Announcements

The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany

ST. JOHN’S NEWS

 

Pastor:  Ben Dose

Organist: Marcia Hanna

Elder:  Jerry Koestler

Acolyte: Reyna Fitzgerald

Head Usher:  John Schutter

Asst. Usher:  Drew Rasmussen

Greeters Today:  Darrel and Mary Schmidt

Greeters Next Week:  Gordon and Mary-Shipler Oleson

 

Notice to All - Make sure if you are one of the last people out of the church, to check the whole church to see if all the lights have been shut off!!  We have had some problems with this happening! Also, be sure that doors are locked!     -Trustees

 

Old Cards needed for future Sunday School projects. A box is available in the back for you to place them there.  Karla Schutter

 

“Faith, Fun, Fellowship” - A Fun Day at the Burt Complex will be held February 15 with a Soup Dinner immediately following worship services on that day.  Chili and Chicken Noodle Soups and Cheezy Potato Soup (gluten free) will be served.   This is for all ages. Stay awhile and enjoy fellowship as well as games and activities at the complex.

·         Note the date of this has been changed to February 15th.

Lutheran Witness Renewal Subscriptions are now due!  The new price with insert is $31.10 a year ($2.58/per issue).  You can pay in the church office.  If you wish to get the Witness or wish to cancel your subscription, please let the church office so we can take you off.

 

Ash Wednesday Service will be held here at St. John’s on Wednesday, February 18 at 6 p.m.  There will be no Catechesis class.

 

FOR US is our theme for Lent this year. “For us” is not simply a pithy line to use because it’s easy to repeat. It’s a confession of who God is and what He brings in giving us His Son. It helps us understand why God would send His Son to die for us. This phrase also captures much of the Reformation’s theological emphasis—Luther went from searching for a righteous God and finding only stern rebuke to seeing God in the form of a little baby and as the one who became one of us for us so that we might become like Him. Watch for our Lenten Schedule and Devotion books coming soon!

 

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.  

 

Hospitalized?  If you or a loved one are hospitalized and would like a pastoral visit, please let us 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

 

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

Camp Okoboji Summer Staff greatly needed! Youth (age 16+) and college students are invited to consider serving for an unforgettable summer at the lake. Complete application profile at nloma.org .

2025 Thrivent Choice Dollars must be directed by March 31. Consider joining others who have directed their Dollars towards St. John’s ministry.

 

Building Healthy Families: As you find ways to share your love with family members and your special someone on Valentine’s Day this week, remember to also spend some time with your Perfect True Love. God is love (1 John 4:16). God is the author of love (1 John 4:8). His perfect love casts out all fear (1 John 4:18). He demonstrated his unconditional love by sending his son, Jesus Christ, to sacrifice his life for you (Romans 5:8). Now THAT is true love! Know that LFS counselors are available to help you or someone you know through a difficult personal or relationship challenge. Call us – it’s why we’re here! Learn more at www.LutheranFamilyService.org Lutheran Family Service 

 

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S        Today, February 8, 2026         8:15am    Adult Bible Class today       8:30 am   Sunday School       9:30 am   Divine Service               Tuesday, February 10, 2026      Pastors at Winkel at Whittemore     Wednesday, February 11,  2026        6:00 pm   Catechesis Class     Thursday, February 12, 2026       Pastor Dose at Burt     Sunday, February 15, 2026       8:15 am    Adult Class       8:30 am    Sunday School       9:30 am    Divine Service          11:00 am   Fun Fest at the Burt Complex -                        Soups will be served for lunch!                        All welcome!

 

 

 

 

St. John’s Lutheran Church – Burt, IA.

Phone: 515-924-3344

Email:  churchoffice@stjohnsburt.org