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 Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
August 11, 2024
ST. JOHN’S NEWS
Funeral Services for Gail “Susie” Person will be held here at St. John’s on Monday, August 12th at 10:30 a.m. Visitation will be at the church Sunday, August 11th from 2-4 p.m. Keep the family in your prayers as they go through this difficult time.
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!
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)
Building Healthy Families: What comes to mind when you hear the word adoption? A cute baby? A happy family? While these are wonderful images, the most important one is often missed - Jesus welcoming the child into His kingdom! Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 19:14) Help to regularly identify, share, and support Christian adoption experiences in your congregation including those who are adoptees, those who’ve adopted, those currently pursuing adoption, and those who have made or are making a loving adoption plan for their child. You’ll be surprised at just how many lives are touched by adoption! Lutheran Family Service www.LutheranFamilyService.org
Love the “Lutheran Study Bible”? There’s an app for that! Easily carry the Bible around on your phone - just download the app and access the full ESV Bible text for free. Study notes are available with a subscription, but you can check it out with a free 2-week trial. Find it in your favorite app store!
Today, August 11, 2024 8:00 am Divine Service 2-4:00 pm Visitation for Susie Person at church Monday, August 12, 2024 10:30 a.m. Funeral for Susie Person Tuesday, August 13, 2024 Pastor Nelson at Burt Thursday, August 15, 2024 Pastor Dose at IDW Board Meeting Sunday, August 18, 2024 9:30 a.m. Divine Service |
St. John’s Lutheran Church – Burt, IA.
Phone: 515-924-3344
Email: churchoffice@stjohnsburt.org
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