St. John's, Burt, Iowa

Announcements

July 5, 2009

QUARTERLY COUNCIL MEETING will be held this Thursday at 7:30 p.m. The Elders will meet at a different time. The Voter’s Meeting will be Sunday, July 12^th following the 8:30 a.m. service.

ANNOUNCEMENTS for Sunday, July 12^th need to be in to the church office by early Wednesday, July 8^th as the bulletin will be run that day. If you need to have something announced after that give it to Pastor. I will be on vacation from Thursday (9^th) through Tuesday, July 14^th. Rosann Shipler, Secretary

BENEFIT –

· Everyone is welcome to a Benefit for Jon Storevik (infant son of Jordan & Lindsay (Briggs) Storevik), who was born with a Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) on Sunday, July 19th at the Burt Complex from 11am to 1 pm. Potato Bake, Salad Bar & Dessert. This is a free will donation. There will also be a silent and Live Auction. Monetary Donations may be mailed to the Jon Storevik Benefit Acc't c/o Security State Bank in Burt (Box 68 or Algona (Box 340). All funds raised will help defray the costs of medical bills for Jon. Jon is the grandson of Terry & Vicki Briggs of Burt. Matching Funds from Thrivent

· Sign-up Sheet – Salads and/or desserts are needed for the benefit. A sign-up sheet is on the back table.

A COME AND GO BRIDAL SHOWER for Rachel Price and Joe Jahnke will be held here at St. John’s on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

BIRTHDAY CARDS to Joel Smith can be sent to: Joel Smith 02934-029, MCFP Springfield, PO Box 4000,

Springfield, Missouri 65801.

CAMP OKOBOJ has a new family retreat for young couples and families called Building Families of Faith Retreat. The dates for this retreat are July 19-24, 2009! There is still space available. There is more information on our website, www.campokoboji.org or contact Lori Gamble at 712-337-3325 email lori.camp@1idwlcms.org There is also financial assistance available!

PRAYER QUILT – This is the last week for you Tie a knot on the quilt in the back and say a special pray for Luella Schadendorf. Be sure to sign the card too. We wish to thank everyone who helped us with this special project! The LIFE Committee

MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – The sign-up sheet for VBS volunteers is on the table in the back. We still have areas to be filled and also could use lots of helpers; especially someone to head up the crafts. VBS will be August 10-14, 2009 in the evening from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact a member of the Board of Education: Jeff Schutjer, Tish Lavrenz, Gary Reynolds, Sunday School Supt. Shirlee Alt or Pastor. (*Note time change from previous bulletins)

BUILDING HEALTHY FAMILIES: Is it a sin to be angry? Ephesians 4:26 says, “Be angry, and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger.” For sure, anger becomes a problem when it is felt too intensely, is felt too frequently, or is expressed inappropriately. But ignoring it isn’t good either. When conflict is ignored, it does not just go away. It affects your spirit and your relationships. For help with unresolved anger in your relationship or within yourself, call your closest LFS counselor. Lutheran Family Service of Iowa

BURT SUMMER CELEBRATION is being held Saturday, July 11^thbeginning with City Wide Garage Sales at 7:00 a.m.; Parade 11:00 a.m.; Steak Sandwich/Hotdog BBQ at 12 noon; Pie & Ice Cream Social at 1:00p.m. Also many fun activities for everyone all afternoon: Free Watermelon, Free Inflatables, Happy Train Rides, Free Carnival and Co-Ed Volleyball Tournament; the famous Toilet and Tank Toss at 4:00 p.m.; a Community Church Service at 6:00;. Street Dance “Fighting with Shadows” at 7:00 p.m. and also at 9:00 Jerry Behnkendorf and his band “Galaxy” will perform. The evening will end with a fireworks at the Athletic Field at 10:00 p.m. Come for the day there is something for everyone!! The City will do the Pie and Ice Cream Social this year and are asking for your help in furnishing pies. A sign-up sheet is on the table in the back.

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S – (June 5, 2009 - July 12, 2009 )

Today 8:30 am Service (Holy Communion)

Wednesday 7:00 pm Joe Jahnke and Rachel Price Come and Go Shower

Thursday 7:30 pm Council Meeting

Saturday 7-10:00 pm Burt Summer Celebration

Sunday 8:30 am Service

9:30 am Voter’s Meeting

Greeters next Sunday: Floyd and Tish Lavrenz

Johnny Parker next Sunday: Lynn Bierstedt

Appointed Head Usher: Roger Lavrenz

Acolyte for July: Ushers

Ushers for July: *Larry Behnkendorf, Larry Manus & Delbert Schealler

Elder for July: Boyd Shipler

Announcements

June 28, 2009

BENEFIT - Everyone is welcome to a Benefit for Jon Storevik (infant son of Jordan & Lindsay (Briggs) Storevik), who was born with a Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) on Sunday, July 19th at the Burt Complex from 11am to 1 pm. Potato Bake, Salad Bar & Dessert. This is a free will donation. There will also be a silent and Live Auction. Monetary Donations may be mailed to the Jon Storevik Benefit Acc't c/o Security State Bank in Burt (Box 68 or Algona (Box 340). All funds raised will help defray the costs of medical bills for Jon. Jon is the grandson of Terry & Vicki Briggs of Burt. Matching Funds from Thrivent

COME AND GO BRIDAL SHOWER for Rachel Price and Joe Jahnke will be held here at St. John’s on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.

SPECIAL THANKS to Pastor Peterson for the prayers and the congregation for your many well wishes and beautiful cards that were sent for our 60^th Wedding Anniversary. Don and Arlene Behnkendorf

PRAYER QUILT – Tie a knot and say a pray for Luella Schadendorf on the quilt in the back of the church. When all the edges have been tied and prayers have been said the quilt will be delivered to Luella by the Life Committee. Be sure to sign your name on the paper next to the quilt!!

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – The sign-up sheet for VBS volunteers is on the table in the back. We still have areas to be filled and also could use lots of helpers. VBS will be August 10-14, 2009 in the evening from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact a member of the Board of Education: Jeff Schutjer, Tish Lavrenz, Gary Reynold, Sunday School Supt. Shirlee Alt or Pastor.

SPECIAL THANKS to all the pastors, commissioned ministers, lay delegates, District staff and guests who were here at Camp Okoboji during the District convention! Your support is awesome. We’d also like to thank those who helped with all the various servant projects – there truly is “Joy in Serving”! Doug Kading, Camp Okoboji

*Also, a heartfelt thanks to Darrel Schmidt for representing St. John’s as our lay delegate for the IDW Convention

this past week. Darrel was one those servants who helped cut and trim trees at camp.

BUILDING HEALTHY FAMILIES: Reflecting on the signing of the Declaration of Independence, John Adams wrote to his wife, Abigail: “This event will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more.” As you and your family celebrate the 4^th of July this year, include “solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty” and thank Him for His many blessings! Lutheran Family Service of Iowa

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S – (June 28, 2009- July 5, 2009 )

Today 8:30 am Service

9:30 am Mission Board

Sunday 8:30 am Service (Holy Communion)

Greeters next Sunday: Don and Arlene Behnkendorf

Johnny Parker next Sunday: Gene Hanna

Appointed Head Usher: Roger Lavrenz

Acolyte for June: Ushers

Ushers for June: *Roger Lavrenz, Steve Madsen & Tony Hatten

Elder for June Jerry Koestler

Announcements

June 21, 2009

NEWS ADDRESS - Joel Smith has been moved to the Medical Center Federal Prison in Springfield, Missouri. His new address is Joel Smith 02934-029, MCFP – Springfield; P.O. Box 4000, Springfield, Missouri 65801. He would love to hear from his church family!!

DELEGATE – Special thanks to Darrel Schmidt who will be attending the IDW Convention as St. John’s Delegate.

BENEFIT - Everyone is welcome to a Benefit for Jon Storevik (infant son of Jordan & Lindsay (Briggs) Storevik), who was born with a Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) on Sunday, July 19th at the Burt Complex from 11am to 1 pm. Potato Bake, Salad Bar & Dessert. This is a free will donation. There will also be a silent and Live Auction. Monetary Donations may be mailed to the Jon Storevik Benefit Acc't c/o Security State Bank in Burt (Box 68 or Algona (Box 340). All funds raised will help defray the costs of medical bills for Jon. Jon is the grandson of Terry & Vicki Briggs of Burt. Matching Funds from Thrivent

PRAYER QUILT – Tie a knot and say a pray for Luella Schadendorf on the quilt in the back of the church. When all the edges have been tied and prayers have been said the quilt will be delivered to Luella by the Life Committee. Be sure to sign your name on the paper next to the quilt!!

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – Volunteers will be needed for this year’s Vacation Bible School. The dates will be August 10-14, 2009 in the evening from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. A sign-up sheet is on the table on in the back for you to sign – up. If you have any questions, please contact a member of the Board of Education.

BUILDING HEALTHY FAMILIES: Never underestimate the influence of a dad. Think about how you relate to your own father. Now think about how you relate to your Father, God. Many people perceive God in much the same way that they experienced their earthly father, as a comforting, protective, welcoming figure or as a judging, distant or absent figure. Dad, the role you play in your child's life today shapes not only their earthly life but also their faith life to eternity. Thanks for all that you do with your child, which accurately reflects their Father, God to them. Happy Father's Day! Lutheran Family Service of Iowa

60^TH ANNIVERSARY - Join us for the 60^th anniversary celebration of Sylvester and Charlene Brace, Sunday, June 21, 2-4, Lone Rock Presbyterian Church, no gifts please.

STEWARDSHIP CORNER – It is ironic that, while we spend an inordinate amount of time and energy working to achieve personal satisfaction and success, that goal is more readily attained through giving to and serving others. As we give ourselves to others, we are also being refreshed and blessed. “A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed” (Proverbs 11:25). Proverbs also says, “He who is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and He will reward him for what he has done” (Proverbs 19:17). Through faith, we can choose to take time from our busy schedules and make a commitment to help those in need. As we, in Christ, help and give support to the needy, God will also bless us.

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S – (June 21, 2009-June 28, 2009 )

Today 8:30 am Service (Holy Communion)

IDW Convention Begins

Sunday 8:30 am Service

9:30 am Mission Board

Greeters next Sunday: Jeff and Brenda Schutjer

Johnny Parker next Sunday: Boyd Shipler

Appointed Head Usher: Roger Lavrenz

Acolyte for June: Ushers

Ushers for June: *Roger Lavrenz, Steve Madsen & Tony Hatten

Elder for June Jerry Koestler

Announcements

June 14, 2009

NEWS ADDRESS - Joel Smith has been moved to the Medical Center Federal Prison in Springfield, Missouri. His new address is Joel Smith 02934-029, MCFP – Springfield; P.O. Box 4000, Springfield, Missouri 65801. He would love to hear from his church family!!

