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:
Zelda Anderson Salesia Books
LONG TERM PRAYER CONCERNS:
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Emerson First Lutheran Church, York
Sara Fegley Ken Wragge Kenneth & Vendla Wrick
Randy Erkman Sullivan Family Rosemary Westerhold
Karmen Young Betty Low Jim Carter
Joann White Harlin Westerhold Susan Hansen
Jo & Leon Schaefer Bonnie Hortness Colton Wright
Orlo Rath Donna Hackman Burna Hershey
Don & Cleora Fisher Richard & JoAnn Berglund Darrell & Arlene Polenske
Scott Leader Kurt Juracek Mike Wragge
Flowers on the altar this Sunday are sponsored by Jeff & Cathy Erwin in loving memory of
their son, Jason; and by Karmon Lienemann in loving memory of Duane and in celebration
of Karmon’s birthday.
Prior to 8:30 AM worship, we will be playing a recording of Setting 8’s sung liturgy from the
ELW Hymnal. During Pentecost we will learn the new setting and use it in worship for a few
months. Setting 8 is more contemporary and easy to learn. The Kyrie is often sung at the
late service, so it may even sound familiar. Enjoy listening!
If there are volunteers who would like to help clean up around the church on Mondays, the
“cleaning crew” arrives between 8-9 AM and is usually done by 10 AM. All help is greatly
appreciated. Kitchens, bathrooms, halls and the sanctuary are primary attention areas. Jim will be
out for several more weeks, so we are finding out what one person does every day by replacing him
with about 10 individuals! Blessings to you all!
Worship Services can now be viewed in their entirety on St. John’s facebook page at
www.facebook.com/stjohnsnorfolk.
ST. JOHN’S STAFF
Myron Meyer – Transitional Senior 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
THE WEEK AHEAD
SUNDAY, APRIL 29
8:30 am ....................................................... Worship
Youth Choir
OFFERINGS
9:30 am .................................. Youth Choir Rehearsal Mission Emphasis (APRIL) ............................. Mosaic
9:45 am…………………….…………………..Fellowship Hour Greenfiber Funds APRIL-- JUNE .......... Norf. Rescue Mission
9:45 am .............................................. Sunday School General offering for 4/22/2018................. $6,992.61
10:00 am .......................................... Frolic First Faith End of MARCH General Fund Surplus ............ $7,629.65
11:00 am ...................................................... Worship Year-to-Date General Fund Net Surplus......... $5,272.30
Youth Choir Attendance 4/22/2018…………………..44, 98, 93 (235)
MONDAY, APRIL 30
11:30 am ........Chosen ChristCare Dutch Treat Lunch
Godfather’s
8:30 pm..................................................... Solid Rock
TUESDAY, MAY 1
7:00 am ................................ Men’s Prayer Breakfast
8:30 am ................................................ Staff Meeting
6:30 pm........................................ Benefaction Board
WEDNESDAY, MAY 2
1:30 pm.................................... Searchers ChristCare
Connie Hagstrom, 402-649-4862
5:00 pm.............. Confirmation Rehearsal & Pictures
5:30 pm................................. Last Wednesday Lectio
THURSDAY, MAY 3
5:00 pm........................................ Parent’s Night Out
SATURDAY, MAY 5
5:00 pm........................................................ Worship
SHOP FOR MINISTRY
APR 29 8:30 AM Ken Hansen
11 AM Beth Bonderson
MAY 6 8:30 AM Carol Waggoner
11 AM Jeanne Timperley
WE ARE A STEPHEN
MINISTRY CONGREGATION
For all youth who have completed the
Thank you for
1st grade up through the lifting up the
6th grade – following folks this
week:
Dan & Sandra Goeken
Jessi Gooch
Willow, Kathryn & Aiden
Camp Carol Joy Holling Day Camp Jan Good
2018 Mike & Kristi Gotschall, Kristen
Jeann & Brody Granstra
is coming to
Jean Gross
St. John’s Lutheran Church! Tom & Connie Hagstrom
Monday, June 18th to Thursday, June 21nd, Gary & Sherrie Hahlbeck
9 AM to 3 PM: Friday, June 22, 9 AM to Terry Hall
1 PM with closing program at noon for Laurie Hanna
friends and family! Save the dates!
Through a generous grant from St. LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF
John’s Benefaction Fund, Camp Carol FABRIC KITS
Joy Holling of the Nebraska Lutheran Fabric Kits are the LWR project for May.
Outdoor Ministries is coming to St. These kits require only 2 items: 2 spools of
John’s in Norfolk. This is a chance for neutral-color thread and 2 pieces of cotton
your children to experience the energy, fabric. Specific sizes are listed on the
talent, and music of trained camp instructions found in the west hallway – look
counselors FREE!!!! for the washtub. Thank you for supporting
Lutheran World Relief!
Registrations were included in the
April Spark Update newsletter. If
you need additional registrations for
family, friends and neighbors,
registrations are available in the
back of the sanctuary, in the west
hallway or in the church office.
