Announcements

July 2, 2017

 

Church Time - On July 16^th we will be going back to 9:00 a.m. church.  Do not refer to the July calendar as that will say 8:00 a.m.  Pass the word on!!    Elders

 

Pastoral Care – When you are in need  of Pastoral Care you can contact Pastor Cowell at the church office 515-924-3388 or his cell 319-464-5548.  His email address is pastor@stjohnsburt.org. Pastor’s Office Hours will be Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays. 

 

Thank You - Hannah, Penny and I are deeply thankful for all who helped us move, for your cards and gift cards, for the beautiful choir at the ordination service, for the delicious meal, and for all who have given us a warm welcome to St. John's and Trinity.  I look forward to growing in Christ with you as your pastor.  I am also excited to begin to explore with you the blessings of our new partnership between St. John's and Trinity. 

   - Pastor Thomas Cowell 

Ladies Day Out – LWML Ladies would like to invite all the Ladies of the church to a Day Out for Lunch at the Wrangler Cafe in Bancroft. We will be visiting Ruth Nerem in the afternoon at Stonebridge Asst. Living following lunch.  Please let  Janice Schealler know if you would like to come 515-924-3424. 

 

Kids of the Kingdom Preschool is once again having a ‘Cobbler and Ice Cream Social’ at the Burt Summer Celebration Saturday, July 8.  Rather than have the congregation bake for us we are asking for monetary donations for ingredients, so we can do the baking for you!  This fund raiser is another important way we can keep our St. John’s preschool available to the students.  Any amount is appreciated and you can give it to any Board member.  Thank you in advance!    Kids of the Kingdom Board and Staff

 

Thank You, Thank You for all your cards, gifts, and for the overwhelming show of support for the 14 months of Vacancy work that I had the honor and privilege to do for you.  It was truly a joy to come down each week and serve you.  It was a way that I could give back to each of you for all the support and love you have shown me over the years.  May God Bless each of you as your now take up the task of showing the same love and support for Pastor Cowell as he now brings you God’s Word each week into your lives.  -Pastor Reimers and family

 

Quarterly Council Meeting will be held on Sunday, July 9, 2017 following the service. The Voter’s Meeting will be held on Sunday, July 16, 2017 following that service.

 

“Treasure Trek” is the theme for VBS to be held August 7-11^th  here at St. John’s from 6:00-8:00 p.m.  Students 3yrs -6^th grade are invited to attend.  Watch for more information to come.

 

Installation Service - You and the congregations you serve are invited to the installation service of Paul Schulz as Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, Mallard and Zion Lutheran Church, Ayrshire on

July 9 at 5:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Mallard. A meal will follow the service. 

 

Birthday Wishes – Phyllis Hanna will be celebrating her 90^th Birthday on Thursday, July 13^th.  Cards can reach her at 504 8^th Street, Spirit Lake, Iowa 51360

 

Building Healthy Families: Unlike some countries where you must worship behind locked doors, we are fortunate to live in a country where we can openly express our religious beliefs. During your Independence Day celebrations this week, remember to pray for our Iowa senators and representatives that they may have the wisdom and boldness to protect life and our religious freedoms. Happy Independence Day! Lutheran Family Service

 

Project Hope Items – The Kossuth Economic Development Summer Intern Program is asking for help with “Project Hope” This project is to provide hundreds of children, teens and adults removed from their homes with personal care items such as: shampoo, toothpaste/brushes, soap, deodorant etc. (Hotel soaps/lotions can also be given)  A bucket has been placed in the back of the church for you to place these items.  This will only run for 1 week so get those in during the next week. Help Kossuth County kids/teens in need!!!  Cash donation can be left in church office or given to Deb Steven.

 

21^st Annual Burt Summer Celebration on July 7-8^th.           On Friday evening July 7^th there will be a little Miss and Mr. Contest.  On Saturday the day is filled with Garage Sales 7 a.m.; Parade at 11 a.m.; Steak Dinner at Complex at 12 noon with Kids of the Kingdom Preschool Cobbler and Ice Cream Social; 12:30 p.m.; Entertainment will be held at The Complex all afternoon with the big event the Annual Toilet and Tank Toss at 4 p.m. Food; by Fair Board at 5:00 p.m.  Kids Tractor Pull and the Fireworks will be at 10 p.m. with a Street Dance to follow.  Come enjoy the whole day!

