Announcements

September 30, 2018

 

Adult Bible Class – We are studying our Synod’s Explanation of the Small Catechism published in 2017.  These are the 374 questions in the back of Luther’s Small Catechism which help us apply the six chief parts of the Catechism to issues of our current church and culture.

 

Free Children's Resource - Iowa District West has provided us with free copies of the children's book "Do You Know Who Jesus Is?" to hand out to children in our area.  One idea they had for getting these books to children is to hand them out with your Halloween candy (WITH your Halloween candy - don't forget the candy!).  Feel free to take as many copies on the back table as you'd like. 

Quarterly Council Meeting will be held on Sunday, October 14^th following the service.  The Quarterly Voter’s Meeting will be Sunday, October 21^st.

Lay Delegate – If you would like to serve as a lay delegate to the LCMS Synod Convention on behalf of our Circuit, please tell Pastor by Sunday, October 7^th.  Convention will be held in Tampa, FL on July 20-25, 2019. Travel and hotel will be covered by the Circuit.

 

Preschool Soup Luncheon – On Sunday, October 21^st from 11-1:00 p.m. the Kids of Kingdom Preschool Board will be holding a Soup Luncheon.  Once again we will be serving Chili, Chicken Noodle, and Potato Soups. Bring your containers for carry outs or we will have some, if you aren’t able to stay after church.  See you there!  Free Will Donation!

 

Algona Circuit Reformation Celebration - You are invited to celebrate the Lutheran Reformation once again together with the congregations of the Algona Circuit.  The celebration will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 520 N. Garfield St. in Algona on Sunday, October 28th.  We'll begin at 4:00 p.m. with a Divine Service, followed by German-style food and fellowship at 5:30 p.m.    

 

Lessons on the Liturgy – May those who are weak or struggling in faith come to the Sacrament?

Yes. The words “for you” show us that Christ instituted this Sacrament for weak and struggling sinners like us, to draw us to Himself and to strengthen our faith in Him.  See Mark 9:24; John 6:37; Isaiah 42:3.  “Such people must learn that it is the highest art to know that our Sacrament does not depend upon our worthiness [...]. On the contrary, we go exactly because we are poor, miserable people.  We go exactly because we are unworthy.  This is true unless we are talking about someone who desires no grace and Absolution nor intends to change” (Large Catechism, V, 61).  - An Explanation of the Small Catechism (2017), p. 341-342

The Kossuth County C.A.R.E. Team Quilt Show that was to be held in March will now be held on Saturday, October 6^th from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Trinity Life Center, Trinity Lutheran Church in Algona, IA.  All quilters that were ready to show their quilts that day, please consider sharing your talents again.  If you are interested in displaying a quilt or if you would like to help, please contact Brenda Bormann-bormann@ncn.net or text her at 515-341-6982 or Jane Dreyer - janedreyer95@hotmail.com or text her at 515-320-0490.   We hope you can join us, share a quilted item, and help us help those in need!  All monies earned will be given to the C.A.R.E. Team.

What is Operation Barnabas?  In Scripture, Barnabas is known as the “the encourager.” This is what Operation Barnabas strives to do by encouraging our military and their families.  This conference is to inform you on how you can care for the veterans in our congregation or community.  Come to the sixth annual Iowa District West Operation Barnabas Conference on Saturday, October 6^th, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran in Carroll Iowa to learn more on how you can be involved and “Called to Serve.”    

 

Cornerstone Resource Center - St. John's has been asked to pray for Cornerstone for Life Pregnancy Resource Center in Algona.  Cornerstone provides pregnancy testing and ultrasounds as well as Christian counseling and support for pregnant moms.  They also provide things like help finding a job, housing, adoption options, a ride to appointments, and clothes, diapers and formula to those in need.  Pray for the staff and volunteers that they be strengthened to share the love of Christ with those in need, and pray for the clients of Cornerstone that they come to know the love Christ and His Church has for them and that every life is precious in the eyes of God.  St. John's will be exploring options for financial and volunteer support of Cornerstone in the coming weeks.  

 

Nascar Bus Trip – Camp Okoboji is offering a Bus Trip to the Kansas City Speedway on October 20-21, 2018!  The cost is $300.00 per person which includes the following: Ticket (includes the Pre-race Pass), Bus cost and Hotel for Saturday Night (arrangements made by Camp)  All meals are on your own.  For more information and to register go to the webpage  www.campokoboji.org .   (Only 20 tickets available so register soon!)

