Thursday, December 29, 2016

Announcements

January 1, 2017

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

 

January Calendar – Extra copies of the January 2017 calendar are on the Guest Book table.  They were placed in the Snow Sunday bulletin a couple weeks ago. 

 

Thank You – I would like to thank everyone for your kind words, your support, your gifts and your prayers this holiday season.  The season of Christmas is one of joy as well as many things that need to be done over and above the normal things in our lives. The church is not different. Because of your support and care, you have made life a little easier this past month. Thank you for your friendship and the fellowship that we have in Christ Jesus. May God bless each of you as you strive to serve the Lord.  Pastor Reimers and family

 

End of the Year ArticlesIt is time to start thinking about the end of the year articles for the Annual Report.  Please get them to me right away as I have started to work on that.  You can send them to churchoffice@stjohnsburt.org  or rshipler@netins.net   Thanks!  Rosann

 

Up-Dated Addresses:  If your address, phone number or a family members numbers have changed, please get those to me also.  Rosann

 

Thank you to the church and those who remembered me at Christmas with the special gifts.  Rosann

 

1st Quarter Council Meeting will be held on Sunday January 8th following the service.  Voter’s Meeting will be the following Sunday, January 15th after services.

 

Installation of all Officers will be held on Sunday January 8th during the service.  All officers should attend.

 

Bulletin Boxes are getting full, so please stop and pick up what is in it.  Your 2017 envelopes are in the boxes.

 

A Special Thank You to Karla Schutter for leading and organizing the wonderful Children’s Christmas Eve Program.  Also to all those who participated: Sunday School Students, High School Students; Teachers, Parents for bringing your child to practice; Marcia Hanna, organist, Thomas Schutter, Leader, Ken McFarland, Tony Hatten for Recording the Service, Christmas Committee for the Bags of Candy etc.,  those who helped with the  miniature trees, and anyone else who helped in any way to put this program on.   Board of Education

 

Building Healthy Families - Being a good listener is easier said than done. How often do you find yourself thinking of the next thing you want to say while someone is talking to you? Are you really listening? Take a moment to stop and listen to those people who are in your life this week. You may be surprised at how much you will learn from them and how much your relationship will improve! Lutheran Family Service

 

 

 

This Week at St. John’s  – (January 1, 2017-January 8, 2017)

Today              8:00   am       Service (Holy Communion)

                        9:00   am       No Sunday School                                                                                                       

Monday          9:00   am       Preschool

Tuesday          9:00   am       Preschool                                                                                                          

Wednesday    9:00   am       Preschool

                        4:15   pm       Religion School Snack

                        4:30   pm       Religion School
Sunday           8:00   am       Service   (Installation of Officers)                                            

                        9:00   am       Sunday School/Confirmation Class

                        9:00   am       Council Meeting

 

Acolyte This Week:             Jacob Haase

Head Usher:                        Roger Lavrenz 

Ushers for January:         *  David Haase and Mike Bierstedt

Elder for January:               Jeff Schutjer

 

Bible Readings for the week in conjunction with the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation next year:

      Sunday, Day 64:             Numbers 34-36; Mark 10:32-52

      Monday, Day 65:          Deuteronomy 1-2; Mark 11:1-19

      Tuesday, Day 66:          Deuteronomy 3-4; Mark 11:20-33

      Wednesday, Day 67:    Deuteronomy 5-7; Mark 12:1-27

      Thursday, Day 68:         Deuteronomy 8-10; Mark 12:28-44

      Friday, Day 69:             Deuteronomy 11-13; Mark 13:1-13

      Saturday, Day 70:         Deuteronomy 14-16; Mark 132:14-37      

 

Note: Pastor Russ Reimers cell number is 507-236-6659.  If you need Pastoral Care, please contact an Elder, the office (924-3344) or Rev. Reimers.

 

 

 




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Thursday, December 15, 2016

Announcements

“He remembers His Testament forever;

       The Word He appointed for a thousand generations”   -Psalm 105:8

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NOTICES

December 18, 2016

 

Children Program Dress Rehearsal will be held today at 5:00 p.m.  Please, have the children here before 5 so we can get started immediately!!

 

Schedule of Services Christmas Eve Children’s Program has been now set for 4:30 p.m.  on December 24th . (Note change of time)  No Christmas Day Services (Trinity, Algona Christmas Day Service is at 9 a.m.).  Sunday, New Year’s Day, January 1, 2017 we will have service at 8:00 a.m. with Holy Communion. There will be no Sunday School on January 1st.

