Announcements

St. John’s Lutheran Church

109 Maple St. Burt, Iowa|Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod

Pastors: Rev. Benjamin Dose  & Rev. Briton Nelson        

Secretary: Rosann Shipler

Pastor’s ~ Dose Cell: 712-790-0716 ~Nelson Cell: 608-415-8228 

Church Office: 515-924-3344  stjohnsburt.org

Pastor’s Email:  pastordose@trinityalgona.org

Pastor’s Email: pastornelson@trinityalgona.org 

Church Email: churchoffice@stjohnsburt.org

 

The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

June 30, 2024

 

ST. JOHN’S NEWS

 

 

Pastor Benjamin Dose 

Organist:  Marcia Hanna

 Elder:  ~ Jerry Koestler

Head Usher:  John Schutter

Asst. Usher:  Drew Rasmussen 

Greeters This Sunday:  Craig and Deb Steven

Greeters Next Sunday:  David and Lisa Haase

 

Copies of the Portals of Prayer for July-September are now 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 one of the pastors at the following numbers:  

·         Pastor Benjamin Dose cell: 712-790-0716 and his email is pastordose@trinityalgona.org 

·         Pastor Nelson cell: 608-415-8228 and pastor Nelson email: pastornelson@trinityalgona.org

 

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.

 

A Huge Thank You to everyone who brought food (bars and salads.) installation gathering. Many more thanks to those who stepped up, volunteering to help with serving, dishwashing, clean-up, and other helpful tasks! Your kindness is very much appreciated! Kitty and Lynn Bierstedt and Trinity Care Team

 

SYNOD, DISTRICT & PARTNERSHIP NEWS

 

Trinity Worship Schedule Update: The Trinity Elders have determined that during the summer months there will only be one Sunday service at 9:00 AM. The Saturday service will continue unless there is a holiday or wedding on those weekends.

 

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!   

 

Appeal for Iowa Disaster (Flood) Relief Fund  -  President  Steve Turner

     In times like these, our faith community has an opportunity to come together and make a difference. We are reaching out to you today to request your support for our disaster relief efforts. Your generous donation will directly impact the lives of those affected by this natural disaster. My heart is full of thankfulness for the outpouring of generous support by the members of Iowa District West and beyond, in response to our disaster relief fund following the tornados that damaged homes, infrastructure, and lives. 

     It is with a heavy heart that I find myself reaching out to you so soon with another appeal.  As you are aware, calamity has struck again with the floods in western Iowa.  On Monday June 24, I visited Trinity Lutheran in Hawarden, Christ the King and First English (both in Spencer). Trinity has suffered major damage to both the parsonage and church building.  Christ the King also suffered major damage to their church building.  It appears that First English was spared.  However, both Pastor Kaldahl’s and Pastor McGinley’s homes suffered major damage.  

 

How You Can Help:

1. Keep our communities in your prayers. Encourage your congregation to pray for healing, strength, and resilience during this challenging time. 

2.Through financial support. You may wish to consider a door offering. Your contribution will go towards emergency supplies, shelter, and long-term recovery efforts.

3.There will be organized efforts to provide physical assistance through Iowa District West LERT (Lutheran Early Response Team).  If you are trained or would like to be trained by LERT please go to www.lcms-lert.org.  All LERT communication can be found on this site. 

4. I encourage individual congregations to organize their own volunteer

   efforts. Just check with individual community leaders to find out their 

   specific needs.

Ways to Donate:

1. By mail: send your check payable to Iowa District West with “Disaster Relief” on the memo line.

2. Online: IowaDistrictWest.org and click on “Donate” to make a secure online donation. Select the “Disaster Relief” option.

3. In person: Drop your donation off to the district office (409 Kenyon Rd., Suite B) during business hours (8am-4:30pm).     (More Info on back table)

 

VBS at Trinity -“Celebrate the Savior: Jesus Gives Us Joy” VBS will be July 21–25 this year from 5:30-7:30 p.m.  Find registration & more info at trinityalgona.org/VBS. If questions, contact Dee Dee Esser at 515-320-0250.