 

Pork Loin Patty Meal will be held on Sunday, October 7^th from 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. at the Burt Fire Emergency Services Building.   Proceeds will go to purchase a new Grass Fire Truck.  Sponsored by Burt Fire Dept.

 

This Week at St. John’s  – (September 30, 2018-October 7, 2018)

Today              8:00  am       Sunday School/Adult Class

                        9:00  am       Divine Service  (Holy Communion)                                        

Wednesday     6:00  pm       Religion/Confirmation Classes

Thursday         1:30  pm       LWML Ladies Aid Meeting

Sunday            8:00  am       Sunday School/Adult Class

                        9:00  am       Divine Service - LWML Sunday    (Holy Communion) 

                       10:00  am       LWML Coffee

 

Greeters Next Week:         Chris and Amanda Heyes

Acolytes:                          Breckin Borchardt

Ushers for September:    *Mike Marlow, Lyle Karels and Terry Tieman

Elder for September:       Boyd Shipler

 

 

 

Announcements

September 23, 2018

Benches – The new benches have been set out by the church Centennial Rock. We will have a short service of blessing of the benches following the service today.  They were given by the family of Douglas Reimers. 

Adult Bible Class – For the next few weeks we will be studying our Synod’s Explanation of the Small Catechism published in 2017.  These are the 374 questions in the back of Luther’s Small Catechism which help us apply the six chief parts of the Catechism to issues of our current church and culture.

Thank You for the donation of $800 to Camp Okoboji’s Annual Fund. It is gratefully appreciated!

The Kossuth County C.A.R.E. Team Quilt Show that was to be held in March will now be held on Saturday, October 6^th from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Trinity Life Center, Trinity Lutheran Church in Algona, IA.  All quilters that were ready to show their quilts that day, please consider sharing your talents again.  If you are interested in displaying a quilt or if you would like to help, please contact Brenda Bormann-bormann@ncn.net or text her at 515-341-6982 or Jane Dreyer - janedreyer95@hotmail.com or text her at 515-320-0490.   We hope you can join us, share a quilted item, and help us help those in need!  All monies earned will be given to the C.A.R.E. Team.

Algona Circuit Reformation Celebration - You are invited to celebrate the Lutheran Reformation once again together with the congregations of the Algona Circuit.  The celebration will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 520 N. Garfield St. in Algona on Sunday, October 28th.  We'll begin at 4:00 p.m. with a Divine Service, followed by German-style food and fellowship at 5:30 p.m.    

 

Lessons on the Liturgy – May women serve in the pastoral office?

No. God’s Word prohibits women from serving in the pastoral office.  All Christians, both men and women, are gifted for service in Christ’s Church, but each according to God’s order, Word, and will.  See 1 Corinthians 14:33-36; 1 Timothy 2:11-14; 1 Peter 4:10. Women have always served and continue to serve the Church in many different lay and professional vocations.  As teachers or deaconesses, for instance, they often bring gifts that men cannot. - An Explanation of the Small Catechism (2017), p. 320-321

 

What is Operation Barnabas?  In Scripture, Barnabas is known as the “the encourager.” This is what Operation Barnabas strives to do by encouraging our military and their families.  Come to the sixth annual Iowa District West Operation Barnabas Conference on Saturday, October 6^th, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran in Carroll Iowa to learn more on how you can be involved and “Called to Serve.”   This conference is to inform you on how you can care for the veterans in our congregation or community.  Join us as we work together to serve our military families. Registration information is in the church office.

 

Cornerstone Resource Center - St. John's has been asked to pray for Cornerstone for Life Pregnancy Resource Center in Algona.  Cornerstone provides pregnancy testing and ultrasounds as well as Christian counseling and support for pregnant moms.  They also provide things like help finding a job, housing, adoption options, a ride to appointments, and clothes, diapers and formula to those in need.  Pray for the staff and volunteers that they be strengthened to share the love of Christ with those in need, and pray for the clients of Cornerstone that they come to know the love Christ and His Church has for them and that every life is precious in the eyes of God.  St. John's will be exploring options for financial and volunteer support of Cornerstone in the coming weeks.  

 

Pork Loin Patty Meal will be held on Sunday, October 7^th from 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. at the Burt Fire Emergency Services Building.   Proceeds will go to purchase a new Grass Fire Truck.  Sponsored by Burt Fire Dept.

 

This Week at St. John’s  – (September 23, 2018-September 30, 2018)

Today              8:00  am       Sunday School/Adult Class

                        9:00  am       Divine Service   

Monday                               Pastor at Pastor Conference in Des Moines thru Tuesday.

