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
Last Sunday of the Church Year
Organist: Marcia Hanna ~ Elder: Jeff Schutjer
Asst. Usher: Randy Reimers ~ Acolytes: Ryder Parsons & Kasey Thomas
Greeters Today: Steve and Vickie Madsen
Greeters Next Sunday: Peggy and Gayle Schadendorf November 26, 2023
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
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.
Food Pantry Collection - We will be taking cash donations for the Kossuth County Food Pantry this Sunday through today, 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.
Poinsettias for Christmas - There is a Sign up Sheet on the back table for you to donate poinsettias for Christmas. Deadline will be today, 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.
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.
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.
Conquer Clutter – Are you looking for some biblical truths to help yourself or others in your midst who struggle with disorganization? Join presenter Maryann Mori for Rebuilding my Office: Organizational Lessons from Nehemiah. This one-day workshop will feature a mix of Bible study, self-examination, and practical tips to get you on track to an organized, functional, and God-honoring office space. Register now on the district website (www.iowadistrictwest.org) to attend on January 20 at the district office in Fort Dodge from 9:30am – 3:30pm. Contact Jill Davis at the district office (515-576-7666) with questions.
COMMUNITY NEWS
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.
Burt Library Christmas Open House will be held Friday, December 15.
12:00 - 5:00 pm. Please join us for some Holiday Cheer!vic
Building Healthy Families: Lutheran Family Sere supports the work and members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod congregations in Iowa and beyond to care for those in need of grief, mental health or marriage counseling, unplanned pregnancy support, and adoption services. No government dollars means they maintain a Christ-centered focus in all they do! Your partnership gift before year’s end will make it possible for someone to receive help at a difficult time regardless of their ability to cover the cost. November 28 is Giving Tuesday, and our Lutheran Family Service is included! Your gift – matched on this one day by Thrivent and an anonymous LFS partner - can be made securely online at www.tiny.cc/GiveLFS. On behalf of those your gift will help, thank you! Lutheran Family Service www.LutheranFamilyService.org
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S Today, November 26, 2023 8:15 am Adult Bible Class 8:30 am Sunday School 9:30 am Divine Service Wednesday, November 29, 2023 6:00 pm Midweek Catechesis Thursday, November 30, 2023 9:00 am Morning Prayer Sunday, December 3, 2023 (Advent) No Adult Bible Class 8:30 am Sunday School 9:30 am Divine Service |
THIS WEEK IN THE CHURCH YEAR November 29 - Commemoration of Noah November 30 - Feast of St. Andrew, Apostle |
St. John’s Lutheran Church – Burt, IA.
Phone: 515-924-3344
Email: churchoffice@stjohnsburt.org
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