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 Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

August 4, 2024

(Church is at 8:00 a.m. this week only)

 

ST. JOHN’S NEWS

Pastor  Benjamin Dose 

Organist:  Kitty Bierstedt 

Elder:  ~ Boyd Shipler

Head Usher:  John Schutter 

Asst. Usher:  Jeff Schujter

Greeters Next Sunday:  Shirlee Alt and Barb Thilges

 

Thank You!  It is with great thankfulness for the outpouring of generous support by all of you for the IDW Disaster Relief special offering the last couple weeks for emergency supplies, shelter, and long-term recovery efforts for those affected in Western Iowa during the tornados, floods and damage to homes and infrastructure.  Donations to this fund from St. John’s was a total of $2259.  In times like this our faith has brought us together to make a difference in others lives!!  

 

Prepare the Next Generation! We’re in need of a teacher for Sunday School. If interested or you have questions, please reach out to Karla Schutter.

 

Rally Sunday will be held at Smith Lake at 11:00 a.m. with a meal to follow on Sunday, August 25th.  The Teachers and Sunday School/Religion School children will be recognized at that time.  St. John’s will also have a service that day at 9:30 a.m.

·         Blessing of Backpacks and 3rd Grade Bibles will also be given that day. (Sunday School begins Sept 8; Midweek Class begins Sept 11.)

 

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.

 

Up-Coming VBS:   (Note Changes)

·         Potluck Picnic and Fun Night in September.

·         A Winter activity tentatively in February 2025 since the pool is not an option this year?

 

Pastoral Schedule Update: Pastor Dose will be taking Fridays as his day off and will be spending Thursday mornings in Burt. Pastor Nelson will be taking Mondays as his day off and will be spending Tuesday mornings in Burt.  

SYNOD, DISTRICT & PARTNERSHIP NEWS

 

Change in Trinity Service Schedule for Fall/Winter:

·         Return to Traditional Sunday worship schedule 8:00 & 10:30 AM starting Rally Day 8/25.

·         (Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays at 8 AM & 5 PM; 2nd & 4th Sundays at 10:30 AM.)

 

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!  

 

Flat Sheets and Old Tattered (well-loved) Quilts are needed by TLC Quilters. Thanks sew much for helping us help others in need!

Building Healthy Families - Suicide is among the leading causes of death for teens in the Midwest. In at least 90 percent of cases, depression, mental illness, or substance abuse are significant contributing factors. Young people who don’t have the life experience to realize that periods of depression or relationship problems don’t last forever may be overwhelmed by hopelessness. They’re also prone to acting impulsively. In combination, these things create the perfect storm for a young person in trouble, increasing the risk that they would attempt suicide. If you are concerned about a teenager in your life, contact a Lutheran Family Service counselor for information about how to help, or to begin counseling to change their path. For immediate help, dial the new nation-wide suicide and crisis lifeline: 988. Lutheran Family Service  www.LutheranFamilyService.org. 

2024 District Youth Gatherings: (mark your calendars)

·          Jr High: October 19-20 – “The Great Exchange”

·         Sr High: October 4-6 (or 5-6) – “One in Christ”

·          National Gathering: July 19-23, 2025 (New Orleans)

 

Camp Okoboji Updates 

Camp Okoboji Sustained Water Damage to buildings following the significant weather event at the end of June. Also, many of our docks will need to be replaced due to water damage. Please consider making a special gift for water damage repairs by sending a gift to Camp Okoboji, 1531 Edgewood Dr. Milford, IA 51351 or going online at campokoboji.org/donations.php.

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THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S        Today, August 4, 2024         8:00 am    Divine Service            Tuesday, August 6, 2024      Pastor Nelson at Burt      Thursday, August 8, 2024       Pastor Dose at Burt      Sunday, August 11, 2024      9:30 a.m.     Divine Service

 

 

 

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

Phone: 515-924-3344

Email:  churchoffice@stjohnsburt.org