Announcements
Rally Sunday
The Sixteenth Sunday in Pentecost
September 13, 2026
ST. JOHN’S NEWS
Pastor Ben Dose
Organist: Kitty Bierstedt
Elder: Tony Hatten
Head Usher: John Schutter
Asst. Usher: Jerry Koestler
Greeters Today: Mike and Doris Blocker
Greeters Next Week: Lynn & Kitty Bierstedt
Collect of the Day
O God, our refuge and strength, the author of all godliness, hear the devout prayers of Your Church, especially in times of persecution, and grant that what we ask in faith we may obtain; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
“Faith, Fun, Fellowship”
Rally Sunday is being held today with our Christian Education beginning. The Midweek Classes will begin on Wednesday, September 16 at 6 p.m.
- Third Grade Students will receive their Bibles & Catechisms
during the worship service. and all Teachers will be Installed
- 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.
October-December Portals of Prayer are now available in back!
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 Quilt is 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!!
Building Healthy Families: Want to be closer to your spouse, children, or grandchildren? Praying as a couple or as a family is one of the most powerful and intimate things you can do together. Start simply by praying for things you’re thankful for, things you need, or things you’re worried about. Pray for people you know who are struggling. If you’re not currently praying aloud together, consider the many positive impacts of doing so. You will be drawn closer to God, and to each other. Find a creative, practical, and free downloadable resource for fun ways to build prayer into you and your family’s daily life, created by our friends at Concordia Center for the Family at
https://www.concordiafamilystore.org/resources/p/family-prayer-handout. www.LutheranFamilyService.org Lutheran Family Service
September 13, 2026 – Proper 19 (Pentecost 16) Scripture: “Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you seven times, but seventy-seven times.” — Matthew 18:21–22
Stewardship Sentence: Having received abundant mercy and forgiveness from God, we reflect His grace by forgiving others and showing compassion.
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. through October 14, 2026, at Kossuth Regional Health Center, Conference Room C.
Note: Flyers are on the back table.
Today, September 13, 2026
8:15 am.>Adult Bible Class
8:30 am>Sunday School
9:30 am>Divine Service
5:00 pm>Congregational Potluck
6:30 pm>Parents Meeting
Fun and Games to follow
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Pastor Nelson at Burt
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
6:00 p.m.> Midweek Catechesis Class
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Pastor Dose at Burt
Sunday, September 20, 2026
8:15 am.Adult Bible Class
8:30 am Sunday School
9:30 am>Divine Service
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St. John’s Lutheran Church – Burt, IA.
Phone: 515-924-3344
Email: churchoffice@stjohnsburt.org
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