DINE OUT! The Evening LWML Group invites all women to come and spend an evening out together! They will be meeting at the Main Street Pub & Grill in Bancroft for supper at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2009. If you have any questions, please call Bev Skadburg at 395- 3201.

PRAYER QUILT – Tie a knot and say a pray for Luella Schadendorf on the quilt in the back of the church. When all the edges have been tied and prayers have been said the quilt will be delivered to Luella by the Life Committee. Be sure to sign your name on the paper next to the quilt!!

THANK YOU to LIFE Committee for initiating a card shower for me. Also thanks to all who sent cards, gifts, flowers, and visits. I was overwhelmed, and I must say it warmed my heart. God bless you all!

Florence Koestler

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – Volunteers will be needed for this year’s Vacation Bible School. The dates will be August 10:14, 2009 in the evening from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. A sign up sheet is on the table on in the back for you to sign – up. If you have any questions, please contact a member of the Board of Education.

BUILDING HEALTHY FAMILIES: With the divorce rate between 40 – 50%, researchers are interested in discovering what it is that makes stable marriages work. Here’s a news flash: of couples who pray together, 1/99 get divorced; of couples who pray and have daily devotions together, 1/1100 get divorced! Numbers don’t lie, and neither does the Bible: "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened." (Matthew 7:7-8) Why not start the practice of praying with your spouse this week?Lutheran Family Service of Iowa

FRENCH TOAST BREAKFAST DATE CHANGED! PLEASE NOTE: The date for the benefit breakfast for Camp Okoboji has been changed to today (June 14^th ) from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Trinity Life Center. We apologize for the confusion, but after we scheduled our breakfast originally, then we found out we'd be competing with the local flight breakfast that day. Free Will Donation. Sponsored by Fellowship Club.

EVENING OF FUN AT LONE ROCK - Join the Lone Rock Community Club for an old fashioned evening in Lone Rock, Sunday, June 14, from 3:30-8:00PM, Lone Rock Shelter House, meal 5:30-6:30, games, prizes, bingo, concessions stand, etc.

60^TH ANNIVERSARY - Join us for the 60^th anniversary celebration of Sylvester and Charlene Brace, Sunday, June 21, 2-4, Lone Rock Presbyterian Church, no gifts please.

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S – (June 14, 2009-June 21, 2009 )

Today 8:30 am Service

1:30 pm Algona Nursing Homes Service

Tuesday 7:00 pm Evening LWML Dine Out

Sunday 8:30 am Service (Holy Communion)

Iowa District West Convention Begins

Greeters next Sunday: Don and Pam Madsen

Johnny Parker next Sunday: Roger Cherland

Appointed Head Usher: Roger Lavrenz

Acolyte for June: Ushers

Ushers for June: *Roger Lavrenz, Steve Madsen & Tony Hatten

Elder for June Jerry Koestler

June 4, 2009

THANK YOU! We would like to thank everyone for their prayers during my pregnancy and through the birth of Jon Lee. The power of prayer is amazing! We appreciate all of your thoughts and support. Your prayers helped us through this extremely tough journey and our family will forever be grateful to St. John's congregation. A special thanks to Pastor for the trips to Minneapolis during my waiting period, delivery and the surgery for Jon. God bless each of you! Jordan, Lindsay and Jon Storevik

TAKE THE TIME … A few months ago you were given a Funeral Information Form to help your family and pastor know your wishes on how you want your funeral arranged. The sheets do not take very long to fill out and will be beneficial to your loved ones, so your family doesn't have to try and guess your wishes during their time of grief. The completed information is kept in a safe and confidential place at the church, so when the time comes and plans have to be made for your funeral your family has one less thing to worry about. PLEASE take the time and complete this form and return it to St. John's to make your wishes known and have your funeral plans on record. If you did not receive a Funeral Information Form or need another one, please pick one up on the east table in the back of the church or check with the church secretary.

PRAYER QUILT – Tie a knot and say a pray for Luella Schadendorf on the quilt in the back of the church. When all the edges have been tied and prayers have been said the quilt will be delivered to Luella by the Life Committee. Be sure to sign your name on the paper next to the quilt!!

OPEN HOUSE BRIDAL SHOWER – There will be an Open House Bridal Shower for Rachel Price, daughter of Dale and Elaine Price, Lakota, and bride-to-be of Joe Jahnke, son of Dorothy Jahnke and the late Al Jahnke, Burt at St. Paul's Lutheran Church Lakota on Saturday, June 13, 2009 from 9-11 a.m. with a short program at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome!

BUILDING HEALTHY FAMILIES: What can your child learn from watching TV? Best-selling author and psychologist Mary Pipher reminds us that all television is educational: it teaches both values and behavior. With much of the marketing of products directed intentionally toward children, the messages they receive are: I am the most important person in the world; impulses should not be denied; pain or discomfort should not be tolerated; and the cure for any kind of pain is a product of some kind. They (and we) learn to be self-centered, impulsive and addicted. This summer, turn off the TV and join your children in games, books, walks, bike rides, and exploring God's world! Lutheran Family Service of Iowa

DINE OUT! The Evening LWML Group invites all women to come and spend a evening out together! They will be meeting at the Main Street Pub & Grill in Bancroft for supper at 7:00 p.m. If you have any questions, please call Bev Skadburg at 395- 3201.

FRENCH TOAST BREAKFAST DATE CHANGED! PLEASE NOTE: The date for the benefit breakfast for Camp Okoboji has been changed to Sunday, June 14^th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Trinity Life Center. We apologize for the confusion, but after we scheduled our breakfast originally, then we found out we'd be competing with the local flight breakfast that day. Free Will Donation. Sponsored by Fellowship Club.

PORK LOIN DINNER – The Burt Fire Department will be serving a Pork Loin Dinner fundraiser to purchase a water tanker today from 11:00 to 1:00 p.m. at the Burt Activity Complex. Free Will Donation.

Burt Library SUMMER READING PROGRAM will kick–off on Monday June 8^th at 2:00 p.m. Stop by the library to sign up and get details!

Camp Okoboji QUILT AUCTION will be held at the Camp Life Center on Saturday, June 13^th beginning at 12:30 p.m. You may come early and view the quilts and a free donation dinner will be served before.

THANK YOU for your generous donation of $83.00 to Crisis Intervention Service. Generous donors like you make it possible for CIS to provide free services to adult and child victims of domestic violence & sexual assault. Last year, CIS provided crisis services to 3,702 families in North Central Iowa. Thank you again for your expression of support. Mary Ingham, Executive Director

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN'S – (June 7, 2009-June 14, 2009 )

Today 8:30 am Service (Holy Communion)

Wednesday 6:00 pm Preschool Board Meeting

Saturday 12:30 pm Camp Okoboji Quilt Auction

Sunday 8:30 am Service

Greeters next Sunday: Jerry and Betty Koestler

Johnny Parker next Sunday: Terry Briggs

Appointed Head Usher: Roger Lavrenz

Acolyte for June: Ushers

Ushers for June: *Roger Lavrenz, Steve Madsen & Tony Hatten

Elder for June Jerry Koestler

Announcements

May 31, 2009

SUNDAY SCHOOL RECOGNITION The Sunday School Dept. will recognize those students who have had good attendance during the year before today's service. Sunday School Supt. Shirlee Alt will present the certificates. Special thanks to all those members who have so faithfully volunteered their time and talents to teach our children this past year in Sunday School and Religion School: Shirlee Alt, Debra Steven, Mary Steven, Lisa Haase and Floyd Lavrenz.

BIRTHDAY CARDS! In honor of the birthday of a special member of St. John's, the LIFE committee has planned a Card Shower for Florence Koestler's birthday on June 3. Cards may be sent to her at 804 5th Ave., Burt IA 50522. We won't tell a lady's age, but she is the oldest member of our congregation!

SUMMER SERVICE TIME On Sunday June 7^th we will be going to our summer service hour of 8:30 a.m.. There will be no Sunday School or Bible Class in the summer.

BOARD OF THE EDUCATION will meet following the service today. This is to discuss Vacation Bible School which is scheduled for August 10-14^th.

THRIVENT BOARD will meet immediately following the service to discuss Thrivent Dollars.

TAKE THE TIME A few months ago you were given a Funeral Information Form to help your family and pastor know your wishes on how you want your funeral arranged. The sheets do not take very long to fill out and will be beneficial to your loved ones, so your family doesn't have to try and guess your wishes during their time of grief. The completed information is kept in a safe and confidential place at the church, so when the time comes and plans have to be made for your funeral your family has one less thing to worry about. PLEASE take the time and complete this form and return it to St. John's to make your wishes known and have your funeral plans on record. If you did not receive a Funeral Information Form or need another one, please pick one up on the east table in the back of the church or check with the church secretary.

SUMMER CAMPS Camp Okoboji has several camps kids and adults can attend this summer. Packets are on the table in the back with all information about the camps. Scholarships are available from the church and LWML group for students who wish to attend camp this summer. Contact the church office.

Mission Central presents "MESSAGE SENT" - This is a one day rockin' conference for senior high teens to launch us into the reality of God's love. This event will be held at Mission Central, Mapleton, Iowa located in the rolling hills of western Iowa on Sunday, June 7^th from 1:30- 6:00 p.m. The event features the Christian singing group "Rough Draft" from the mountains of Colorado who have traveled nationally. You can get to know them by logging on to www.roughdraftband.com. Any youth that are interested in this event must register before June 1^st at the Iowa District West Office (sue.light@idwlcms.org or 515-576-7666). Register early as only 250 registrations will be accepted. (Copies of the information sent to the church is on the table in the back of the church)

BUILDING HEALTHY FAMILIES: Do your children know you love them unconditionally? Do your children know that you love them no matter what? Do they know you love them just because they're your son or daughter? Or do they think you only love them when they do something outstanding: get all A's on a report card, hit a homerun, win a tennis championship or get the lead in the school play. Take away the pressure. Help your child understand that you will always love them simply because of who they are, not because of what they do or accomplish. Show them that a parent's love is unconditional and unending, just like your Father's love for you!

Lutheran Family Service of Iowa

A FRENCH TOAST BREAKFAST is being held on Sunday, June 7^th at 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Trinity Life Center, Trinity Lutheran Church, Algona. Free will Donation with all the proceeds going to Camp Okoboji! Hosted by the fellowship club of Trinity Lutheran Church.

