Announcement
The Ninth Sunday in Pentecost
July 26, 2026
ST. JOHN’S NEWS
Pastor Ben Dose
Organist Today: Marcia Hanna
Elder: Jeff Schutjer ~ Usher: John Schutter
Asst. Usher: David Haase
Greeters Today: Harold Lavrenz
Greeters Next Week: Shirlee Alt and Barb Thilges
Vacation - Pastor Dose will be on vacation this week. If you need Pastoral Care, please contact Pastor Nelson or an Elder.
Funeral Services for Patsy Eimers will be held Friday, August 7, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. in the church. Visitation will be held 1 hour before the service.
The Church Basement will be closed the week of August 3-7th for scrubbing/waxing of the floors.
Nursing Home Resident: Lynda Heidecker is now a resident of Titonka Care Center.
A Sunday School Teacher is needed for next year. If interested or you have questions, contact Karla Schutter.
Reminder 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!! Also, be sure that doors are locked! -Trustees
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
The July-September Portals of Prayer are now available in the back!
SYNOD, DISTRICT & PARTNERSHIP NEWS
Camp News -
· Family Retreat II - August 2-7: Family Retreats are designed to provide families an experience that leads toward households and individuals faith formation, strengthening family relationships, and creating an environment for rest and relaxation.
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!
· 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!
· TLC Quilts are available for you to take anytime on the church bench at the east door. You have someone special you wish to give it to feel free to take!!
Building Healthy Families: What percent of people in your congregation are adopted? If you guessed anything less than 100 percent, you’re wrong. “But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.” (Gal. 4:4-5) In today’s culture, adoption is often seen as a last resort for infertile couples; a way to find a child for the couple. A Biblical view of adoption is child – not couple – focused. LFS’ adoption ministry exists to find loving, Christian married moms and dads who will provide a stable home and life-long relationship of love based on Christ’s example for every child who needs one. Is God calling you or someone you know to such a loving plan? Learn more at www.LutheranFamilyService.org Lutheran Family Service
Stewardship Corner
July 26, 2026 – Proper 12 (Pentecost 9)
Scripture: “Even the hairs of your head are all numbered.” — Matthew 10:30
Stewardship Sentence: As disciples who are fully known by God, we live with confidence, stewarding His gifts with trust rather than fear.
Upcoming IDW Youth Events!
2026 District Youth Gatherings: (mark your calendars)
- Jr High: October 24-25 – “Love God, Love People”
- Sr High: October 3-4 (or 2-4) – “Unshakable Light”
(Posters with info on the ramp bulletin board)
COMMUNITY NEWS
Algona Men of Faith Conference
Theme: “In the Arena” – The world’s definition of manhood produces boys in adult bodies. God calls men to be more. Jesus is the most masculine man to ever live. Most men go throughout life questioning, “Do I have what it takes?” Most men do not have real “foxhole” friends. Come join us Friday and Saturday August 14-15 at the Owen Farm – 2420 River Rd. Algona, Iowa, hosted by Algona Men of Faith, Algona Faith Church. The theme is “In the Arena.” Quote by Theodore Roosevelt, “It is not the critic who counts:…The credit belongs to the man in the arena.” Speakers include Pastor Eric Hauan (former Trinity Pastor), Ben Swart MD, and Pastor Jason Fischer. See the flyer for more information along the ramp..
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S
Today, July 26, 2026
9:30 am>Divine Service
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Pastor Nelson in Burt
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Pastor Dose on Vacation
Pastor Nelson at Nursing Home Services
Sunday, August 2, 2026
9:30 am>Divine Service
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St. John’s Lutheran Church – Burt, IA.
Phone: 515-924-3344
Email: churchoffice@stjohnsburt.org
