Announcements

The Fourth Sunday in Lent

March 15, 2026

 

ST. JOHN’S NEWS

 

Pastor:  Ben Dose 

Organist: Marcia Hanna

Elder: Jeff Schutjer 

Head Usher:  John Schutter

Asst. Usher:  Tony Hatten

Greeters Today:  Terry and Vicki Briggs

Greeters Next Week:  Steve and Barb Rahe

 

Wednesday Lenten Service will be held here at St. John’s on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Catechesis class will meet after.

 

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. 

 

Midweek Lenten Change - The Wednesday March 25th Midweek Lenten Service will not be held here at Burt as Pastor Dose will be in California. Trinity, Algona will have their Midweek Lenten Service and you are encouraged to attend there for that evening at 6:00 p.m.

 

Lenten Devotional Booklets are now available on the back table.

 

Schedules for the Lenten Season are also on the back table with dates and times available for St. John’s and Trinity!!

 

Easter Flower Sign-up Sheet is available now on the back table.  Please, pay Vickie Madsen when you purchase or for any questions!

 

2025Annual Reports are now available along the east wall in the back. One copy per family!

 

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 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

 

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

 

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

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! 

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

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: Spring – the season of renewal and new life – officially arrives this week on Friday at 10:46 am. Though you can’t dig in the garden quite yet, take some time this week to take someone you care about (or just go yourself!) to a local greenhouse where you can smell, see, touch, feel, and experience the presence of new life all around you. As you do, be mindful of the new life that stirs within you and of Paul’s inspired words written for you in Romans 6: “We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.” Call us for help with any of life’s challenges you’re experiencing along the journey. We’re here to help! Learn more about the many supports available at www.LutheranFamilyService.org  Lutheran Family Service 

 

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 on the back table.

Fish Fry Fundraiser will be held on Thursday, 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 15, 2026         8:15am    Adult Bible Class       8:30 am   Sunday School       9:30 am   Divine Service           Tuesday, March 17, 2026      Pastor Nelson at Burt     Wednesday, March 18,  2026        6:00 pm   Lenten Service        6:30 pm   Catechesis Class     Thursday, March 19, 2026       Pastor Dose at Burt     Sunday, March 22, 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

                                                                                          Reminder:      Sunday, March 8  - Daylight Savings Time Changes – Spring forward.  See ya all in church 9:30 a.m.!!

 

 

The Third Sunday in Lent

March 8, 2026

 

ST. JOHN'S NEWS

 

Pastor:  Ben Dose
Organist: ​Kitty Bierstedt
Elder: Jeff Schutjer
Head Usher:  John Schutter
Asst. Usher:  Tony Hatten
Greeters Today:  Tony and Stefanie Hatten
Greeters Next Week:  Terry and Vicki Briggs

 

Wednesday Lenten Service will be held here at St. John's on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Catechesis class will meet after.

 

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. 

 

Lenten Devotional Booklets are now available on the back table.

 

Schedules for the Lenten Season are also on the back table with dates and times available for St. John's and Trinity!!

 

Easter Flower Sign-up Sheet is available now on the back table.  Please, pay Vickie Madsen when you purchase or for any questions!

 

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

 

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

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! 

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

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: "Don't worry, be happy!…" Remember this catchy little tune from the 80's? God gives us this same message in His Word – repeatedly! – but it's so much easier to say "don't worry" than it is to not worry. Are you (or is someone you know) a worrier? You don't have to be! Lutheran Family Service counselors who share your Lutheran, Christian faith are available in-person or via confidential telehealth link to your home through computer, tablet, or phone. These caring people are experienced at helping people with worry and many other challenges. Imagine a life with less worry – and know it's possible. Call us – it's why we're here! Learn more at www.LutheranFamilyService.org Lutheran Family Service

COMMUNITY NEWS

Seed Exchange: On March 9, 2026 from 6-7:00 p.m. the Burt Library will be hosting a  Seed Exchange.  Bring any unique or heirloom seeds to swap or just come  for free seeds.  Master gardener Don Johnson will give a presentation.  No cost! Register call 515-295-2469.

