Announcements

July 30, 2017

 

 

Special thanks to Pastor Schlund who will be leading our service this morning.

 

Vacation Bible School

·         “Treasure Trek” VBS is getting closer so be sure and get signed up.  Come with us on a Treasure Trek Discovering the TRUTH about Jesus in the Bible!  Five fun-filled days learning Truth is a Treasure!  We will begin our treasure hunt on August 7 thru the 11^th from 6:00-8:00 p.m.  Students 3 yrs-6^th grade are invited to come along. You can register all children on our Webpage at stjohnsburt.org by clicking on the icon VBS and submitting an email or call church office 515-924-3344.

·         Needed -  We are also looking for volunteers for this year’s VBS.   There is a sign-up sheet on the north table.  If interested in a FUN filled week of activities, please sign up.  We would LOVE to have you join in on the FUN!   To also help with expenses we are taking monetary donations.  You may get those donations to Brenda Schutjer, Karla Schutter or place them in the offering plate marked VBS.

 

Stewardship Corner -The Apostle Paul tells us, “Now there is great gain in godliness with contentment, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world” (1 Timothy 6:6-7).  Godliness is accompanied with contentment.  Contented people are those who are content in whatever state they are.  In order to be content, we do not need to accumulate more and more things.  In fact, the more we possess the more we will likely seek after excess things.  The more we fill our lives with stuff, the more we dull our sense of contentment with God.  Even with the necessities of food, clothing, and shelter, God makes it possible for us to be content.

 

Preschool Registration – We still have room for Children 3-5 years in Preschool.   If you know of a child who would like to come, please contact Jessie Parsons  515-320-0501

 

Iowa District West Publishes a District newsletter “The Messenger” each month.  A Copy of the August Edition  is on the table in the back east wall for you to take  If you wish to read this online go to the following website:  http://www.idwlcms.org/publications.php

 

Building Healthy Families – We are busy people. We often live our lives day-to-day, referring to our calendars to remember what the next thing is on our agenda. It is not surprising that 18% of the Americans suffer from anxiety. If you know someone who is overwhelmed or anxious, Christ-centered counseling services at LFS can help put life back into perspective. Please share our information with anyone you feel may benefit.  Lutheran Family Service

 

This Week at St. John’s  – (July 30, 2017 – August 6, 2017)

Today           * 9:00   am       Service                                                                                                  

Sunday            9:00  am       Service (Holy Communion)

 

Greeters Next Week:         Boyd and Rosann Shipler

Acolyte This Week:           Ushers

Head Usher:                       Roger Lavrenz 

Ushers for July:                * 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 this year:

      Sunday, Day 274:           Isaiah 22-23; Ephesians 3

      Monday, Day 275:         Isaiah 24-26; Ephesians 4                    

      Tuesday, Day 276:         Isaiah 27-28; Ephesians 5        

      Wednesday, Day 277: Isaiah 29-30; Ephesians 6

      Thursday, Day 278:        Isaiah 31-33; Philippians 1                   

      Friday, Day 280:             Isaiah 34-36-Philippians 2       

      Friday, Day 281:             Isaiah 37-38; Philippians 3       

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

Announcements

July 23, 2017

 

Vacation Bible School

·         “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 3 yrs-6^th grade are invited to attend. To help with expenses we will be taking monetary donations.  You may get those donations to Brenda Schutjer, Karla Schutter or place them in the offering plate marked VBS.

·         Needed -  We are also looking for volunteers for this year’s VBS.   There is a sign-up sheet on the north table.  If interested in a FUN filled week of activities, please sign up.  We would LOVE to have you join in on the FUN!   Any questions, contact Karla Schutter or Brenda Schutjer. 

