St.
John’s Lutheran Church ELCA
1300 W. Benjamin Avenue
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1985
stjohn@cableone.net
www.stjohnsnorfolk.com
Our Mission: Disciples Through God’s Love, Celebrating In Jesus’ name.
SHORT TERM PRAYER CONCERNS AND JOYS:
Carolyn Swanson Ken Hansen Pr. Randy Rasmussen
Blessings to Theron & Sunny Schaecher who were married Saturday, Oct. 5
LONG TERM PRAYERS:
Rosemary & Harlin Westerhold Jo Schaefer Gene Hortness
Karen Widhalm Steve Lyle & Travis
Kevin Kluver Roger Peters Colton Wright
Jeff Frady Mercedes Carol Timperley
Alice Flege Gary Benson Pat Biggerstaff
Jill Bernhardt Rachel Schoepf Frieda Brown
Kay & Ellen Curtis Bud Lechtenfeld Harvey Ridgeway
Vendla Wrick Angie
NeLCM, Norfolk Alice Schultz
Those serving in the military and their families
The family of Colleen Parker as they mourn her death.
Flowers on the altar this weekend are sponsored by Gayle & Donna Short in honor of
Brylynn’s 6th birthday; and by Dave & Penny Pedersen in celebration of Sara’s birthday. The
special arrangement is sponsored by Richard Pfeifer in celebration of Leona’s birthday.
Worship Services can now be viewed in their entirety on St. John’s facebook page at
www.facebook.com/stjohnsnorfolk
WELCOME to Rev. Dr. Nathan Frambach, Professor of Pastoral Theology, and Josh Guyer,
Lead Development Officer, both of Wartburg Seminary, as they join us at worship this
weekend. They are our special guests as we celebrate a scholarship fund being given in
remembrance of Pr. Justin Wiese in support of seminary students at Wartburg.
Be sure to join us between services for an informal forum.
3RD GRADE BIBLES WILL BE DISTRIBUTED ON REFORMATION SUNDAY,
OCTOBER 27
ST. JOHN’S STAFF
The Rev. Randy Rasmussen –Senior Pastor
Jacquie Samway – PMA, Coordinator of Congregational Care
Jolene Ziebell – Coordinator of Youth Ministries
Gail Ermels – Office Manager
Midge Hedrick – Office Assistant
THE WEEK AHEAD OFFERINGS
SUNDAY, OCT 13 Mission Emphasis (OCT) ...................... Mercy Meals
8:30 am ........................................................ Worship General offering for 10/6/2019 .................$6,935.58
Presentation of Pr. Justin Wiese Scholarship to End of SEPT General Fund Deficit .................. ($403.64)
Wartburg Seminary Year-to-Date General Fund Net Deficit ....... ($4,257.27)
9:30 am .................................. Youth Choir Rehearsal Attendance 10/6/2019 .................... 31, 80, 81 (192)
9:45 am…………………….…………………..Fellowship Hour
Wartburg Seminary
9:45 am .............................................. Sunday School
11:00 am ...................................................... Worship
6:30 pm.................... God’s Ambassadors ChristCare
Kristy Booras, 402-371-6218
MONDAY, OCT 14
10:00 am .............................................. Staff Meeting
6:00 pm.......................... Fellowship Life/Evangelism
7:30 pm..................................................... Solid Rock
TUESDAY, OCT 15
7:00 am ................................ Men’s Prayer Breakfast
WEDNESDAY, OCT 16
1:00 pm.................................... Searchers ChristCare
Connie Hagstrom, 402-316-4748
2:30 pm.............................. 3-8 Grades Confirmation
5:00 pm.............................. 3-8 Grades Confirmation
7:00 pm.............................................. Church Council
THURSDAY, OCT 17
9:00 am .............................................. Rebekah Circle
6:30 pm...............................Majesty Choir Rehearsal
SATURDAY, OCT 19
5:00 pm........................................................ Worship
SHOP FOR MINISTRY
OCT 13 8:30 AM Alice Gentzler
11 AM Terri Denkinger
OCT 20 8:30 AM Barb Timperley
11 AM Lisa Echtenkamp
5TH TUESDAY
QUILTING is coming on
October 29. Please join us
from 1-3 PM in the
downstairs quilt room.