East Fork Walleye Club will host their Annual Fish Fry, Saturday, March 14 with serving at 5:00 p.m. at the Burt Complex.  Raffles, and Silent Auction items will be available to bid on.   

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 on the back table.

 

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN'S        Today, March 8, 2026         8:15am    Adult Bible Class today       8:30 am   Sunday School       9:30 am   Divine Service           Tuesday, March 10, 2026      Pastor's at Winkel in Garner     Wednesday, March 11,  2026        6:00 pm   Lenten Service        6:30 pm   Catechesis Class     Thursday, March 12, 2026       Pastor Dose at Burt     Sunday, March 15, 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 in Lent

March 1, 2026

 

ST. JOHN’S NEWS

Pastor:  Briton Nelson 

Organist: Marcia Hanna

Elder:  Jeff Schutjer

Head Usher:  John Schutter 

Asst. Usher:  Tony Hatten

Greeters Today:  Jeff and Brenda Schutjer

Greeters Next Week:  Tony and Stefanie Hatten

 

Wednesday Lenten Service will be held here at St. John’s on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Catechesis class will meet after.

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. 

 

Lenten Devotional Booklets are now available on the back table.

 

Schedules for the Lenten Season are also on the back table with dates and times available for St. John’s and Trinity!!

 

Thank You Very Much to all who attended, provided food, and worked at our Sunday, 2/15, “Faith Fun & Fellowship Day”!  Thank you Pastor Nelson for your devotions.  We served 44 people a great soup dinner with tasty desserts.  Friends of all ages enjoyed fellowship that included conversation, games and activities. We look forward to more in the future!

 

Easter Flower Sign-up Sheet is available now on the back table.  Please, pay Vickie Madsen when you purchase or for any questions!

 

Funeral Services for Rev. Henry Friedrich will be held on March 2 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Algona.  Visitation will be from 9:30 until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m.  Pastor Friedrich filled in as a vacancy Pastor several times here at St. John’s after he had retired. 

 

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

 

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

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! 

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

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: How is it that, though we’re connected today to the entire world 24/7 through technology, we’re feeling lonelier than ever? Isolation from others, limited in-person social connections, families living apart, and chronic stress are among the things that have us experiencing loneliness and depression at higher rates than any previous generation. LFS is here to help you or someone you know who is struggling. Through in-person meetings or via telehealth screen to your home, LFS counselors you can trust are now available to help with chronic or a sudden bout of depression, loneliness, anxiety or any other concern. Why struggle alone when help is readily available? Call us – it’s why we’re here! Learn more at www.LutheranFamilyService.org Lutheran Family Service 

 COMMUNITY NEWS

Seed Exchange: On March 9, 2026 from 6-7:00 p.m. the Burt Library will be hosting a  Seed Exchange.  Bring any unique or heirloom seeds to swap or just come  for free seeds.  Master gardener Don Johnson will give a presentation.  No cost! Register call 515-295-2469.

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 on the back table.

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

February 22, 2026

 

ST. JOHN’S NEWS

Pastor:  Ben Dose 

Organist: Marcia Hanna

Elder:  Jerry Koestler 

Head Usher:  John Schutter 

Asst. Usher:  Drew Rasmussen

Greeters Today:  Jesse and Kelly Fitzgerald

Greeters Next Week:  Jeff and Brenda Schutjer

 

Wednesday Lenten Service will be held here at St. John’s on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Catechesis class will meet after.

 

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. 

 

Lenten Devotional Booklets are now available on the back table.

 

Schedules for the Lenten Season are also on the back table with dates and times available for St. John’s and Trinity!!

 

Thank You Very Much to all who attended, provided food, and worked at our Sunday, 2/15, “Faith Fun & Fellowship Day”!  Thank you Pastor Nelson for your devotions.  We served 44 people a great soup dinner with tasty desserts.  Friends of all ages enjoyed fellowship that included conversation, games and activities. We look forward to more in the future!       

