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

 

 

ALL SAINTS DAY

November 6, 2022

 

Almighty and everlasting God, You knit together Your faithful people of all times and places into one holy communion, the mystical body of Your Son, Jesus Christ. Grant us so to follow Your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living that, together with them, we may come to the unspeakable joys You have prepared for those who love You; through Jesus Christ, 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,  November 6, 2022   8:30 am    Sunday School/Adult Class   9:30 am    Divine Service (All Saints)    Tuesday, November 8, 2022     NO   Morning Prayer      8:30 am   Pastor at Winkel                           5:30 pm   Budget Meeting      Wednesday, November 2, 2022     6:00 pm   Wednesday Catechesis

Sunday, November 13, 2022       8:30 am Sunday School/Adult Class        9:30 am    Divine Service            THIS WEEK IN THE CHURCH YEAR         November 8 - Commemoration of Johann                     von Staupitz, Luther's Father Confessor   November 9 - Commemoration of Martin                      Chemnitz, Pastor and Confessor    November 11- Commemoration of Martin                      of Tours, Pastor

 

ST. JOHN’S NEWS

 

Organist Today:  Kitty Bierstedt 

Elder:  Jeff Schutjer 

Acolytes:  Taylor Parsons and Kenna Hatten

Greeters Today:  Boyd and Rosann Shipler

Greeters Next Sunday:  Lucas & Jessie Parsons 

 

Guest Pastor - Special thanks to Pastor Steve Benson of Fort Dodge for leading the service.

                             

Call Update - On Sunday, October 30th our Partnership congregations voted unanimously to call Pastor Jonathan Meyer of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, O’Fallon, Missouri to be our Partnership associate pastor.  Please pray for Pastor Meyer as he spends the next several weeks deliberating where God would have him serve. 

 

Thank You to all who helped or participated in the Churches of Burt “Trunk or Treat”. A big thank you to the TLC Quilters for coming and bringing the stuffed heart pillows!  Also, special thanks to Hannah for all her hard work organizing this event. 

 

“Share the Blessing” letter and giving envelope is on the small table in the back.  This is a special offering to the church during the harvest time, previously known as “Corn, Bean, Cash.” 

 

Remembering all the Saints - Feel free to take a handout on the back table which lists all the saints of St. John’s who have gone before us to heavenly glory, and thank God for the example of faith they have left for us. 

 

A Big Thank You to my Christian Family for your prayers, cards and well wishes before and after my recent surgery.   God's Blessings to all of you.  Pam Reimers

 

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. 

 

Budget Committee will meet on Tuesday, November 8 at 5:30 p.m. in the church.

 

Parish Messenger for November/December is on the back table.

 

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.

 

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!

 

Thank You for your scholarship to support my Seminary formation. I am truly blessed by all the prayers and financial support you and others have given me. I’ve had the opportunity to see God work through countless faithful people like yourselves support future church workers like myself.  Thank you for answering God’s call to support His work here at the Seminary!  It is hard to believe that this is my final year and I will be receiving a call to be a pastor this April! Pray for the placement directors at both seminaries, the candidates, and the churches needing pastors.  To God be all the Glory!  Nick Palmer, Vanessa, Avery & Vince 

 

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. 

 

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!  

 

Young Adult Bible Study - A young adult (post-high school) Bible study meets 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. 

 

Ian Hurricane Relief ~  If you or your congregation wish to provide financial support, please make a check to IDW-Ian Relief and send to:  Iowa District West, 409 Kenyon Road Suite B, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

 

Silent Auction - St. Luke's (Fairville) LWML will hold a Silent Auction on Saturday, November 12th at 1:30 p.m. in the church basement. Everyone is invited for an afternoon of fun and fellowship!

 

 COMMUNITY NEWS

 

Annual Soup Luncheon sponsored by the Lakota Ambulance will be held today, November 6 at the Lakota Fire Station from 10-1 p.m.. Serving several soups, sandwiches and bars.  Free will offering.

 

Omelet Breakfast - The Burt Lions Club is hosting their annual Omelet Breakfast Sunday, November 13th from 9:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m. at the Activity Complex. The Burt Women's Club will be hosting a bake sale during the breakfast.

Soup Fundraiser for the Fenton Volunteer EMS on Sunday, November 13, 2022 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Serving: soups, dinner rolls and cinnamon rolls.

 

 

LECTIONARY SUMMARY (All Saints Day)

Old Testament: Revelation 7:2-17

John sees a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb.

 

Epistle: 1 John 3:1-3

See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God.

 

Gospel: Matthew 11:12-19

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

 

LESSONS ON THE LITURGY 

Lutherans Love the Saints

Here’s what Article XXI of our Augsburg Confession says regarding our relationship with the saints in heaven:  

Our churches teach that the history of saints may be set before us so that we may follow the example of their faith and good works, according to our calling.  For example, the emperor may follow the example of David in making war to drive away the Turk from his country.  For both are kings.  But the Scriptures do not teach that we are to call on the saints or to ask the saints for help.  Scripture sets before us the one Christ as the Mediator, Atoning Sacrifice, High Priest, and Intercessor.  He is to be prayed to.  He has promised that He will hear our prayer.  This is the worship that He approves above all other worship, that He be called upon in all afflictions.  “If anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father” (1 John 2:1).

In short, let the saints be saints and let Jesus be Jesus.  Praise the faith of the saints, follow their lead, be inspired by their good works and holy lives, but look to Christ alone for forgiveness and life and pray to God alone in times of need.

 

FROM THE BOOK OF CONCORD

Solid Declaration of the Formula of Concord, Article XI: God’s Eternal Election, para. 28

If we want to think about our eternal election to salvation helpfully, we must in every way hold firmly to this truth: just as the preaching of repentance is universal, so also the promise of the Gospel is universal, that is, it belongs to all people. For this reason Christ has given these commands:

· Repentance and forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in His name to all nations. (Luke 24:47)

 

· God loved the world…He gave His only Son. (John 3:16)

 

· Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! (John 1:29)

 

· [Jesus] is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole 

  world. (1 John 2:2)

 

· The Lord is not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. (2 Peter 3:9)

 

· The same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing His riches on all who call on Him. (Romans 10:12)

 

· The righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ [is] for all who believe. (Romans 3:22)

 

· My Father wills that everyone who looks on the Son and believes in Him should have eternal life. 

  (John 6:40)

 

It is Christ's command that this promise of the Gospel also should be offered to everyone in common to whom repentance is preached (Luke 24:47; Mark 16:15). 

 

 

 

 

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

Phone: 515-924-3344

Email:  churchoffice@stjohnsburt.org