 

COMMUNITY NEWS

 

Burt Summer Celebration will be held on Saturday, July 13th.  Schedule:  Coffee/Rolls at the complex at 8:00 a.m. and also Garage Sales around town; Parade at 10:30 a.m.; Pork Patty Meal at the Complex at 11:30 a.m.; Music by Denise Shipler at 12:30 p.m. Inflatable and activities all afternoon; Pedal Pull at 2:00 p.m. with the Toilet Toss at 4:00 p.m.  Night activities with food trucks, Music with Street Dance at 8:00 p.m. and the Burt Fire Dept. Fireworks at 10:00 p.m. to end the day.  Come enjoy some or all events!!  Contact: Beth Borchardt for more information.

·         Thanks to Drew Rasmussen who has volunteered to pull the church float.

 

Celebrating 125 Years of Ministry at Immanuel Lutheran in Titonka on July 13-14 with games, Malek’s Fishermen Band and a pork loin and sweetcorn meal on Saturday with a worship service of celebration and fellowship on Sunday.  Details on the poster displayed on the ramp bulletin board.

 

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S       Today, June 30, 2024         9:30 am    Divine Service    Tuesday, July 1, 2024     Pastor Nelson at Burt - Morning     Thursday, July 4, 2024  (Fourth of July)      Office Closed        Sunday, July 7, 2024      9:30 am     Divine Service

 

 

 

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

Phone: 515-924-3344

Email:  churchoffice@stjohnsburt.org

 

 

Announcements

St. John’s Lutheran Church

109 Maple St. Burt, Iowa|Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod

Pastors: Rev. Benjamin Dose  & Rev. Briton Nelson        

Secretary: Rosann Shipler

Pastor’s ~ Dose Cell: 712-790-0716 ~Nelson Cell: 608-415-8228 

Church Office: 515-924-3344  stjohnsburt.org

Pastor’s Email:  pastordose@trinityalgona.org

Pastor’s Email: pastornelson@trinityalgona.org 

Church Email: churchoffice@stjohnsburt.org

 

 

The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

June 23, 2024

 

ST. JOHN’S NEWS

 

Pastor Benjamin Dose
Organist:  Marcia Hanna

Elder:  ~ Jerry Koestler
Head Usher:  John Schutter

 Asst. Usher: Drew Rasmussen
Greeters This Sunday: Craig and Deb Steven
Greeters Next Sunday:  Boyd and Rosann Shipler

 

Thank You!  We would like to thank you for the wonderful welcome we received from St. John’s last Sunday. Thank you for the cards and gifts and well wishes. I pray the Lord’s blessings on both congregations as we begin our ministry together.       

                    Pastor Dose and Family 

 

Copies of the Portals of Prayer for July-September are now available in the back along the east wall.

Up-Coming St. John’s VBS Events

·         VBS Swimming Fun Day will be held in July with the date TBD.

·         Potluck and Fun Night of games etc. at the church for the whole congregation will be held on September 8th at 5:30 p.m.

 

Pastoral Care On Demand - Need Prayer, Scripture, Communion, Absolution, or a listening ear? Feel free to call or text one of the pastors at the following numbers:  

·         Pastor Benjamin Dose cell: 712-790-0716 and his email is pastordose@trinityalgona.org 

·         Pastor Nelson cell: 608-415-8228 and pastor Nelson email: pastornelson@trinityalgona.org

 

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.

 

Volunteer Needed - St. John’s is registered to have our float in the Burt Summer Celebration Parade on July 13 at 10:30 p.m. We are looking for someone who would be willing to pull the float in the parade!!  Contact the church office if you are willing to help!!

 

SYNOD, DISTRICT & PARTNERSHIP NEWS

 

Trinity Worship Schedule Update: The Trinity Elders have determined that during the summer months there will only be one Sunday service at 9:00 a.m. The Saturday service will continue unless there is a holiday or wedding on those weekends..