PORK LOIN DINNER The Burt Fire Department will be serving a Pork Loin Dinner fundraiser to purchase a water tanker on Sunday, June 7^th from 11:00 to 1:00 p.m. at the Burt Activity Complex. Free Will Donation.

Burt Library SUMMER READING PROGRAM will kickoff on Monday June 8^th at 2:00 p.m. Stop by the library to sign up and get details!

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN'S (May 31, 2009 June 7, 2009)

Today 8:30 am Sunday School

9:30 am Service

10:30 am Board of Education Meeting

10:30 am Thrivent Board Meeting

Thursday 1:30 pm LWML Ladies Group

Sunday 8:30 am Service (Holy Communion)

Greeters next Sunday: Lynn and Kitty Bierstedt

Johnny Parker next Sunday: Randy Reimers

Appointed Head Usher: Roger Lavrenz

Acolyte for May: Justin Culbertson

Ushers for May: *Arnie Skadburg, John Person & Russ Parsons

Elder for May: Floyd Lavrenz

Announcements

May 24, 2009

BIRTHDAY CARDS! In honor of the birthday of a special member of St. John's, the LIFE committee has planned a Card Shower for Florence Koestler's birthday on June 3. Cards may be sent to her at 804 4th Ave., Burt IA 50522. We won't tell a lady's age, but she is the oldest member of our congregation!

SUMMER SERVICE TIME On Sunday June 7^th we will be going to our summer service hour of 8:30 a.m. church. There will be no Sunday School or Bible Class in the summer.

THE JUNE PARISH MESSENGER ARTICLES are due to Linda Kerkove today, May 24^th.

SUNDAY SCHOOL RECOGNITION Following the Sunday Service on May 31^st those students who have had good attendance in Sunday School will be recognized by the Board of Education and Supt. Shirlee Alt.

THANK YOU to our church family and friends for remembering us on our 50^th Anniversary. Special thanks for the many cards, gifts and celebratory wishes! God bless each you. John & Wilma Smith

LOST AND FOUND - Several dishes and coolers were left at the church during Mission Fest Sunday. They are on the counter in the kitchen. If they are yours, please take home with you!! Also Stefanie Hatten is looking for a large crock pot that was taken by mistake. If you have it contact her.

BOARD OF THE EDUCATION will meet following the service on May 31^st. This is to discuss Vacation Bible School which is scheduled for August 10-14^th.

SUMMER CAMPS Camp Okoboji has several camps kids and adults can attend this summer. Packets are on the table in the back with all information about the camps. Scholarships are available from the church and LWML group for students who wish to attend camp this summer. Contact the church office.

Mission Central presents "MESSAGE SENT" - This is a one day rockin'conference for senior high teens to launch us into the reality of God's love. This event will be held at Mission Central, Mapleton, Iowa located in the rolling hills of western Iowa on Sunday, June 7^th from 1:30- 6:00 p.m. The event features the Christian singing group "Rough Draft" from the mountains of Colorado who have traveled nationally. You can get to know them by logging on to www.roughdraftband.com. Any youth that are interested in this event must register before June 1^st at the Iowa District West Office (sue.light@idwlcms.org or 515-576-7666). Register early as only 250 registrations will be accepted. (Copies of the information sent to the church is on the table in the back of the church)

BUILDING HEALTHY FAMILIES: Can you answer "yes" to these indicators of a healthy sense of self? I can laugh at myself when I make a mistake; I know that I am loved for who I am, not for what I can do; I can acknowledge that I have fears, hopes and dreams, and that it is okay to share them with someone close to me; I can be sad or angry and share these feelings in appropriate ways; I know that in the eyes of God, who created and redeemed me, I am priceless. So how did you do? Lutheran Family Service of Iowa

MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 25^th at the Burt Activity Complex by the Burt VFW followed by a retreat to the Burt Township Cemetery. Lunch will be served at the complex by the Burt United Methodist Church afterwards.

RELAY FOR LIFE The Kossuth County Relay for Life is Friday, June 12^th through Saturday, June 13^th a at the Bishop Garrigan High School Track. The event is being kicked off with a free will donation pork patty meal starting at 5:30 p.m. There will also be Survivorship Ceremonies at 7:00 p.m. Luminaria Ceremonies at 10:00 p.m. and the Luminaria Visual Presentation at approximately 10:15 p.m. For more information visit our website www.relayforlife.org/kossuthcountyia.

A FRENCH TOAST BREAKFAST is being held on Sunday, June 7^th at 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Trinity Life Center, Trinity Lutheran Church, Algona. Free will Donation with all proceeds going to Camp Okoboji! Hosted by the fellowship club of Trinity Lutheran Church.

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN'S (May 24, 2009 May 31, 2009)

Today 8:30 am Sunday School

9:30 am Service

2:00 pm Graduation at Algona High School

Monday 10:00 am Memorial Day Service at Burt Complex and Cemetery

Tuesday 11:30 am Huskamp Bible Study

Sunday 8:30 am Sunday School

9:30 am Service

10:30 pm Board of Education Meeting

Greeters next Sunday: Roy and Betty Roed

Johnny Parker next Sunday: Rolland Peymann

Appointed Head Usher: Roger Lavrenz

Acolyte for May: Justin Culbertson

Ushers for May: *Arnie Skadburg, John Person & Russ Parsons

Elder for May: Floyd Lavrenz

Announcements

May 17, 2009

COFFEE The Evening LWML will be hosting a coffee following the service today to recognize our High School Graduates.

SUMMER SERVICE TIME On Sunday June 7^th we will be going to our summer service hour of 8:30 a.m. church. There will be no Sunday School or Bible Class in the summer.

SUNDAY SCHOOL RECOGNITION Following the Sunday Service on May 31^st those students who have had good attendance in Sunday School will be recognized by the Board of Education and Supt. Shirlee Alt.

A JOINT ASCENSION SERVICE - Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod congregations from Burt, Fairville, Fenton, Lotts Creek, and Swea City will remember The Ascension of our Lord with a service on the evening of Thursday, May 21, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Luke Lutheran Church , 5652 340th St. in Fairville (Cylinder). The public is welcome to attend this service, and any members from Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod congregations will be welcome to receive the Lord's Supper. Rev. David Schultz of St. John, Fenton and Our Savior, Swea City will be the preacher; and Rev. David Bergquist of Immanuel Lotts Creek and St. Luke, Fairville will serve as liturgist.

LOST AND FOUND - Several dishes and coolers were left at the church during Mission Fest Sunday. They are on the counter in the kitchen. If they are yours, please take home with you!! Also Stefanie Hatten is looking for a large crock pot that was taken by mistake. If you have it contact her.

BOARD OF THE EDUCATION will meet following the service on May 31^st. This is to discuss Vacation Bible School which is scheduled for August 10-14^th.

SUMMER CAMPS Camp Okoboji has several camps kids and adults can attend this summer. Packets are on the table in the back with all information about the camps. Scholarships are available from the church and LWML group for students who wish to attend camp this summer. Contact the church office.

Mission Central presents "MESSAGE SENT" - This is a one day rockin' conference for senior high teens to launch us into the reality of God's love. This event will be held at Mission Central, Mapleton, Iowa located in the rolling hills of western Iowa on Sunday, June 7^th from 1:30- 6:00 p.m. The event features the Christian singing group "Rough Draft" from the mountains of Colorado who have traveled nationally. You can get to know them by logging on to www.roughdraftband.com. Any youth that are interested in this event must register before June 1^st at the Iowa District West Office (sue.light@idwlcms.org or 515-576-7666). Register early as only 250 registrations will be accepted. (Copies of the information sent to the church is on the table in the back of the church)

BUILDING HEALTHY FAMILIES: Disagreements happen in all families. Two key points to remember when disagreeing with a family member are found in Scripture: "Speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into Him who is the Head, that is, Christ." (Ephesians 4:15) Being honest and direct instead of avoiding conflict is important. So is speaking to each other with respect and love, even when (especially when) you are angry. The combination of these two - truth and love - can accomplish much. Lutheran Family Service of Iowa

IN MEMORY OF JULIAN CHERLAND A celebration of Norwegian heritage "Syttende Mai" will be held today in memory Julian Cherland and the Blakjer Lutheran Church's Cherland Family. A worship service will be held at 10:30 a.m. followed by a buffet dinner at the Lone Rock Legion served by Chatterbox Café. $ 8.00 adults and $4.50 children. All friends and family are invited!

THE JUNE PARISH MESSENGER ARTICLES are due to Linda Kerkove by Sunday, May 24^th.

ANGEL FOOD MINISTRIES a non profit, non denominational organization dedicated to providing food relief and contributing to outreaches in communities in the USA. Food can be purchased in quantity that can fit into a medium-sized box at $30 per unit. Each month's menu is different than the previous month and consists of both fresh and frozen items with an average retail value of approximately $60. Each unit feeds a family of 4 for one week or single citizen for a month. There are no second-hand items, no damaged or out=dated goods, not dented cans without labels, nor day-old breads and no produce that is almost too ripe. There are no qualifications, minimums, income restrictions, or applications. Everyone is encouraged to participate. When a basic box is ordered, special boxes are then available. The special boxes are filled with meat, fruit, vegetables, and holiday food. Many participants in this bonus program appreciate the expanded choices. These items can be ordered and picked up at the Fenton United Methodist Church. Contact: Janean Bierestedt of 3302 20^th Ave. Fenton, Iowa 50539 or a letter with more information is posted on the ramp bulletin board.

MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES will be held at 10:00 a.m. on May 25^th at the Burt Activity Complex by the Burt VFW followed by a retreat to the Burt Township Cemetery. Lunch will be served at the complex by the Burt United Methodist Church afterwards.

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN'S (May 17, 2009 May 24, 2009)

Today 8:30 am Sunday School

9:30 am Service (Holy Communion)

10:30 am Library Coffee

1:30 pm Graduation at North Sentral Kossuth School

Tuesday 7:00 pm Evening LWML

Thursday 7:30 pm Joint Ascension Service at Fairville

Friday Graduation at Woden-Chrystal Lake-Titonka High School

Sunday 8:30 am Sunday School

9:30 am Service

2:00 pm Graduation at Algona High School

Greeters next Sunday: Ruth Nerem and Becky Simmons

Johnny Parker next Sunday: Harold Lavrenz

Appointed Head Usher: Roger Lavrenz

Acolyte for May: Justin Culbertson

Ushers for May: *Arnie Skadburg, John Person & Russ Parsons

Elder for May: Floyd Lavrenz

Announcements

May 7, 2009

SPECIAL OFFERING An offering plate has been placed in the back for a special offering to the Crisis Center. Please give generously to this organization which helps families through physical and mental abuse. Thanks!!

