Announcements

May 18, 2008

 

SUMMER HOURS - We will be switching to our summer schedule starting Sunday June 1^st.  Church will be at 8:30 a.m. with no Sunday school during the summer time. 

 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL is scheduled the week of June 23-27^th from 6-8:30 p.m.  We really need your help in many designated areas. Please volunteer to help us out this year!! A sign-up sheet is again on the back table. Board of Education:  Darrel Schmidt, Jeff Schutjer & Tish Lavrenz.

 

HOME VISITS! - I am making an attempt during the coming weeks to visit at home as many members of St. John's as possible.  I hope to use this opportunity to learn more about you and about our congregation.  Sign-up sheets are available in the back of the church.  I will be visiting two homes during each three-hour timeslot.  Only those who sign up will receive a visit.  If none of the available timeslots are possible for you and you would still like a visit, you may call to set up an appointment.  Please sign up with your name and phone number.  Also, I will be using the address list from the most recent Annual Report.  If your home address has changed or is incomplete, please let me know so that I can find your house.

·  ELDERS:  I would like an elder to accompany me to the visits when possible.  Please contact me to let me know which timeslots (if any) you could join me for.

 

THANKS ST JOHNS!! - Dear Friends in Christ, I thank God for you and every remembrance of your faith in Christ! Thanks for the beautiful flowers and for your prayers in behalf of me. I am thankful to be home after 11 days in the hospital. I look forward to renewed strength and health.  In Christ, Pastor Henry Friedrich

 

BUILDING HEATHLY FAMILIES – Although they tend to be composed of idiotic husbands, smug wives and smart-aleck children, TV families can be admired for one thing:  they don't spend the majority of their time watching television.  Lutheran Family Service of Iowa

 

RELAY FOR LIFE – The Kossuth County Relay for Life is Friday, June 13^th at 5:30 p.m. through Saturday, June 14^th at the Bishop Garrigan High School Track in Algona. There will be Survivorship Ceremonies at 7:00 p.m., Luminary Ceremonies at 10:00 p.m., and the Luminary Visual Presentation at approximately 10:15 p.m.  Thank you for your support!  If you have any questions feel free to contact  Sonya Burtnett at 515.295-9218

 

ANNIVERSARY – Maurice and June Weisbrod will celebrate their 60^th Wedding Anniversary on Sunday, June 8, 2008. You are cordially invited to an Open House Reception in the Lone Rock Presbyterian Church from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. No gifts please.

 

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN'S –  (May 18, 2008-May 25, 2008)

Today             8:30     am        Sunday School

                     9:30     am        Service (Holy Communion)

                    10:30     am        Mission Board Reception for Graduates

                      2:00     pm      Graduation at Algona

Tuesday        11:30    am        Pastor Bible Study at Huskamp Asst. Living

                      5:30     pm       Women Bible Class

Wednesday     7:30    pm        Adult Instruction Class

Sunday          8:30    am         Sunday School

                     9:30    am         Service

                    10:30    pm         Mission Board Meeting

 

Greeters next Sunday:              Ruth Nerem and Marge Lavrenz

Johnny Parker next Sunday:     Boyd Shipler

Acolytes for May:                    Rachel Feuring

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

Elder for May:                         Jerry Koestler

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Announcements

May 11, 2008

 

SPECIAL DOOR OFFERING – Today we will be taking a special door offering for the Kossuth Crisis Center.  This offering will be in place of the regular budgeted amount we had given in the past years.  This is the only time this year we will be taking a special offering for the Crisis Center.  Please, give generously!!!

 

REMEMBER OUR SHUT-INS!  TIE A KNOT AND SAY A PRAYER – Our shut-ins need to know that they haven't been forgotten and that we are praying for them. The LIFE committee received a unique idea for making a prayer quilt. Please take time to tie a know (or 2 or 3) in the fleece quilt hanging in the back of the church and sign your name to let Eva Wiener know that her friends at St. John's miss her.

 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL is scheduled the week of June 23-27^th from 6-8:30 p.m.  We really need your help in many designated areas. Please volunteer to help us out this year!! Board of Education:  Darrel Schmidt, Jeff Schutjer & Tish Lavrenz.

