Announcements
Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost
ST. JOHN’S NEWS
Pastor: Briton Nelson
Organist: Marcia Hanna
Elder: Jeff Schutjer
Acolytes: Reyna Fitzgerald
Head Usher: John Schutter
Asst. Usher: Randy Reimers
Greeter Today: Carter and Maci Helmers
Greeters next week: Terry and Vicki Briggs
We are collecting monetary donations for the Kossuth County Pantry today and will continue this collection for the next several weeks. 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 Council Meeting will be held after church Sunday, November 16th. This is to approve the 2026 Budget and the 2026 Slate of Officers.
Help Us Celebrate a milestone of 90 years for Donna Haase at a “90th”Birthday Party” on Saturday, November 15th from 1-3 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church basement. Haase family - Vicki, Deb, Kathy, Larry and David
Thank You to all for the donations that were given for the meal that was served on Halloween night?
Thank You for those that have gotten supplies/items to send to our troops. We have sent off one box so far! We will be still accepting donations as we plan to send more boxes to each of them throughout the coming year.
Thanksgiving Service will be held here at St. John’s on Wednesday, November 26th at 6:00 p.m. If you cannot make that service Trinity will have service on Thanksgiving Day 9:00 a.m.
A List of the Veterans who have served from St. John’s is on the table in the back. If we have missed someone, please let the church office know.
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
A New Member Class is being offered by our Partnership for anyone interested in becoming a member of Trinity or St. John’s as well as those who just want to brush up on the basics of their faith! Class will be held Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm, through December 23. Let Pastor Dose or Pastor Nelson know if you wish to attend.
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. We’ll study ELIZABETH, DEALING WITH DISAPPOINTMENT, part of the Women of the Bible study series.? Please contact Jane (320-0490) or Cheryl (320-1288)
Building Healthy Families: They number 16.5 million in the United States and make up over 6% of our population and there might be one sitting next to you right now. Look around and see a Veteran! Thank him or her for their service, on behalf of all who have benefited from their dedication and selfless sacrifice. May God grant His peace to our troubled world, and to the hearts, minds and lives of all who have served our country. On Veteran’s Day this Tuesday and every day, we love our veterans! Lutheran Family Service www.LutheranFamilyService.org
IOWAY – Pasadena Trip: Decorate the Lutheran Hour float for the Rose Parade December 28 – January 3. Information sheets are available on the back table or IDW website).
COMMUNITY NEWS
The Burt Fire Department will be hosting BINGO again this winter! Every third Friday from November until March! There will be a meal served for the Burt Summer Celebration. Friday, November 21st will be our first Bingo. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and Bingo at 6:30 p.m.
Open Gym starts in November. Please wear non-marking shoes. Children under the age Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult or sibling over the age of 14.
Stewardship Moment: As we give thanks this month, let us also give generously to support our church’s mission and care for those in need. November 2: “Stewardship is Thanksgiving in Action.” Every gift we offer—time, talent, or treasure—is a reflection of our gratitude to God. “You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.” — 2 Corinthians 9:11
Soup Fundraiser by the Fenton Emergency Medical Services on Sunday, November 16th from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Serving Chili, Chicken Noodle and Potato Soups, cinnamon rolls and dinner rolls. Funds raised will be used for equipment upgrades and towards the new station.
Today, November 9, 2025 8:15 a.m. Adult Bible Class 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Divine Service Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Pastor Nelson at Burt Wednesday, November 12, 2025 6:00 p.m. Catechesis Class Thursday, November 13, 2025 Pastor Dose at Burt Saturday, November 15, 2025 1-3 p.m. 90th Birthday Celebration for Donna Haase Sunday, November 16, 2025 8:15 a.m. Adult Bible Class 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Divine Service 10:30 p.m. Special Council Meeting |
St. John’s Lutheran Church – Burt, IA.
Phone: 515-924-3344
Email: churchoffice@stjohnsburt.org
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