 

Funeral Services for Rev. Henry Friedrich will be held on March 2 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Algona.  Visitation will be from 9:30 until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m.  Pastor Friedrich filled in as a vacancy Pastor several times here at St. John’s after he had retired. 

 

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

 

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 know 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.  

 

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! 

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

 

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:  Wives, what do you think of your husband’s gifts? (No, not the ones he gave you for your last birthday or Christmas!) What are his talents? What does he love to do? What are his spiritual gifts? What are his accomplishments? Aspirations? Hopes and dreams? Recognize them, name them, and communicate your respect for them…to him and to others. Communicating authentic respect is one way to build a great relationship. Looking for more ways to strengthen or repair your marriage? Check out the blog posts on the LFS website and call us to schedule time to meet with a marriage counselor in person or virtually. We’re here to help! Learn more at www.LutheranFamilyService.org Lutheran Family Service

 

Stewardship Corner - Jesus said, “Everyone then who hears these words of Mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock” (Matthew 7:24).  Jesus tells us that true wisdom is not just hearing His teachings but actively applying them.  That Rock is Christ, Who by His blood has given us salvation; by the Holy Spirit we live obedient lives of service, standing on that Rock.  Earthquakes, floods, and winds do not move or harm that house; life’s problems and temptations will not harm the believer who holds to the Rock, our Lord Jesus Christ.  Trusting in God’s strength, we respond to God’s Word by doing His will.  God’s will becomes our will.

 

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S        Today, February 22, 2026         8:15am    Adult Bible Class today       8:30 am   Sunday School       9:30 am   Divine Service           Tuesday, February 24, 2026      Pastor Nelson at Burt     Wednesday, February 25,  2026        6:00 pm   Lenten Service        6:30 pm   Catechesis Class     Thursday, February 26, 2026       Pastor Dose at Burt     Sunday, March 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 Transfiguration of Our Lord

February 15, 2026

 

ST. JOHN’S NEWS

Pastor:  Ben Dose 

Organist: Marcia Hanna

Elder:  Jerry Koestler 

Acolytes:  Reyna and Alex Fitzgerald

Head Usher:  John Schutter

Asst. Usher:  Drew Rasmussen

Greeters Today:  Gordon and Mary-Shipler Oleson

Greeters Next Week:  Jesse and Kelly Fitzgerald Family

 

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!

 

Lenten Devotional Booklets are now available on the back table.

 

Schedule for the Lenten Season are also on the back table with dates and times available for St. John’s and Trinity!!

 

Funeral Services for Rev. Henry Friedrich will be held on March 2 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Algona.  Visitation will be from 9:30 until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m.  Pastor Friedrich filled in as a vacancy Pastor several times here at St. John’s after he had retired. 

 

“Faith, Fun, Fellowship” - A Fun Day at the Burt Complex will be held today with a Soup Dinner immediately following worship services.  Chili and Chicken Noodle Soups and Cheezy Potato Soup (gluten free) will be served.   This is for all ages.

 

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

 

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 know 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.  

 

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.  

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 TLC Quilts are available on the east door pew for you to take and give to someone you feel is in need.  

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:  Husbands, listen up! Did you know 90% of effective communication is listening, not talking? When your wife is talking to you, stop what you are doing, turn toward her, and look at her face. Communicate the message that you are interested in and care about what she is saying. This is respectful, courteous, and a proven way to build a great relationship. Want to know of other ways? Check out the blog posts on the LFS website to find useful information to strengthen your marriage. Call us to schedule time to meet with a marriage counselor in person or virtually. We’re here to help! Learn more at www.LutheranFamilyService.org Lutheran Family Service 

 

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S        Today, February 15, 2026         8:15am    Adult Bible Class today       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 are welcome!       Tuesday, February 17, 2026      Pastor Nelson at Burt     Wednesday, February 18,  2026        6:00 pm   Ash Wednesday Service with communion     Thursday, February 19, 2026       Pastor Dose at Burt     Sunday, February 22, 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