Announcements

 

 ST. JOHN’S NEWS

Pastor: Briton Nelson

Organist:  Marcia Hanna

Elder: Tony Hatten 

Head Usher:  John Schutter 

Asst. Usher: Jerry Koestler

Greeters today: Harold Lavrenz

Greeters next week: Kenna Hatten and Taylor Parsons

 

Adult Class - Come join us each week in Adult Bible Class to hear about the Stories from the Old Testament.  We will begin at 8:15 a.m. 

*Note: There will be NO Adult Class on the 21st and the 28th due to only one Pastor available for both Burt and Trinity!

Coming Soon! - The LYF group has decided to send out “Care Packages” to Aly and Christian Bierstedt and Brandon Hoover who have been deployed to Afghanistan.  Watch for more information to come on how you can help them with collecting items to send periodically!!     Contact:  Jessie Parsons or Kelly Fitzgerald

 

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!

SYNOD, DISTRICT & PARTNERSHIP NEWS

Services at Trinity are now back to their regular schedule:  5 p.m. Saturday Service; 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Services.

District Youth Gatherings: (mark your calendars) Jr High: October 18-19 – “Not Just Water” Sr. High: November 21-23 – “God’s Calling Your Life”  Information in the church office.

Pledge to Pray for Our Troops - On the back table are cards for you to pick up and pray each day Psalm 91 for all Our troops and Our Nation.  This is a chance to pray with other Christians as we Band together to remember those who are serving. Take a couple and pass them on to others

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

Camp Okoboji’s Fall Volunteer Weekend will be October 10-11. This is a great way to share your time and talents while you enjoy God’s Creation at Camp Okoboji. Help prepare Camp Okoboji for the upcoming winter. Room and board will be provided for volunteers. Please save the date and make plans to come and help! For room and board accommodations, please call the office at (712) 337-3325!

Building Healthy Families: So often we slip into the habit of living for the approval of others, which leads to frustration, disillusionment, and disappointment in life and relationships. Jesus was aware of this risk and reminds us In Matthew 6 not to do things for the approval of men. He assures us that our Father who sees and knows us inside out is the One who can and will meet all our needs, including our need to be seen, recognized, valued and loved. Whew! What a relief! Life begins to look different (and oh so much better) when we look through eyes of faith to our loving, gracious, living and forgiving God. Fix your eyes on Jesus - not your boss, co-worker, spouse, child or neighbor - and live in the light of His great love this week! Lutheran Family Service  www.LutheranFamilyService.org

Installation of Pastor Steve Wichtendahl will be on Sunday, September 21 at 2:00 pm at Lotts Creek. Pastor Dose will be doing the installation.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Hospice of the Heartland - are holding a Grief Support Group that will run every Wednesday from September 3-October 8 at Kossuth Regional Health Center Room C.

 

Burt Fall Festival will be held on October 18th from 4-7:00 p.m. at the Burt Complex. Free will Donation Meal by Burt City Council, Pumpkin Painting by Burt Fire Dept., Hot Chocolate by Burt Library and then the Pumpkin Derby by Burt Bulletin.  Come Join the fun!! 

 

Burt Fire Dept. Omelette Breakfast on Sunday, Oct. 5th from 8-12 a.m. at the Fire Station.  Free Will Donation

CHRIST’S WORDS OF COMFORT, ESPECIALLY IN TIMES OF FEAR  AND UNCERTAINTY, GIVE US HOPE AND JOY.

  

“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you” (Matthew 6:33).

 

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S            Today, September 14, 2025          8:15 a.m. Adult Bible Class       8:30 a.m. Sunday School       9:30 a.m. Divine Service              Tuesday, September 16, 2025       Pastor Nelson in Burt      Wednesday, September 17, 2025       6:00 p.m.  Catechesis Class             Thursday, September 18, 2025       Pastor Dose at Burt             Sunday, September 21, 2025        NO Adult Bible 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