Announcements

The Second Sunday of Easter

ST. JOHN’S NEWS

 

Pastor:  Briton Nelson

Organist: Marcia Hanna ~ Elder: Boyd Shipler 

Head Usher:  John Schutter ~ Asst. Usher:  Jeff Schutjer

Greeters Today:  Lynn and Kitty Bierstedt

Greeters Next Week:  Deb Steven, Zach and Mary Steven

 

Baby Shower -  Join us for a “Come and Go Baby Shower” honoring Pastor and Jade Nelson in the Life Center at Trinity on Saturday, April 18 from 9-11 a.m. Gift ideas: pacifiers, pacifier clips, burp cloths, was cloths, bibs, bassinet sheets, white onesies (0-9 mo) sleeper onesie with mittens & zipper swaddles, diaper cream, toys and books. Hosted by Trinity LWML Circles

 

Quarterly Council Meeting will be held today at 10:30 a.m. The Voter’s Meeting will be held on April 19 following the service.

 

Baptism of Marlo Marie Helmers was held on Saturday, April 11. Marlo is the daughter of Carter and Maci Helmers.  Her sponsors are Olivia Marlow and Jackson and Hailey Helmers.  We welcome Marlo in the name of the Lord!

 

Easter Lillies - Anyone who donated a Lily and would like to take it home now, feel free to do so!  -Vickie Madsen

 

Thank You to all who volunteered to provide candy, bars/cookies and came and volunteered to work at the Easter Egg Hunt.  It was cold but all had a great time.  Special thanks to the ladies at the Burt Library for filling all those eggs with candy for us.  _- Pastor Briton and Jade

 

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!!  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

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!!

  Call Day 2026.- Seminary News

·         St. Louis Seminary - Join us Tuesday, April 28, for two special services: 3 p.m. (CDT) Assignment of Vicarages and Deaconess Internships and at 7 p.m. (CDT)  Assignment of Calls for concluding students to receive their first pastoral or diaconal calls. Will be. livestreamed at csl.edu/live. 

·         Ft. Wayne Seminary - Join us Wednesday, April 29 for services at 6 p.m.  Assignments of Calls. Concluding students receive their first pastoral or diaconal calls and will be on livestream at  https://ctsfw.regfox.com/2026-call-day

 

Building Healthy Families: Listen to the news on any given evening and you will be inundated with accounts of terrible things that are happening, around the world and close to home. It’s easy to become distressed and overwhelmed. And it’s possible for a traumatic news story to trigger memories of your own trauma – experienced recently or in your personal history long ago. This week, take a few minutes to commit Jesus’ words to memory and recall them whenever you hear distressing news: “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." Know that we’re here for you and others you know to help overcome the hardships of life – bringing professional supportive counseling grounded in our shared worldview and Christian faith. Call us – it’s why we’re here! Learn more at www.LutheranFamilyService.org Lutheran Family Service  

 

Stewardship Moment: In sports, people become part of a team.  As Christians, we are invited by God to be on His team.  The Church is like a team devoted to serving Jesus Christ.  The team consists of men, women, and children from different racial and economic backgrounds.  The team is the family of God.  As members of God’s team, we seek “to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to Him: bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God” (Colossians 1:10).  God’s love flows through us as we love all those around us by bringing them the good news of salvation, encouraging one another in the faith.   As part of God’s team, we seek opportunities to recruit other people to join the team so they can enjoy the wonderful blessings that God gives to those on His team.

 

  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 a rack on east wall.

Burt Library News - On April 17 at 1:00 p.m. come see Tyler Sullivan present Iowa Scenic Views by Foot and History of Iowa and all 99 counties in Iowa. 

 

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S         Today, April 12, 2026        8:15 am> Adult Class       8:30 am>Sunday School        9:30 am>Divine Service     10:30 am>Council Meeting       Tuesday, April 14, 2026       Pastor ‘s at Winkel in Mallard         Wednesday, April 15,  2026      6:00 pm>Last Catechesis Class     Thursday, April 16, 2026       Pastor Dose in Burt         Sunday, April 19, 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 Resurrection of Our Lord

 

ST. JOHN’S NEWS

Baby Shower -  Join us for a “Come and Go Baby Shower” honoring Pastor and Jade Nelson in the Life Center at Trinity on April 18 from 9-11 a.m. Gift ideas: pacifiers, pacifier clips, burp cloths, was cloths, bibs, bassinet sheets, white onesies (0-9 mo) sleeper onesie with mittens & zipper swaddles, diaper cream, toys and books. Hosted by Trinity LWML Circles

 

Quarterly Council Meeting will be held on April 12 at 10:30 a.m. The Voter’s Meeting will be held on April 19 following the service.

