Announcements

 

The Second Sunday after the Epiphany

January 18, 2026

 

ST. JOHN’S NEWS

 

Pastor: Ben Dose ~ Organist: Marcia Hanna

Elder: Tony Hatten 

Head Usher: John Schutter ~ Asst. Usher:  Ben Borchardt

Greeters Today:  Dave and Linda Kerkove

Greeters Next Week:  Jerry and Betty Koestler

 

Quarterly Voter’s Meeting is scheduled today following that service.

 

Y    Year End Info: still needed:

·         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.

·         Address Changes for you or any family member  need to be given to Rosann in the church office to update the Directory in the Annual Report.

·         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.

Old Cards needed for future Sunday School projects. A box will be available in the back for you to place them there.  Karla Schutter

 

Congregational and VBS Family Fun Day at the Complex will be held February 8 with a Soup Luncheon Served. More details to come!

Thank You to everyone who helped with our Kossuth County Adopt a family on behalf of our church.  Overall 59 families were matched by 31 "adopters" and 206 people were adopted.  Your help made this possible,  Thank you.   Deb Steven and Doris Blocker

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.  

Thank You for the wonderful Cookie plates that were delivered to us by the members of LYF. Caradene and Russ Parsons and Pastor Henry Friedrich

 

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

·         Note Text - If you received an odd text from Pastor Dose wanting help with an kindness act for church, please delete as this is not legit.

 

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!

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

Building Healthy Families: Life can be hard, and relationships can cause pain. When someone hurts you, you may find it difficult to trust again. Through all life's challenges, God never breaks His promise: "I will never leave you; I will never forsake you." (Hebrews 13) He does not abandon you in the pain but promises to stay with you – and puts people in place to be there, including pastors and counselors who are available to help with troubled relationships and the pain they leave behind. Remember, you’re not alone and (no matter what your German genes or your American individualist pride tells you) it’s okay to ask for help. God put us here to be good for one another. Lutheran Family Service  www.LutheranFamilyService.org

Stewardship Corner - It is impossible to give unselfishly without being blessed in return.  In Proverbs 3:10, we are told that, when we give God our first and best, “[our] barns will be filled with plenty.”  Proverbs 22:9 tells us, “A generous man will himself be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.”  Jesus tells us that as we give it will be given back to us (Luke 6:38).  God promises us through His Word that He will bless those who give faithfully.  The blessings that we can be certain of are spiritual blessings and, for some, financial blessings as well.  Giving is a blessing for both the giver and the recipient. 

 

Camp News:

·         Camp Okoboji Ice Fishing Retreat on January 23-25 is for anyone who loves to ice fish or wants to learn!! Expect good food, good fellowship, and good fishing for this weekend retreat. Register online or call the camp office at (712) 337-3325.

·         Camp Okoboji Summer Staff greatly needed! Youth (age 16+) and college students are invited to consider serving for an unforgettable summer at the lake. Complete application profile at nloma.org .

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S        Today, January 18, 2026         8:15 am   Adult Class       8:30 am   Sunday School       9:30 am   Divine Service           10:30 am    Voter’s Meeting             Tuesday, January  20, 2026      Pastor’s Nelson at Burt     Wednesday, January 21, 2026        6:00 pm   Catechesis Class     Thursday, January 22, 2026       Pastor Dose at Burt     Sunday, December 25, 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