THANK YOU! We at the seminary would like to thank you for your recent contribution to the work of training men for the office of the Holy ministry. Without you as partners with us in this essential mission, we could not sustain the work our Lord has given us to do. Your direct support helps Concordia Theological Seminary prepare pastors and missionaries who will continue to h old up the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ in all the world.

Dr. Dean O Wenthe, President of Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, In.

Gift amount; $1888.00 New Library Fund - Mission Fest Donations

SUMMER CAMPS Camp Okoboji has several camps kids and adults can attend this summer. Packets are on the table in the back with all information about the camps. Scholarships are available from the church and LWML group for students who wish to attend camp this summer. Contact the church office.

A JOINT ASCENSION SERVICE will be held on Thursday, May 21^st at 7:30 p.m. at St. Luke's Fairville.

THANK YOU to all who remembered me in your prayers, for the gifts, and for the many cards I have received while in the hospital and since returning home. May God bless each and every one of you daily. -- Donald Reimers

DONATIONS - The Burt Lions Club is now taking donations of old eye glasses and hearing aids. The program is called "Lions Recycle for Sight". A wooden box has been placed here at the church till May 15^th for donations of old glasses and hearing aids. Help support this important project that can help people throughout the world! Thanks!! The Burt Lions Club

ADVENTURLAND TICKETS We are able to purchase 2009 Adventureland tickets. The regular price of the tickets are adults (10- years old thru adult) $31.00 each, seniors (65 years and older) $27.00 each; and children (4-9 years old ($27.00 each. We can get tickets for $18.50 each (whether child or adult they are the same price (We get this special price because we used to be stockholders. I have to have my order by Tuesday, May 12^th because I have to have the order to the company by Friday, May 15^th. The tickets are good all summer long. Adventureland closes for the season on Sunday, September 27^th. Please let me know if you are interested. Our phone numbers are 924-3207 or 295-5604. Don and Pam Madsen

STEWARDSHIP CORNER Our mission as stewards is to view life as an opportunity to serve, praise, and honor the Lord. God-pleasing stewardship has to do with being what God in Christ has made us and redeemed us to be: His servants. "Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms" (1 Peter 4:10). By grace through faith we have been saved to do the works God has prepared in advance for us to do (Ephesians 21:8-10).

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN'S (May 10, 2009 May 17, 2009)

Today 8:30 am Sunday School

9:30 am Service

Door Collection for the Crisis Center

Tuesday 8:15 am Pastor Conference at Whittemore

Wednesday 9:00 am LIFE Meeting

6:00 pm Preschool Board Meeting

Sunday 8:30 am Sunday School (Graduation Sunday)

9:30 am Service

10:30 am Library Coffee

1:30 pm Graduation at North Sentral Kossuth School

Greeters next Sunday: Duane and Ann Heyes

Johnny Parker next Sunday: Lyle Karels

Appointed Head Usher: Roger Lavrenz

Acolyte for May: Justin Culbertson

Ushers for May: *Arnie Skadburg, John Person & Russ Parsons

Elder for May: Floyd Lavrenz

Announcements

May 3, 2009

OPEN HOUSE BRIDAL SHOWER for Jodie Bierstedt and Brenton Wadsworth is being held today here at St. John's at 1:00 p.m.

THANK YOU for all the generous response to LWML In-gathering for the area Food Pantries. Janice Schealler & Bev Skadburg

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER On Thursday, May 7^th the LWML group will be observing World Day of Prayer during the afternoon at 1:30 p.m. Please come and join us.

THANK YOU!! The Mission Fest held on April 19^th was a great success! The church service led by Pastor Peterson and Pastor/Professor Pulse and the Fort Wayne presentation was inspiring and the food brought to the basement was bountiful and delicious." Kudos to the wonderful volunteers: Mary Schmidt, Janice Schealler, Pat Eimers, Pam Madsen, Bev Skadburg, Ann Heyes, the Culbertson boys, Justin, Joshua & JC, Gary Reynolds, Darrell Schmidt and all others that helped get the food out on the table and helped clean up! The themed basket auction was so much fun and very profitable, as we made $1800. The lively bidding was inspired by St. John's own auctioneers, Don and Jeff Madsen. Janice and Pam Reimers had the hardest task of the day keeping track of who purchased what baskets and what price it ended up. The auctioneers on two very "controversial" baskets were helped out by two very prejudiced helpers- Pastor Pulse and Lynn Bierstedt. A huge thank you to those who helped with publicity, Rosie Shipler and Janice Trunkhill for making sure everyone knew the who, what, why, where and when! However, even with all our great volunteers, the day would not have been successful with out our wonderful congregation and Thrivent supporting this year's project. Thank you for making this a smashing success, everyone!

St. John's Mission Board: Pastor Peterson, Mary Shipler-Oleson, Lynn and Kitty Bierstedt

* Thanks Mission Board for all your hard work in making this a fun day!!

THANK YOU! We at the seminary would like to thank you for your recent contribution to the work of training men for the office of the holy ministry. Without you as partners with us in this essential mission, we could not sustain the work our Lord has given us to do. Your direct support helps Concordia Theological Seminary prepare pastors and missionaries who will continue to hold up the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ in all the world. Again, thank you, and we pray God's richest blessings upon you. In the service of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Dr. Dean O Wenthe, President of Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, In.

Gift amount; $3457.47 New Library Fund (This money is from Luella Riedel Estate)

ADVENTURLAND TICKETS We are able to purchase 2009 Adventureland tickets. The regular price of the tickets are adults (10- years old thru adult) $31.00 each, seniors (65 years and older) $27.00 each; and children (4-9 years old ($27.00 each. We can get tickets for $18.50 each (whether child or adult they are the same price (We get this special price because we used to be stockholders. I have to have my order by Tuesday, May 12^th because I have to have the order to the company by Friday, May 15^th. The tickets are good all summer long. Adventureland closes for the season on Sunday, September 27^th. Please let me know if you are interested. Our phone numbers are 924-3207 or 295-5604. Don and Pam Madsen

SUMMER CAMPS Camp Okoboji has several camps kids and adults can attend this summer. Packets are on the table in the back with all information about the camps. Scholarships are available from the church and LWML group for students who wish to attend camp this summer. Contact the church office.

A JOINT ASCENSION SERVICE will be held on Thursday, May 21^st at 7:30 p.m. at St. Luke's Fairville.

CRISIS CENTER Next Sunday we will be taking a special offering for the Crisis Center. We do not budget for the Crisis Center any more and this offering will be the only money given by the congregation to them.

GOODWILL TRAILER will be available until Tuesday, May 5^th in Burt. Look for it underneath the water tower north of the Burt Community Center. Be sure to put all items in the trailer and we do not accept furniture or large appliances.

DONATIONS - The Burt Lions Club is now taking donations of old eye glasses and hearing aids. The program is called "Lions Recycle for Sight". A wooden box has been placed here at the church till May 15^th for donations of old glasses and hearing aids. Help support this important project that can help people throughout the world! Thanks!! The Burt Lions Club

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN'S (May 3, 2009- May 10, 2009)

Today 8:30 am Sunday School

9:30 am Service (Holy Communion)

10:45 am Board of Education Meeting

1:00 pm Bridal Shower for Jodie Bierstedt

Tuesday 9:00 am Preschool

Wednesday 9:00 am Preschool

Thursday 9:00 am Preschool (Last Day)

11:00 am Preschool Picnic

1:30 pm LWML World Day of Prayer

Sunday 8:30 am Sunday School

9:30 am Service

Door Collection for the Crises Center

Greeters next Sunday: Ruby Jentz & Mary Melick

Johnny Parker next Sunday: Jeff Schutjer

Appointed Head Usher: Roger Lavrenz

Acolyte for May: Justin Culbertson

Ushers for May: *Arnie Skadburg, John Person & Russ Parsons

Elder for May: Floyd Lavrenz

Announcements

April 26, 2009

YOU ARE INVITED! The Confirmation class and their families would like to invite the congregation and visitors to rolls and coffee after the service today in celebration of their Confirmation. Please stay and celebrate with them as they thank Pastor, their Sunday and Religion school teachers, their Prayer Partners, sponsors, and the congregation, for their show of support as they have studied God's work, and the Lutheran faith, to become members of the Lutheran church. God's blessings to all of you! The families are asking, "Please, no gifts."

COLLECTING SOAP The LWML group is collecting wrapped bars of soap for Lutheran World Relief through April 24^th. There is a basket on the coat rack for your donations or you can put them in the big wooden box at the east entrance.

PARISH MESSENGER ARTICLES for May need to be in to Linda Kerkove today!

ADVENTURLAND TICKETS We are able to purchase 2009 Adventureland tickets. The regular price of the tickets are adults (10- years old thru adult) $31.00 each, seniors (65 years and older) $27.00 each; and children (4-9 years old ($27.00 each. We can get tickets for $18.50 each (whether child or adult they are the same price (We get this special price because we used to be stockholders. I have to have my order by Tuesday, May 12^th because I have to have the order to the company by Friday, May 15^th. The tickets are good all summer long. Adventureland closes for the season on Sunday, September 27^th. Please let me know if you are interested. Our phone numbers are 924-3207 or 295-5604. Don and Pam Madsen

UP-COMING BRIDAL SHOWERS

*Open House Bridal Shower for Liza Pick and Dustin Bollig will be held on Saturday, May 2^nd at the Lone Rock Presbyterian Church at 9:30 a.m.

*Open House Bridal Shower for Jodie Bierstedt and Brenton Wadsworth is being held Sunday, May 3^rd here at St. John's at 1:00 p.m.

GOODWILL TRAILER will be available Tuesday, April 28^th until Tuesday, May 5^th.; Look for it underneath the water tower north of the Burt Community Center. Be sure to put all items in the trailer and we do not accept furniture or large appliances.

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN'S (April 26, 2009-May 3, 2009)

Today 8:30 am Sunday School

9:30 am Service (Confirmation Sunday)

10:30 am Confirmation Reception

Tuesday 9:00 am Preschool

11:30 am Huskamp Bible Study

Wednesday 9:00 am Preschool

6:00 pm Bible Bowl and Pizza Party

Thursday 9:00 am Preschool

Sunday 8:30 am Sunday School

9:30 am Service (Holy Communion)

Greeters next Sunday: Clark and Allison Christensen

Johnny Parker next Sunday: Larry Behnkendorf

Acolytes for April: Kali Karels and Olivia Marlow

Ushers for April: *Randy Reimers, Don Madsen & Ken McFarland

Appointed Head Usher: Roger Lavrenz

Elder for April: Boyd Shipler

Announcements

April 19, 2009

SPECIAL THANKS to Rev. Jeffrey Pulse for delivering the sermon this morning! Rev. Pulse is Associate Professor of Old Testament at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne Indiana.