Wednesday     6:00  pm       Religion/Confirmation Classes

Thursday         6:30  pm       Partnership Meeting with Trinity at St. John’s

Sunday            8:00  am       Sunday School/Adult Class

                        9:00  am       Divine Service  (Holy Communion)

                            

Greeters Next Week:        Pam and Randy Reimers

Acolytes:                          Jacob and Cameron Haase

Ushers for September:    *Mike Marlow, Lyle Karels and Terry Tieman

Elder for September:       Boyd Shipler

 

Trinity Bible Studies – St. John’s members are welcome to attend any of the following Bible Studies at Trinity:

·         Wednesday AM Adult Bible Class – Mornings at 9:30 a.m.

·         BYOB (Bring Your Own Bible) – Tuesday Evenings Bible Study at 7:30 p.m. at parsonage.

 

 

Announcements

September 16, 2018

 

Flowers on the Altar this morning are given in memory of Eugene, Leonard, Martha and Irene Drager by Lorraine Drager.

 

Adult Bible Class – For the next few weeks we will be studying our Synod’s Explanation of the Small Catechism published in 2017.  These are the 374 questions in the back of Luther’s Small Catechism which help us apply the six chief parts of the Catechism to issues of our current church and culture.

 

LWML Fall Rally will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Lotts Creek on Thursday, September 20^th beginning at 5:00 p.m. The offering will go to Rev. Michael and Karen Schenaphf, who are Missionaries to Uganda. Ingathering offering for Ioway which will go for Underwear (new) for adult men and women. If you would like to furnish underwear, please bring to the church by Wednesday, September 19^th. Speaker will be Rev. Miesner.

Benches – The new benches have been set out by the church Centennial Rock and you are invited to take some time and view them. They were given by the family of Douglas Reimers.  We will bless the benches following the September 23^rd service. 

The Kossuth County C.A.R.E. Team Quilt Show that was to be held in March will now be held on Saturday, October 6^th from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Trinity Life Center, Trinity Lutheran Church in Algona, IA.  All quilters that were ready to show their quilts that day, please consider sharing your talents again.  If you are interested in displaying a quilt or if you would like to help, please contact Brenda Bormann-bormann@ncn.net or text her at 515-341-6982 or Jane Dreyer - janedreyer95@hotmail.com or text her at 515-320-0490.   We hope you can join us, share a quilted item, and help us help those in need!  All monies earned will be given to the C.A.R.E. Team.

Lessons on the Liturgy – How do I prepare for [private or corporate] Confession?

Consider how the Ten Commandments act as a mirror, showing us where we have sinned in our various places in life.  How have you - as a husband, wife, mother, father, daughter, son, teacher, student, employer, employee, and so forth - failed to fear love, and trust in God and love your neighbor? - An Explanation of the Small Catechism (2017), p. 311

 

What is Operation Barnabas?  In Scripture, Barnabas is known as the “the encourager.” This is what Operation Barnabas strives to do by encouraging our military and their families.  Come to the sixth annual Iowa District West Operation Barnabas Conference on Saturday, October 6^th, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran in Carroll Iowa to learn more on how you can be involved and “Called to Serve.”   This conference is to inform you on how you can care for the veterans in our congregation or community.  Join us as we work together to serve our military families. Registration information is in the church office.

 

Building Healthy Families: “Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit . . . therefore honor God with your body.” (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). Here’s another question: Do you not know that this Biblical instruction isn’t written just for young people? No matter your age, take time this week to do something that will make your body stronger or healthier. Fix a healthy snack, go for a walk, and invite a friend or neighbor to join you. Shared activity makes it more fun, and creates an open door for conversation about wellbeing, including the importance of faith, and spiritual wellness. Honor God with your body, no matter how many years it’s been around! Lutheran Family Service

 

This Week at St. John’s  – (September 16, 2018-September 23, 2018)

Today          8:00     am       Adult Class

                     9:00     am       Divine Service  (Holy Communion)                                      

Wednesday 6:00     pm      Religion/Confirmation Classes

Thursday     4:30     pm      LWML Fall Rally at Immanuel, Lotts Creek

Sunday        8:00     am       Adult Class

                     9:00     am       Divine Service  

                                

Greeters Next Week:        Lucas and Jessie Parsons

Acolytes:                              Jacob Haase

Ushers for September:    *Mike Marlow, Lyle Karels and Terry Tieman

Elder for September:     Boyd Shipler

 

Trinity Bible Studies – St. John’s members are welcome to attend any of the following Bible Studies at Trinity:

·         Wednesday AM Adult Bible Class – Mornings at 9:30 a.m.