 

This Week at St. John’s  – (July 2, 2017- July 9, 2017)

Today              8:00   am       Service  (Holy Communion)

Tuesday                               Independence Day 

Thursday      12:30   pm       LWML Ladies Day Out at Bancroft                                          

Sunday           8:00   am       Service

                        9:00   am       Council Meeting

                       

Greeters Next Week:         John and Wilma Smith

Acolyte This Week:           Ushers

Head Usher:                       Roger Lavrenz 

Ushers for June:              * Larry Behnkendorf and Larry Manus

Elder for July:                     Jeff Schutjer/Boyd Shipler

                       

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

      Sunday, Day 246:           Proverbs 3-4: 1-Corinthians 13

      Monday, Day 247:         Proverbs 5-6; 1 Corinthians 14:1-20                

      Tuesday, Day 248:         Proverbs 7-8; 1 Corinthians 14:21-40              

      Wednesday, Day 249: Proverbs 9-10; 1 Corinthians 15:1-32                 

      Thursday, Day 250:        Proverbs 11-12; 1 Corinthians 15:33-58          

      Friday, Day 251:             Proverbs 13-14; 1 Corinthians 16        

            Saturday, Day 252:     Proverbs 15-16; 2 Corinthians 1         

Announcements

June 25, 2017

 

Church Time for next week will stay the same at 8:00 a.m. Discussion on the time change will be made by the new Pastor and the Church Council in the next few weeks.

 

Heartfelt Thank You!!  Coffee and Rolls will be served following the church service on Sunday, June 25^th in Honor of Rev. Russell Reimers and family.  Special thanks to him for the many trips to Burt to serve us this past year.  

 

Ordination/Installation for Pastor Elect Thomas Cowell will be held today at 4:00 p.m. here at St. John’s with lunch served following the service. Please, plan to attend!!

 

Parish Messenger Articles for July/August Edition is due to Linda Kerkove today.

 

Kids of the Kingdom Preschool is once again having a ‘Cobbler and Ice Cream Social’ at the Burt Summer Celebration, July 8.  Rather than have the congregation bake for us we are asking for monetary donations for ingredients, so we can do the baking for you!  This fund raiser is another important way we can keep our St. John’s preschool available to the students.  Any amount is appreciated and you can give it to any Board member.  Thank you in advance!    Kids of the Kingdom Board and Staff

 

Quarterly Council Meeting will be held on Sunday, July 9, 2017 following the service. The Voter’s Meeting will be held on Sunday, July 16, 2017 following that service.

 

Thank You St. John’s from Camp Okoboji for the $800 Contribution given to the Camp for our Annual Funds.

 

Spry Family Benefit – On July 15^th the Brian Spry Family encountered a fire, which caused extensive damage to their home and they are unable to live  there at this time.  Brian is the Burt EMS Director and a member of the Burt Fire Dept. and Algona Ambulance.  On June 25 (today) the Burt Fire and Responders are holding a Benefit Luncheon for them! This will be held at the Burt Fire Station from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Serving: Pork Patties, Potato Salad, chips and drink.

 

Did You Know:   It wouldn’t happen.   LFS statewide ministry of counseling, advocacy supporting life, adoption, youth education, caregiver support and marriage enrichment among troubled individuals, couples and families in Iowa as an extension of our LCMS congregations could not be carried out without your partnership. June 30 marks the end of LFS’ fiscal year. If you haven’t done so yet this year, demonstrate your care for those served through your partnership in this local, Lutheran, Christ-centered work by sending a gift this week by mail (409 Kenyon Rd, C, Fort Dodge, 50501) or online (through the secure portal at LFSiowa.org/donations). Every gift matters; your help this week is needed and appreciated!    Lutheran Family Service

 

21^st Ann ual Burt Summer Celebration on July 7-8^th.          On Friday evening July 7^th there will be a little Miss and Mr. Contest.  On Saturday the day is filled with Garage Sales 7 a.m.;  Parade at 11 a.m.; Steak Dinner at Complex at 12 noon with Kids of the Kingdom Preschool Cobbler and Ice Cream Social; 12:30 p.m.; Entertainment will be held at The Complex all afternoon with the big event the Annual Toilet and Tank Toss at 4 p.m. Food; by Fair Board at 5:00 p.m.  Kids Tractor Pull and the Fireworks will be at 10 p.m. with a Street Dance to follow.  Come enjoy the whole day!