 

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!!

C Call Day 2026.- Seminary News

·         St. Louis Seminary - Join us Tuesday, April 28, for two special services: 3 p.m. (CDT) Assignment of Vicarages and Deaconess Internships and at 7 p.m. (CDT)  Assignment of Calls for concluding students to receive their first pastoral or diaconal calls. Will be. livestreamed at csl.edu/live. 

·         Ft. Wayne Seminary - Join us Wednesday, April 30, for services at 6 p.m.  Assignments of Calls. Concluding students receive their first pastoral or diaconal calls and will be on livestream at  https://ctsfw.regfox.com/2026-call-day

 

Camp Okoboji Annual Meeting will be held at Camp on Saturday April 11, 2026.  Kitty and Lynn Bierstedt have volunteered to represent St. John’s as delegates at that meeting beginning at 11:00 a.m.

 

Building Healthy Families: Here are true words to remember and boldly speak aloud today or any day you may be feeling overwhelmed with temptation or any of life’s challenges: “Know ye then - sin, death, devil, and everything that assails me - that you are missing the mark. I am not afraid of you. For Christ, my dear Lord, has presented to me that triumph and victory of His by which you were laid low. And from this very gift of His I derive my name and am called a Christian. There is no other reason. My sin and death hung about His neck on Good Friday, but on the day of Easter they had completely disappeared. This victory He has bestowed on me. This is why I do not worry about you.” (from Luther’s Easter Sermon, 1530) A blessed, joyous, and lasting celebration of Easter to you and your family from Lutheran Family Service – here to serve you in person or via confidential telehealth link no matter where you live. Learn more at www.LutheranFamilyService.org Lutheran Family Service  

Stewardship Moment: 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.

 

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.

The Kossuth County Dementia Care Board will sponsor an Educational Forum Thurs, Apr 9 at the Algona Senior Center (1306 N Main St). Free meal at 5:30 p.m.; Speakers at 6:15 p.m.

Burt Library News - On April 17 at 1:00 p.m. come see Tyler Sullivan present Iowa Scenic Views by Foot and History of Iowa and all 99 counties in Iowa.

 

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S         Today, April 5, 2026 (Easter)        9:30 am   Resurrection Divine Service       Tuesday, April 7, 2026       Pastor Nelson at Burt         Wednesday, April 8,  2026      6:00 pm>Catechesis Class     Thursday, April 9, 2026       Pastor Dose in Burt       9:15-10:45 pm>Nursing Homes Services      Saturday, April 11, 2026      11:00 am>Private Baptism of Marlo Helmers      11:00 am>Camp Okoboji Annual Meeting     Sunday, April 12, 2026       8:15 am> Adult Class       8:30 am>Sunday School        9:30 am>Divine Service     10:30 am>Council Meeting

 

 

 

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

Phone: 515-924-3344

Email:  churchoffice@stjohnsburt.org

 

 

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

 

 

Announcements

The Fifth Sunday in Lent

 

ST. JOHN’S NEWS

Pastor:  Ben Briton Nelson 

Organist: Marcia Hanna

Elder: Jeff Schutjer 

Head Usher:  John Schutter ~ Asst. Usher:  Tony Hatten

Greeters Today:  Steve and Barb Rahe

Greeters Next Week:  Lucas and Jessica Parsons 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. 

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. 

 

Catechesis Class will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Trinity on Wednesday, March 25th only.

 

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!!  

·         Palm Sunday, March 29, Maundy Thursday, April 2 at 6 pm, Good Friday, April 3 at 6:00 pm and Easter Resurrection Service April 5 at 9:30 am. 

·         No Adult Class or Sunday School on Easter.

 

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

 

A 50th Wedding Reception is being held for Dick and Laura Knoll on Sunday, March 29 from 1-3:00 p.m. in Fenton Legion.  Come and join us to celebrate this milestone with Dick and Laura!  - There 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

 

April–June Portals of Prayer Booklets are now available in the back.

 

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

 

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

 

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! 

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!!  

 

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 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 22, 2026         8:15am    Adult Bible Class today       8:30 am   Sunday School       9:30 am   Divine Service           Tuesday, March 24, 2026      Pastor Nelson at Burt     Wednesday, March 25,  2026        6:00 pm      Lenten Service will be at Trinity for this week        **6:30 pm   Catechesis Class held at Trinity.     Thursday, March 26, 2026       Pastor Dose out of town      Sunday, March 29, 2026       8:15 am    Adult Class       8:30 am    Sunday School       9:30 am    Palm Sunday Divine Service

 

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

Phone: 515-924-3344

Email:  churchoffice@stjohnsburt.org