St.
Johns Lutheran Church ELCA
1300 W. Benjamin Avenue
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1985
stjohn@cableone.net
www.stjohnsnorfolk.com
Our Mission: Disciples Through Gods Love, Celebrating In Jesus name.
PRAYER CONCERNS AND JOYS:
Alice Gentzler Kenneth Wrick Darrell Polenske
Joanne White Don Miller Betty Skalberg
LONG TERM PRAYER CONCERNS:
Dennis & Sara Fegley Norma Hunter Carol Severa
Lt. Col. Darin Huss (deployed) Keagan Sullivan Scott Leader
Rosemary Westerhold Harlin Westerhold Cole Esser
Karen Widhalm Iris Doolittle Dean Chapman
Tyson Wingate Sherry Carstens Warren DeWald
Rodger Golter Terry Downs
Names will be listed in the bulletin for 2 weeks for immediate prayers and 3 months for long
term prayers. Those who wish names to remain on the list longer should contact the church
office @ 402-371-1985. If you know someone who is in need of prayer but whose name is not
listed, it may be that they have asked not to be included in the printed bulletin. Please
remember them in your personal prayers.
Flowers on the altar this weekend are sponsored by Kevin & Beth Bonderson in honor of Beths
parents; and by Dan & Terri Denkinger in celebration of February birthdays.
Happy 99th birthday to Harriet Weber on February 28th, AND a happy 92nd birthday to Don
Miller on March 1. Gods blessings to you both!
DIY For Church Have you ever wondered how to get more involved in your church?
Wondered about Bible studies or how to help during worship? Weve got answers for you!
Meet in the sanctuary between services TODAY or next Sunday, March 5, and we can help with
all your questions. Some of the areas we will address are: Altar Guild, bread bakers,
powerpoint, music, communion assistants, coffee servers, etc. Bring your questions and see
you then!
Calling all cooks! The soup ministry at St. John's is back! The E-team is collecting
names of volunteers to call on to provide soup when we are aware of someone going
through a challenging time such as surgery or illness. Arrangements will be made to
schedule the soup with the recipient and the cook. If you can help or if you know
someone in need, sign up on the registration sheet in the bulletin or contact the
church office.
Dr. David E. Cox Interim Senior Pastor
Justin Wiese Assistant Pastor, NeLCM-Norfolk Campus Pastor
Jacquie Samway PMA, Coordinator of Congregational Care
Jolene Ziebell Coordinator of Youth Ministries
Gail Ermels Office Manager
Jim Carter Custodian/Grounds Keeper Midge Hedrick Office Assistant
SUNDAY, FEB 26 OFFERINGS
8:30 am ........................................................ Worship Mission Emphasis (FEB) ................ Good Neighbors/
9:45 am ........................................... Fellowship Hour
Rescue Mission
9:45 am .............................. Life of Christ Bible Study
9:45 am .............................................. Sunday School Greenfiber Funds for FEB.................. Salvation Army
Lower Level General offering for 2/19/2017 .................$5,072.13
10:00 am ........................................................... Frolic End of JAN General Fund Profit .............. $1,541.35
Nursery Year-to-Date General Fund Profit ............. $1,541.35
10:00 am ............................................ DIY for Church Attendance 2/19/2017 .................... (35, 78, 86) 199
Sanctuary
11:00 am ...................................................... Worship
MONDAY, FEB 27
10:00 am ............................................. Staff Meeting
8:30 pm ..................................................... Solid Rock
TUESDAY, FEB 28
7:00 pm ....................................... Beloved ChristCare
Tracy Meister, 402-379-2484
ASH WEDNESDAY,
MARCH 1
Noon............................................................. Worship
1:30 pm .................................... Searchers ChristCare
Connie Hagstrom, 402-649-4862
6:00 pm ................................................. Lenten Meal
7:00 pm ........................................................ Worship
THURSDAY, MARCH 2
7:00 pm .............................. Majesty Choir Rehearsal
SATURDAY, MARCH 4
9am-4pm ............................ WELCA Spring Gathering
5:00 pm ........................................................ Worship
SHOP FOR MINISTRY
FEB 26 8:30 AM Doris McMahon
11 AM Jeanne Timperley
MARCH 5 8:30 AM __________
11 AM Terry Denkinger
Armchairs are available if you are in
need of an armed chair during worship.
Just ask an usher!
Fellowship Life Events!
Dont miss out, mark your calendars today!
PERSONAL CARE KITS
February & March is time for Personal Care March 14th: St. Johns at the movies The
Shack- Norfolk 7 Theatre (time to be
Kits for Lutheran World Relief. These kits
announced)
are often given to those who have lost
everything in the wake of an earthquake or
March 19th: 5-7 p.m. Bowling at Kings lanes.
having fled from violence as their homes $2 games with free shoe rental. Pizza provided
were overtaken. The very simple gesture of by the Fellowship team. All ages welcome! Sign
giving a Personal Care Kit can give someone up on the registration slip in the bulletin.
the encouragement to start anew
beginning with a bath. You can share Gods April 5th: 6 p.m. Seder Meal in the Fellowship
grace and love by providing that simple Hall. Lenten worship to follow @ 6:30 p.m.
comfort.
