Announcements
Palm Sunday
March 29, 2026
ST. JOHN’S NEWS
Pastor Briton Nelson
Organist: Marcia Hanna
Pianist: Kitty Bierstedt
Elder: Jeff Schutjerr
Acolytes: Alex & Reyna Fitzgerald
Head Usher: John Schutter ~ Assistant Usher: Tony Hatten
Greeters Today: Lucas and Jessica Parsons Family
Greeters Next Week: Drew and Sierra Rasmussen Family
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.
Schedules for the Lenten Season are also on the back table with dates and times available for St. John’s and Trinity!!
· Maundy Thursday, April 2 at 6 pm, Good Friday, April 3 at 6 pm and Easter Resurrection Service April 5 at 9:30 am. No Breakfast.
· No Adult Class or Sunday School on Easter.
No Catechesis Class this week. Children are encouraged to attend the Maundy Thursday and Good Friday Service this week.
The St. John’s Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, April 4 at 10 a.m. here at the church. Pastor Nelson is asking for help with donation of candy and especially Bars/Cookies. Please be sure that the candy you purchase is small enough to fit inside the plastic eggs. You may turn the candy into the church office. All sign-up sheets are available on the back table. -Pastor Nelson
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, We thank God for you and for all of the ways St. John’s has blessed our family for many decades. Today, we are especially thankful for the beautiful floral arrangement in celebration of Pastor Henry Friedrich’s eternal life in Christ. Thank you for the meaningful remembrance. You touched our hearts, and we are grateful. Thank you for all of the ways you supported, encouraged, and cared for Mom and Dad throughout their lives and ministry. May our gracious God bless you as you continue to live and proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of all. -Barb King, Brian, Mark, and Linda Friedrich, The Children of Rev. Henry W. Friedrich
A 50th Wedding Anniversary Reception is being held for Dick and Laura Knoll today, March 29 from 1-3:00 p.m. in the Fenton Legion Hall. Come and join us to celebrate this milestone with Dick and Laura! - Knoll 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
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
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!
New 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: If it weren’t for the events of nearly 2000 years ago this week, it really wouldn’t matter what we do or say here at Lutheran Family Service. At best, all counseling would be a temporary fix. But thank God, it did happen and it does matter. During Holy Week we reflect with you on Jesus’s life, Passion, sacrifice, and death – but not without a sure, confident hope. As Easter People, we walk through this dark week with solemnity while preparing in our hearts to celebrate Christ’s triumphant resurrection from the dead. With you, we believe in God who raised Jesus. The reality of these historic events gives meaning and purpose to every one of our days. His redeeming love guides all our choices and relationships. LFS counselors who share your confident hope and faith are available to support you through whatever life circumstance or unresolved issue may be trying to steal your joy today. Call us – it’s why we’re here! Learn more at www.LutheranFamilyService.org Lutheran Family Service
2025 Thrivent Choice Dollars must be directed by March 31. Consider joining others who have directed their Dollars towards St. John’s ministry.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Grief Support Group - Hospice of the Heartland is offering a compassionate time to process your emotions with a Grief Support group. This will be held on Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. starting on March 25-April 29, 2026 at Kossuth Regional Health Center Conference Room C in Algona. Information sheets are in rack on east wall
Fish Fry Fundraiser will be held on Wednesday, April 1st from 5-7:00 p.m. at the Burt Library. Fish provided by Legends Guide Service and this will be a Free will Donation to help support our Burt Library!
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S Today, March 29, 2026 8:15am Adult Bible Class today 8:30 am Sunday School 9:30 am Palm Sunday Divine Service Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Pastor Nelson at Burt Wednesday, April 1, 2026 No Catechesis Class Thursday, April 2, 2026 6:00pm Maundy Thursday Service Friday, April 3, 2026 6:00pm Good Friday Tenebrae Service Sunday, April 5, 2026 No Sunday School or Adult Class 9:30 am Easter Resurrection Service |
St. John’s Lutheran Church – Burt, IA.
Phone: 515-924-3344
Email: churchoffice@stjohnsburt.org