MISSION FEST - The schedule of events for Mission Fest following the service are a presentation the Fort Wayne Seminary Library at 11:00 a.m.; Potluck dinner at 11:45 a.m. and the Theme Basket Auctiion at 1:00 p.m. Hope to see you at all the events!! Committee: Lynn and Kitty Bierstedt and Mary Shipler-Oleson

QUESTIONING FOR THE CONFIRMANDS will be Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come and hear them confess the Lutheran faith.

YOU ARE INVITED! The Confirmation class and their families would like to invite the congregation and visitors to rolls and coffee after the service on April 26^th in celebration of their Confirmation. Please stay and celebrate with them as they thank Pastor, their Sunday and Religion school teachers, their Prayer Partners, sponsors, and the congregation, for their show of support as they have studied God's work, and the Lutheran faith, to become members of the Lutheran church. God's blessings to all of you! The families are asking, "Please, no gifts."

COLLECTING SOAP The LWML group is collecting wrapped bars of soap for Lutheran World Relief through April 24^th. There is a basket on the coat rack for your donations or you can put them in the big wooden box at the east entrance.

PARISH MESSENGER ARTICLES for May need to be in to Linda Kerkove by Sunday, April 26^th.

NORTHWEST ZONE LWML SPRING RALLY is being held at Trinity, Algona on Tuesday, April 21. The day will begin with Registration is at 4:30 p.m.; Meeting 5:00 p.m.; Meal at 6:00 p.m. and the Program by Stacy Bernardo on her New Horizons trip to Romania will begin at 7:00 p.m.

KIDS OF THE KINGDOM PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION for the upcoming 2009-2010 pre-school will be held here at the church on Thursday, April 23^rd at 7:00 p.m. All 3 & 4 year olds are welcome. Please call Sarah Peterson 924-3281 or the church office at 924-3344 for more details.

COLLECTION FOR FOOD PANTRIES The LWML Circuit will be collecting paper and canned items for the area Food Pantries. Our LWML group is asking for your help in filling the designated box in the back to add to this collection. Deadline is Sunday April 19^th. Questions please contact Janice Schealler or Bev Skadburg

THANK YOU to all those who attended our LYF Easter Breakfast and for your continued support! A special thanks to the students and their parents who furnished and served. Also, a big thank you to Kelly and Shirlee Alt for organizing and heading it up!

WORKSHOP - "Continuing Catechism" A one day workshop for youth grades 6-12. The topic for the day will focus on: The use of Luther's Small Catechism after being confirmed." Friday, April 24, Movie Night, Games and Pizza 6:30 -10:00 p.m. Service of Compline 10:00 p.m. Saturday, April 25: Registration 8:00 a.m;. Matins for St. Mark 9:00 a.m;.Catechesis; Lunch, some fun and more Catechesis; Closing Prayers 3:00 p.m. Guest Speaker and Preacher: Rev. Jason Peterson - Cost: $10. Any youth who wish to go with Pastor need to have your registration in today.

UP-COMING BRIDAL SHOWERS

*Open House Bridal Shower for Kate Bauer bride-to-be of Travis Gerhart will be held on Saturday April 25 at 10:00 a.m. in the Fenton Methodist Church.

*Bridal Shower for Liza Pick and Dustin Bollig will be held on Saturday, May 2^nd at the Lone Rock Presbyterian Church at 9:30 a.m.

*Open House Bridal Shower for Jodie Bierstedt and Brenton Wadsworth is being held Sunday, May 3^rd here at St. John's at 1:00 p.m.

STEWARDSHP CORNER - "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God. Who loved me and gave Himself for me" (Galatians 2:20). This sentence is the key to living the life of the Christian steward. We respond to God's love shown us in Christ by using all the gifts God has given us, not in our own strength, but according to the unmeasurable strength of Christ living in us.

GOODWILL TRAILER will be available Tuesday, April 28^th until Tuesday, May 5^th.; Look for it underneath the water tower north of the Burt Community Center. Be sure to put all items in the trailer and we do not accept furniture or large appliances.

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN'S (April 19, 2009-April 26, 2009)

Today 8:30 am Sunday School

9:30 am Service (Holy Communion)

11:00 am Presentation on Concordia Seminary

11:45 am Potluck Dinner

1:00 pm Theme Basket Auction

Tuesday 9:00 am Preschool

4:30 pm LWML Zone Rally, Trinity, Algona

Wednesday 9:00 am Preschool

6:00 pm Religion School

7:30 pm Questioning of Confirmands

6:30 pm Choir

Thursday 9:00 am Preschool

Saturday 9:30 am Youth Conference at Carlisle, Iowa

Sunday 8:30 am Sunday School

9:30 am Service (Confirmation Sunday)

10:30 am Confirmation Reception

Greeters next Sunday: Bud and Mary Lou Marlow

Johnny Parker next Sunday: Ervin Eimers

Acolytes for April: Kali Karels and Olivia Marlow

Ushers for April: *Randy Reimers, Don Madsen & Ken McFarland

Appointed Head Usher: Roger Lavrenz

Elder for April: Boyd Shipler

Announcements

April 12, 2009

ALTAR FLOWERS: The two Lily Plants on the altar this morning were given in loving memory of Jack Trunkhill by the Koinonia Group.

A big THANK YOU to all those who came and helped cleaned the church yard last week. Trustees

APPOINTMENTS - Most of you have probably heard that my briefcase was stolen from our vehicle Monday. My planner for the rest of the year was one item in the briefcase, so I need your help with something. If I have any appointments or meetings with you that are not already on the church calendar, please remind me so that I can get them back onto my schedule. --Pastor Peterson

MISSIONFEST SUNDAY is coming really soon next Sunday, April 19^th! Do you have your Theme Basket done?? If not check out the list of ideas on the Poster in the back. The schedule for the day will be: Service with Guest Pastor Jeffrey Pulse, former pastor of St. John's and now Associate Professor at Concordia Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana; Presentation of the CTS (Concordia Theological Seminary)at 11:00 a.m.; Potluck Meal 11:45 a.m.; and the Theme Basket Auction at 1:00 p.m. Also, the committee is asking for volunteers to help them with setting up and working in the kitchen on that Sunday. You can sign up for that in the back also. Committee: Lynn and Kitty Bierstedt and Mary Shipler Oleson

COLLECTING SOAP The LWML group is collecting wrapped bars of soap for Lutheran World Relief through April 24^th. There is a basket on the coat rack for your donations or you can put them in the big wooden box at the east entrance.

COLLECTION FOR FOOD PANTRIES The LWML Circuit will be collecting paper and canned items for the area Food Pantries. Our LWML group is asking for your help in filling the designated box in the back to add to this collection. Deadline is Sunday April 19^th. Questions please contact Janice Schealler or Bev Skadburg

BUILDING HEALTHY FAMILIES: EASTER . . . A single word that holds within it the foundation of our faith, the reason for our hope and the motivation for our ministry. The staff of Lutheran Family Service celebrates Easter with you today. Thank you for your partnership with us throughout the year, as together we serve others in the name of our resurrected Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Lutheran Family Service of Iowa

STEWARDSHIP CORNER Just three days earlier, Jesus' disciples had anguished over their beaten, bloody, barely recognizable Lord, hanging from a cross. They knew His lifeless body had been buried in a tomb sealed with a huge stone. Yet now comes the news from the women: "He's alive!" Are you willing to take the me4ssage the women brought the disciples to your world? To your co-worker? To your neighbors? To ears ready to hear the best news ever?

NOTE: If you would like to make a donation specifically for Pastor May, this can be done by using the last line on your offering envelope, labeled "Other" and writing "May Family" on the line provided. Any donations given by this method will be used 100% for the support of Pastor May's mission work. Thanks! Mike Schroeder, Financial Secretary

OPEN HOUSE BRIDAL SHOWER for Kate Bauer bride-to-be of Travis Gerhart will be held on Saturday April 25 at 10:00 a.m. in the Fenton Methodist Church.

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN'S (April 12, 2009-April 19, 2009)

Today 7:00 am Sunrise Service

7:30 am LYF Breakfast

8:30 am Sunday School

9:30 am Resurrection Service (Holy Communion)

Tuesday 9:00 am Preschool

Wednesday 8:15 am Circuit Pastor's Conference - Fenton

9:00 am Preschool

9:00 am LIFE Meeting

6:00 pm Religion School

6:30 pm Choir

Thursday 9:00 am Preschool

Sunday 8:30 am Sunday School

9:30 am Service (Holy Communion ) Guest Speaker: Pastor Jeffrey Pulse

11:00 am Presentation on Concordia Seminary

11:45 am Potluck Meal

1:00 pm Theme Basket Auction

Greeters next Sunday: Dave and Linda Kerkove

Johnny Parker next Sunday: Terry Tieman

Acolytes for April: Kali Karels and Olivia Marlow

Ushers for April: *Randy Reimers, Don Madsen & Ken McFarland

Appointed Head Usher: Roger Lavrenz

Elder for April: Boyd Shipler

Announcements

April 5, 2009

APPOINTMENTS - Most of you have probably heard that my briefcase was stolen from our vehicle Monday. My planner for the rest of the year was one item in the briefcase, so I need your help with something. If I have any appointments or meetings with you that are not already on the church calendar, please remind me so that I can get them back onto my schedule. --Pastor Peterson

The Quarterly VOTER'S MEETING will be held today following the service.

HOLY WEEK SERVICES: Maundy Thursday (communion), April 9^th and Good Friday Tenebrae, April 10^th at 7:30 p.m. Easter Services: Sunrise 7:00 a.m.; Breakfast 7:30 a.m.; Sunday School 8:30 a.m. and Easter Resurrection Service (communion) 9:30 a.m.

MISSIONFEST SUNDAY is scheduled for Sunday, April 19, 2009. Our guest Pastor for that Sunday is Pastor Jeffrey Pulse, former pastor of St. John's and now Associate Professor at Concordia Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana. A Potluck meal is planned with a Live Auction to follow. The live auction will be unique items in a basket that have a theme such as. Fishing Time, Favorite Team Basket, Beauty & Spa Time, Food/Cooking Basket, Gardening Time, Car Supply Basket, Movie Night, etc. Use your imagine!! (check out the poster it has lots more ideas). Also, the committee is asking for volunteers to help them with setting up and working in the kitchen on that Sunday. Committee: Lynn and Kitty Bierstedt and Mary Shipler Oleson

COLLECTING SOAP The LWML group is collecting wrapped bars of soap for Lutheran World Relief through April 24^th. There is a basket on the coat rack for your donations or you can put them in the big wooden box at the east entrance.