 

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 White Sheet

 

IDW Disaster Help! As you may be aware, Greenfield, Iowa has recently been devastated by a powerful tornado that caused significant damage to homes, infrastructure and lives!  Help is needed!  Our LERT (Lutheran Early Response Team) is being organized to help. Our sister congregation Immanuel Lutheran did not sustain damage.  You can help by: Keep all in your prayers and give Financial help by mail sending your check payable to Iowa District West with “Disaster Relief Fund” in the memo line or pay online IowaDistrictWest.org and click on Donate to make a secure online donation.  Select the “Disaster Relief” option.

Building Healthy Families: Attention parents, grandparents and pew buddies-- when involving little ones in the worship service, take baby steps! It’s tempting to have an all or nothing mentality. That, however, can easily become discouraging. Saying “Amen” is a great place to start, as it comes up numerous times throughout a given service. Try having your child repeat the name of the book of the Bible where we find the weekly Scripture reading(s). Responses like “Thanks be to God!” following “This is the Word of the Lord.” or “Let us bless the Lord!” are also very accessible to younger worshippers. With continued exposure, encouragement and, ultimately, the work of the Holy Spirit, children will know that God’s house and being in worship is for them, too! Lutheran Family Service www.LutheranFamilyService.org

VBS at Trinity -“Celebrate the Savior: Jesus Gives Us Joy” VBS will be July 21–25 this year from 5:30-7:30 p.m.  Find registration & more info at trinityalgona.org/VBS. If questions, contact Dee Dee Esser at 515-320-0250.

COMMUNITY NEWS

You are invited to attend Hospice of the Heartland's 2024 Butterfly Release and Memorial Program that will be held on Thursday, June 27, at 5:00 p.m. at Kossuth Regional Health Center. A tax deductible gift of $ 10 will purchase a butterfly in memory/honor of your loved one. There are forms on the back table for you to honor a loved one with a gift. Any questions call 515-295-4430. Thank you for supporting the work that is being done by Hospice of the Heartland. 

 

Burt Summer Celebration will be held on Saturday, July 13th.  Schedule:  Coffee/Rolls at the complex at 8:00 a.m. and also Garage Sales around town; Parade at 10:30 a.m.; Pork Patty Meal at the Complex at 11:30 a.m.; Music by Denise Shipler at 12:30 p.m. Inflatable and activities all afternoon; Pedal Pull at 2:00 p.m. with the Toilet Toss at 4:00 p.m.  Night activities with food trucks, Music with Street Dance at 8:00 p.m. and the Burt Fire Dept. Fireworks at 10:00 p.m. to end the day.  Come enjoy some or all events!!  Contact: Beth Borchardt for more information.

 

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S       Today, June 23, 2024         9:30 am     Divine Service      Thursday, June 27, 2024     3:00 p.m.  Titonka Care Center      Sunday, June 30, 2024      9:30 am     Divine Service

 

 

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

Phone: 515-924-3344

Email:  churchoffice@stjohnsburt.org

 

 

Announcements

 

St. John’s Lutheran Church

109 Maple St. Burt, Iowa|Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod

Pastors: Rev. Benjamin Dose  & Rev. Briton Nelson        

Secretary: Rosann Shipler

Pastor’s ~ Dose Cell: 712-790-0716 ~ Nelson Cell: 608-415-8228 

Church Office: 515-924-3344  stjohnsburt.org

Pastor’s Email:  pastordose@trinityalgona.org

Pastor’s Email: pastornelson@trinityalgona.org 

Church Email: churchoffice@stjohnsburt.org

 

The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

June 16, 2024

 

 

Pastor Briton Nelson 

Organist:  Marcia Hanna 

Elder:  ~ Jerry Koestler

Head Usher:  John Schutter 

Asst. Usher:  Drew Rasmussen 

Greeters This Sunday: Drew and Sierra Rasmussen Family

Greeters Next Sunday:  Craig and Deb Steven

ST. JOHN’S NEWS

 

Thank You!  We would like to thank you for the wonderful welcome we received from St. John’s last Sunday. Thank you for the cards and gifts and well wishes. I pray the Lord’s blessings on both congregations as we begin our ministry together.     

