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 Fourth Sunday after Trinity
July 2, 2023
Organist Today: Kitty Bierstedt
Elder: Jeff Schutjer
Asst. Usher: Steve Madsen
Greeters Today: Dave and Lisa Haase
Greeters Next Sunday: Donnie Madsen
ST. JOHN’S NEWS
A Volunteer is needed to pull the float at the Burt Summer Celebration parade on Saturday, July 8 at 10:30 a.m. Contact the church office.
Church Basement will be closed for the floors to be cleaned and waxed the week of July 10 - July 14.
St. John’s Day at the Pool Party! Sunday July 9th from 2-5 p.m. Come and join us for an afternoon of swimming at the Bancroft Swimming Pool. If you are not a swimmer, snacks and games will be at the park as well. Bring your lawn chairs and plan on an afternoon of fun! At 5 p.m. meet in the park next to the pool for devotions and lessons with a meal immediately following.
· A sign-up sheet is available on the back table if you would be willing to bring a pan of bars or cookies to share.
Window Project - The window project for replacement of 15 windows in the new addition - all Anderson windows, stained and installed, was voted and passed on Sunday, April 30, 2023 by the congregation. The windows have been ordered this week. When the contract was signed, we managed to get another $4,000 off the price as there was a better deal running for the month of May, so that saved us a total of $14,732. Total due for the project is $58,932. Anyone wishing to donate to this project can stipulate it on your offering envelope or drop an extra envelope in the plate with "window project" on it. Windows are projected to be in late September. Thank you! Church Counsel
Retiring from the Ministry - God said in Jeremiah 3:15 – “Then I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will lead you with knowledge and understanding.” After 30 years serving the Lord, Pastor Russell Reimers will be giving his last sermon at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Wilbert, MN. on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. with lunch to follow from 11:30 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. A program led by the congregation and local pastors will start at 1:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to join in on the celebration as Pastor Reimers will move into his next phase of life serving the Lord on a part-time basis. Those wishing to send cards can mail them to Pastor Russell Reimers; 1009 Day Street; Fairmont, MN 56031-4330.
The July-September Portals of Prayer are now available on the back table along the east wall.
Adult Bible Study will resume Sunday, July 16th at 8:00!
Quarterly Council Meeting will be held Sunday, July 23 following the service and the Voter’s meeting will be Sunday, July 30 after the service.
SYNOD, DISTRICT & PARTNERSHIP NEWS
Trinity VBS - “God’s Living Water” is July 23–27 this year from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Go to trinityalgona.org/vbs for more info. and registration.
Interested in learning Spanish? - We are exploring starting a group at Trinity to learn the basics of the Spanish language as a tool for serving our neighbor. There will be an informational meeting on Wednesday, July 12 at 6 pm in the Trinity Life Center conference room for anyone interested.
Trinity, Algona Family Lunch Wednesdays - Trinity is hosting "Family Lunch Wednesdays" in the Life Center July 12th and 19th. Join us for a free meal and activity! Lunch starts at 11:30 a.m. and activities conclude by 1:00 p.m. All ages welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult.
Ark Encounter/Creation Museum Trip - For those still interested, we have the opportunity to join an already scheduled bus tour, and although there are no minimum sign-up requirements, seats will fill up, so reservations should be made in a timely manner. This trip is planned for Oct 9-13 (Mon – Fri), and the bus will load in Fort Dodge. A sign-up sheet and informational flier are available on the back table. Contact Jo Centgraf, of Trinity at (308-641-5452) with questions.
TLC Quilters
· 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!
· Old Tattered Quilts Needed! Well-loved quilts can be repurposed into prayer hearts to provide comfort for others.
· Old Denim Jeans? We are in need of old denim jeans (any color & any condition) to make into quilts. Bring them to the church office or stop by the basement on Tuesdays or Thursdays to see them in action!
Camp Okoboji
· Okoboji Travel Camp - September 6-10, 2023: Camp Okoboji is planning a bus trip to Branson, Missouri. Brochures about the trip and registration forms are on the back table.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Burt Summer Celebration will be held on Saturday, July 8. Plans are being made for all day activities, including Coffee/coffee cake at 7:00-9:00 a.m., garage sales, parade at 10:30 a.m. and a meal will be served following the parade at the Complex. Many many activities are scheduled for the afternoon and evening. The evening will conclude with fireworks by the Burt Fire Dept. at 10:00 p.m.
· St. John’s Burt is responsible for 3 coffee cakes for the church coffee and rolls at the Burt Celebration at 7 a.m. If you could bring a coffee cake for this, please contact Karla Schutter.
A Card Shower is being held for Beverly Bolte (mother of Deb Steven) who is celebrating her 90th birthday on July 7th. Cards can be sent to Beverly Bolte, 5611 340th St., Cylinder, Iowa 50528.
Today, July 2, 2023 9:30 am Divine Service Tuesday, July 4, 2023 (4th of July) No Morning Prayer Sunday, July 9, 2023 9:30 am Divine Service 2-5 pm Pool Party at Bancroft Park and Pool |
THIS WEEK IN THE CHURCH YEAR July 2, 2023 Feast of The Visitation July 6, 2023 Commemoration of Isaiah |
St. John’s Lutheran Church – Burt, IA.
Phone: 515-924-3344
Email: churchoffice@stjohnsburt.org
