October 25 2009
THE LUTHERAN STUDY BIBLES ARE IN! If you have not paid or picked yours up, please do so in the church office.
THANK YOU to all who came to our soup dinner fundraiser last Sunday. Without your help, we couldn't have the wonderful Christian based preschool that we have and you never let us down. A special thanks to Shirlee Alt, our youth: Olivia and Maci Marlow, Justin and Joshua Culbertson Kali Karels for their help in serving the guests. Also, special thanks to the Evening LWML and Sarah Reinhardt for furnishing the bars and to Thrivent for the supplement funds. With help from everyone, a large job becomes small. God's richest blessings to all of you! Kids of the Kingdom Preschool Board and Staff
A MONTHLY COUNCIL MEETING will be held Sunday, November 1st following the church service. This is to vote on the Ballot for the election of the Lutheran Family Service Board of Directors. Rev. Jason Peterson, Burt and Rev. Neil Hayen, Mallard are running for the Fort Dodge Service Area.
POP CAN TABS – The Preschool will be collecting pop tabs as a project during the entire school year. The pop can tabs are recycled and the money is used to help the Ronald McDonald Houses. If anyone would like to help, you may give the pop tabs to Donna Haase, Pastor, or Sarah Peterson
Stewardship Corner – Martin Luther said that Christians need three conversions; one of the heart, one of the mind, and another of the pocketbook. Luther's observation reveals a profound truth. When Jesus controls our hearts and minds, we follow Him and we use our money and possessions according to His plan. Our thoughts and desires center around how we can use God's material gifts to us for His glory.
BUILDING HEALTHY FAMILIES – The Bible makes it clear how powerful words are. Children, especially, are vulnerable to the power of words. Ask God to help you choose words that build up those around you. "Love builds up," so "speak the truth in a spirit of love."Lutheran Family Service of Iowa
VFW BREAKFAST – The Burt VFW Breakfast will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon at the Burt Community Center. Serving: Eggs, sausages & pancakes. Free will offering.
10th Annual FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL will be held at the Lone Rock Presbyterian Church on Sunday, November 1st, 2009 with serving from 10:30-1:00 p.m. Vickie's Country Catering will be serving a traditional Turkey Meal with Desserts included. Free Will Donation. 100 % of donations will be divided between: Kossuth County Care Team, The Kossuth County Food Pantry and a Mission Trip.
Exceptional Opportunities ANNUAL COMMUNITY HALLOWEEN PARTY – Saturday, October 31st from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Light supper served & games for 1-11 year olds. This will be in the basement of the West and East Homes at 310 Wisconsin St., Burt. Follow the path!
ANNUAL SOUP DINNER – The Lakota Ambulance will be having a Soup Dinner on Sunday November 1, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Lakota Fire Station. A Free will donation will be taken at the door. Chili and Chicken Noodle Soup with Grilled Cheese or Egg Salad Sandwich and Homemade bars, and a drink will be served. The Lakota Ambulance crew appreciates your support.
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN'S – ( October 25, 2009 – November 1, 2009)
Today 8:30 am Sunday School
9:30 am Reformation Service (Holy Communion)
10:30 pm Mission Board Meeting
Tuesday 9:00 am Preschool
11:30 pm Huskamp Bible Study
Wednesday 9:00 am Preschool
6:00 pm Religion School
6:30 pm Choir
Thursday 9:00 am Preschool
7:00 pm Grief Support Group at Trinity, Algona
Sunday 8:30 am Sunday School
9:30 am All Saints Service (Holy Communion)
Greeters next Sunday: Steve and Vickie Madsen
Johnny Parker next Sunday: Ken McFarland
Appointed Head Usher: Roger Lavrenz
Acolyte for October: Justin and Joshua Culbertson
Ushers for October: *Randy Reimers, Terry Briggs and Terry Tieman
Elder for October: Boyd Shipler