 

This Week at St. John’s  – (June 25, 2017-July 2, 2017)

Today              8:00   am       Service 

                        9:00   am       Reception for Rev. Russ Reimers

                        4:00   pm       Ordination/Installation of Pastor Elect Thomas Cowell

                        5:00   pm       Reception Luncheon for Pastor Elect Cowell                                                             

Sunday           8:00   am       Service (Holy Communion)

                       

Greeters Next Week:         Don and Janice Reimers

Acolyte This Week:           Ushers

Head Usher:                       Roger Lavrenz 

Ushers for June:              * Tony Hatten, Steve Madsen & Derek Schutjer

Elder for June:                   Boyd Shipler

                       

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

      Sunday, Day 239:           Psalm 132-135; 1 Corinthians 8

      Monday, Day 240:         Psalm 136-138; 1 Corinthians 9                       

      Tuesday, Day 241:         Psalm 139-141; 1 Corinthians 10:10-13           

      Wednesday, Day 242: Psalm 142-144; 1 Corinthians 10:14-33                          

      Thursday, Day 243:        Psalm 145-147 1 Corinthians 11:1-15             

      Friday, Day 244:             Psalm 148-150; 1 Corinthians 11:16-34           

      Saturday, Day 245:        Proverbs 1-2; 1 Corinthians 12            

 

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.

                                                                       

 

Announcements

June 18, 2017

 

Heartfelt Thank You!!  Coffee and Rolls will be served following the church service on Sunday, June 25^th in Honor of Rev. Russell Reimers and family.  This is to thank him for the many trips to Burt to serve us this past year.  

 

Ordination/Installation for Pastor Elect Thomas Cowell will be on Sunday, June 25 at 4:00 p.m. here at St. John’s with lunch served following the service. Be sure to mark this date and attend this special event.

 

Quilt Auction & Craft Sale at Camp Okoboji -  Sat. June 24, 12:30 - One of the best selections of quilts! Over 150 have been received so far.  Viewing opens Friday 5-7 and Sat. morning. A lunch will be served Sat. starting at 11a.m.   (See flyer on bulletin board)   Sponsored by the Camp Okoboji Auxiliary.

 

Parish Messenger Articles for July/August Edition is due to Linda Kerkove by June 25^th.

 

Kids of the Kingdom Preschool is once again having a ‘Cobbler and Ice Cream Social’ at the Burt Summer Celebration, July 8.  Rather than have the congregation bake for us we are asking for monetary donations for ingredients, so we can do the baking for you!  This fund raiser is another important way we can keep our St. John’s preschool available to the students.  Any amount is appreciated and you can give it to any board member.  Thank you in advance.  Kids of the Kingdom Board and Staff

 

A Special Thank You! - We wish to thank all of our St. John’s family for the many prayers and kindnesses shown throughout the many challenges our family has and continues to endure. Many prayers have been offered by strangers and people of numerous faiths. All held dearly and with much appreciation!  Prayer is the best medicine and the most one could ask for. Many many thank yous to Pastor Russ for his many visits, devotions, prayers and communion! He does a wonderful JOB and we are very blessed to be served by him during this vacancy. God’s Blessing!   Karen and Lyle

 

Building Healthy Families - In addition to many other good reasons to pray, we know that praying with your spouse helps your marriage by promoting unity and increasing intimacy. It also correctly affirms mutual humility before God as leader in your relationship and home. If you haven’t done so recently, gently take your partner’s hand at the dinner table and offer a time of prayer. Enjoy the blessings that follow.    Lutheran Family Service

 

This Week at St. John’s  – (June 18, 2017-June 25, 2017)

Today              8:00   am       Service  (Holy Communion)

Saturday         12:30 pm       Camp Okoboji Quilt Auction                                                                                       

Sunday           8:00   am       Service 

                        9:00   am       Reception for Rev. Russ Reimers

                        4:00   pm       Ordination/Installation of Pastor Elect Thomas Cowell

                        5:00   pm       Reception Luncheon for Pastor Elect Cowell

 

