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
First Sunday in Advent
December 3, 2023
Organist: Marcia Hanna
Elder: Boyd Shipler
Asst. Usher: Joey Heyes
Acolyte: Alex Fitzgerald
Greeters Today: Peggy and Gayle Schadendorf
Greeters Next Sunday: Jesse and Kelly Fitzgerald and family
ST. JOHN’S NEWS
Call Pastor - Word was received from Pastor Nicholas Thackery that after prayerful consideration he has decided to decline the call to St. John’s & Trinity Congregations. We will now continue the search for a partnership Senior Pastor from some of the names that were on our original list and new names that will be added by Pastor Steve Turner. Names submitted from congregations last time will still be there. Questions ask President, Jeff Schutjer.
Christmas Eve Choir - If any singers are interested in singing in an Adult choir at the 5 p.m. Christmas Eve Program, let me know by responding to my email kitty@brentb.com or text me at 515-890-3242. I encourage our veteran choir members and new people (Drew, Sierra, Beth) or anyone else who wants to join us. I am available to practice on Sunday, December 10, Wednesday, Dec. 13 at Trinity at 7 p.m. or Thursday, December 21 at 7 p.m. If this does not work for you, please talk to me and we can make changes.
Welcome New Members - Drew and Sierra Rasmussen, Kendra and Carter have transferred to St. John’s from Trinity Lutheran. Be sure to welcome them to our church family!!
A Special Voter’s Meeting will be held Sunday, December 10 to vote on 2024 Budget and 2024 Slate of New Officers.
Adopted Family - Information on the adopted family is on the table in the back and a box will be available for you to bring unwrapped gifts and make a note to which child the fit is for. The deadline for delivery to the church i s Sunday, December 10 by noon. Gas Cards, Grocery Cardsor cash donations can be given to Rosann in the church office or Doris Blocker or Deb Steven. Questions, please call Deb Steven at 515-320-5010.
Midweek Advent Services will be held December 6, 13, 20 at 6 p.m. at Trinity.
Catechesis Classes will be held at 6:30 p.m. on December 6 and 13th. following each Advent service but not on the 20th and 27th.
Greeter and Asst. Usher Lists 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.
Christmas Cards are now available for sale individually and by the box. Boxes are marked. Pay Rosann in the office.
Schedule of Advent and Christmas Services for December is on the back table. Feel free to pick one up.
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.
Devotionals “Peace Came to Earth” - Copies of the Advent daily devotions are available on the back table. Feel free to pick one up!
Hospitalized? If you or a loved one are hospitalized and would like a pastoral visit, please let us know! Pastors are not automatically notified when members are hospitalized.
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.
Rebuilding My Office - On Saturday, January 20 (9:30am-3:30pm) the district office will host a Rebuilding my Office: Organizational Lessons from Nehemiah workshop featuring presenter and Library Consultant, Maryann Mori. Maryann is a member of Messiah, Johnston and as a consultant with the State Library of Iowa, she has helped many librarians with space use and organizational aspects. She will bring her expertise to us in a one-day workshop featuring a mix of Bible study, self-examination, and practical tips to get you on track to an organized, functional, and God honoring office space. Visit the district website (www.iowadistrictwest.org) to register and for more details. Contact Jill Davis at the district office (515-576-7666) with questions. Lutheran Family Service
COMMUNITY NEWS
Burt Library Christmas Open House will be held Friday, December 15th from 12:00 - 5:00 pm. Please join us for some Holiday Cheer!
Building Healthy Families: Someone once said, “Marriage is not just spiritual communion, it is also remembering to take out the trash.” What have you done lately to show your spouse how much you appreciate them? During these busy days of preparation for the coming Christmas celebrations, a handwritten note, an unexpected and gentle physical touch, affirming words, preparing a favorite meal or joyfully helping with household responsibilities are simple ways to let your spouse know just how much they mean to you. Lutheran Family Service www.LutheranFamilyService.org
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S Today, December 3, 2023 No Adult Bible Class (Pastor Simonson on Vacation) 8:30 am Sunday School Program Practice 9:30 am Divine Service Wednesday, December 6, 2023 6:00 pm Advent Services at Trinity 6:30 pm Midweek Catechesis Thursday, December 7, 2023 9:00 am Morning Prayer Sunday, December 10, 2023 (Advent) 8:15 am Adult Bible Class 8:30 am Sunday School Program Practice 9:30 am Divine Service 10:30 am Voter’s Meeting - 2024 Budget and Officers |
THIS WEEK IN THE CHURCH YEAR December 4 - Commemoration of John of Damascus, Theologian and Hymnwriter December 6 - Commemoration of Nicholas of Myra, Pastor December 7 - Commemoration of Ambrose of Milan, Pastor and Hymnwriter |
St. John’s Lutheran Church – Burt, IA.
Phone: 515-924-3344
Email: churchoffice@stjohnsburt.org
