Announcements
The Baptism of Our Lord
January 11, 2026
ST. JOHN’S NEWS
Pastor: Ben Dose
Organist: Marcia Hanna
Elder: Tony Hatten
Head Usher: John Schutter
Asst. Usher: Ben Borchardt
Greeters Today: Barb Harms
Greeters Next Week: Dave and Linda Kerkove
Installation of all Officers will be held today during the service.
First Quarterly Council Meeting will be held today following the service. The Voter’s Meeting is scheduled for January 18 following that service.
Church Directories are now in your boxes for those who had their pictures taken. Be sure to pick it up!!
Portals of Prayer for January-March are now available on the table along the east wall
Y Year End Info:
· 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.
· Address Changes for you or any family member need to be given to Rosann in the church office to update the Directory in the Annual Report.
· Year-End Reports: The new year is here and if you are responsible for a report for the annual yearbook, please email it to the church at churchoffice@stjohnsburt.org immediately. Please contact the office with any questions.
Congregational and VBS Family Fun Day at the Complex will be held February 8 with a Soup Luncheon Served. More details to come!
Cancellations of Services at St. John’s a Flocknote message will be sent out by the Pastors/Elders by email or text to inform of the cancellation.
Thank You for the wonderful Cookie plates that were delivered to us by the members of LYF. Caradene and Russ Parsons and Pastor Henry Friedrich
Special Thanks to the LYF Group and members for furnishing, cookies, making and distributing the Christmas plates to the Shut-ins!!
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!
*Note Text - If you received an odd text from Pastor Dose wanting help with an kindness act for church, please delete as this is not legit.
SYNOD, DISTRICT & PARTNERSHIP NEWS
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!
Remember Quilts are available on the east door pew for you to take and give to someone you feel is in need. Provided by TLC Quilters
Building Healthy Families: What do da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa,” van Gogh’s “Starry Night,” and “You,” have in common? Yep - all three are masterpieces, but an even greater Master Craftsman created you! God formed you in your mother’s womb and knew you before you were born. You may see clumsy big feet with ingrown toenails, expanding thighs, or a receding hairline. He sees and loves what He created…a one-of-a-kind, unique you. Be careful not to paint the creation He designed with your own brush of negativity, inferiority, or shame. Thank God for and take good care of the body, mind, and spirit you have! “For we are God’s handiwork...” Ephesians 2:10 Lutheran Family Service www.LutheranFamilyService.org
Stewardship Corner ~ We benefit a great deal from discipline. Just as discipline benefits us when we eat right, exercise regularly, and save, we often benefit as stewards from our disciplined giving. God promises to bless us through our faithful and generous giving. When we sow generously, we will reap generously (2 Corinthians 9:6). Jesus said, “For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you” (Luke 6:38). When we honor God with our tithes and offerings, God said that He will “pour down for [us] a blessing until there is no more need” (Malachi 3:10). Jesus said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35).
COMMUNITY NEWS
Bingo Night at the Burt Complex will be held January 16th. A meal will be served by the Burt Summer Celebration.
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S Today, January 11, 2026 8:15 am Adult Class 8:30 am Sunday School 9:30 am Divine Service (Installation of Officers) 10:30 am Council Meeting Tuesday, January 13, 2026- Pastor’s at Winkel - Trinity Algona Wednesday, January 14, 2026 6:00 pm Catechesis Class Thursday, January 15, 2026 Pastor at Nursing Homes in Algona Sunday, December 18, 2026 8:15 am Adult Class 8:30 am Sunday School 9:30 am Divine Service 10:30 am Voter’s Meeting |
St. John’s Lutheran Church – Burt, IA.
Phone: 515-924-3344
Email: churchoffice@stjohnsburt.org