Each kit should include: April 25th: 6-7:30 p.m. Come pack Mercy Meals
at their location on 7th & Madison. Sign up on the
One bath-size towel
registration slip in the bulletin.
Two or three bars of soap
One adult-size toothbrush
One sturdy comb
One metal nail clippers
Please do not donate items with religious
symbols, messages, or a group name. Also,
no items decorated with the US flag,
patriotic or military symbols, including
camo. All items should be new.
Watch for the washtub in the west hallway
to drop off kits.
We are very grateful for the
donations of decaf coffee -- thank
you for your generosity! Any
additional donations can be brought
to the church office during the week
or left in the Fellowship Hall
kitchen. Thank you!
SISTERS IN CHRIST
WELCA Spring Gathering WELCA CENTRAL CONFERENCE
March 4 SPRING GATHERING
WELCA is looking for additional ladies to Saturday, March 4
serve as guides for the Spring Gathering. If Registration @ 8:30 AM
$18/person (includes breakfast, lunch
you would be willing to help visitors find
and snack)
their way around the church (9am to Noon)
Presenters:
during this Saturday event or have Elaine Peacock will share her life story as a
questions, please contact any of the WELCA cancer survivor
officers: Carolyn Swanson, Margie Frank, Steve Heckler retired police officer; will teach
Alice Gentzler or Mary Ann Jenson. a personal safety class
There will also be yoga and fellowship time!
Everyone is encouraged to bring a female
hygiene product donation for the Nebraska
Lutheran Campus Ministry/Norfolk Help
Shelf. An offering will also be collected, part of
which will be given to ELCA Good Gifts to help
SHOCKED YOUTH GROUP send girls to school.
LOCK-IN Pick up a registration sheet in the back of the
sanctuary or in the west hallway TODAY!
All St. Johns Youth Grades 7-12
All ladies are invited to attend!
Thursday Night (7 PM) to
Friday Morning (6-8 AM)
March 9 10 Influenza A and the Peace
Bring a friend! Pastoral Visits
Call the church office to register by Right now in our faith community we have a
Wednesday, March 8. number of people suffering with Influenza A. The
general Norfolk area also has been effected.
We would like to remind you of different ways
to share the peace which do not require touching.
Saying the peace to one another is certainly
appropriate. Signs of peace with hands are
appropriate that acknowledges without touching.
Recognizing others with a look that acknowledges
them is also appropriate. We suggest the use of the
hand sanitizer available in the entrance area, and for
safe interactions with each other during the peace.
And we hope for the winter season of influenza to
pass by quickly!
During this period Jacquie and the pastors will
limit their interaction with Influenza A folks, so to
try and be healthy for others, but also to not
inadvertently become Influenza A carriers. Please
understandprayers and phone calls, cards and well
wishes are all ways to interact. But we are hopeful
that we can keep the Influenza to a minimal level of
contact and transmission. Thank you!
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 SATURDAY, MARCH 4
5 PM 5 PM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
RON LOFGREN MICHELLE DAGERMAN
WORSHIP ASSISTANT WORSHIP ASSISTANT
TRACY MEISTER ROLLIE DOWNS
GREETERS/USHERS Brian & Shellie Raabe GREETERS/USHERS Lonnie & Clare
READER Carolyn Wilcox Kleensang
SOUND Brenda Carhart READER Deb Freese
SOUND Mark Nelson
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26
8:30 AM SUNDAY, MARCH 5
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK 8:30 AM
RON LOFGREN COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
WORSHIP ASSISTANT MICHELLE DAGERMAN
TRACY MEISTER WORSHIP ASSISTANT
GREETERS Ron Lofgren, __________ ROLLIE DOWNS
USHERS Richard Uhlir, __________, GREETERS Dick & Barb Adams, Claribel Wulf
__________ USHERS Mike Frank, Mike Kai, Duane
READER Maureen Bivens Timperley
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Jim & Elenore READER Carol Waggoner
Merritt, Carol Waggoner, Sara Fegley COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Duane & Barb
POWERPOINT Carhart Family Timperley, Sherri Kuk, Margie Frank
SOUND Brenda Carhart POWERPOINT Mark Nelson
FELLOWSHIP HOUR Carol Sorsen, FELLOWSHIP HOUR Denny & Lois Braesch
Carolyn Wilcox
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26 SUNDAY, MARCH 5
11 AM 11 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
RON LOFGREN MICHELLE DAGERMAN
WORSHIP ASSISTANT WORSHIP ASSISTANT
TRACY MEISTER ROLLIE DOWNS
GREETERS Jana Kuhlman, Janice Matthies GREETERS Michelle Dagerman, Martha
USHERS Jeff & Cathy Erwin, Thompson
Echtenkamp Family USHERS Bonderson Family, Don Meister
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Lon & Jeanne COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Beth Bonderson,
Timperley, Jeff & Cathy Erwin Janet Erickson, Tracy Meister, Kristy Booras
POWERPOINT Marcus / Adam Echtenkamp POWERPOINT Ben / Aaron Bonderson
SOUND Brenda Carhart SOUND Mark Nelson
LECTIONARY READINGS: LECTIONARY READINGS:
Exodus 24:12-18 Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7
Psalm 2 Psalm 32
2 Peter 1:16-21 Romans 5:12-19
Matthew 17:1-9 Matthew 4:1-11