·         BYOB (Bring Your Own Bible) – Tuesday Evenings Bible Study at 7:30 p.m. at parsonage.

 

 

Announcements

September 9, 2018

 

3^rd Grade Students receiving their Bibles and Catechisms today are:  Kenna Hatten and Taylor Parsons.

 

Adult Bible Class – For the next few weeks we will be studying our Synod’s Explanation of the Small Catechism published in 2017.  These are the 374 questions in the back of Luther’s Small Catechism which help us apply the six chief parts of the Catechism to issues of our current church and culture.

 

Rally Day Partnership Picnic - Trinity and St. John's are co-hosting a prayer service and picnic to kick off the new year of Sunday School and midweek Christian education.  The event is being held today at 10:30 a.m. at Smith Lake near the East shelter (that's the one near the entrance).  We will begin with a brief service at 10:30 a.m.  which will include the installation of Sunday School teachers and presentation of Bibles and Catechisms, followed by a picnic lunch and games.  Food and drink will be provided, but you are encouraged to bring a dessert to share and lawn chairs or blankets to sit on.  The offering collected during the service will go toward the missions that the Trinity and St. John's Sunday Schools will be sending their offerings for the year. 

 

LWML Fall Rally will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Lotts Creek on Thursday, September 20^th beginning at 4:30 p.m.  

 

Lessons on the Liturgy – What is the Small Catechism?

For Centuries, Christians have used three important texts as a basic summary for teaching the Christian faith and life: the Ten Commandments, Creed, and Lord’s Prayer.  Martin Luther helpfully included biblical passages on Baptism, Confession, and the Lord’s Supper. The Small Catechism, written by Luther in 1529, includes these texts along with brief explanations. - An Explanation of the Small Catechism (2017), p. 50

 

Financial Peace University – Coming Soon!

This fall we will be hosting Financial Peace University by Dave Ramsey.  Through Financial Peace University we learn Biblical ways of taking care of the money that God has entrusted to us. Through video teaching, class discussions, and interactive small group activities, FPU presents Biblical, practical steps to take control of your finances.  We’ll learn how to get rid of debt, manage money, spend and save wisely, and live generously. Class starts on Monday, September 10^th and will include a light meal and baby-sitting. Cost for materials is $109.  You can find more information and register at www.trinityalgona.org/fpu or by calling the Trinity Church Office – 295-3518.

 

What is Operation Barnabas?  In Scripture, Barnabas is known as the “the encourager.” This is what Operation Barnabas strives to do by encouraging our military and their families.  Come to the sixth annual Iowa District West Operation Barnabas Conference on Saturday, October 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran in Carroll Iowa to learn more on how you can be involved and “Called to Serve.”   This conference is to inform you on how you can care for the veterans in our congregation or community.  Join us as we work together to serve our military families. Registration information is in the church office.

 

Building Healthy Families: I think I can, I think I can, I think I can…. Remember this repeating line from the children’s book The Little Engine That Could? Yesterday and still today the story lines and themes of popular books, songs, movies or TV shows give ample opportunity to begin a conversation with a young person that will influence their thinking and faith development. I think I can… provides a great opening for sharing how many times I can’t, but that all things are possible with God. One episode of The Bachelorette provides multiple opportunities to talk with your teen about how to choose a spouse and what’s really important to look for in a marriage partner. Keep your eyes and ears open for opportunities to share Biblical truths and God’s good design for life and marriage with those in your family this week! Lutheran Family Service - Learn more at LFSiowa.org

 

This Week at St. John’s  – (September 9, 2018-September 16, 2018)

Today            8:00     am       Adult Class

                      9:00     am       Divine Service                                                                           

                    10:30     am       Rally Day Prayer Service at Smith Lake with Trinity, picnic and games to follow

Tuesday        6:00     pm       Preschool Board Meeting

Wednesday  6:00     pm       Religion/Confirmation Classes begin

Thursday                              Pastor Cowell will be on vacation thru Sunday September 16^th.      

Sunday         8:00     am       Adult Class

                      9:00     am       Divine Service   (Holy Communion)

                                

Greeters Next Week:     Tony and Stefanie Hatten

Acolytes:                        Ushers/Acolytes

Ushers for September:  *Mike Marlow, Lyle Karels and Terry Tieman

Elder for September:     Boyd Shipler

 

Trinity Bible Studies – St. John’s members are welcome to attend any of the following Bible Studies at Trinity:

·         Wednesday AM Adult Bible Class – Mornings at 9:30 a.m.

·         BYOB (Bring Your Own Bible) – Tuesday Evenings Bible Study at 7:30 p.m. at parsonage.