Thursday, November 16, 2023

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

 

Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

November 19, 2023

Organist:   Marcia Hanna 

Elder:  Jeff Schutjer

Asst. Usher:   Randy Reimers

Acolytes:  Brayton Borchardt

Greeters Today:   Peggy Schadendor

Greeters Next Sunday:  Steve and Vickie Madsen 



ST. JOHN’S NEWS

 

Welcome New Members - Drew and Sierra Rasmussen, Kendra and Carter have transferred to St. John’s from Trinity Lutheran.  We welcome them into our church family!!

 

A Special Council Meeting will be held today, November 19 to approve the 2024 Budget and Nominations of Officers. A Voter’s Meeting will be held Sunday, December 10 to vote on these two items.

 

Food Pantry Collection - We will be taking monetary donations for the Kossuth County Food Pantry this Sunday through November 26th.  Consider helping those who are in need in our county by giving. A marked collection plate is available in back for your monetary gifts.

 

Thanksgiving Service at Burt will be held on Wednesday, November 22 at 6:00 p.m.  If you cannot make this service Trinity will have their service on Thanksgiving Day at 9:00 a.m.

 

Partnership Call Meeting - St. John’s  & Trinity Congregations voted to extend a call to Pastor Nicholas Thackery of Fort Dodge to be our Partnership Senior Pastor. Please, contact President, Jeff Schutjer if you have any questions.  Pastor Thackery and family made a visit last week and now we continue to pray for them as he considers this call.

 

Poinsettias for Christmas - There is a Sign up Sheet on the back table for you to donate poinsettias for Christmas. Deadline will be November 26.  Please pay Vickie Madsen.

 

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.  

 

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.  

 

Thanksgiving and Christmas Cards are now available for sale individually and by the box.  Boxes are marked.  Pay Rosann in office.

 

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.                                                                                                                                          

 

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.

·         We could use some Flat Sheets

Meaning and Needing - Have you been meaning and needing to become more organized, but are having trouble knowing where to start?  Have you previously tried, but sensed it was a losing battle?  Join presenter Maryann Mori on Saturday, January 20 at the district office in Fort Dodge for a one-day workshop, “Rebuilding my Office: Organizational Lessons from Nehamiah.”  Visit the district website (www.iowadistrictwest.org) for details and to register.  You can also contact Jill Davis at the district office (515-576-7666) with questions.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Omelet Breakfast - Burt Lions Club are holding their Annual fundraiser Omelet Breakfast today, November 19, 2023 at the Burt Activity Complex  Serving from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free Will Donation.  

        ** Bake Sale by the Burt Women’s Club

 

Burt Library Christmas Open House will be held Friday, December 15. from 12:00 - 5:00 pm. Please join us for some Holiday Cheer!

 

A Feather Party will be held at the Lone Rock Legion on Saturday, November 18 at 6:30 p.m. Bingo, door prizes and lunch served.

 

Christmas Celebration in Burt  - Saturday, December 2, 2023

·         Santa Day will be held that Saturday and will give the kids a chance to come meet Santa, ride the fire engine and enjoy Cookies and hot chocolate from 1-3 p.m. at the Activity Complex.

·         Winterfest - Burt Summer Celebration is hosting a Winterfest on the same day with a Vendor Show at the Activity Complex from 11-3, with walking tacos being served for lunch. That evening Burt Summer Celebration Committee will be hosting a Chili Cookoff from 5-7:00  p.m. at the complex. Those interested in entering your favorite chili for consideration of a People’s Choice Award can send an email to burtsummercelebration@gmail.com . No entry fee for chili cooks and a $5 fee for community members to join the fun, enjoy chili and vote on your favorite one. Additional fun will happen with karaoke entertainment into the evening.

 

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S

 

   Today,  November 19,  2023

    No Adult Bible Class

    8:30 am    Sunday School 

    9:30 am    Divine Service  

   10:30 am   Special Council Meeting

 

   Wednesday, November 22, 2023

    6:00 pm    Thanksgiving Service

 

   Thursday, November 23, 2023  

    9:00 am     Thanksgiving Service at Trinity   

  

 

   Sunday, November 26, 2023

    8:15  Adult Bible Class   

    8:30 am     Sunday School 

    9:30 am     Divine Service       

 

THIS WEEK IN THE CHURCH YEAR     

             

  November 19-    Commemoration of Elizabeth of Hungary

 

  November 23 -  Commemoration of Clement of Rome, Pastor

 

 

 

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

Phone: 515-924-3344

Email:  churchoffice@stjohnsburt.org