Announcements
The First Sunday in Advent
ST. JOHN’S NEWS
Pastor Briton Nelson
Organist: Marcia Hanna
Elder: Jeff Schutjer
Greeters: Mike and Amy Bierstedt
Greeters Next Week: Jeff and Brenda Schutjer
We are collecting monetary donations for the Kossuth County Pantry today for the last time. You may leave your gift in the designated offering plate in the back.
Remember to pick up your Share the Blessing Letter and Giving envelopes from your bulletin boxes!
A Special Voter’s Meeting will be held after church on Sunday, December 7, 2025! This is to vote on the 2026 Budget and the 2026 Slate of Officers.
Adopted Family for Christmas!! This year we will be adopting 3 small families for Christmas. Deb Steven has volunteered to head this up! A list for the adopted families and their needs is provided on the table in the back. Gift Cards of groceries and gas can be given to Doris Blocker (515-341-2881), Deb Steven (515-320-5010 or leave that in the church office with Rosann. Please mark on your gift Family 1-2 or 3 so we know. Deadline for these items will be December 14th at noon.
‘Tis the Season” to order Poinsettias! Help beautify our sanctuary this Christmas by ordering poinsettias. A sign-up sheet is available in the back to donate. Please pay Vickie Madsen
Advent Midweek Services will be held here at St. John’s on Wednesday Evenings: December 3, 10, 17 at 6 p.m. Catechises classes will follow.
“Every Heart Prepare” Devotional Books are available on the back table!
Advent/Christmas Schedule for both churches is available on the back table. Take one home with you!!
Christmas Committee - If you would like to help with the expense of the candy bags or decorations for decorating the church you may put a special donation in the offering plate for that or contact Vickie Madsen.
Greeters/Ushers List for 2026 is on the back table. Please fill in when you would like to help. Those not filled in will be assigned by me when I do the Annual Report in January. Rosann Shipler, Sec.
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!
Check out the Card Rack for some Thanksgiving cards, sympathy, birthday, get well etc. Christmas cards will be coming soon!!
SYNOD, DISTRICT & PARTNERSHIP NEWS
Prayers for Robin Wildauer who was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. The family has returned to Indiana for her treatment. Pastor Micah Wilauer visited St. John’s and told of his work in Belize during our VBS a number of years ago. We sponsored him at that time. They will return to Belize as soon as the Lord allows. In the meantime he will continue to teach online classes with our seminary in Santiago, Dominican Republic while Robin is being treated in the US.
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.
TLC Quilters Invite you to join them in the basement to help with their many projects on Tuesdays & Thursdays, anytime from 8 a.m.– 3 p.m. No experience needed - just a willing heart!
Women’s Bible Study at Trinity is held on Mondays at 7 & 9:30 a.m. Please contact Jane (320-0490) or Cheryl (320-1288)
COMMUNITY NEWS
Hospice of the Heartland! You are invited to attend Hospice of the Heartland’s Annual Lights of Life” Ceremony that will be held on Sunday, December 7 at 1 p.m. at Kossuth Regional Health Center, Algona. Forms are available along east wall with all the information. Pastor Dose will be leading the ceremony.
Library Christmas Open House will be held on Wednesday, December 10 from 1-5 p.m. Come in see what is happening at your Burt Library and enjoy refreshments!
The City of Burt has recently installed a Food Lending Box for anyone in
need. Donations made will be kept in a stock pile to continue to keep the
Food Lending Box full for residents to utilize. This Food Box is located between the Library and Post Office. (Flyer posted on ramp board)
“Santa Day” in Burt will be held on Sunday, December 14th from 1-3 p.m. at the Burt Complex. Come enjoy cookies and hot chocolate and rides by the Burt Fire Department. A Cake Walk and Coloring Contest will be held by the Burt Bulletin *Note this is on Sunday!
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S Today, November 30, 2025 8:15 am Adult Bible Class 8:30 am Sunday School 9:30 am Divine Service Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Pastor Nelson at Burt Wednesday, December 3, 2025 6:00 pm Advent Service - Burt 6:30 pm Catechesis Class Thursday, December 4, 2025 Pastor Dose in Burt Sunday, December 7, 2025 8:15 am Adult Bible Class 8:30 am Sunday School 9:30 am Divine Service 10:30 am Voter’s Meeting to Approve 2026 Budget/Officers |
St. John’s Lutheran Church – Burt, IA.
Phone: 515-924-3344
Email: churchoffice@stjohnsburt.org