Thank you!
Thank you for lifting up the following folks in
prayer this week:
Thad & Debra Murren
McKenzie, Morgan
Duane & Cindy Nelson
Mark Nelson
Pr. Norm Nelson TRUNK OR TREAT
Duane & Rosemary Nemec PUMPKIN PAINTING
Bob & DiAnn Nichols Wednesday, Oct. 23
Brian & Nancy Nissen 5-7 PM
Brooke Olson FOOD, FUN, FELLOWSHIP
Danny & Lori Olson
Sonya Olson
LWR INGATHERING
The Lutheran World Relief InGathering will
get underway the first week of November
(exact dates and times to follow). We will be
looking for volunteers as in the past to help
greet churches bringing their boxed kits and
to help unload/load as needed. No box
weighs more than 40 lbs. Please consider
helping with this very important ministry.
There will be an opportunity to sign up to
FIRST COMMUNION CLASSES help next week on the Registration Slip.
If you believe your child is ready to receive Vern Steinman has been coordinating the
communion here at St. John’s, please consider truck from NECC, so as soon as we have
having him/her come to these two
exact times and dates, we will let you know.
half-hour classes. The classes will be held
Sunday, October 13 & 20, at 9:45 AM. Family
Thank you for your consideration!
members are encouraged to attend with their
children. First Communion will be given during
worship on the weekend of October 26th and
27th. To ensure that we have enough materials,
please sign up on today’s Registration Slip or
notify the church office at 402-371-1985.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19
5 PM 5 PM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK – COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –
---- CINDY NELSON
WORSHIP ASSISTANT GREETERS/USHERS – ----------
JACQUELYN SAMWAY READER – Connie Hagstrom
GREETERS/USHERS – ---------- ACOLYTE – Liberty Nohr
READER – Pat Monson
ACOLYTE – Carter Morrison
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20
8:30 AM 8:30 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK – COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –
TONY UTTECHT CINDY NELSON
WORSHIP ASSISTANT WORSHIP ASSISTANT
JACQUELYN SAMWAY ROLLIE DOWNS
GREETERS – Dick & Barb Adams GREETERS – Donna Short, Doris McMahon
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Rollie & Linda COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Duane & Cindy
Downs, Rick & Diana Uhlir Nelson, Duane & Barb Timperley
USHERS – Dennis & Lois Braesch USHERS – Gayle Short, Jim McMahon
READER – Richard Pfeifer READER – Duane Nelson
SOUND – Mark Nelson SOUND – Ryan Graverholt
POWERPOINT – Carhart Family POWERPOINT – Janet Erickson
FELLOWSHIP HOUR – Denny & Lois Braesch FELLOWSHIP HOUR – Fellowship / Evangelism
ACOLYTE – Shylo Butler ACOLYTE – Carter Sperry
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20
11 AM 11 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK – COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –
TONY UTTECHT CINDY NELSON
WORSHIP ASSISTANT GREETERS – Kristi Johnson, Jeann Granstra
JACQUELYN SAMWAY USHERS – Greg & Sandra Korth, Del & Justin
GREETERS – Troy & Ann Austin, Carol Severa Johnson
USHERS – Dennis & Brenda Smith READER – Kristi Johnson
READER – Tracy Yost COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Jeann Granstra,
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Carol Timperley, Laurel Moore, Kristi Johnson,
Carol Severa Brenda Carhart
POWERPOINT – Rachel Carhart POWERPOINT – Morgan / Kylie Johnson
SOUND –Mark Nelson SOUND –Haley Sterud
ACOLYTE – Charles Yost ACOLYTE – Nevaeh Waugh
LECTIONARY READINGS: LECTIONARY READINGS:
2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15 Genesis 32:22-31
Psalm 111 Psalm 121
2 Timothy 2:8-15 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5
Luke 17:11-19 Luke 18:1-8