 

The Christmas Committee is taking donations to defray expenses for the decorations, candy and tree for Christmas. Any monetary donations can be placed in the offering plate or give it to Shirlee Alt or Clark and Allision Christensen. Thanks!

 

End of the Year ArticlesIt is time to start thinking about the end of the year articles for the Annual Report.  Please get them to me by the first part of the year so I can start working on them. You can send them to churchoffice@stjohnsburt.org  or rshipler@netins.net   Thanks!  Rosann

 

Did You Know? The strongest muscle in the human body in proportion to its size is the tongue. As you gather with your family this Christmas, remember the power of the tongue described in James 3:5: The tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things. How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire!;, Proverbs 18:21: Death and life are in the power of the tongue. Words kill and words give life. They’re either poison or fruit.  Lutheran Family Services

 

This Week at St. John’s  – (December 18, 2016-December 25, 2016)

Today              8:00   am       4th   Sunday in Advent Service                                                

                        9:00   am       Sunday School-Christmas Project

                        5:00   pm       Children’s Christmas Program Dress Rehearsal                                              

Monday          9:00   am       Preschool

Tuesday          9:00   am       Preschool                                                                                                          

Wednesday    9:00   am       Preschool

                        4:15   pm       Religion School Snack

                        4:30   pm       Religion School                                                                        

Saturday        4:30  pm      Christmas Eve Children’s Program Service
Sunday                                 No Christmas Day Service

 

Greeters Christmas Eve:      Joe and Tina Heyes

Acolyte This Week:             Jacob Haase

Head Usher:                        Roger Lavrenz 

Ushers for December:    *  Vern Koestler, Gordon Oleson and Joe Heyes

Elder for December:           Boyd Shipler

 

Bible Readings for the week in conjunction with the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation next year:

      Sunday, Day 50:             Numbers1-2; Mark 3:1-21

      Monday, Day 51:          Numbers 3-4; Mark 3:22-35

      Tuesday, Day 52:          Numbers 5-6; Mark 4:1-20

      Wednesday, Day 53:    Numbers 7: Mark 4:21-41

      Thursday, Day 54:         Numbers 8-10; Mark 5:1-20

      Friday, Day 55:             Numbers 11-13; Mark 5:21-43

      Saturday, Day 56:         Numbers 14-15; Mark 6:1-32

      Sunday, Day 57:           Numbers 16-17; Mark 6:33-56

      Monday, Day 58:          Numbers 18-20; Mark 71-13        

      Tuesday, Day 59:          Numbers 21-25: Mark 7:14-37; Mark 8:1-21

      Wednesday, Day 60:     Numbers 26-27; Mark 8:22-38

      Thursday, Day 61:         Numbers 28-29; Mark 9:1-29

      Friday, Day 62:             Numbers 30-31; Mark 9:30-50

      Saturday, Day 63:         Numbers 32-33: Mark 10:1-31

The above lessons are through the first of the year.

 

Note: Pastor Russ Reimers cell number is 507-236-6659.  If you need Pastoral Care, please contact an Elder, the office (924-3344) or Rev. Reimers.

 

 

 

 

 

 




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Thursday, December 08, 2016

Announcements

December 11, 2016

 

Special Voter’s Meeting will be held immediately following the service today to approve and vote on the Budget and Slate of Officers.

 

Adopted Family Information -  St. John’s has adopted a family for Christmas. The information on the family’s needs is listed on sheets on the back table for you to pick up and take with you.   Monetary donations can be given to Debra Steven or Karla Schutter or left at the church office until today December 11th. A box is in the back of the church for donated items. Please attach note for which child you are giving to, especially if giving to child # 3 or #4 which I guess are twins.

 

Poinsettias for Christmas – If you would like to purchase a poinsettia for the church to use during the Advent and Christmas Season, please sign up on the sheet at the back of the church and pay Cheryl Batt by Sunday, December 11th.  Please, feel free to take your poinsettia home to enjoy after the Christmas Eve service. Thank You!