Greeters Next Week:          Don and Pam Madsen

Acolyte This Week:           Ushers

Head Usher:                       Roger Lavrenz 

Ushers for June:              * Tony Hatten, Steve Madsen & Derek Schutjer

Elder for June:                   Boyd Shipler

                       

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

      Sunday, Day 232:           Psalm 116-118; 1 Corinthians 2

      Monday, Day 233:         Psalm 119:1-48; 1 Corinthians 3                      

      Tuesday, Day 234:         Psalm 119:49-104    1 Corinthians 4                

      Wednesday, Day 235: Psalm 119:105-176; 1 Corinthians 5                   

      Thursday, Day 236:        Psalm 120-123; 1 Corinthians 6                       

      Friday, Day 237:             Psalm 124-127; 1 Corinthians 7:1-24               

      Saturday, Day 238:        Psalm 128-131; 1 Corinthians 7:25-40             

 

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.

                                                                                   

 

Announcements

June 11, 2017

 

Heartfelt Thank You!!  Coffee and Rolls will be served following the church service on Sunday, June 25^th in Honor of Rev. Russell Reimers and family.  This is to thank him for the many trips to Burt to serve us this past year.  

 

Ordination/Installation for Pastor Elect Thomas Cowell will be on Sunday, June 25 at 4:00 p.m. here at St. John’s with lunch served following the service. Be sure to mark this date and attend this special event.

 

Quilt Auction & Craft Sale at Camp Okoboji -  Sat. June 24, 12:30 - One of the best selections of quilts! Over 150 have been received so far.  Viewing opens Friday 5-7 and Sat. morning. A lunch will be served Sat. starting at 11a.m.   (See flyer on bulletin board)   Sponsored by the Camp Okoboji Auxiliary.

 

Building Healthy Families:  Jesus said, “Your faith has made you well.” Lutheran Family Service counselors are privileged to witness the transformation of lives as God extends “grace by faith” to people at the point of their greatest need. Do you know someone who is struggling and in need of help? Give them the number for your nearest LFS counseling office. Your support of this work which allows many to be served regardless of their ability to pay is needed and always appreciated!   Lutheran Family Service

 

Blessing of the Quilts will be held on today (Sunday, June 11^th) at 3 p.m. at the historic Blakjer Lutheran Church in Lone Rock. We will have 60 quilts on display prior to the service. These quilts will be distributed to the Dept. of Defense Stand Down for Homeless Veterans in September.  Refreshments will be served at the Lone Rock Legion following.  Sponsored by the Lone Rock and Ringsted American Legions Auxiliaries

 

Stewardship Corner - In speaking to His disciples, Jesus asked them this question, “But who do you say that I am?”  How would you respond to that question?  This is a question we all need to answer.  Peter did not need to listen to what others had to say as to who Jesus was.  He told Jesus, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”  Jesus told him, “Blessed are you [Peter]!  For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father Who is in heaven” (Matthew 16:15-17).   This understanding was given to Peter and to us by revelation from the Holy Spirit.  To acknowledge Jesus as Son of God does not come from our human intellect.  What Peter believed was given to him by grace.  What he believed transformed his life.  The same is true of us.  Knowing God can’t help but change us and make us more like Jesus.

 

Burt Library – Activities happening at the  Burt Library in June

    Monday, June 12th 10 – 12 noon - Summer Reading Program Kick Off
    Wednesday, June 14th 6:30 p.m. - Live Raptor Program - Owl, Hawk, Falcon
    Friday June 16th 6:00 p.m. Adult Craft - Patriotic Wreath (Sign-up by June 9th)

This Week at St. John’s  – (June 11, 2017-June 18, 2017)

Today              8:00   am       Service  

Tuesday          6:00   pm       Preschool Board                                                                                                           

Sunday           8:00   am       Service  (Holy Communion)

                       

Greeters Next Week:           Jeff and Brenda Schutjer  

Acolyte This Week:           Ushers

Head Usher:                       Roger Lavrenz 

Ushers for June:              * Tony Hatten, Steve Madsen & Derek Schutjer

Elder for June:                   Boyd Shipler

                       

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

      Sunday, Day 225:           Psalm 96:-98; Romans 12 

      Monday, Day 226:         Psalm 99-102; Romans 13        

      Tuesday, Day 227          Psalm 103-104; Romans 14      

      Wednesday, Day 228:    Psalm 105-106; Romans 15:1-21                     

      Thursday, Day 229:        Psalm 10-108; Romans 15-22-33         

      Friday, Day 230:             Psalm 109-111; Romans 16      

      Saturday, Day 231:        Psalm 112-115; 1 Corinthians 1           

 

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.

