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
Palm Sunday
Sunday of the Passion
March 24, 2024
ST. JOHN’S NEWS
Pastor Briton Nelson
Organist Today: Marcia Hanna
Elder: Jeff Schutjer
Head Usher: John Schutter
Assistant Usher: Terry Briggs
Greeters Today: Jeff and Brenda Schutjer
Call Process - St. John’s and Trinity Congregations voted to extend a call to Pastor Benjamin Dose to be our Partnership Senior Pastor. If you have any questions, please contact Jeff Schutjer.
Adult Class - Book of Exodus - Join us in the church basement at 8:15am for a new Bible Study series on the book of Exodus. Journey with the Israelites and see how God's great signs and wonders point to our Christian life in this world. We will be looking at a different chapter of Exodus each week when Pastor Nelson is teaching.
(Pastor Nelson leading Adult Class on Sunday, March 24, Apr. 7 & 14)
*Note there will be no Adult Class on Easter Sunday.
St. John’s Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, March 30 at 10:00 a.m. There is a sign-up sheet in the back for volunteers to provide bars/cookies for this event. This will be for the community of Burt. If you can help that day, please talk to Pastor Nelson.
Holy Week Schedule of Services at Burt -
Maundy Thursday 6:00 p.m.
Good Friday Service - 6:00 p.m.
Easter Breakfast - 8-9:15 a.m.
Easter Day Divine Service - 9:30 a.m.
No Adult Class or Sunday School
Greeters - Copies of the yearly Greeters list is in the rack on the east wall in back. If you cannot Greet on that given Sunday, change with someone else and let the church office know who and when.
April-June Portals of Prayer are available in the back along the east wall.
Pastoral Care On Demand - Need Prayer, Scripture, Communion, Absolution, or a listening ear? Feel free to call or text Pastor Nelson at 608-415-8228 or Pastor Dave Simonson 515-297-2046.
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.
Crafts for Sale - You may purchase several of Lavonne’s crafts in the church library. Please give your money to the church office. The items are marked. Monies for these items will go to purchasing more animals for Lutheran World Relief with the offering for Wednesday night Lenten Services and special donations to the project.
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SYNOD, DISTRICT & PARTNERSHIP NEWS
On Trinity's Blog you can find various materials from our partnership pastors including the weekly radio program "Lift High the Cross," Lift High the Cross has transitioned into a walk through one of the readings that is not being preached on Sunday. Enrich your Sunday worship by gaining insight across God's Word! Also on the blog will be newspaper articles and other various thoughts from our pastors. trinityalgona.org/blog
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.
Lutherans in Africa have a new address for contributions to be sent to: Lutherans in Africa, 7140 Tacoma Ave, Mayer MN 55360 or go Online: to www.lutheransinafrica.com and select with the Paypal button or the Donor Perfect button.
· Copies of the Lutheran in Africa latest newsletter is available on the back table.
Camp Okoboji Quilt Auction will be Saturday, June 1! Visit campokoboji.org for more information.
Building Healthy Families - As we begin perhaps the most important days of the church year, remember that Holy Week can be a confusing time for young children. Take them with you to all the special services this week but don’t assume they know what you know. They may wonder, “What does Maundy mean?” “Why does everyone at church seem so sad and quiet?” Read John 18-19 aloud with them. As you reflect on feelings of fear and sadness at Jesus’ brutal treatment, crucifixion, and death, share His message of hope and promise from John 14:1-3. Remind them (and yourself!) that while Good Friday is dark and scary, it’s not the end - only the beginning of the story. Remind them we’re Easter people and Resurrection Sunday is coming! www.LutheranFamilyService.org
COMMUNITY NEWS
Library News - Lunch and Learn will be held on March 25 at 12 o'clock. Craig Giddings will be doing a presentation on Rocks!!
Burt Lions Club French Toast Breakfast will be held Sunday, April 7 at the Burt Activity Complex. With serving from 1-12:30 p.m.
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S Today, March 24, 2024 8:15 am Adult Class 8:30 am Sunday School 9:30 am Palm Sunday Divine Service Thursday, March 28, 2024 6:00 pm Maundy Thursday Service - Burt No Midweek Classes Friday, March 29, 2024 6:00 pm Good Friday Tenebrae Service - Burt Sunday, March 31, 2024 8:00 -9:15 am Easter Breakfast 9:30 am Easter Resurrection Divine Service (No Adult or Sunday School) |
THIS WEEK IN THE CHURCH YEAR March 25 - Feast of The Annunciation of our Lord |
St. John’s Lutheran Church – Burt, IA.
Phone: 515-924-3344
Email: churchoffice@stjohnsburt.org
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