                        Pastor Dose and Family 

 

Copies of the Portals of Prayer for July-September are now available in the back along the east wall.

Up-Coming St. John’s VBS Events

·         VBS Swimming Fun Day will be held in July with the date TBD.

·         Potluck and Fun Night of games etc. at the church for the whole congregation will be held on September 8th at 5:30 p.m.

 

Pastoral Care On Demand - Need Prayer, Scripture, Communion, Absolution, or a listening ear? Feel free to call or text one of the pastors at the following numbers:  

·         Pastor Benjamin Dose cell: 712-790-0716 and his email is pastordose@trinityalgona.org 

·         Pastor Nelson cell: 608-415-8228 and pastor Nelson email: pastornelson@trinityalgona.org

 

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.

 

Volunteer Needed - St. John’s is registered to have our float in the Burt Summer Celebration Parade on July 13 at 10:30 p.m. We are looking for someone who would be willing to pull the float in the parade!!  Contact the church office if you are willing to help!!

 

 

SYNOD, DISTRICT & PARTNERSHIP NEWS

 

Trinity Worship Schedule Update: The Trinity Elders have determined that during the summer months there will only be one Sunday service at 9:00 AM. The Saturday service will continue except for June 1 and other holiday or wedding weekends.

 

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!  

 

IDW Disaster Help! As you may be aware, Greenfield, Iowa has recently been devastated by a powerful tornado that caused significant damage to homes, infrastructure and lives!  Help is needed!  Our LERT (Lutheran Early Response Team) is being organized to help. Our sister congregation Immanuel Lutheran did not sustain damage.  You can help by:

·         Keep all in your prayers. 

·         Financial help by mail send your check payable to Iowa District West with “Disaster Relief Fund” in the memo line or pay online IowaDistrictWest.org and click on Donate to make a secure online donation.  Select the “Disaster Relief”option.

·         Congregations can also help by taking a door offering for supplies, shelter, and long-term recovery.  - Pastor Steve Turner, President IDW 

Building Healthy Families: “A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society.” Lutheran Family Service affirms this quote from Billy Graham and recognizes the incredibly vital role fathers play in the lives of their children and families. Fathers are needed by their children, and by their children’s mother! On this special day when we celebrate Fathers, notice and thank the men you know who are leading their families through these challenging days. God bless our fathers! Lutheran Family Service www.LutheranFamilyService.org

 

VBS at Trinity -“Celebrate the Savior: Jesus Gives Us Joy” VBS will be July 21–25 this year. Find registration & more info at trinityalgona.org/VBS. If questions, contact Dee Dee Esser at 515-320-0250.

 

COMMUNITY NEWS

Kossuth Library Association invites kids who have completed K-5th grade to join us in a day of arts and crafts, STEM activities, Maverick the crisis canine, and pizza & ice cream on June, 21 from 10:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Water’s Edge Nature Center at Smith Lake.. To sign up visit algonalibrary.org/summer-reading program

You are invited to attend Hospice of the Heartland's 2024 Butterfly Release and Memorial Program that will be held on Thursday, June 27, at 5:00 p.m. at Kossuth Regional Health Center. A tax deductible gift of $ 10 will purchase a butterfly in memory/honor of your loved one. There are forms on the back table for you to honor a loved one with a gift. Any questions call 515-295-4430. Thank you for supporting the work that is being done by Hospice of the Heartland. 

 

Burt Summer Celebration will be held on Saturday, July 13th.  Schedule:  Coffee/Rolls at the complex at 8:00 a.m. and also Garage Sales around town; Parade at 10:30 a.m.; Pork Patty Meal at the Complex at 11:30 a.m.; Music by Denise Shipler at 12:30 p.m. Inflatable and activities all afternoon; Pedal Pull at 2:00 p.m. with the Toilet Toss at 4:00 p.m.  Night activities with food trucks, Music with Street Dance at 8:00 p.m. and the Burt Fire Dept. Fireworks at 10:00 p.m. to end the day.  Come enjoy some or all events!!  Contact: Beth Borchardt for more information.