 

Announcements

June 4, 2017

 

Meet and Greet Coffee – Pastor Elect Thomas Cowell and family are visiting us and Trinity today.  You are invited to come to the church basement for Coffee/coffee cake following the service to visit with them. They will be leaving a little early to catch some of the Bible Class at Trinity, so please come right down.   Church Council

 

Volunteers are needed to help take down tables and chairs following the coffee this morning.  We will have the floors washed and waxed in the basement this week.   Trustees

 

Heartfelt Thank You!!  Coffee and Rolls will be served following the church service on Sunday, June 25^th in Honor of Rev. Russell Reimers and family.  This is to thank him for the many trips to Burt to serve us this past year.  

 

Ordination/Installation for Pastor Elect Thomas Cowell will be on Sunday, June 25 at 4:00 p.m. here at St. John’s with lunch served following the service. Be sure to mark this date and attend this special event.

 

Blessing of the Quilts will be held on Sunday, June 11^th at 3 p.m. at the historic Blakjer Lutheran Church in Lone Rock. We will have 60 quilts on display prior to the service. These quilts will be distributed to the Dept. of Defense Stand Down for Homeless Veterans in September.   Refreshments will be served at the Lone Rock Legion following.  Sponsored by the Lone Rock and Ringsted American Legions Auxiliaries.

 

Building Healthy Families:  Have you noticed that a lot of people around you are getting older, even if you don’t seem to be? You’re right! We are living longer than ever before. By 2050 the number of people in the United States over 65 will more than double to 70 million people. Nearly 1 in 5 Americans will fit this category, up from 1 in 100 in 1900. Lutheran Family Service is working to support those in the role of caregiver for a spouse or elderly family member as they care for their loved one at home. If you have an interest in helping or supporting this work, please call your closest LFS office.  Lutheran Family Service

 

Air Med Membership - The City of Burt has purchased a membership through the Air Med Network for each citizen with a Burt address. Please come to the Burt Activity Complex for an informational meeting. It will be held on June 10, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. There will be a free will donation meal of sausage and biscuits. The proceeds will go toward the cost of the membership. This is really a great opportunity for the Burt community, so please come and join us and learn what it has to offer for you!

 

Burt Library – Activities happening at the  Burt Library in June

    Monday, June 12th 10 – 12 noon - Summer Reading Program Kick Off
    Wednesday, June 14th 6:30 p.m. - Live Raptor Program - Owl, Hawk, Falcon
    Friday June 16th 6:00 p.m. Adult Craft - Patriotic Wreath (Sign-up by June 9th)

This Week at St. John’s  – ( June 4, 2017-June 11, 2017)

Today              8:00   am       Service   (Holy Communion)                                                                                       

                        9:00   am       Meet and Greet Pastor Elect Thomas Cowell & Family

Sunday           8:00   am       Service 

                       

Greeters Next Week:           Floyd and Tish Lavrenz  

Acolyte This Week:           Ushers

Head Usher:                       Roger Lavrenz 

Ushers for June:              * Tony Hatten, Steve Madsen & Derek Schutjer

Elder for June:                   Boyd Shipler

                       

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

      Sunday, Day 218:           Psalm 78;  Romans 7  

      Monday, Day 219:         Psalm 79-81; Romans 8:1-18   

      Tuesday, Day 220          Psalm 82-84; Romans 8:18-39 

      Wednesday, Day 221:   Psalm 85-87; Romans 9            

      Thursday, Day 222:        Psalm 88-89; Romans 10          

      Friday, Day 223:             Psalm 90-92; Romans 11:1-21 

      Saturday, Day 224:        Psalm 93-95; Romans 11:22-36           

 

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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