 

A HEARTFELT THANK YOU to the members of St. John's for all the prayers, cards, calls and flowers I received while in the hospital and since my return home. God bless each of you for your thoughtfulness!  Pastor Henry Friedrich

 

COOKIE SALES – Thank you to everyone who supported the preschool by purchasing cookie dough. The sale really helped with operating expenses. Your support is greatly appreciated!!  Sarah Peterson

 

RECOGNITION OF GRADUATES -  On Sunday May 18^th the students who are graduating from High School will be recognized during the 9:30 a.m. service.  The graduates are ask to come, sit together and take Communion as a group. The Mission Board will be hosting a coffee and cookie reception following the service. 

 

LWML CONVENTION - Shaped in His Image registration forms are now available on the table in the back.  LWML Convention at Camp Okoboji will be held June 19 – 21, 2008.  Registration forms need to be filled out and in before May 15^th.

 

THANK YOU for celebrating my Confirmation.  It was very fun having each and every one of you there.  Thank you also for praying for me throughout Questioning, Confirmation and my First Communion.  All of the gifts were greatly appreciated.  Thanks to all of you.  Micah Lavrenz

 

OPEN HOUSE - You are invited to an Open House Graduation Reception for Mary Steven on Saturday May 17th from 2-5 at the Lakota Community Room.  Mary will be attending Iowa Lakes Community College in the fall.

 

BUILDING HEATHLY FAMILIES – In addition to sharing your faith in Christ, one of the most precious gifts we can give to our children is the experience of being loved for who they are as children of God.  Today, on Mother's Day, pray a prayer of thanksgiving for God's gift each mother you know who reflects His love to her children. Happy Mother's Day!  Lutheran Family Service of Iowa

 

SUMMER HOURS - We will be switching to our summer schedule starting Sunday June 1^st.  Church will be at 8:30 a.m. with no Sunday school during the summer time. 

 

ADVENTURELAND TICKETS available at a discount.  Pam Madsen has available tickets you can purchase in advance for a sizeable reduction.  All tickets are $18.50 with children under 3 years free.  These tickets normally run $31.00 for adults, $27.00 for students with children under 3 years free.  If you wish to purchase tickets, please contact Pam (924-3207) before Monday May 12^th. These can be used anytime during the summer months.

 

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN'S –  (May 11, 2008-May 18, 2008)

Today            8:30   am      Sunday School

                      9:30   am      Service

                      2:00   pm      Graduation at Sentral High School

Monday                              Pastor at IDW Pastor's Conference in Sioux City

Tuesday         9:00   am      Preschool                     

Wednesday    9:00  am       Preschool

                                          Pastor returns from Conference                                                    

                      7:30   pm      Adult Instruction Class

Thursday       9:00   am      Preschool Picnic at Burt Park

                      9:00   am      LIFE Committee

Friday             7:30   pm      Graduation at WCLT School

Sunday           8:30   am      Sunday School

                      9:30   am      Service (Holy Communion)

                    10:30   am      Mission Board Reception for Graduates

                      2:00   pm      Graduation at Algona High School

                      

Greeters next Sunday:             Duane and Ann Heyes

Johnny Parker next Sunday:    Roger Cherland

Acolytes for May:                   Rachel Feuring

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

Elder for April:                       Jerry Koestler

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Announcements

May 4, 2008

 

REMEMBER OUR SHUT-INS!  TIE A KNOT AND SAY A PRAYER – Our shut-ins need to know that they haven't been forgotten and that we are praying for them. The LIFE committee received a unique idea for making a prayer quilt. Please take time to tie a know (or 2 or 3) in the fleece quilt hanging in the back of the church and sign your name to let Eva Wiener know that her friends at St. John's miss her.

 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL is scheduled the week of June 23-27^th from 6-8:30 p.m.  We really need your help in many designated areas. Please volunteer to help us out this year!! Board of Education:  Darrel Schmidt, Jeff Schutjer & Tish Lavrenz.

