are on the back table.

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S          Today, September 6, 2026   9:30 am>Divine Service    Monday, September 7, 2026    Labor Day     Tuesday, September 8, 2026      Pastor Nelson in Burt        Thursday, September 10, 2026      Pastor’s Winkel at Trinity, Mallard                     Sunday, September 13, 2026      9:30 am>Divine Service       5:00 pm>Congregational Potluck      6:30 pm>Parents Meeting         Fun and Games to follow

 

 

 

St. John’s Lutheran Church – Burt, IA.

Phone: 515-924-3344

Email:  churchoffice@stjohnsburt.org

 

 

Announcements

The Fourteenth Sunday in Pentecost

August 30, 2026

 

ST. JOHN’S NEWS

 

Pastor Briton Nelson

Organist: Marcia Hanna

Elder: Boyd Shipler

Head Usher: John Schutter

Asst. Usher:  Carter Helmers

Greeters Today:  Taylor Parsons & Kenna Hatten

Greeters Next Week:   Jeff and Brenda Schutjer

 

               “Faith, Fun, Fellowship” 

Rally Sunday  will be held on September 13th with Adult Sunday School starting at 8:15 a.m. and Sunday School Class at 8:30 a.m. Our worship services stay at 9:30 a.m. 

·         Third Grade Students will receive their Bibles & Catechisms

during the 9:30 a.m. worship service.

·         Congregational Potluck will be held at 5:00 p.m. (Please bring a covered dish to share.) Come for Fun and Fellowship with your church family

·         A Parent Meeting will be  held after the Potluck with Pastor Dose and Pastor Nelson

·         Fun Games will follow the meeting.

 

Reminder to All - Make sure if you are one of the last people out of the church, to check the whole church to see if all the lights have been shut off!!  Also, be sure that doors are locked!     -Trustees 

 

Hospitalized?  If you or a loved one are hospitalized and would like a pastoral visit, please let us know!

 

Pastoral Care On Demand - Need Prayer, Scripture, Communion, Absolution, or a listening ear? Feel free to call or text one of the pastors at the following numbers:  

·         Pastor Benjamin Dose cell: 712-790-0716 and his email is pastordose@trinityalgona.org 

·         Pastor Nelson cell: 608-415-8228 and pastor Nelson email: pastornelson@trinityalgona.org

 

Thank You for the contribution of $429.00 on behalf of David’s Harp, I thank you and thank God for your generous support! - Karen Burns

SYNOD, DISTRICT & PARTNERSHIP NEWS

TLC Quilters:  

·         Flat Sheets and Old Tattered (well-loved) Quilts are needed by TLC Quilters. 

·         TLC Quilters invite you to join them in the basement to help with their many projects on Tuesdays & Thursdays, anytime from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.. No experience needed - just a willing heart!

·         New TLC Quilts are available for you to take anytime on the church bench at the east door.  You have someone special you wish to give it to feel free to take!!

 Upcoming IDW Youth Events! 

2026 District Youth Gatherings: (mark your calendars) 

·         Jr High: October 24-25 – “Love God, Love People” 

·         Sr High: October 3-4 (or 2-4) – “Unshakable Light”

(Posters with info on the ramp bulletin board)

 

Camp Okoboji - Just a little reminder to keep Camp Okoboji in your prayers that God would continue to bless our ministry among his people, and that he would continue to raise up willing and generous supporters to financially support our ministry! I’m grateful for your love and support of Camp Okoboji!, In Christ, Adam Hengeveld Executive Director 

 

Building Healthy Families: Research conducted recently with college age students in the Midwest found that most of them reported having an important relationship with grandparents or significant elders who influence their values, goals, and life choices and give them a sense of self, roots, and tradition. Grandparents and older members of our church family, do you realize how important you are? Make sure the young adults in your family and congregation who have gone off to college or are returning to high school after summer break continue to hear from you. Now, more than ever, they need your love and support – even if they’re not asking for it! www.LutheranFamilyService.org Lutheran Family Service 

 

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August 30, 2026 – Proper 17 (Pentecost 14)

Scripture: “Whoever would be great among you must be your servant.” — Matthew 20:26
Stewardship Sentence: In humility and service, we steward our gifts not for ourselves but for the good of others and the glory of God.

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Stewardship Corner

God is pleased when we give sacrificially.  “Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God” (Hebrews 13:16).   Paul thanked the Philippians for their sacrificial gifts.  “I have received full payment and more; I am well supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God” (Philippians 4:18).  Sacrificial giving represents the depth of our love for the Lord.  It shows what we treasure the most, and that is Jesus.

 

Grief Support - Hospice of the Heartland  is offering a Grief Support Group for individuals who are coping with the loss of a loved one. The group provides a safe, compassionate environment where participants can process their emotions, share their experiences, and find support from others who understand the challenges of grief.The group will meet every Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. from September 9, 2026, through October 14, 2026, at Kossuth Regional Health Center, Conference Room C. 

  Note:  Flyers are on the back table.

 

 

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S          Today, August 30, 2026   9:30 am>Divine Service      Tuesday, September 1, 2026      Pastor Nelson in Burt        Thursday, September 3, 2026      Pastor Dose at Burt                     Sunday, September 6, 2026      9:30 am>Divine Service

 

 

St. John’s Lutheran Church – Burt, IA.

Phone: 515-924-3344

Email:  churchoffice@stjohnsburt.org