Announcements
St. John’s Lutheran Church
109 Maple St. Burt, Iowa|Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
Pastor: Rev. Briton Nelson and Senior Vacancy Pastor: Dave Simonson
Secretary: Rosann Shipler
Pastor’s Cell: 608-415-8228 ~Pastor: Cell 515-297-2046
Church Office: 515-924-3344 stjohnsburt.org
Pastor’s Email pastornelson@trinityalgona.org
Church Email: churchoffice@stjohnsburt.org
Reformation Day
October 29, 2023
Organist: Kitty Bierstedt
Elder: Tony Hatten
Asst. Usher: Lynn Bierstedt
Greeters Next Sunday: Terry and Vicki Briggs
ST. JOHN’S NEWS
A Joint Call Meeting was held last Sunday with members of Trinity and St. John’s for the purpose of calling a senior pastor. Call committee member Dale Yunginger informed the members that the call committee recommended extending a call for Senior Pastor to Pastor Nicholas Thackery of Fort Dodge. Discussion was held and the vote was taken with Pastor Thackery receiving 85% of the votes cast.
Dedication of New Windows and Flag Poles
· New windows will be dedicated in the church service this morning. Memorial money from Eugene (Bucky) and Lorraine Drager memorials was used along with donations from the church members. These windows will beautify our church for many years to come.
· A dedication will also be for the 2 flag poles located east of the church at the entrance of the centennial rock sitting area that were given in memory of Merlin (Red) Madsen. The 2 flags flying are a reminder to the family that Red served his country and his Lord, The poles were purchased and installed by the Noon Kiwanis group from Algona. This is a two-fold memorial as the donation received for this project is used to help children in our area with projects like providing bicycle helmets, dictionaries for 3rd graders in local school districts, fishing derby, youth events at the YMCA and much more.
Thank You! “I was taken back last Sunday by your generosity, both from the congregation and the Sunday school children. It is a real blessing to serve God’s people as a pastor. The members of St. John’s make that service a pure joy. Thank you for your gifts, they touched my heart. I hope my time is short so you can bless your next pastor. God is so good. Blessings!!” Pastor Dave Simonson
Trick or Treat Night - The churches of Burt will be hosting Trunk-or Treat night at the Presbyterian parking lot in conjunction with the town of Burt’s trick-or-treating night on Tuesday, October 31 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. If you would like to host a trunk, donate individually wrapped bars, or volunteer in any way, please contact Jessie Parsons. There is a sign-up sheet on the back table for you to volunteer.
Greeter and Asst. Usher List for 2024 is now on the back table. Please sign up to greet or usher more than one time. If not I will assign you a time to greet at the end of year unless you let me know differently. Rosann Shipler, Sec.
A Big Thank You to Lisa Haase who will be joining the Altar Guild January 1, 2024. Lisa will be taking the months vacated by Hannah Cowell.
Pastoral Care On Demand - Need Prayer, Scripture, Communion, Absolution, or a listening ear? Feel free to call or text Pastor Nelson at 608-464-5548 or Pastor Dave Simonson 515-297-2046.
Thrivent Members can receive two $250 Thrivent Action cards per year. To offer your Action card to help one of St. John’s groups with fundraisers, educational projects, & service activities and to apply you can contact Darrel Schmidt to help with the application process.
SYNOD, DISTRICT & PARTNERSHIP NEWS
TLC Quilters -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! Flat Sheets are needed by the TLC Quilters.
COMMUNITY NEWS
23rd Annual Fall Harvest - The Lone Rock Presbyterian Church will be holding its annual Traditional Turkey Meal on Sunday, November 5, 2023 with serving 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. A Free Will Donation will be taken and brought food items will be given to the Kossuth County Food Pantry.
Lakota Ambulance Annual Soup Dinner will be held Sunday, November 5, 2023 from 10 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Lakota Fire Station. Menu: Chili & Chicken Noodle Soup, Grilled Cheese or Egg Salad Sandwiches, Homemade Bars, and drink. Freewill Donation.
Building Healthy Families Building Healthy Families: Despite living with physical, emotional and financial challenges and through social and political upheaval which often separated them by many miles and at times threatened life itself, Martin & Katie Luther created and sustained a marriage and family life characterized by faithfulness, mutual respect, teamwork and a good degree of humor. As we remember and give thanks for the great reformer and the blessing that his life and work have been to the church, we also give thanks for God’s work in their lives which provides us with an example of Christian family life today. May the lives and marriage of Martin and Katie and their love for their children remind us of Christ's love for his church and of the Father's love for us, His redeemed children. Lutheran Family Service www.LutheranFamilyService.org
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S Today, October 29, 2023 8:15 am Adult Class 8:30 am Sunday School 9:30 am Divine Service - Reformation Tuesday, October 31, 2023 5:30-7:00 pm Burt Churches Trunk or Treat at Presbyterian Church Wednesday, November 1, 2023 6:00 pm Midweek Catechesis Thursday, November 2,, 2023 9:00 am Morning Prayer Sunday, November 5, 2023 8:15 am Adult Bible Class 8:30 am Sunday School 9:30 am Divine Service - All Saints Sunday *Daylight Savings time Ends - Fall Back |
THIS WEEK IN THE CHURCH YEAR October 31 - Festival of the Reformation November 1 - Feast of All Saints |
St. John’s Lutheran Church – Burt, IA.
Phone: 515-924-3344
Email: churchoffice@stjohnsburt.org
