Announcements

The Sixth Sunday in Pentecost

July 5, 2026

 

ST. JOHN’S NEWS

 

Pastor Briton Nelson

Organist Today:  Kitty Bierstedt

Elder:  Jeff Schutjer

Usher:  John Schutter 

Asst. Usher:  David Haase

Greeters Next Sunday: Ben and Beth Borchardt

 

Volunteers to furnish sweet breads for the Burt Day Church Coffee - July 11 from 8:00 a.m. till parade time at Complex. A sign-up sheet  is now available in the back if you would be willing to furnish a bread - Karla Schutter or Cheryl Batt  

·         This is a community event so please come for fellowship, coffee and goodies!!

 

Nursing Home Residents:  Lynda Heidecker is now a resident of Titonka Care Center and John Person is a resident of Westview Care Center in Britt.  Keep them both in your prayers as they make this adjustment.

 

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!

SYNOD, DISTRICT & PARTNERSHIP NEWS

Camp News -

·         Camp Personnel: We need 2026 Summer Staff! Please encourage youth (at least 16 years of age) and college students to consider serving with us. Contact Camp for more information.

·         July 5-11:-Junior High Week:  For grades 6 to 8.  Junior High Week focuses on providing an opportunity to nurture their faith and grow in community through Bible Studies, worship, and recreational activities. Pastor Nelson will be a leader at camp this week.

 

Building Healthy Families: What are some of your best childhood memories? Psychologist Mary Pipher says there are three things that most people usually remember with great happiness from childhood -- time spent outdoors, vacations and family meals. During these long summer days, spend time with your children or grandchildren outdoors. Take some time off work…plan a picnic…explore a new park or hiking trail. Let your children or grandchildren help choose the spot. You don’t have to go far from home or spend a lot of money to create forever memories! www.LutheranFamilyService.org Lutheran Family Service 

 

TLC Quilters:  

·         Flat Sheets and Old Tattered (well-loved) Quilts are needed by TLC Quilters. Thanks sew much for helping us help others in need!

·         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!!

COMMUNITY NEWS

30TH Annual Burt Summer Celebration will be held on Saturday July 11 with Garage sales and the Churches Community Coffee at 8:00 a.m. The Parade will start at 10:30 and Pork Patty meal at 11:30 a.m. A list of the afternoon and evening events for the day is posted on the church bulletin boards along the ramp.  Mark your calendars and come spend the day in Burt on July 11th

Stewardship Corner

 

July 5, 2026 – Proper 9 (Pentecost 6)
Scripture: “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28

Stewardship Sentence: Receiving Christ’s rest, we are freed from worry and give generously, trusting in His abundant grace.

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Is your Light Shining? 

Jesus, the true light, told us, “You are the light of the world” (Matthew 5:14).  It is His light within us being reflected that allows us to carry out His command: “In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father Who is in heaven” (Matthew 5:16).  We are called to keep the light that God gives us burning brightly and shining for the entire world to see.  “Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl.  Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house” (Matthew 5:15).  Nourished through Word and Sacrament, we can be faithful reflections of God’s light.

 

Prayer: Dear God, Father almighty, Your light gives light to a dark world.  May Your light within me bring light  to those around me.  In Jesus’ precious name I pray.

 

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S          Today, July 5, 2026   9:30 am>Divine Service       Tuesday, July 7, 2026        Pastor Nelson at Camp Okoboji, Jr. Camp        Thursday, July 9, 2026      Pastor Dose at Burt        Saturday, July 11, 2026      Burt Day Summer Celebration       Sunday, July 12, 2026      9:30 am>Divine Service

 

 

 

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

Phone: 515-924-3344

Email:  churchoffice@stjohnsburt.org