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 SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
September 25, 2022
God, You are the strength of all who trust in You, and without Your aid we can do no good thing. Grant us the help of Your grace that we may please You in both will and deed; 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 25, 2022 8:30 am Sunday School/Adult Class 9:30 am Divine Service 4:00 pm Baptism of Magdalena Jo Cowell Monday, September 26, 2022 6:00 p.m. Partnership Call Committee Meeting Tuesday, September 27, 2022 10:00 am Morning Prayer Wednesday, September 28, 2022 6:30 pm Wednesday Catechesis (at the theater) | Sunday, October 2, 2022 8:30 am Sunday School/Adult Class 9:30 am Divine Service THIS WEEK IN THE CHURCH YEAR September 29, 2022 Feast of St. Michael and All Angels September 30, 2022 Commemoration of Jerome, Translator of Holy Scripture |
ST. JOHN’S NEWS
Organist Today: Marcia Hanna
Elder: Tony Hatten
Acolytes: Ryder and Taylor Parsons
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.
Pastoral Call Process Update
-The Partnership Associate pastor call committee has received a list of pastoral candidates who were nominated for our consideration by members of our congregations and by President Turner.
-The committee is now in the process of reviewing the candidates’ information and availability for a call and selecting several to interview to get a better idea if they would be the right pastor for our congregations.
-These self-evaluation documents of each of these eight pastors in which they describe their ministry style as well as their preferences regarding various church practices and traditions are available in the church office. You are welcome to read these documents for yourself in the church office Tuesday-Thursday 8:00 am-12:00 pm, or by special appointment. **These documents cannot be copied or leave the church office.
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.
4th Quarter Council Meeting will be held Sunday, October 9, 2022 following the church service. The Voter’s Meeting will be Sunday, October 16, 2022.
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!
The Baptism of Magdalena Jo Cowell will take place this Sunday, September 25 at 4:00 p.m. at St. John’s. The congregation is invited to attend and to stay for supper.
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.
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. 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!
Our Savior Lutheran Little Lambs Preschool Soup Dinner will be held on Sunday, October 9 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Swea City Fire Station. Serving Chili/Chicken Noodle Soup, grilled cheese, sandwiches and cake/bars. Free Will Donation.
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 quartet is posted on the ramp bulletin board.
St. John’s Lutheran Church – Burt, IA.
Phone: 515-924-3344
Email: churchoffice@stjohnsburt.org
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