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