 

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S       Today, June 16, 2024    (Father’s Day)      9:30 am     Divine Service       Sunday, June 23, 2024      9:30 am     Divine Service

 

 

 

 

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

Phone: 515-924-3344

Email:  churchoffice@stjohnsburt.org

 

 

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

 

The Third Sunday after Pentecost

June 9, 2024

 

 

ST. JOHN’S NEWS

Pastor Dave Simonson
Organist:  Kitty Bierstedt 

Elder:  ~ Jerry Koestler
Head Usher:  John Schutter

Asst. Usher:  Drew Rasmussen
Greeters This Sunday: Harold Lavrenz
Greeters Next Sunday:  Drew and Sierra Rasmussen Family

 

 

Card/Gift Shower Farewell for Pastor Dave Simonson will be held after church on Sunday, June 9, 2024. This will be Pastor Simonson’s last Sunday of preaching for our partnership. Come and wish Pastor Dave farewell and a big thank you for being our shepherd this last year. God’s Blessings to Pastor Dave as he can finally start his retirement!! A Fellowship time with refreshments will be served in the back following the service.  

 

Installation Services for Rev. Benjamin Dose will be held this afternoon at 3 p.m. at Trinity, Algona.  A fellowship time and meal will be served following the installation.

      

Up-Coming VBS Events

• VBS Swimming Fun Day will be held in July with the date TBD.

• Potluck and Fun Night of games etc. at the church for the whole congregation will be held on September 8th at 5:30 p.m.

 

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.

 

 

SYNOD, DISTRICT & PARTNERSHIP NEWS

 

Trinity Worship Schedule Update: The Trinity Elders have determined that during the summer months there will only be one Sunday service at 9:00 AM. The Saturday service will continue except for June 1 and other holiday or wedding weekends.

 

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!  

·         Clean Flat Sheets

IDW Disaster Help! As you may be aware, Greenfield, Iowa has recently been devastated by a powerful tornado that caused significant damage to homes, infrastructure and lives!  Help is needed!  Our LERT (Lutheran Early Response Team) is being organized to help. Our sister congregation Immanuel Lutheran did not sustain damage.  You can help by:

·         Keep all in your prayers. 

·         Financial help by mail send your check payable to Iowa District West with “Disaster Relief Fund” in the memo line or pay online IowaDistrictWest.org and click on Donate to make a secure online donation.  Select the “Disaster Relief”option.

·         Congregations can also help by taking a door offering for supplies, shelter, and long-term recovery.  - Pastor Steve Turner, President IDW 

Building Healthy Families: How many hours each day do you spend on social media? How many watching TV? Playing golf? Shopping? Gaming online? Working? Although these activities in themselves are not bad, hobbies, habits and jobs can take a great amount of time, replacing more important things if we let them. Psalms 90:12 instructs, “So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.” May you wisely live out your days on earth, spending time with your Creator and those He has created to share your life with you. Lutheran Family Service www.LutheranFamilyService.org

 

 

COMMUNITY NEWS

Kossuth Library Association invites kids who have completed K-5th grade to join us in a day of arts and crafts, STEM activities, Maverick the crisis canine, and pizza & ice cream on June, 21 from 10:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Water’s Edge Nature Center at Smith Lake.. To sign up visit algonalibrary.org/summer-reading program

Burt Summer Celebration will be held on Saturday, July 13th.  Watch for information on all activities of the day to come later. Mark your calendars.

·         St. John’s is registered to have our float in the Burt Summer Celebration Parade at 10:30 p.m. We are looking for someone who would be willing to pull the float in the parade!!  Contact the church office if you are willing to help!!

 

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S       Today, June 9, 2024          9:30 am     Divine Service     10:30 am     Farewell for Pastor Dave Simonson       3:00 pm     Installation Service of Pastor Benjamin Dose      4:00 pm     Lunch and Fellowship           Thursday, June 13, 2024      9:15 am    Algona Nursing Homes          Sunday, June 16, 2024      9:30 am     Divine Service (Father’s Day)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Phone: 515-924-3344

Email:  churchoffice@stjohnsburt.org