Announcements

The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany

 

ST. JOHN’S NEWS

 

Pastor:  Briton Nelson 

Organist: Kitty Bierstedt

Elder:  Jerry Koestler 

Head Usher:  John Schutter 

Asst. Usher:  Drew Rasmussen

Greeters Today:  Darrel and Mary Schmidt

Greeters Next Week:  Steve and Barb Rahe

 

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 will be 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.

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.  

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

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

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:: Experiencing a private concern that you don’t want to talk about with your friends or family? Don’t look for help online. There you may find “answers,” but they’ll be from a faceless post or AI-generated source that provides simplistic solutions or platitudes that aren’t consistent with teachings of the historic faith that have guided and sustained generations long before the internet gave influencers a platform. LFS has mental health, marriage and family, grief and loss education and support, unplanned pregnancy and adoption counselors available to you via confidential telehealth link no matter where you live. At LFS you’ll find real people who are experienced helpers – equipped to provide confidential, sound counsel – who share your Lutheran Christian faith. Why struggle alone or scroll online when real help is available? Call us – it’s why we’re here! Learn more at www.LutheranFamilyService.org Lutheran Family Service 

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.

 

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S        Today, February 1, 2026         8:15am    Adult Bible Class today       8:30 am   Sunday School       9:30 am   Divine Service               Tuesday, February 3, 2026      Pastor’s Nelson at Burt     Wednesday, February 4,  2026        6:00 pm   Catechesis Class     Thursday, February 5, 2026       Pastor Dose at Burt     Sunday, February 8, 2026       8:15 am    Adult Class       8:30 am    Sunday School       9:30 am    Divine Service

 

 

 

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

Phone: 515-924-3344

Email:  churchoffice@stjohnsburt.org

 

 

Announcements

The Third Sunday after the Epiphany

 

ST. JOHN’S NEWS

 

 

Pastor:  Briton Nelson

Organist: Marcia Hanna

Elder:  Tony Hatten 

Head Usher:  John Schutter

Asst. Usher:  Ben Borchardt

Greeters Today:  Jerry and Betty Koestler

Greeters Next Week:  Darrel and Mary Schmidt

 

The Altar Flowers today were given in memory of Don Reimers by his family!!

 

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

 

Ye   Year End Info: still needed:

·         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.

Old Cards needed for future Sunday School projects. A box will be 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.

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.  

 

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!

Thank You!  On behalf of the men, women, children, infants, couples families, and church workers we serve who will receive the help they need because of your generosity, thank you! Your gift of $910.00 was received in our office at the end of the year. Thank you for blessing us!       Rev. Max Phillips Executive Director of Lutheran Family Services.

 

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: Our culture encourages us to see the world and our relationships through a lens of individualism, in which we make decisions based on the question: “How will this affect ME?” How would our world be different if we returned to a faith, family, and community-centered lens, in which decisions are instead based on this question: “How will my actions effect my children, my spouse, my parents, my congregational family, my community?” Give it a try this week and see what a difference it makes! Lutheran Family Service  www.LutheranFamilyService.org

Camp News:

·         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 .

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S        Today, January 25, 2026         No Adult Bible Class today       8:30 am   Sunday School       9:30 am   Divine Service               Tuesday, January 27 2026      Pastor’s Nelson at Burt     Wednesday, January 28, 2026        6:00 pm   Catechesis Class     Thursday, January 29, 2026       Pastor Dose at Burt     Sunday, February 1, 2026       8:15 am    Adult Class       8:30 am    Sunday School       9:30 am    Divine Service

 

 

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

Phone: 515-924-3344

Email:  churchoffice@stjohnsburt.org

 

 

Announcements

 

The Second Sunday after the Epiphany

January 18, 2026

 

ST. JOHN’S NEWS

 

Pastor: Ben Dose ~ Organist: Marcia Hanna

Elder: Tony Hatten 

Head Usher: John Schutter ~ Asst. Usher:  Ben Borchardt

Greeters Today:  Dave and Linda Kerkove

Greeters Next Week:  Jerry and Betty Koestler

 

Quarterly Voter’s Meeting is scheduled today following that service.

 

Y    Year End Info: still needed:

·         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.

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

 

Congregational and VBS Family Fun Day at the Complex will be held February 8 with a Soup Luncheon Served. More details to come!

Thank You to everyone who helped with our Kossuth County Adopt a family on behalf of our church.  Overall 59 families were matched by 31 "adopters" and 206 people were adopted.  Your help made this possible,  Thank you.   Deb Steven and Doris Blocker

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

 

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

·         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.