There is a limit of 80 campers, so
be sure to REGISTER EARLY TO
The Fellowship Life Team will be babysitting
SAVE YOUR SPOT!
on Thursday, May 3rd from 5-8 pm, in the
Fellowship Hall. We will have supper and
activities for the kids while the parents have
CONFIRMATION REHEARSAL a night out. There is a sign up on the
AND PHOTOS – MAY 2 @ 5 PM registration slip in the bulletin or call the
church office at 402-371-1985.
The Mission Life Team
has seen the need in CHURCH WOMEN UNITED OF NORFOLK
our community to celebrate
collect foods for the MAY FRIENDSHIP DAY 2018
Norfolk Food Pantry @ St. John’s Lutheran Church ELCA
year-round. Emphasis 1300 W. Benjamin Ave.
for April & May will Friday, May 11, 2018 @ 1:30 PM
be crackers, cereals,
Theme: In Gratitude for God’s Presence
(especially low sugar) canned tomatoes (all
Speaker: Julie Pfeil
kinds), and puddings. Watch for the grocery
carts for your donations! Supporting Norfolk Youth
Information: 402-372-8164
THANK YOU to all who have worked to keep
TIME TO CELEBRATE OUR GRADUATES!
St. John’s up and running while Jim has been
Are you graduating from high school or college? away. The Monday Cleaning Crew has been
We’d like to celebrate with you at: diligent in their work and the Property Team
Graduate Recognition @ St. John’s under the supervision of Denny Braesch has
All services Saturday & Sunday May 12-13
done all the “manly” tasks that need
(yes, that’s Mother’s Day)
Join us for the service of your choice! attention. We are a blessed family!
Email a senior picture or recent photo of
yourself to midgehe@cableone.net or bring your
photo to the office and we’ll scan it. Photos
need to be submitted by Monday, May 7.
Dear St. John’s Members –
Thank you all for prayers. Hip replacement
MARK YOUR CALENDAR -- went well for Leon. He is doing thereapy
5th Monday Dutch Treat Lunch and residing in Brookestone Meadows,
on April 30. Meet at Godfather’s Pizza 600 Brookestone Meadows Place, Elkhorn,
around 11:30 AM. We’ll enjoy lunch NE 68022, and will be there a few weeks.
together and talk about the weather! Leon & Jo Schaefer
SATURDAY, APRIL 28 SATURDAY, MAY 5
5 PM 5 PM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK – COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –
MARLA MUEHLMEIER DAN DENKINGER
WORSHIP ASSISTANT WORSHIP ASSISTANT
CONNIE HAGSTROM ROLLIE DOWNS
GREETERS/USHERS – Lonnie & Clare Kleensang GREETERS/USHERS – Tony & Leroy Uttecht
READER – Connie Hagstrom READER – Shirley Hughes
SOUND – Mark Nelson SOUND – John Skogstoe
SUNDAY, APRIL 29
8:30 AM SUNDAY, MAY 6
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK – 8:30 AM
MARLA MUEHLMEIER COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –
WORSHIP ASSISTANT DAN DENKINGER
CONNIE HAGSTROM WORSHIP ASSISTANT
GREETERS – Desiree Martinson, Audrey Prater ROLLIE DOWNS
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – NO COMMUNION GREETERS – Dick & Barb Adams, Claribel Wulf
USHERS – Mike Frank, Duane Timperley USHERS – Mike Frank, Duane Timperley
READER – Diane Hansen READER – __________
POWERPOINT – John Skogstoe COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Duane & Barb
SOUND – Mark Nelson Timperley, Margie Frank, __________
FELLOWSHIP HOUR – Richard & Mary Ann POWERPOINT – Midge Hedrick
Jenson SOUND – John Skogstoe
FELLOWSHIP HOUR – Mission Life Team
SUNDAY, APRIL 29 SUNDAY, MAY 6
11 AM 11 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK – COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –
MARLA MUEHLMEIER DAN DENKINGER
WORSHIP ASSISTANT WORSHIP ASSISTANT
CONNIE HAGSTROM ROLLIE DOWNS
GREETERS – Michelle Dagerman, __________ GREETERS – Michelle Dagerman, __________
USHERS – __________, Heineman Family USHERS – Bonderson Family, Heineman Family
READER – Susan Westcott READER – Tracy Yost
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – NO COMMUNION COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Beth Bonderson,
POWERPOINT – __________ Janet Erickson, Kristy Booras, Terri
SOUND – Spencer Dagerman Denkinger
LECTIONARY READINGS: POWERPOINT – Ben / Aaron Bonderson
Acts 8:26-40 SOUND – John Skogstoe
Psalm 22:235-31 LECTIONARY READINGS:
1 John 4:7-21 Acts 10:44-48
John 15:1-8 Psalm 98
1 John 5:1-6
John 15:9-17
