Announcements

St. John’s Lutheran Church

109 Maple St. Burt, Iowa|Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod

Pastor: Rev. Thomas Cowell                 

Secretary: Rosann Shipler

Pastor’s Cell: 319-464-5548                

Church Office: 515-924-3344  stjohnsburt.org

Pastor’s Email: pastor@stjohnsburt.org 

Church Email: churchoffice@stjohnsburt.org

 

THE FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

September 18, 2022

 

O Lord, keep Your Church in Your perpetual mercy; and because without You we cannot but fall, preserve us from all things hurtful, and lead us to all things profitable to our salvation; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

 

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S Today,  September 18, 2022    8:30 am     Sunday School/Adult Class    9:30 am     Divine Service      1:00 pm     Highway Clean-Up    Tuesday, September 20, 2022      10:00 am   Morning Prayer       Wednesday, September 21, 2022       6:00 pm      Wednesday Catechesis           Thursday, September 22, 2022       3:00 pm    Titonka Care Center

Sunday, September 25, 2022       8:30 am    Sunday School/Adult Class     9:30 am     Divine Service          THIS WEEK IN THE CHURCH YEAR        September 21, 2022     Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist      September 22, 2022     Commemoration of Jonah

 

 

ST. JOHN’S NEWS

 

Organist Today:  Marcia Hanna 

Elder:  Tony Hatten

Acolytes:  Ryder and Taylor Parsons

Greeters Today:  Jesse and Kelly Fitzgerald, Alex & Reyna

Greeters Next Week: Vern and Joan Koestler

 

Adult Bible Study - During Bible study, we are asking volunteers to share one or several devotions from their favorite devotional resources.  Pastor Cowell will have several devotion books available as well if you would like to read from them.  Sign up for a Sunday in the back of church, and contact Pastor Cowell with questions. 

 

Parish Messenger for the September/October edition is on the table in the back of the church.

 

Portals of Prayer for October-December are now available in the back along the east wall.

 

Pastoral Care On Demand - Need prayer, Scripture, Communion, Absolution, or a listening ear? Feel free to call or text Pastor Cowell anytime for a visit at 319-464-5548.

 

A Sunday School Teacher is needed beginning this fall for the 3-5th grade class.  If you are interested in serving on a regular or occasional basis, please talk with Karla Schutter. 

 

St. John’s Help Wanted List - Check the back table the next few weeks to see a number of one-time, short-term, and recurring tasks related to human care, evangelism, and mercy that Pastor Cowell needs your help with.  These are all tasks which would benefit our congregation and our community, and which our members are well equipped to lead on behalf of St. John’s. Take a look and see if you would be able to help out with any of these special projects, and talk to Pastor Cowell if you have any suggestions of your own!

 

SYNOD, DISTRICT & PARTNERSHIP NEWS

 

Trinity Bible Study - You are invited to Bible study every Wednesday morning at 9:30 a.m. in the Life Center conference room.

 

TLC Quilts Available - Don’t forget about the TLC Quilter’s “giving pew” by the east doors of St. John’s.  Feel free to take and give away as many quilts and bears as you’d like!  

 

TLC Quilters need flat sheets (any size and color). Thanks sew much for helping us help others in need!

 

Young Adult Bible Study - You are invited to attend a young adult (post-high school) Bible study opportunity hosted in our circuit.  The Bible study is every 2nd and 4th Sunday at 6:30 p.m. in the old parsonage next to Zion Lutheran Church in LuVerne.  Contact Pastor Steve Struecker at 515-320-2014 with questions. 

Highway Clean-Up of our Partnership’s adopted portion of highway 169 just south of Burt will take place today at 1 p.m.  For more details contact Lynn or Kitty Bierstedt.

 

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). 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 - www.LutheranFamilyService.org.

Fall Volunteer Weekend - October 7 - 9th  at Camp Okoboji is just a month away.  Save the date and make plans to come and share your time and talents to help us wrap up summer and prepare for winter!!  Room and board will be provided for volunteers.  Volunteer Weekend is a wonderful opportunity for a congregation retreat or youth group retreat and growing church community and relationships.  For room and board accommodations, please call the office at (712) 337-3325!!

 

COMMUNITY NEWS

Life Chain Sunday - Kossuth County Right to Life invites you to join them in prayer and support for God's gift of life by participating in National Life Chain Sunday on October 2nd.  The group will meet in the front parking lot of Louscher's Dental Clinic at 1:30 p.m. on October 2nd and will stand along Highway 169 from 2:00-3:00 p.m.  Contact Jim Lauer at 515-782-3749 with questions. 

Burt Woman’s Club Fall Decorating Contest!  Sign up now to decorate one of the flowerpots along Walnut Street. Judging will be the last week in October. Let Kelly at City Hall know which pot you want to decorate. Join the fun and help decorate Burt for fall!

In Concert - The Lone Rock Presbyterian Church will be hosting the fabulous “Blackwood Quartet” on October 2, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.  Everyone is welcome!   ** More information on the group is posted on the ramp bulletin board.

Lasagna Dinner - The Good Hope Lutheran Women of Titonka will be hosting a Lasagna Dinner on Sunday, September 25, from 11:30 am - 1:00 p.m. at the church.  Free will offering. Proceeds will be used for Titonka Care Center’s new cafeteria tables.

 

 

LECTIONARY SUMMARY (Proper 20)

Old Testament: Amos 8:4-7

 

Epistle: 1 Timothy 2:1-15

 

Gospel: Luke 16:1-15

Jesus tells the parable of the shrewd manager. 

 

FROM THE BOOK OF CONCORD

Small Catechism, Preface, paragraphs 6, 13, 17-18

I beg you all for God's sake, my dear sirs and brethren, who are pastors or preachers, to devote yourselves heartily to your office. Have pity on the people who are entrusted to you and help us teach the catechism to the people, and especially to the young. And let those of you who cannot do better take these tables and forms and impress them, word for word, on the people. […]

     Although we cannot and should not force anyone to believe, we should insist and encourage the people. That way they will know what is right and wrong for those among whom they dwell and wish to make their living. For whoever desires to live in a town must know and observe the town laws, because he wishes to enjoy the protection offered by the laws. […]

     After they have learned the text well, teach them the meaning also, so that they know what it means. In particular, urge the commandment or part that most suffers the greatest neglect among your people. For example, the Seventh Commandment, about stealing, must be strongly urged among mechanics and merchants, and even farmers and servants. For among these people many kinds of dishonesty and stealing prevail. You must always offer many examples from the Scriptures to show how God has punished or blessed such persons. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

St. John’s Lutheran Church – Burt, IA.

Phone: 515-924-3344

Email:  churchoffice@stjohnsburt.org