 

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

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: Life can be hard, and relationships can cause pain. When someone hurts you, you may find it difficult to trust again. Through all life's challenges, God never breaks His promise: "I will never leave you; I will never forsake you." (Hebrews 13) He does not abandon you in the pain but promises to stay with you – and puts people in place to be there, including pastors and counselors who are available to help with troubled relationships and the pain they leave behind. Remember, you’re not alone and (no matter what your German genes or your American individualist pride tells you) it’s okay to ask for help. God put us here to be good for one another. Lutheran Family Service  www.LutheranFamilyService.org

Stewardship Corner - It is impossible to give unselfishly without being blessed in return.  In Proverbs 3:10, we are told that, when we give God our first and best, “[our] barns will be filled with plenty.”  Proverbs 22:9 tells us, “A generous man will himself be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.”  Jesus tells us that as we give it will be given back to us (Luke 6:38).  God promises us through His Word that He will bless those who give faithfully.  The blessings that we can be certain of are spiritual blessings and, for some, financial blessings as well.  Giving is a blessing for both the giver and the recipient. 

 

Camp News:

·         Camp Okoboji Ice Fishing Retreat on January 23-25 is for anyone who loves to ice fish or wants to learn!! Expect good food, good fellowship, and good fishing for this weekend retreat. Register online or call the camp office at (712) 337-3325.

·         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 .

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S        Today, January 18, 2026         8:15 am   Adult Class       8:30 am   Sunday School       9:30 am   Divine Service           10:30 am    Voter’s Meeting             Tuesday, January  20, 2026      Pastor’s Nelson at Burt     Wednesday, January 21, 2026        6:00 pm   Catechesis Class     Thursday, January 22, 2026       Pastor Dose at Burt     Sunday, December 25, 2026       8:15 am    Adult Class       8:30 am    Sunday School       9:30 am    Divine Service

 

 

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

Phone: 515-924-3344

Email:  churchoffice@stjohnsburt.org

 

 

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

 

 

Announcements

 

The Epiphany of Our Lord

January 4, 2026

Happy New Year!

 

 

ST. JOHN’S NEWS

 

Pastor: Briton Nelson 

Organist: Kitty Bierstedt

Elder: Tony Hatten 

Head Usher: John Schutter 

Asst. Usher:  Ben Borchardt

Greeters Today:  Beth and Ben Borchardt

Greeters Next Week:  Barb Harms

 

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

 

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.

 

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.

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.  

 

Installation of all Officers will be held Sunday, January 11th.  

 

First Quarterly Council Meeting will be held Sunday, January 11 following the service.  The Voter’s Meeting is scheduled for January 18 following that service.

 

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!

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!

Building Healthy Families: The beginning of a New Year can bring feelings of anticipation, excitement, and hope as we start with a clean slate, our resolutions to keep. Still looking for ideas that will bring new life to your New Year? How about one of these: read from Scripture 15 minutes every day; go to church every Sunday; set aside 20 minutes at the end of the day to pray; join a Bible Study group; memorize a new Bible verse each week. Don’t give up! It takes 6 weeks of doing something repeatedly to make it a habit. Happy & Blessed New Year to you and your family! Lutheran Family Service  www.LutheranFamilyService.org

Like the shepherds who traveled to Bethlehem in response to the Good News the angels brought, we have the greatest message to share. “The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and  seen, as it had been told them” (Luke 2:20).

In the Christmas story, we are told that the Magi followed the brilliant star in the sky to find Jesus.  These noblemen were seeking the “King of the Jews” (Matthew 2:2).  The star led them to Bethlehem and “going into the house, they saw the child with His Mary His mother, and they fell down and worshiped Him.  Then, opening their treasures, they offered Him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh” (Matthew 2:11).  When the Magi entered the house and saw the baby Jesus, they immediately “bowed down and worshiped Him.”  Before they gave their gifts, they first showed their reverence.  In essence, they gave themselves.  Their hearts were filled with joy to be in the presence of the King.  After they had shown Jesus their adoration, they gave their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

 

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S        Today, January 4, 2026         8:15 am   Adult Class       8:30 am   Sunday School       9:30 am   Divine Service         Tuesday, January 6, 2026-      Pastor Nelson at Burt     Wednesday, January 7, 2026        6:00 pm   Catechesis Class      Thursday, January 8, 2026       Pastor Dose in Burt     Sunday, December 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

 

 

 

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

Phone: 515-924-3344

Email:  churchoffice@stjohnsburt.org