 

Schedule of Services Christmas Eve Children’s Program has been now set for 4:30 p.m.  on 24th . (Note change of time)  No Christmas Day Services (Trinity, Algona Christmas Day Service is at 9 a.m.).  Today at 2 p.m. at the Algona United Methodist Church.  This concert will feature the Algona Cornbelt Chorus, Algona High School Chamber Singers, Garrigan A Cappella Choir, United Methodist Bell Choir and their Chancel Choir.  Come and enjoy and afternoon of Christmas Music.  A Free will offering will benefit the Kossuth County Food Pantry.

 

The Christmas Committee is taking donations to defray expenses for the decorations, candy and tree for Christmas. Any donations of money can be placed in the offering plate or give it to Shirlee Alt or Clark and Allision Christensen. Thanks!

 

Hospice of the Heartland – Our annual Hospice of the Heartland “Lights of Life” will be held today at 2 p.m. at the Kossuth Regional Health Center.  Call 515-295-4430 to purchase a light.

 

Building Healthy Families – Someone once said, “Marriage is not just spiritual communion, it is also remembering to take out the trash.” What have you done lately to show your spouse how much you appreciate them? During these busy days of preparation for the coming Christmas celebrations, a handwritten note, an unexpected and gentle physical touch, affirming words, preparing a favorite meal or joyfully helping with household responsibilities are simple ways to let your spouse know just how much they mean to you. Lutheran Family Services

 

Your Charity's Unique Link to Amazon - Just a reminder to those who shop on line at amazon.com.    The Church is signed up to receive 0.5% of your purchase as an extra donation.  Remember to always use this link when promoting AmazonSmile in your email, social media, and on the website:   smile.amazon.com/ch/42-0950037.

This Week at St. John’s  – (December 11, 2016-December 18, 2016)

Today               8:00   am       3rd   Sunday in Advent Service                                                    

                        9:00   am       Sunday School Christmas Program Practice

                        9:00   am       Voter’s Meeting

                        9:00   am       Council Meeting 

Tuesday           9:00   am       Preschool                                                                                                           

Wednesday      9:00   am       Preschool

                        4:15   pm       Religion School Snack

                        4:30   pm       Religion School   

Thursday          9:00   am       Preschool           

Next Sunday    8:00   am       4th  Sunday in Advent Service  (Holy Communion)

                        9:00   am       Sunday School Christmas Program Practice

                             

Greeters Next Week:           Larry Manus and Harold Lavrenz

Acolyte This Week:             none

Head Usher:                       Roger Lavrenz 

Ushers for December:      * Vern Koestler, Gordon Oleson and Joe Heyes

Elder for December:            Boyd Shipler

 

Bible Readings for the week in conjunction with the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation next year:

      Sunday, Day 43:             Leviticus 13; Matthew 26:55-75

      Monday, Day 44:          Leviticus 15-17; Matthew 27:1-31

      Tuesday, Day 45:          Leviticus 18-19; Matthew 27:32-66

      Wednesday, Day 46:    Leviticus 20-21: Matthew 28

      Thursday, Day 47:         Leviticus 22-23: Mark 1:1-22

      Friday, Day 48:             Leviticus 24-25; Matthew 1:23-45

      Saturday, Day 49:         Leviticus 26-27: Mark 2

 

Note: Pastor Russ Reimers cell number is 507-236-6659.  If you need Pastoral Care, please contact an Elder, the office (924-3344) or Rev. Reimers.

 

 




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Thursday, December 01, 2016

Announcements

December 4, 2016

 

LWML Christmas Coffee will be held immediately following the service today to celebrate the beginning of the Christmas season.  Stay and have a cookie and coffee.

 

Special Council Meeting will be held today following the service.  This will be to look over the 2017 Budget Proposal and the Nominations of 2017 Officers

 

Christmas Open House  Today, December 4th from 11-1 p.m. - Pastor Russ, Sue, Jewel and Alacha Reimers would like to invite you to our Christmas Open House in the church basement of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Wilbert. This open house gives us a chance to say thank you to both St. Paul’s, Our Savior’s Lutheran and St. John’s Lutheran in Burt for your love and support this past year. Come join us for food and fellowship as we begin the celebration of our blessed Saviors birth. Come hungry and join us for lunch on that day from 11-1:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 4th.

 

Adopted Family Information -  St. John’s has adopted a family for Christmas. The information on the family’s needs is listed on sheets on the back table for you to pick up and take with you.   Monetary donations can be given to Debra Steven or Karla Schutter or left at the church office until Sunday, December 11th. A box is in the back of the church for donated items. Please attach note for which child you are giving to, especially if giving to child # 3 or #4 which I guess are twins.