OPEN HOUSE BABY SHOWER for Deacon Lawson Kruse son of Jonathan and Jolynn Kruse at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 11 at the Lone Rock Legion Hall. Jon and Jolynn would love to visit with old friends and have you all meet their new son. (Jonathan is the son of Wally and Chrystal Kruse.)

COLLECTION FOR FOOD PANTRIES The LWML Circuit will be collecting paper and canned items for the area Food Pantries. Our LWML group is asking for your help in filling the designated box in the back to add to this collection. Deadline is Sunday April 19^th. Questions please contact Janice Schealler or Bev Skadburg

BUILDING HEALTHY FAMILIES: Are you planning to purchase new clothes for yourself or your children to wear to church next Sunday? Many people will. Historians believe that the custom of wearing new clothes on Easter may have originated from the old practice of having newly baptized Christians wear new white clothes for the Easter celebration. New clothes represent the new life offered through the death and resurrection of Jesus. When you help your children dress in their new spring clothes next week, use it as a time to reflect on the New Life that is theirs because of Jesus and because of the first Easter! Lutheran Family Service of Iowa

BENEFIT - St. Paul Lutheran, Whittemore, will host a Pork Patty Benefit Dinner and Silent Auction today at St. Michael's Parish Hall, Whittemore, from 5-8 p.m. for Matthew and Melissa Gade. (See poster for details.) Proceeds will go to the Gade family to help defray medical expenses from Matt and Melissa's car accident. Supplemental Funds by Thrivent Finanacial for Lutherans #51156. Please come and support the Gades and wish them well in their recovery.

Children's EASTER EGG HUNT will be held at Exceptional Opportunities Adult Residential Facility on Saturday April 22, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. Ages up to 11 please!

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN'S (April 5, 2009-April 12, 2009)

Today 8:30 am Sunday School

9:30 am Service (Holy Communion)

10:30 pm Voter's Meeting

Tuesday 9:00 am Preschool

Wednesday 9:00 am Preschool

No Religion School

6:30 pm Choir

Thursday 9:00 am Preschool

7:30 pm Maundy Thursday Service (Holy Communion)

Friday 7:30 pm Good Friday Tenebrae Service

Sunday 7:00 pm Sunrise Service

7:30 pm LYF Breakfast

8:30 am Sunday School

9:30 am Easter Resurrection Sunday Service (Holy Communion)

Greeters next Sunday: Lavonne Boderius and June Bierstedt

Johnny Parker next Sunday: Steve Madsen

Acolytes for April: Kali Karels and Olivia Marlow

Ushers for April: *Randy Reimers, Don Madsen & Ken McFarland

Appointed Head Usher: Roger Lavrenz

Elder for April: Boyd Shipler

Announcements

March 29, 2009

EASTER PLANTS If you would like to purchase a plant for the church to use for Easter Sunday Services, there is a sign-up sheet in the back of the church. Please pay Cheryl Batt by Sunday, April 5^th. You may take your plant home after Easter Sunday Services if you like. Thank You!!

LENTEN SERVICES will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. Theme: "Tomb ."

HOLY WEEK SERVICES: Maundy Thursday (communion), April 9^th and Good Friday Tenebrae, April 10^th at 7:30 p.m. Easter Services: Sunrise 7:00 a.m.; Breakfast 7:30 a.m.; Sunday School 8:30 a.m. and Easter Resurrection Service (communion) 9:30 a.m.

A BRIDAL SHOWER for Sarah Hornbrook bride-to-be of Shane Madsen will be held in the church basement fellowship hall today at 1:00 p.m.

QUARTERLY COUNCIL MEETING will be held on Thursday, April 2^nd at 7:30 p.m. The Elders will meet with Pastor at 6:30 p.m. The Voter's Meeting will be held on Sunday, April 5^th following the Palm Sunday Service. The date of the Quarterly Council Meeting has been moved up by the Council due to Holy Week and Easter Sunday.

THANK YOU! We would like to say thank you for the cards, hugs and memorials given to us at the time of Albert and Caorline's death. We can always count on our church family for comfort!! Special thanks to Pastor Peterson for his time and prayers! Paul, John and Family and Esther and Family

MISSIONFEST SUNDAY is scheduled for Sunday, April 19, 2009. Our guest Pastor for that Sunday is Pastor Jeffrey Pulse, former pastor of St. John's and now Associate Professor at Concordia Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana. A Potluck meal is planned with a Live Auction to follow. The live auction will be unique items in a basket that have a theme such as. Fishing Time, Favorite Team Basket, Beauty & Spa Time, Food/Cooking Basket, Gardening Time, Car Supply Basket, Movie Night, etc. Use your imagine!! (check out the poster it has lots more ideas). Also, the committee is asking for volunteers to help them with setting up and working in the kitchen on that Sunday. Committee: Lynn and Kitty Bierstedt and Mary Shipler Oleson

COLLECTING SOAP The LWML group is collecting wrapped bars of soap for Lutheran World Relief through April 24^th. There is a basket on the coat rack for your donations or you can put them in the big wooden box at the east entrance.

BENEFIT - St. Paul Lutheran, Whittemore, will host a Pork Patty Benefit Dinner and Silent Auction on Sunday, April 5^th at St. Michael's Parish Hall, Whittemore, from 5-8 p.m. for Matthew and Melissa Gade. (See poster for details.) Proceeds will go to the Gade family to help defray medical expenses from Matt and Melissa's car accident. Supplemental Funds by Thrivent Finanacial for Lutherans #51156. Please come and support the Gades and wish them well in their recovery.

SILENT AUCTION The Lutheran Women's Missionary League of St. John's Lutheran Church in Fenton will hold their silent auction on Saturday, April 4^th, beginning at 1:30 p.m. We invite all ladies to come and enjoy and afternoon of fellowship and fun.

BRIDAL SHOWER for Michelle Bergquist and Ben Venteicher will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Lotts Creek on Saturday, April 4, 2008 from 9:30-11:00 a.m.

PANCAKE/SAUSAGE BREAKFAST - Water's Edge Nature Center Foundation will be sponsoring a Pancake Breakfast today (Sunday, March 29) from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Izaak Walton League across from Smith Lake on Hwy. 169. Free will donation and Thrivent Financial Matching Funds.

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN'S (March 29, 2009- April 5, 2009)

Today 8:30 am Sunday School

9:30 am Service

1:30 pm Algona Nursing Homes

Tuesday 9:00 am Preschool

Wednesday 9:00 am Preschool

6:00 pm Religion School

6:30 pm Choir

7:30 pm Mid-Week Lenten Service

Thursday 9:00 am Preschool

1:30 pm Ladies Aid

6:30 pm Elders Meeting

7:30 pm Council Meeting

Sunday 8:30 am Sunday School

9:30 am Palm Sunday Service (Holy Communion)

10:30 pm Voter's Meeting

Greeters next Sunday: Red and Doris Madsen

Johnny Parker next Sunday: Lynn Bierstedt

Acolytes for March: JC and Justin Culbertson

Ushers for March: *Lynn Bierstedt, Cory Culbertson & Ervin Eimers

Elder for March: Jerry Koestler

Announcements

March 22, 2009

GUEST PASTOR This morning, St. John's has traded preachers with Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Jackson, Minnesota. Rev. John Schuetz, from Our Redeemer, has been pastor there since the summer of 2006 and was a classmate of Pastor Peterson's at seminary.

EASTER PLANTS If you would like to purchase a plant for the church to use for Easter Sunday Services, there is a sign-up sheet in the back of the church. Please pay Cheryl Batt by Sunday, April 5^th. You may take your plant home after Easter Sunday Services if you like. Thank You!!

LENTEN SERVICES will be held on Wednesdays March 25, April 1, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. Theme for Wednesday, March 25^th "Cross."

PRAYER QUILT Tie a knot and say a pray for Viola Dacken on the quilt in the back of the church. When all the edges have been tied and prayers have been said the quilt will be delivered to Vi by the Life Committee. Be sure to sign your name on the paper next to the quilt!!

A BRIDAL SHOWER for Sarah Hornbrook bride-to-be of Shane Madsen will be held in the church basement fellowship hall on Sunday March 29^th at 1:00 p.m.

QUARTERLY COUNCIL MEETING will be held on Thursday, April 2^nd at 7:30 p.m. The Elders will meet with Pastor at 6:30 p.m. The Voter's Meeting will be held on Sunday, April 5^th following the Palm Sunday Service. The date of the Quarterly Council Meeting has been moved up by the Council due to Holy Week and Easter Sunday.

MISSIONFEST SUNDAY is scheduled for Sunday, April 19, 2009. Our guest Pastor for that Sunday is Pastor Jeffrey Pulse, former pastor of St. John's and now Associate Professor at Concordia Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana. A Potluck meal is planned with a Live Auction to follow. The live auction will be unique items in a basket that have a theme such as. Fishing Time, Favorite Team Basket, Beauty & Spa Time, Food/Cooking Basket, Gardening Time, Car Supply Basket, Movie Night, etc. Use your imagine!! (check out the poster it has lots more ideas). Also, the committee is asking for volunteers to help them with setting up and working in the kitchen on that Sunday. Committee: Lynn and Kitty Bierstedt and Mary Shipler Oleson

BENEFIT - St. Paul Lutheran, Whittemore, will host a Pork Patty Benefit Dinner and Silent Auction on Sunday, April 5^th at St. Michael's Parish Hall, Whittemore, from 5-8 p.m. for Matthew and Melissa Gade. (See poster for details.) Proceeds will go to the Gade family to help defray medical expenses from Matt and Melissa's car accident. Supplemental Funds by Thrivent Finanacial for Lutherans #51156. Please come and support the Gades and wish them well in their recovery.

IOWA DISTRICT WEST MEN'S MINISTRY BREAKFAST - "God In The Workplace" will take place on Saturday morning, March 28 at Christ Lutheran, rural Bouton (intersection of highways 141/169, just east of Perry). Registrations (estimates are adequate) should be shared with the District office no later than Tuesday, March 24. "Men in the Workplace" explores Christian vocation. A panel of Lutheran laypersons will share their insights and experiences.

SILENT AUCTION The Lutheran Women's Missionary League of St. John's Lutheran Church in Fenton will hold their silent auction on Saturday, April 4^th, beginning at 1:30 p.m. We invite all ladies to come and enjoy and afternoon of fellowship and fun.

