Announcements

 

November 20, 2011

 

THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR this morning has been given in love and celebration for 55 years of marriage by the children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren of Wendell and Esther Christensen. 

 

THE WREATHS are in and you can pick them up in the garage today.  Your names are on the wreaths. We wish to thank you all for your generous support of the preschool!  Kristen Faber, Teacher 

 

CHRISTMAS CHILDREN PROGRAM PRACTICE will be held this Saturday, November 19^th at 9:00 a.m.

 

SPECIAL THANKS to Arlene and Don Behnkendorf for many many years of service to the church and the church secretary.  Don and Arlene have come to help me each week by folding the Sunday bulletins .  They now are ready to retire and I wish to thank them for their generous help.  Blessing to you both!   Rosann Shipler, Secretary

 

THANKSGIVING SERVICE with communion will be on Thursday, November 24^th at 9:00 a.m.

 

THE KOINONIA GROUP is asking for help with the Adopted Family this year.  As our group is no longer active we are asking the congregation to help us with this project!  Contact:  Boyd & Rosann Shipler or  Don Pam Madsen if you would be willing to help.

 

NOMINATING COMMITTEE needs to meet to get the slate of officers set for 2013.  That committee is: Pastor Peterson, Elder, Wendell Christensen Sr., Senior Trustee, Mike Marlow, President, Jeff Schutjer and one other person appointed by the President.

 

CHRISTMAS COFFEE – Join us for coffee and cookies after church on Sunday December 4^th as we celebrate the beginning of the Christmas Season.   Ladies Aid and Evening LWML Groups

 

POINSETTA PLANTS – There will be a sign-up sheet for poinsettia’s in the back of the church for anyone who would like to purchase a plant for the church to use for Christmas. You can take their plants hom3e after Christmas morning services if you would like. Pay Cheryl Batt or the plants!

 

SPECIAL COUNCIL AND VOTER’S MEETING  will be held on December 8^th. This meeting will be to present and approve the 2013 Budget and Slate of Officers.  The Voter’s Meeting will be held on Sunday, December 11^th following the service. 

 

BUILDING HEALTHY FAMILIES – The history of Thanksgiving can be traced back to 1621during colonial times. Abraham Lincoln finally proclaimed Thanksgiving a nationally observed holiday in 1863. Today, Thanksgiving gives us the opportunity to reflect on the many good things that have happened in our lives over the past year and to help those less fortunate than ourselves. Reach out to someone who may need that extra support or refer them to the services of LFS. Lutheran Family Service of Iowa

 

HOSPICE OF THE HEARTLAND – “Lights of Life” With the holiday season approaching, Hospice of the Heartland announces the Lights of Life Program. Our goal is to increase community awareness and understanding of the work being done by Hospice of the Heartland, while at the same time raising funds to support that work. You are invited to attend a memorial service and tree-lighting ceremony at Kossuth Regional Health Center, Algona, Sunday, December 4, 2011 at6 2:00 p.m. and also at Hancock County Memorial Hospital, Britt, Sunday, December 4, at 5:00 p.m. Forms for contributions for the lighting is on the table in the back.

 

LOOKING AHEAD IN BURT

* Library Holiday Open House will be held on Friday, December 2^nd from 3:00 -5:30 p.m. Lots of goodies & fun!

*The Burt Business Christmas Coffee & Lions Club Santa Day will be held Saturday, December 3^rd at the Burt Activity Complex from 1:00 -3:00 p.m.

 

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S  – (November 20, 2011-November 27, 2011)

Today             8:15 am      Adult Bible Class

                       9:00 am      Service (Holy Communion)                                                          

                     10:00 am      Sunday School                                                                                                                                      

Tuesday          9:00 am      Preschool                                                                                                              

                     11:30 am      Huskamp Bible Study

Wednesday     9:00 am      Preschool

                       6:00 pm      No Religion School                                                                       

                       7:30 pm      Pastor at Luvene for Thanksgiving Service                                                           

Thursday        9:00 am      Thanksgiving Service (Holy Communion)

Sunday           8:15 am      Adult Bible Class

                       9:00 am      Service                  

                     10:00 am      Sunday School             

                     10:00 am      Mission Board

                                                       

Thanksgiving Greeters       Arnie and Bev Skadburg

Greeters next Sunday:       Duane and Linda Peter

Head Usher:                      Roger Lavrenz 

Acolyte for November:     Elyssa Marlow & Maci Marlow

Ushers for November:    * Lynn Bierstedt, Michael Bierstedt & Paul Jahnke

Elder for November:         Wendell Christensen Sr.