Announcements
The Eleventh Sunday in Pentecost
August 9, 2026
ST. JOHN’S NEWS
Pastor Briton Nelson
Organist Today: Marcia Hanna
Elder: Boyd Shipler
Usher: John Schutter
Asst. Usher: Carter Helmers
Greeters Today: Carter and Maci Helmers - Marlo
Greeters Next Week: Vicki Briggs
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!
Thank You for the generous gift to Camp Okoboji! Your donation of $800 in support of our Annual Fund is a wonderful blessing! Because of your generosity, Camp Okoboji continues to be a Sanctuary-a place set apart where individuals and families can step away from the noise of everyday life and draw nearer to God. Your gift helps create an environment where faith is nurtured, community is built, and hearts are renewed . We truly are grateful for your partnership in this ministry. Adam Hengeveld,. Director
SYNOD, DISTRICT & PARTNERSHIP NEWS
TLC Quilters:
· Flat Sheets and Old Tattered (well-loved) Quilts are needed by TLC Quilters.
· 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!
Trinity Quilting Convocation - TLC Quilters invite you to join us August 29th for our Quilting Convocation from 9 AM - 3 PM in the Life Center. Join us in fellowship with other Christian quilters, participate in hands-on demonstrations, observe new quilting techniques, and learn more about operating a Christian quilting organization. Register by August 14th. Find out more at www.trinityalgona.org/tlc-quilters .
Note: Information/Registration for this is on the back table.
Building Healthy Families: In today’s culture, death is often suggested as the answer to life’s most challenging situations – including the challenge of an unplanned pregnancy. The world tells a scared and confused mother she can make her situation better by ending her child’s life through abortion. We Christians have a better option: tell her that she and her baby are both seen, known and loved by God. Tell her of Jesus’ love, mercy, and forgiveness. Then love her like family, support her in choosing life; offer tangible help like transportation, meals, childcare, diapers, clothing, and other household items. Continue your support through the pregnancy and long after. There is joy in living out 1 John 4:19 – We love because he first loved us! www.LutheranFamilyService.org Lutheran Family Service
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)
AS STEWARDS, WE UNDERSTAND THAT WE ARE NOT SELF-SUFFICIENT BUT DEPENDENT UPON GOD’S GRACE
TO BE FAITHFUL IN OUR STEWARDSHIP.
“For from His fullness of His grace we have all received, grace upon grace” (John 1:16).
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, August 9, 2026
9:30 am>Divine Service
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Pastor Nelson in Burt
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Pastor Dose at Burt
Sunday, August 16, 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
