Announcements

The Fifteenth Sunday in Pentecost

September 6, 2026

ST. JOHN’S NEWS

Pastor Briton Nelson 

Organist: Marcia Hanna  

Elder: Tony Hatten

Head Usher: John Schutter

Asst. Usher:  Jerry Koestler

Greeters Today:  Jeff and Brenda Schutjer

Greeters Next Week:   Mike and Doris Blocker

 

               “Faith, Fun, Fellowship” 

Rally Sunday  will be held on September 13th with Adult Sunday School starting at 8:15 a.m. and Sunday School Class at 8:30 a.m. Our worship services stay at 9:30 a.m. 

• Third Grade Students will receive their Bibles & Catechisms

during the 9:30 a.m. worship service.

• Congregational Potluck will be held at 5:00 p.m. (Please bring a covered dish to share.) Come for Fun and Fellowship with your church family
• A Parent Meeting will be  held after the Potluck with Pastor Dose and Pastor Nelson
• Fun Games will follow the meeting.

 

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

 

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!

·         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!!

 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)

 

Camp Okoboji - Just a little reminder to keep Camp Okoboji in your prayers that God would continue to bless our ministry among his people, and that he would continue to raise up willing and generous supporters to financially support our ministry! I’m grateful for your love and support of Camp Okoboji!, In Christ, Adam Hengeveld Executive Director 

 

Building Healthy Families: Every day, your Lutheran Family Service counselors walk alongside people facing grief, broken relationships, anxiety, trauma, and life's many challenges. While professional care is important, our ultimate hope is in the Lord. Psalm 34 reminds us that God is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Whatever burden you’re carrying today, know that nothing is beyond His notice and care. If you or someone you know could benefit from compassionate Christian counseling, call us. It’s why we’re here! www.LutheranFamilyService.org Lutheran Family Service

 

 

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September 6, 2026 – Proper 18 (Pentecost 15) Scripture: “For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” — Matthew 18:20 

Stewardship Sentence: Gathered by Christ around His Word and promise, we offer our presence, resources, and gifts in love for His Church and for reconciliation with one another..

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Stewardship Corner:

Are the demands of daily living preventing you from recharging your “faith battery’?  In John 15, Jesus tells us that, in order to bear the fruit of faith, we need to stay connected to Him.  Only when we remain in Jesus will our faith grow.  Buffeted by the winds of daily living, it is a constant struggle to remain attached to Jesus.  However, with God’s strength we can set aside time daily to read and study His Word and to pray, and to worship regularly so we can remain in Him.

 

COMMUNITY NEWS

 

Grief Support - Hospice of the Heartland  is offering a Grief Support Group for individuals who are coping with the loss of a loved one. The group provides a safe, compassionate environment where participants can process their emotions, share their experiences, and find support from others who understand the challenges of grief.The group will meet every Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. from September 9, 2026, through October 14, 2026, at Kossuth Regional Health Center, Conference Room C. 

  Note:  Flyers are on the back table.

THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S          Today, September 6, 2026   9:30 am>Divine Service    Monday, September 7, 2026    Labor Day     Tuesday, September 8, 2026      Pastor Nelson in Burt        Thursday, September 10, 2026      Pastor’s Winkel at Trinity, Mallard                     Sunday, September 13, 2026      9:30 am>Divine Service       5:00 pm>Congregational Potluck      6:30 pm>Parents Meeting         Fun and Games to follow

 

 

 

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

Phone: 515-924-3344

Email:  churchoffice@stjohnsburt.org