PANCAKE/SAUSAGE BREAKFAST - Water's Edge Nature Center Foundation will be sponsoring a Pancake Breakfast Sunday, March 29 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Izaak Walton League across from Smith Lake on Hwy. 169. Free will donation and Thrivent Financial Matching Funds.

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN'S (March 22, 2009- March 29, 2009)

Today 8:30 am Sunday School

9:30 am Service - Guest Pastor

Tuesday 9:00 am Preschool

11:30 pm Bible Study at Huskamp Assistant Living

Wednesday 9:00 am Preschool

6:00 pm Religion School

6:30 pm Choir

7:30 pm Mid-Week Lenten Service

Thursday 9:00 am Preschool

Sunday 8:30 am Sunday School

9:30 am Service

1:30 pm Algona Nursing Homes

Greeters next Sunday: Gene and Marcia Hanna

Johnny Parker next Sunday: Gene Hanna

Acolytes for March: JC and Justin Culbertson

Ushers for March: *Lynn Bierstedt, Cory Culbertson & Ervin Eimers

Elder for March: Jerry Koestler

Announcements

March 15, 2009

EASTER PLANTS If you would like to purchase a plant for the church to use for Easter Sunday Services, there is a sign-up sheet in the back of the church. Please pay Cheryl Batt by Sunday, April 5^th. You may take your plant home after Easter Sunday Services if you like. Thank You!!

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING will meet immediately following the service today in the Library. Board of Education: Jeff Schujter, Tish Lavrenz, Gary Reynolds & Shirlee Alt, Supt. Sunday School.

THANK YOU! The Family of Jack Trunkhill wishes to express their sincere appreciation to all relatives and friends for their kind expressions of sympathy including the lovely flowers, cards, letters of condolence, and for food brought into the home. A heartfelt thank you to the Burt First Responders and the Algona Ambulance crew. A special thank you to everyone who attended Jack's service and for the generous memorials made in his name. The attendance of so many friends at the service was a great comfort to us all. A special thank you to Rev. Jason Peterson for his most comforting service and to the St. John's Ladies Aid for the funeral meal. These generous acts are certainly a tribute to what a special husband and father Jack was. Janice Trunkhill and family

LENTEN SERVICES will be held on Wednesdays March 18, 25, April 1, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. Theme for Wednesday, March 18^th "Pilate's Place."

KOINONIA will be held this evening (March 15^th ) at 6:00 p.m at the church. Members are ask to bring snacks and hors d'oeuvres to share for fun night! Don and Pam Madsen and Arnie and Bev Skadburg are the hosts for the evening.

GUEST PASTOR Next Sunday, March 22, St. John's will be trading preachers with Our Redeemer Lutheran Church of Jackson, Minnesota. Rev. John Schuetz, from Our Redeemer, will be preaching at St. John's, and Pastor Peterson will be preaching in Jackson. We hope you will enjoy the variety and offer Pastor Schuetz a warm welcome.

PRAYER QUILT Tie a knot and say a pray for Viola Dacken on the quilt in the back of the church. When all the edges have been tied and prayers have been said the quilt will be delivered to Vi by the Life Committee. Be sure to sign your name on the paper next to the quilt!!

MISSION BOARD will be meeting today following the service to discuss the upcoming Mission Sunday events. Mission Board: Kitty Bierstedt, Mary Shipler Oleson & Lynn Bierstedt

BENEFIT - St. Paul Lutheran, Whittemore, will host a benefit on Sunday, April 5^th for the Gade twins, Matthew and Melissa, to help defray medical expenses incurred from their car accident. If you would like to help in any way or would like to donate an auction item for the silent auction to be held the night of the benefit, please call Pastor Mike at 884-2629 or 884-2765. More information will follow.

STEWARDSHIP CORNER Salvation is God's free gift to us, but it does not come without cost! We cannot bury it or earn it. God gave it to us in the person of His Son, "a lamb without blemish or defect." Only through "the precious blood of Christ" (1 Peter 1:19) could the debt of our sin be paid. St. Peter says, in light of this great gift, we "have sincere love for [our ] brothers [and] love one another deeply, from the heart" (1 Peter 1:22)

IOWA DISTRICT WEST MEN'S MINISTRY BREAKFAST - "God In The Workplace" will take place on Saturday morning, March 28 at Christ Lutheran, rural Bouton (intersection of highways 141/169, just east of Perry). Registrations (estimates are adequate) should be shared with the District office no later than Tuesday, March 24. "Men in the Workplace" explores Christian vocation. A panel of Lutheran laypersons will share their insights and experiences.

A TREADMILL FOR THE MIND...Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show produced by Lutheran Public Radio and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. Topics include: Embryonic Stem Cell Research, The Theology of the Cross, A New Survey on American Religious Life, Is There a Gay Gene?, The Nation of Islam and more. You can listen to what you want when you want at www.issuesetc.org.

SPA RETREAT AT CAMP OKOBOJI! Ladies you don't want to miss this! This retreat is for women of all ages, who want to spend time papering themselves, grow spiritually and have tons of fun! Cost for this retreat includes: Meals and lodging, One 10 minute chair massage, special gift, facial/manicure, hair style, entertainment and Bible studies. Bring you bathing suits the hot tub will be back and don't forget your personal items, bedding & towels. Special concert on Saturday Night by Tangled Blue. Information on the retreat is on the table in the back of the church. The retreat will be April 24-26, 2009 and deadline to get reservation in is April 10, 2009. Call 712-337-3325.

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN'S (March 15, 2009- March 22, 2009)

Today 8:30 am Sunday School

9:30 am Service (Holy Communion)

10:30 am Mission Board Meeting

10:30 am Board of Education

6:00 pm Koinonia at the church

Tuesday 9:00 am Preschool

7:00 pm Evening LWML

Wednesday 9:00 am Preschool

6:00 pm Religion School

6:30 pm Choir

7:30 pm Mid-Week Lenten Service

Thursday 9:00 am Preschool

Sunday 8:30 am Sunday School

9:30 am Service Guest Pastor

Greeters next Sunday: Denise Shipler and Bob Simmons

Johnny Parker next Sunday: Clark Christensen

Acolytes for March: JC and Justin Culbertson

Ushers for March: *Lynn Bierstedt, Cory Culbertson & Ervin Eimers

Elder for March: Jerry Koestler

Announcements

March 8, 2009

SPECIAL THANKS to the preschool children for singing at the beginning of the service this morning. Those children attending preschool this year are: Devon Becker, Cole Harms, Jay Heinen, Peyton Marlow, Caleb Smith, Hunter Thilges and DJ VanGinkel. Teachers: Sarah Peterson and Asst. Donna Haase.

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF TEACHING CHILDREN - Please join the Preschool Board in the basement after church for cookies and drinks in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the preschool. God has blessed us with such wonderful congregational support over the years that we are able to continue on with this much needed ministry. Kids of the Kingdom Preschool Board

COUNCIL MONTHLY MEETING The rescheduled meeting of the Council and Elders has been set for Thursday, March 12^th with the Elders meeting with Pastor at 6:30 p.m. and the Council at 7:30 p.m.

LENTEN SERVICES will be held on Wednesdays March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. Theme for Wednesday, March 11^th is "The Courtyard of Caiaphas."

KOINONIA will be held on Sunday, March 15^th at 6:00 p.m. Don and Pam Madsen and Arnie and Bev Skadburg are the hosts for the evening

THRIVENT COORDINATOR: Pam Reimers has agreed to be a Thrivent Coordinator for St John's Special thanks to her for coming forward and helping us out!! Darrel Schmidt

ANNUAL REPORTS are in the back of the church for you to pick up.

THANK YOU so very much for your gifts this past Christmas season. Without your love and generosity we wouldn't have had much of a Christmas. Because of you my kids had a very Merry Christmas and were able to celebrate the birth of our Savior with bright smiles. Thanks so much!! Adopted Family

BUILDING HEALTHY FAMILIES: Feeling a little lonely lately? Someone once said that being by yourself inside a room full of windows is to be alone; being by yourself inside a room full of mirrors is to be lonely. This week, look outside of yourself to see others God has placed around you. If no one immediately comes to mind, consider this: Within a 20 minute drive of just about every Iowa town is a nursing home. Within 20 yards of the front door of every Iowa nursing home is someone who has no one to visit them. Make your day and theirs by paying them a visit! Lutheran Family Service of Iowa

BENEFIT - St. Paul Lutheran, Whittemore, will host a benefit on Sunday, April 5^th for the Gade twins, Matthew and Melissa, to help defray medical expenses incurred from their car accident. If you would like to help in any way or would like to donate an auction item for the silent auction to be held the night of the benefit, please call Pastor Mike at 884-2629 or 884-2765. More information will follow.

CHRIST-CENTERED, CROSS-FOCUSED TALK RADIO...Tune in to Issues, Etc. Topics include: Myths About Death, The Fad-Driven Church, The Doctrine of Justification, Biblical Inerrancy, The Values of Hollywood and more. Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken and produced by Lutheran Public Radio. You can listen to what you want when you want at www.issuesetc.org.

CHICKEN AND BISCUIT SUPPER will be held on Wednesday March 11^th from 5-7:00 p.m. at the Burt Activity Complex. A Silent Auction will be held at the same time with bidding closing at 6:30 p.m. Items for the auction are on display at the Burt Security Bank until that evening. We could use some help with bars for dessert. A sign-up sheet is available at the back of the church if you would be willing to help furnish a pan of bars or also help with the serving. Thank you for your continual support. Burt Summer Celebration Committee

SPA RETREAT AT CAMP OKOBOJI! Ladies you don't want to miss this! This retreat is for women of all ages, who want to spend time papering themselves, grow spiritually and have tons of fun! Cost for this retreat includes: Meals and lodging, One 10 minute chair massage, special gift, facial/manicure, hair style, entertainment and Bible studies. Bring you bathing suits the hot tub will be back and don't forget your personal items, bedding & towels. Special concert on Saturday Night by Tangled Blue. Information on the retreat is on the table in the back of the church. The retreat will be April 24-26, 2009 and deadline to get reservation in is April 10, 2009. Call 712-337-3325.