 

Preschool Registration – We still have room for Children 3-5 years in Preschool.   If you know of a child who would like to come, please contact Jessie Parsons  515-320-0501

 

Building Healthy Families – A beloved grandchild chooses for a time to walk a path that takes them away from their Christian faith. Though broken hearted and scared, don’t give up and don’t let natural emotions of disappointment, anger or fear direct your response. Instead, stay connected to them providing a living example of a life of love and faith, and take them to God daily in prayer, remembering and trusting that He loves them even more than you do and won’t let them go.  Lutheran Family Service

 

This Week at St. John’s  – (July 23, 2017 - July 30, 2017)

Today           * 9:00  am       Service

Tuesday       2-2:30  pm       Pastor Cowell Good Samaritan Home Bible Study                                        

Sunday            9:00  am       Service

 

Acolyte This Week:           Ushers

Head Usher:                       Roger Lavrenz 

Ushers for July:                * 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 this year:

      Sunday, Day 267:           Isaiah 1-3; Galatians 2

      Monday, Day 268:         Isaiah 4-6; Galatians 3              

      Tuesday, Day 269:         Isaiah 7-9; Galatians 4  

      Wednesday, Day 270: Isaiah 10-12; Galatians 5

      Thursday, Day 271:        Isaiah 13-15, Galatians 6                      

      Friday, Day 272:             Isaiah 16-18; Ephesians 1        

      Friday, Day 273:             Isaiah 19-21; Ephesians 2        

     

 

 

 

 

 

Announcements

July 16, 2017

 

 

A Quarterly Voter’s Meeting will be held today following the service.

 

Thank You!!  Kids of the Kingdom Preschool Staff and Board give a heartfelt thank you to all for your  generous support given us for the Cobbler and Ice Cream Social at the Burt Summer Celebration.  If you donated monetary donations for supplies or stopped by to purchase cobbler – thank you so much for another very successful fundraiser day to help us continue our mission of teaching children about God’s love.  God’s blessing on all of you!!

 

Vacation Bible School

·         “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 3 yrs-6^th grade are invited to attend. To help with expenses we will be taking monetary donations.  You may get those donations to Brenda Schujter, Karla Schutter or place them in the offering plate marked VBS.

·         Supplies Needed -  We are looking for any NICE old/used Christmas cards for a VBS craft we will be making.  Please get them to Brenda Schutjer or Karla Schutter no later than Sunday, July 23^rd.    We are also looking for volunteers for this year’s VBS.   There is a sign-up sheet on the north table.  If interested in a FUN filled week of activities, please sign up.  We would LOVE to have you join in on the FUN!   Any questions, contact Karla Schutter or Brenda Schutjer.  THANK YOU SO MUCH!

·         Volunteers are needed to help with VBS.  A sign-up sheet is available in the back of the church.

 

Preschool Registration – We still have room for Children 3-5 years in Preschool.   If you know of a child who would like to come, please contact Jessie Parsons  515-320 - 0501

 

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

 

Building Healthy Families – A beloved grandchild chooses for a time to walk a path that takes them away from their Christian faith. Though broken hearted and scared, don’t give up and don’t let natural emotions of disappointment, anger or fear direct your response. Instead, stay connected to them providing a living example of a life of love and faith, and take them to God daily in prayer, remembering and trusting that He loves them even more than you do and won’t let them go.    Lutheran Family Service

 

Aquatic Center Moonlight Pool Party:  You are invited to a Pool Party to be held on Saturday July 22^nd from 8-9:30 p.m. at the Algona Aquatic Center (106 W Overmeyer Drive).  This is Open and Free to all Trinity (Algona) Lutheran Members and all people of the surrounding LCMS churches.  Bring your kids and come and have a good time.