 

SOUTH BACK CHURCH DOOR -  A new door has been installed and with this new door we are unable to add the key pad so it is locked with a regular key.  You will have to use the West door and then open it from the inside.  Sorry about the inconvenience.  Trustees

 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING will be held immediately following the service today.  Those who have signed up or would like to help with VBS should attend this meeting .

 

"SON-FEST" at Camp Okoboji - On Saturday, July 19, we will be hosting "SON-Fest" from 1 to 8:00 p.m. on the athletic field here at Camp Okoboji.  This years bands will include Bill Buchanan with Fusebox, Remedy Drive, Casting Pearls and several others. Tickets will be $25 in advance and $30 at the gate. Food stands and carnival games will also be located on the athletic field. We will need lots of adult volunteers to help at the Camp the day of the event. If anyone is interested in helping us out please call Camp at 712.337.3325.  These bands are geared more to the youth and young college age students.

 

BUILDING HEATHLY FAMILIES - Jesus' words, "I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly" serves as a reminder of the center of Lutheran Family Service's adoption ministry.  The goal is that all involved in the process – the newborn child, birth family, and adoptive family – each receive the abundant life our Lord promises. If you know of a family experiencing infertility who might be interested in considering adoption as a way to build their family, invite them to call your local LFS office.  Lutheran Family Service of Iowa

 

STEWARDSHIP CORNER – A little boy was fidgeting in church one Sunday morning during the pastor's sermon. Finally, he leaned over to his mother and asked, "Mom, if we give the money now, do you think he'll let us go?"  If this boy expresses our idea of stewardship, we are missing the true meaning, purpose, and joy that are associated with giving. Our giving should express our thankfulness for Who God is and what He does for us. Through our giving, we worship and honor our heavenly Father. We give not because God needs our gifts, but because we have a need to give. God in His sovereignty chooses to bless us as we give. (Acts 20:35).

 

LWML CONVENTION - Shaped in His Image registration forms are now available on the table in the back.  LWML Convention at Camp Okoboji will be held June 19 – 21, 2008.  Registration forms need to be filled out and in before May 15^th.

ADVENTURELAND TICKETS available at a discount.  Pam Madsen has available tickets you can purchase in advance for a sizeable reduction.  All tickets are $18.50 with children under 3 years are free.  These tickets normally run $31.00 for adults, $27.50 for students with children under 3 years free.  If you wish to purchase tickets please contact Pam before May 12^th. These can be used anytime during the summer months.

 

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN'S –  (May 4, 2008-May 11, 2008)

Today                8:30    am     Sunday School

                         9:30    am     Service (Holy Communion)   

                        10:30   pm     VBS Meeting

Monday             9:00   am      Preschool (Make-up day)

Tuesday            9:00   am      Preschool

                         5:30   pm      Women Bible Study

Wednesday         9:00  am      Preschool                                                                     

                         7:30   pm      Adult Instruction Class

Sunday              8:30   am      Sunday School

                         9:30   am      Pentecost Service

                         2:00   pm      Graduation at Sentral High School           

 

Greeters next Sunday:             Ruby Jentz & Mary Melick

Johnny Parker next Sunday:    Terry Briggs

Acolytes for May:                  Rachel Feuring

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

Elder for April:                       Floyd Lavrenz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Announcements

April 24, 2008

 

 

REMEMBER OUR SHUT-INS!  TIE A KNOT AND SAY A PRAYER – Our shut-ins need to know that they haven't been forgotten and that we are praying for them. The LIFE committee received a unique idea for making a prayer quilt. Please take time to tie a know (or 2 or 3) in the fleece quilt hanging in the back of the church and sign your name to let Eva Wiener know that her friends at St. John's miss her.

 

CONFIRMATION RECEPTION – You are invited to a Confirmation Reception in celebration of the confirmation of Micah Lavrenz and Rachel Feuring following the service on Sunday, April 27^th in the back of the church.  We wish to thank you for all your support during our children's Christian education and we wish to celebrate with you this important time in their lives. Hosts: Floyd and Tish Lavrenz and Kevin and Michelle Feuring.