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN'S (March 8, 2009- March 15, 2009)

Today 8:30 am Sunday School

9:30 am Service

Tuesday 8:15 am Pastor Circuit Conference at Burt

9:00 am Preschool

Wednesday 9:00 am Preschool

6:00 pm Religion School

6:00 pm Preschool Board

6:30 pm Choir

7:30 pm Mid-Week Lenten Service

Thursday 9:00 am Preschool

Sunday 8:30 am Sunday School

9:30 am Service

6:00 pm Koinoina

Greeters next Sunday: Wendell and Teresa Christensen

Johnny Parker next Sunday: Bob Simmons

Acolytes for March: JC and Justin Culbertson

Ushers for March: *Lynn Bierstedt, Cory Culbertson & Ervin Eimers

Elder for March: Jerry Koestler

Announcements

March 1, 2009

LENTEN SERVICES will be held on Wednesdays March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.

THRIVENT COODINATOR NEEDED - Our Congregation here at St Johns is in need of a "Thrivent Financial for Lutherans", Congregational Coordinator at this time. We would like to fill this position soon as possible. We need to have three Coordinator's in the congregation, to receive the dollars for our church. It has been brought to our attention that we will be able to get $1,020 for 2009. This is less dollars than previous years. So it would be nice if one of the Thrivent Members would please step forward. Contact Deb Steven or Darrel Schmidt if willing to serve for St. John's in this capacity. Thank You!

COOKIE DOUGH SALES The Kids of the Kingdom Preschool are selling the Little Lambs Cookie Dough in the back of the church today. We ask that you pay for the dough when you purchase it. Today is the deadline on those sales.

THANK YOU to Rev. Peterson and the Members of St. John's, Thank you so much for choosing my husband, Michael to receive the Student Endowment Scholarship! This scholarship is such a blessing to us and we are thankful to God for your generous gift. Thanks again and may God bless your ministry!

In Christ, Michael & Rachel Boothby

ANNUAL REPORTS are in the back of the church for you to pick up.

BUILDING HEALTHY FAMILIES: Whether you are an office worker, a business executive, a homemaker or a farmer, you likely have goals for your work. You probably have specific, intentional ideas about what you will do during the coming year to make your work succeed. Why not apply this excellent thinking and planning to the success of your marriage and/or family? This week, pray, think and talk about your plan for ensuring "success" in your relationships. What will be your intentional plan to strengthen and improve your relationships in 2009?

CHICKEN AND BISCUIT SUPPER will be held on Wednesday March 11^th from 5-7:00 p.m. at the Burt Activity Complex. A Silent Auction will be held at the same time with bidding closing at 6:30 p.m. Items for the auction are on display at the Burt Security Bank until the that evening. We could use some help with bars for dessert. A sign-up sheet is available at the back of the church if you would be willing to help furnish a pan of bars or also help with the serving. Thank you for your continues support. Burt Summer Celebration Committee

FRENCH TOAST BREAKFAST - Re-scheduled for Saturday, March 7th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Burt Community Center. This is sponsored by the Burt Lions Club.

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN'S (March 1, 2009- March 8, 2009)

Today 8:30 am Sunday School

9:30 am Service (Holy Communion)

Tuesday 9:00 am Preschool

Wednesday 9:00 am Preschool

6:00 pm Religion School

6:30 pm Choir

7:30 pm Mid-Week Lenten Service

Thursday 9:00 am Preschool

Sunday 8:30 am Sunday School

9:30 am Service

6:00 pm Koinoina

Greeters next Sunday: Denise Shipler & Bob Simmons

Johnny Parker next Sunday: Don Reimers

Acolytes for March: JC and Justin Culbertson

Ushers for March: *Lynn Bierstedt, Cory Culbertson & Ervin Eimers

Elder for March: Jerry Koestler

Announcements

February 15, 2009

QUILTING The Ladies of the church will be quilting for World Relief each Tuesday through the month of February. We will begin at 9:00 a.m. and meet in the upstairs conference room. Those who are staying all day are ask to bring a sack lunch. Come join us we would love to have you help!

ST. JOHN'S LYF (grade 7-12) will be going bowling and having pizza in Bancroft today after church. We will be leaving from the church around 11:00 a.m.

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE will be held on Wednesday, February 25^th at 7:30 p.m.

THRIVENT COODINATOR NEEDED - Our Congregation here at St Johns is in need of a "Thrivent Financial for Lutherans", Congregational Coordinator at this time. We would like to fill this position soon as possible. We need to have three Coordinator's in the congregation, to receive the dollars for our church. It has been brought to our attention that we will be able to get $1,020 for 2009. This is less dollars than previous years. So it would be nice if one of the Thrivent Members would please step forward. Contact Deb Steven or Darrel Schmidt if willing to serve for St. John's in this capacity. Thank You!

MONTHLY COUNCIL MEETING will be held on Thursday, February 27^th. Elders will meet with Pastor at 6:30 p.m. and Council at 7:30 p.m.

LUTHERAN WITNESS RENEWAL is due the first of March. The cost for the Witness is $18.00. If you are not on the list and wish to receive the Witness monthly or you are on the list and wish to be taken off, please contact the church office so those corrections can be made. You may pay for the renewals in the church office.

COOKIE DOUGH SALES The Kids of the Kingdom Preschool will be selling the Little Lambs Cookie Dough in the back of the church and running through Sunday, March 1^st . We ask that you pay for the dough when you purchase it.

BUILDING HEALTHY FAMILIES: No special Valentine in your mailbox yesterday? Perhaps you didn't look in the right place. The world's ALL TIME BEST messages of love, written just for you by the author of Love Himself, are waiting for you today: Romans 8:38-39, Psalm 136:2, John 3:16, 1 John 4:7-8, Jude 1:21. Lutheran Family Service of Iowa

SILENT AUCTION Items are needed for a Silent Auction that is being sponsored by the Burt Summer Celebration to raise funds for the upcoming Burt Day. Donations can be brought to the Burt City Hall before March 11^th and they will be displayed at the Burt Security Bank. Bids will be taken during the Chicken & Biscuit dinner on Wednesday, March 11^th from 5-6:30 p.m.

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN'S (February 15, 2009-February 22, 2009)

Today 8:30 am Sunday School

9:30 am Service (Holy Communion)

Tuesday 9:00 am Preschool

9:00 am Ladies Quilting

Wednesday 9:00 am Preschool

6:00 pm Religion School

6:30 pm Choir

Thursday 9:00 am Preschool

Sunday 8:30 am Sunday School

9:30 am Service

10:30 am Mission Board

Greeters next Sunday: Helen Smith & Cheryl Batt

Johnny Parker next Sunday: Ken McFarland

Acolytes for February Joshua Culbertson

Ushers for February: *Roger Lavrenz, Roger Cherland and Melvin Haase

Elder for February: Floyd Lavrenz

Announcements

February 8, 2009

MISSION BOARD will meet today, February 8^th following the service. Mission Board members are: Kitty Bierstedt, Mary Shipler-Oleson, Lynn Bierstedt.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Any announcements you have for the Sundays of the 15^th & 22^nd need to be in to my office by early Wednesday, February 11^th. I will be out of the office until Wednesday, February 25^th. If you do not get them to me in time and want them announced verbally, please give them to Pastor.

Thanks! Rosann Shipler, Sec.

Koinonia VALENTINE PARTY will be held at the home of Doris Gifford, 324 Deickman Street in Titonka (across from Good Hope Lutheran Church) 6 p.m. tonight. A catered meal will be provided at a cost per plate. Hosts: Janice Trunkhill & Bev and Arnie Skadburg

QUILTING The Ladies of the church will be quilting for World Relief each Tuesday through the month of February. We will begin at 9:00 a.m. and meet in the upstairs conference room. Those who are staying all day are ask to bring a sack lunch. Come join us we would love to have you help!

ST. JOHN'S LYF (grade 7-12) will be going bowling and having pizza in Bancroft on Sunday, February 15 after church. Please tell Kelly Alt or Pastor Peterson if you plan to attend so we can make sure we have enough room in the cars. We will be leaving from the church around 11:00 a.m.

LUTHERAN WITNESS RENEWAL is due the first of March. The cost for the Witness is $18.00. If you are not on the list and wish to receive the Witness monthly or you are on the list and wish to be taken off, please contact the church office so those corrections can be made. You may pay for the renewals in the church office.

THANK YOU for the prayers, food, cards, memorials and acts of kindness given in memory of the celebration of dads life. Our heartfelt thanks to Pastor Peterson for the beautiful service, prayers and visits. Special thanks to the people who prepared and served the funeral dinner. God bless!! The Family of Julian Cherland

COOKIE DOUGH SALES The Kids of the Kingdom Preschool will be selling the Little Lambs Cookie Dough starting this Sunday in the back of the church and running through Sunday, February 27^th. We ask that you pay for the dough when you purchase it.

MIDDLE SCHOOL LOCK-IN AT TRINITY Trinity Lutheran Church invites all sixth, seventh, and eighth graders in the area to its WINTER LOCK-IN on Friday, February 13^th. This overnight event includes activities such as sports at the YMCA, Bible games, Romans and Christians, devotional time, food and much more. You are welcome to bring a guest (s) with you. Interested youth should please contact your church office or call Trinity at 515-295-3518 by Wednesday, February 11^th for more information. Registration forms are on the table in the back of the church. Cost: $5.00/Youth.

STEWARDSHIP CORNER In Isaiah 53, we read Isaiah's wonderful and terrible words about Jesus, the Suffering Servant. Wonderful words because they tell what Christ has done for us. Terrible words because they tell what those deeds cost our Savior. "We all, like sheep have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way" (verse 6a). Arrogant, proud, independent, we think we can do better on our own, so we turn to our own ways, and those ways always get us into trouble. But, "the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all" (verse 6b).

OLD THEOLOGY, NEW TECHNOLOGY...Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken and produced by Lutheran Public Radio. Topics include: Soldiers & Their Families, Good Works, The Obama Administration & Science, Gossip, Christianity in Sudan and more. You can listen to what you want when you want at www.issuesetc.org.

BUILDING HEALTHY FAMILIES: Planning to send flowers to someone special for Valentine's Day? This year you can make their day (everyone loves to receive flowers), communicate a Christian message of love and hope, and support the ministry of LFS to Iowa families all at the same time! Visit the LFS website at www.LFSiowa.org, click on the red roses, and you will be connected with a nationwide flower delivery service called the Christian Flower. When you order flowers through our website, the LFS ministry will receive 10% of your purchase to support our work. The LFS counselors thank you, those families who receive help through LFS thank you, and your special someone will thank you! Lutheran Family Service of Iowa

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN'S (February 8, 2009-February 15, 2009)

Today 8:30 am Sunday School

9:30 am Service

10:30 am Mission Board Meeting

Tuesday 8:15 am Pastor at Circuit Pastor's Conference

9:00 am Preschool

9:00 am Ladies Quilting

Wednesday 9:00 am Preschool

6:00 pm Religion School

6:00 pm Preschool Board Meeting

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