Announcements
The Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany
February 23, 2025
ST. JOHN’S NEWS
Pastor: Ben Dose
Organist: Marcia Hanna
Elder: Jerry Koestler
Head Usher: John Schutter
Asst. Usher: Boyd Shipler
Acolytes: Ryder Parsons and Brayton Borchardt
Greeters Today: Larry Behnkendorf
Greeters Next Week: Jeff and Brenda Schutjer
The Bouquet of Flowers on the piano this morning were given in celebration of Darrel and Mary Schmidt’s Anniversary on Monday, February 24th.
Pictorial Directory: It was decided and voted on last Sunday to go ahead with the Picture Directory. Our dates are set now for June 17-18 from 2-8:30 p.m. both dates. If you cannot make this you are welcome to set appointments at Trinity June 11-14, 2025 and have them taken there. A committee will be appointed to help with this process here at Burt.
THE HAND OF THE LORD is our theme for Lent this year. Hands are used to heal, mend, build, teach, comfort, and so much more. Yet, as humans, our hands are sinful and unclean. Christ’s hands are the ones that can transform our sinful and dirtied hands into beautiful, clean ones to carry out His plans. Spend this Lent exploring God’s Word to see how His hands are used in both the New and Old Testaments, from creation to crucifixion and eternal life. Watch for our Lenten Schedule and Devotion books coming soon!
Ash Wednesday Service will be held here at St. John’s on Wednesday, March 5 at 6 p.m. All the Wednesday Lenten Services will be held here at St. John’s at 6:00 p.m. Midweek students and parents are asked to attend these services. Class will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Daily “The Hand of the Lord” Devotions for Lent and Easter are now available on the back table. They begin on Ash Wednesday.
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
Adverse Weather - When church is to be cancelled due to snow etc, the Elders and Pastors will make the decision and then a Flocknote Cancellation call will be sent out to your cell phone or home phone. We will also try to put it on the Algona Radio.
Hospitalized? If you or a loved one are hospitalized and would like a pastoral visit, please let us know!
2024 Thrivent Choice Dollars must be directed by March 31. Consider joining others who have directed their Dollars towards St. John’s ministry.
SYNOD, DISTRICT & PARTNERSHIP NEWS
Camp Okoboji News
- Annual Meeting - April 26,2025
- 2025 Quilt Auction - June 14, 2025
- IDW Convention - June 8-10, 2025
- Camp Auxiliary will give Six Scholarships for Cub/Jr HighYouth Weeks this summer - due April 22 and forms on back table
- Annual Meeting - Kitty and Lynn Bierstedt will represent Burt at this meeting April 26.
- Cans for Camp project and is used to purchase new mattresses.
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! New quilts on display on the east entry pew!
A New Member Class is being offered by our Partnership for anyone interested in becoming a member of St. John’s or Trinity as well as those who just want to brush up on the basics of their faith! Class is being held Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. (Monday this week). Contact the church office or a pastor to sign up. It’s not too late to join us!
Building Healthy Families: Husbands, want to have a great relationship with your wife, even during times of stress and conflict? Don’t try harder to convince her of your point. Don’t speak louder. Don’t walk away. Love her. Listen harder. Research supports what Scripture has already told us: During an argument, 72% of wives feel unloved. “Each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself…” (Ephesians 5:33) It’s not just a good idea; it’s a clear directive from the creator of marriage Himself. And it works! Lutheran Family Service www.LutheranFamilyService.org
Stewardship Corner
As stewards of God’s grace, we have been called and chosen to be His mouth, feet, and hands to help seek and save the lost (Luke 19:10). The Apostle Paul tells us, “Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making His appeal through us” (2 Corinthians 5:20). Knowing that God “desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth” (1 Timothy 2:4), we have a great privilege and responsibility as Christ’s ambassadors. With the Holy Spirit working in and through us, we can faithfully and boldly proclaim the Gospel to those around us
Save the Date - Immanuel Lutheran Lotts Creek Church will be celebrating their 150th Anniversary on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Service will start at 10:30 a.m. with a meal to follow. Please save the date and spread the word!!
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S Today, February 23, 2025 8:15 a.m Adult Class 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Divine Service Monday, February 24, 2025 6:30 p.m. New Member Class at Trinity Tuesday, February 25, 2025 Pastor Nelson in Burt Wednesday, February 26, 2025 6:00 p.m. Midweek Catechesis Thursday, February 27, 2025 Pastor Dose at Burt 3:00 p.m. Titonka Care Center Service Sunday, March 2, 2025 8;30 a.m. Adult Class 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 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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