 

CONFIRMATION CELEBRATION:  The congregation is invited to a reception to celebrate Austin Bierstedt's Confirmation  following the service in the church basement.  Hosted by Mike and Amy Bierstedt

 

ASCENSION SERVICE - St. John's will be joining four neighboring congregations to celebrate The Ascension of our Lord on Thursday, May 1, at 7:30PM at St. John Lutheran Church in Fenton.  The public is welcome to attend and all members of the Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod are invited to receive the Lord's Supper.  The evening's offering will be given to the Lutheran Heritage Foundation.  Other congregations participating will be: St. Luke, Fairville; Immanuel, Lotts Creek; and Our Savior, Swea City.  Rev. David Bergquist of Lotts Creek/Fairville will be the preacher and Rev. David Schultz of Fenton/Swea City will be the liturgist. Please consider attending this service to celebrate an important event in the life of our Lord Jesus.

 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - A sign–up sheet is available in the back of the church today for volunteering to help with VBS on June 23-27^th from 6-8:30 p.m.  We really need your help so check the list over in designated areas and please volunteer to help us out this year. Board of Education:  Darrel Schmidt, Jeff Schutjer & Tish Lavrenz.

 

SOUTH BACK CHURCH DOOR:  A new door has been installed and with this new door we are unable to add the key pad so it is locked with a regular key.  You will have to use the West door and then open it from the inside.  Sorry about the inconvenience.  Trustees

 

ADULT INSTRUCTION CLASS will be held on Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m.  If you know anyone who might be interested in membership or just to find out more about the faith of Lutheran Christians, please invite them to attend.  Also, any current members who would like to review or increase their knowledge of the Bible are welcome to attend.  Please let the pastor know in advance if you or a friend will attend so that enough materials can be available.

 

KIDS OF THE KINGDOM PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION is being held Tuesday, April 29^th from 6-7:00 p.m.  All 3, 4 and 5 year olds are welcome!! If unable to attend, please call 924-3344 for information regarding registration.

 

CHURCH SERVICES - If you are unable to attend services on Sunday morning due to illness, there are several opportunities to hear God's Word from home.  Our services are broadcast on cable on the Burt Community Channel on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. and Monday at 5:30 p.m.  You can also hear the service live by telephone.  Contact Pastor or the Church Office for the number.  A new opportunity is also available if you have satellite television through Direct TV.  Worship for Shut-ins is a program featuring pastors, seminary professors, and choirs from Fort Wayne, IN, and a shortened version (about 30 min) of a Lutheran service.  It is shown Sundays at 10:30 a.m. on channel 377.

 

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN'S –  (April 27, 2008- May 4, 2008)

Today                 8:30    am        Sunday School

                         9:30     am        Confirmation Service

                        10:30    am        Reception for Micah Lavrenz and Rachel Feuring

                        10:30    am        Reception for Austin Bierstedt in basement

                        10:30    pm        Mission Board Meeting

                          1:30    pm        Pastor at Algona Nursing Homes

Tuesday              9:00   am         Preschool

                          5:30    pm        Women Bible Study

Wednesday         9:00    am        Preschool                                                                     

                          6:00    pm        Pizza Party and Bible Bowl at Religion School

Thursday           9:00     am        Preschool

                         1:30    pm         LWM Ladies Aid Group

                          6:00   pm         Preschool Board Meeting

                          7:30   pm         Joint Ascension Service at St. John's Fenton

Sunday               8:30   am         Sunday School

                         9:30    am         Service (Holy Communion)  

                      

Greeters next Sunday:             Clark and Allison Christensen

Johnny Parker next Sunday:    Russ Parsons

Acolytes for April:                  Kali Karels

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

Elder for April:                       Boyd Shipler

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Announcements

April 20, 2008

 

CONFIRMATION will be held April 27^th in the Sunday service at 9:30 a.m.  Austin Bierstedt, Aaron Bixby, Rachel Feuring, and Micah Lavrenz will confirm the faith given to them in Baptism and be received as communicant members of St. John's Lutheran Church.  Public Examination of the confirmands will be Wednesday, April 23, at 7:30 p.m. and First Communion will be Sunday, May 3^rd , in the morning service.  Please keep the four young people in your prayers that they would remain faithful to the confession of their Lord Jesus.