 

Special Voter’s Meeting to approve the Budget and Slate of Officers will be held immediately following the service next Sunday, December 11th.

 

Poinsettias for Christmas – If you would like to purchase a poinsettia for the church to use during the Advent and Christmas Season, please sign up on the sheet at the back of the church and pay Cheryl Batt by Sunday, December 11th.  Please, feel free to take your poinsettia home to enjoy after the Christmas Eve service. Thank You!

 

Schedule of Services Christmas Eve Children’s Program has been now set for 4:30 p.m.  on 24th . (Note change of time)  No Christmas Day Services (Trinity, Algona Christmas Day Service is at 9 a.m.).

 

Christmas in Harmony  will be held on December 11th  2 p.m. at the Algona United Methodist Church.  This concert will feature the Algona Cornbelt Chorus, Algona High School Chamber Singers, Garrigan A Cappella Choir, United Methodist Bell Choir and their Chancel Choir.  Come and enjoy and afternoon of Christmas Music.  A Free will offering will benefit the Kossuth County Food Pantry.

 

Hospice of the Heartland – Our annual Hospice of the Heartland “Lights of Life” will be held on December 11th at 2 p.m. at the Kossuth Regional Health Center.  Call 515-295-4430 to purchase a light.

 

Building Healthy Families - “She put the needs of her child above the wants of her heart”, lovingly said by an adopting parent about their son’s birth mother. The pregnancy counseling and adoption ministry of LFS has witnessed this selfless act of love on the part of thousands of birth families over the past 115 years. If you know of a friend or family member who is experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, help them connect with an LFS counselor to talk about their options. Be their link to a positive future for themselves, their child, and a couple ready and willing to walk with them on the journey of adoption. All services to birth families are provided at no cost, thanks to the support LFS receives from its owners – members of the 294 LCMS congregations and their members in Iowa. Your gift at year’s end is needed and appreciated. On behalf of the families served…thank you!  Lutheran Family Services

 

Your Charity's Unique Link to Amazon - Just a reminder to those who shop on line at amazon.com.    The Church is signed up to receive 0.5% of your purchase as an extra donation.  Remember to always use this link when promoting AmazonSmile in your email, social media, and on your website:          smile.amazon.com/ch/42-0950037 St. John’s will get credit for your purchase.

This Week at St. John’s  – (December 4, 2016-December 11, 2016)

Today               8:00   am       2nd  Sunday in Advent Service  (Holy Communion)                      

                        9:00   am       Sunday School Christmas Program Practice

                        9:00   am       Council Meeting

                        9:00   am       LWML Christmas Party – Coffee and Goodies

                        11-1  pm       Open House Christmas Luncheon with Rev. Russ Reimers Family at St. Paul’s in Wilbert, MN  

Tuesday           9:00   am       Preschool                                                                                                           

Wednesday      9:00   am       Preschool

                        4:15   pm       Religion School Snack

                        4:30   pm       Religion School   

Thursday          9:00   am       Preschool           

Next Sunday    8:00   am       3rd Sunday in Advent Service 

                        9:00   am       Sunday School  Christmas Program Practice

                        9:00   am       Voter’s Meeting  

Greeters Next Week:           Duane and Linda Peter

Acolyte This Week:             none

Head Usher:                       Roger Lavrenz 

Ushers for November:      * Vern Koestler, Gordon Oleson and Joe Heyes

Elder for December:            Boyd Shipler

 

Bible Readings for the week in conjunction with the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation next year:

      Sunday, Day 36:             Exodus 37-38: Matthew 23:23-39

      Monday, Day 37:          Exodus 39-40 :Matthew 24:1-22

      Tuesday, Day 38:          Leviticus 1-3; Matthew 24:23-51

      Wednesday, Day 39:    Leviticus 4-6: Matthew 25:1-30

      Thursday, Day 40:         Leviticus 7-9: Matthew 25:31-46

      Friday, Day 41:             Leviticus 10:12; Matthew 26:1-19

      Saturday, Day 42:         Leviticus 13: Matthew 26:20-54

 

Note: Pastor Russ Reimers cell number is 507-236-6659.  If you need Pastoral Care, please contact an Elder, the office (924-3344) or Rev. Reimers.

 

 

 




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