 

This Week at St. John’s  – (July 16, 2017 - July 23, 2017)

Today           * 9:00  am       Service (Holy Communion) 

                       10:00  am       Voter’s Meeting                                                                        

Tuesday       2-2:30  pm       Pastor Cowell at Bible Study – Good Samaritan Home                                             

Sunday            9:00  am       Service

 

Greeters Next Week:         Shirlee Alt and Barb Thilges

Acolyte This Week:           Ushers

Head Usher:                       Roger Lavrenz 

Ushers for July:                * 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 this year:

      Sunday, Day 260:           Ecclesiastes 1:3; 2 Corinthians 9

      Monday, Day 261:         Ecclesiastes 4-6; 2 Corinthians 10                   

      Tuesday, Day 262:         Ecclesiastes 7-9; 2 Corinthians 11:1-15           

      Wednesday, Day 263: Ecclesiastes 10-12; 2 Corinthians 11:16-33

      Thursday, Day 264:        Song of Solomon 1-3; 2 Corinthians 12                     

      Friday, Day 265:             Song of Solomon 4-5;  2 Corinthians 13        

      Friday, Day 266:             Song of Solomon 6-8; Galatians 1      

     

 

Announcements

July 9, 2017

 

Church Time - On Sunday, 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. 

 

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

 

Vacation Bible School -

·          “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. To help with expenses we will be taking monetary donations.  You may get those donations to Brenda Schujter, Karla Schutter or place them in the offering plate marked VBS.

·         Vacation Bible School  -  August 7^th thru 11^th -  We are looking for any NICE old/used Christmas cards for a VBS craft we will be making.  Please get them to Brenda Schutjer or Karla Schutter no later than Sunday, July 23^rd.    We are also looking for volunteers for this year’s VBS.   There is a sign-up sheet on the north table.  If interested in a FUN filled week of activities, please sign up.  We would LOVE to have you join in on the FUN!   Any questions, contact Karla Schutter or Brenda Schutjer.  THANK YOU SO MUCH!

 

Meeting Cancelled - There will be No Preschool Board Meeting in July. 

 

Installation Service - The are invited to the installation service of Paul Schulz as Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, Mallard and Zion Lutheran Church, Ayrshire today, July 9^th at 5:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Mallard. A meal will follow the service. 

 

Building Healthy Families -  LFS workers are busy in all parts of Iowa serving young women who are pregnant without the benefit of marriage and couples who are ready to grow their family through the gift of adoption. You can help in two important ways: 1) If you know of someone who might want to consider an adoption plan, tell them about LFS; and 2) If God has blessed you in such a way that you could help support this life-work which depends heavily on partnership gifts from members of our Lutheran church, please contact LFS today!       Lutheran Family 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

 

Titonka Care Center Helpmates Annual Pie and Ice Cream Social will be held on Saturday, July 15^th from 5-7p.m. at the Buffalo Creek Activity Center (Titonka School). We will be serving Beefburgers, chips, pie and ice cream, coffee and cold drinks. Free Will Donation

 

Alzheimer’s and Related disorders Support Group will be held Thursday, July 13^th from 4-5 p.m.          at Van Buren Terrace, Algona.

 

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.  Items need to be in by next Sunday (July 16^th). Help Kossuth County kids/teens in need!!!  Cash donation can be left in church office or given to Deb Steven. 

 

This Week at St. John’s  – (July 9, 2017- July 16, 2017)

Today              8:00   am       Service 

                        9:00   am       Council Meeting

Tuesday       2-2:30  pm       Pastor Cowell at Bible Study – Good Samaritan Home                                             

Sunday         * 9:00  am       Service (Holy Communion) 

                      10:00  am       Voter’s Meeting

                             

Greeters Next Week:         David and Lisa Haase

Acolyte This Week:           Ushers

Head Usher:                       Roger Lavrenz 

Ushers for July:                * 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 253:           Proverbs 17-18 2 Corinthians 2

      Monday, Day 254:         Proverbs 19-20; 2 Corinthians 3                      

      Tuesday, Day 255:         Proverbs 21-22 2 Corinthians 4           

      Wednesday, Day 256: Proverbs 23-24; 2 Corinthians 5                         

      Thursday, Day 257:        Proverbs 25-27; 2 Corinthians 6          

      Friday, Day 258:             Proverbs 28-29; 2 Corinthians 7          

      Saturday, Day 259:        Proverbs 30-31; 2 Corinthians 8          

 

     

 

* Services beginning next Sunday, July 16^th will be at 9:00 a.m.