 

CHURCH SERVICES - If you are unable to attend services on Sunday morning due to illness, there are several opportunities to hear God's Word from home.  Our services are broadcast on cable on the Burt Community Channel on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. and Monday at 5:30 p.m.  You can also hear the service live by telephone.  Contact Pastor or the Church Office for the number.  A new opportunity is also available if you have satellite television through Direct TV.  Worship for Shut-ins is a program featuring pastors, seminary professors, and choirs from Fort Wayne, IN, and a shortened version (about 30 min) of a Lutheran service.  It is shown Sundays at 10:30 a.m. on channel 377.

 

ASCENSION SERVICE - St. John's will be joining four neighboring congregations to celebrate The Ascension of our Lord on Thursday, May 1, at 7:30PM at St. John Lutheran Church in Fenton.  The public is welcome to attend and all members of the Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod are invited to receive the Lord's Supper.  The evening's offering will be given to the Lutheran Heritage Foundation.  Other congregations participating will be: St. Luke, Fairville; Immanuel, Lotts Creek; and Our Savior, Swea City.  Rev. David Bergquist of Lotts Creek/Fairville will be the preacher and Rev. David Schultz of Fenton/Swea City will be the liturgist. Please consider attending this service to celebrate an important event in the life of our Lord Jesus.

 

CONFIRMATION RECEPTION – You are invited to a Confirmation Reception in celebration of the confirmation of Micah Lavrenz and Rachel Feuring following the service on Sunday, April 27^th in the back of the church.  We wish to thank you for all your support during our children's Christian education and we wish to celebrate with you this important time in their lives. Hosts: Floyd and Tish Lavrenz and Kevin and Michelle Feuring.

 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - A sign–up sheet is available in the back of the church today for volunteering to help with VBS on June 23-27^th from 6-8:30 p.m.  We really need your help so check the list over in designated areas and please volunteer to help us out this year. Board of Education:  Darrel Schmidt, Jeff Schutjer & Tish Lavrenz

 

THANK YOU to everyone for the many cards and best wishes you expressed to us for our 55^th anniversary. Being here at St. John's all these years is a wonderful blessing.   Short and Pat Eimers

 

ADULT INSTRUCTION CLASS will be held on Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m.  If you know anyone who might be interested in membership or just to find out more about the faith of Lutheran Christians, please invite them to attend.  Also, any current members who would like to review or increase their knowledge of the Bible are welcome to attend.  Please let the pastor know in advance if you or a friend will attend so that enough materials can be available.

 

KIDS OF THE KINGDOM PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION is being held Tuesday, April 29^th from 6-7:00 p.m.  All 3, 4 and 5 year olds are welcome!! If unable to attend, please call 924-3344 for information regarding registration.

 

THE CHURCH DOOR FUND IS NOW COMPLETE!  Thanks to all who so generously gave to this fund. 

 

BRIDAL SHOWER for Sheena Pope and Jason Christensen will be held at the Waters Edge Smith Lake on Saturday, April 26^th at 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Everyone welcome!!

 

SPRING VOLUNTEER WEEKEND at Camp Okoboji is now scheduled for Friday April 25^th and 26^th Help is needed to prepare the Camp for the busy summer months. There will be cleaning, painting, raking leaves, sewing, laundry, small repair jobs, and much more to do or you can help with the childcare. Meals and lodging will be provided to all those volunteering. There will be planned family activities in the evening. There will be a pancake feed on Sunday from 9:30 a.m. until 1:30  p.m. with a free will offering. The proceeds will go to the Annual Fund. Call 712.337.3325

 

40^TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY for Terry and Marie Cook will be celebrated with an open house today from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. at the Burt Activity Complex.  No gifts please.  Your presence is gift enough!!

 

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN'S –  (April 20, 2008- April 27, 2008)

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