St.

Johns Lutheran Church ELCA

1300 W. Benjamin Avenue
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1985
stjohn@cableone.net
www.stjohnsnorfolk.com

Our Mission: Loving God . . . Loving People . . . Reaching Out!

Please remember in prayer:
Jo Schaefer
Janel Jundt
Dallas Esser
Abbie Baack
Janice Graber
Jerry Polenske
Lorraine Wattier
Keagan Barr
Dave & Penny Pedersen and family as they mourn the death of Daves dad, Marvin
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 Memorial Day weekend are sponsored by Brad & Pam
Carlson in celebration of grandson Brody Phillips 5th birthday; Bill & Jodi Whitten in
celebration of their 35th wedding anniversary; and Eline Brosh in memory of loved
ones. Additional flowers this weekend are sponsored by Iva Thelanders family in
loving memory of Wes.
Everyone is invited to Fellowship Hour for coffee and rolls between services each
Sunday in the Fellowship Hall. Next Sunday, May 31, we will celebrate Pr. Davids
35th Anniversary of Ordination (May 18, 1980) during the coffee hour. Everyone is
invited to join in the celebration!
Vacation Bible School Everest is scheduled for August 2-6. Watch for more
information! If you would be interested in helping with VBS, contact Jolene Ziebell @
402-371-1985.
PLEASE CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE if you or someone you know is hospitalized
and would enjoy a visit. Our church staff and hospital visiting volunteers would be
happy to greet, see, and pray with you.
We are in need of coolwhip/cottage cheese containers and decaf coffee. Totally
unrelated, but necessary requests! Any donations can be dropped off at the office or
in the Fellowship Hall kitchen. Thank you!
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 Volquardsen Office Manager
Jim Carter Custodian/Grounds Keeper
Midge Hedrick Office Assistant

SUNDAY, MAY 24
8:30 am ....................................................... Worship
9:45 am ............................................ Fellowship Hour
9:45 am ...............................Life of Christ Bible Study
(Community Room Lower Level)
10:15 am ..................................................... Worship
MONDAY, MAY 25
MEMORIAL DAY OFFICE CLOSED
7:00 pm .Praise Forever
8:30 pmSolid Rock

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27
1:30 pm.................................... Searchers ChristCare
Connie Hagstrom, 402-649-4862
5:30 pm................................. Last Wednesday Lectio
7:00 pm.............................Christian Education Team
THURSDAY, MAY 28
Nebraska Synod Assembly
1:30 pm......................................................... Quilters
SATURDAY, MAY 23
Nebraska Synod Assembly
6:00 pm........................................................ Worship

SHOP FOR MINISTRY

MAY 24

MEMORIAL WEEKEND NO SALES

MAY 31

8:30 am
10:15 am

Elenore Merritt
Michelle Dagerman

ST. JOHNS EXECUTIVE BOARD

Mike Widhalm, President. ..... 1-402-316-5382
John Skogstoe, VP ..................... 402-379-3148
Danny Olson, Treasurer. ........... 402-379-1036
Diane Sobotka, Secretary. ......... 402-371-3583

OFFERINGS
Mission Emphasis (JUNE) ................ Rescue Mission,
Orphan Grain Train, Salvation Army, Mosaic
General offering for 5/17/15 ..................... $6,175.41
The above general offering figure reflects
weekly additions of direct deposits and advance
pledges.
End of April Net Profit / (Loss)................... $1,563.80
Year-to-Date Net Profit / (Loss) .............. ($2,385.21)
Attendance 5/17/15 ......................... (43, 96, 77) 216

Our Stephen Ministers are ready

to care for you.
If you or someone you know could
benefit from the care of a Stephen
Minister, please give us a call:
Stephen Leaders

Christian
Cross Festival
Fundraiser
TUESDAY, JUNE 2
5 8 PM
A portion of the profits will go to support the
Christian Cross Festival. The 2015 CCF t-shirts
will be available for early purchase.
Thank you for your support!

Karen Widhalm (402-694-9031)

Nancy Jacobs (402-841-1770)
Jacquie Samway (402-371-1985)
Jolene Ziebell (402-371-1985)
Stephen Ministers

Jan Henning
Jeann Granstra
Laurel Moore
Iva Thelander
Nancy Jacobs

Kristy Booras
Kris Dahlkoetter
Susan Skogstoe
Katrina Tomsen
Karen Widhalm
Jolene Ziebell

4th Annual

BARK B Q
Sunday, June 14
3-7 pm
St. Johns Lutheran Church
Lawn & Fellowship Hall
Proceeds to benefit the Animal Shelter of
Northeast Nebraska

Just want to thank you all for

the prayers and visits while in the
hospital and Stanton Care Center.
God Bless,
Jo Schaefer

Mothers Day Pens

We apologize for running short of pens at the

May 10, 11am worship service. If you wish to
have a lovely Mothers Day pen, they are
available in the basket at the back of the
sanctuary. Thank you for your patience.
St. Johns Sunday School

Our 5th Annual

Garage Sale
Friday, June 26
9am 6 pm
St. Johns Fellowship Hall
If you are spring cleaning or just
downsizing, please remember us! We will be
accepting donations on Wed. & Thurs.,
June 24-25 from 3-7 pm. We accept all items
from big to small, including childrens clothing
(NO ADULT CLOTHING, please). All money
raised is given to Bright Horizons, Resources
for Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual
Assault, which services 10 counties of the
surrounding area. Last year we raised
$2,194.69 -- help us raise the bar!
If you are interested in helping organize
and pricing items, please join us o the dates
above. Thank you in advance for your
donations and time in making these annual
garage sales a success for this worthy cause.

SATURDAY, MAY 23
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
DIANE SOBOTKA
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
ROLLE DOWNS
GREETERS/USHERS Leroy & Tony Uttecht
READER Pat Monson
PRAYER LEADER Pat Monson
SOUND Jacquie Samway
SUNDAY, MAY 24
8:30 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
DIANE SOBOTKA
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
ROLLIE DOWNS
GREETERS Donna Short, Claribel Wulf
USHERS Richard Uhlir, Gayle Short,
Linda Downs
READER Tom Hedrick
FELLOWSHIP HOUR Merlin & Lynn
Milander
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Tom & Midge
Hedrick, Jim & Elenore Merritt
PRAYER LEADER Maureen Bivens
SOUND Ron Benson
POWERPOINT Janet Erickson
SUNDAY, MAY 24
10:15 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
DIANE SOBOTKA
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
ROLLIE DOWNS
GREETERSJana Kuhlman, Ken Wragge &
Terry Hall
USHERS Greg & Sandra Korth, Mark Nelson,
Ken Wragge, Terry Hall
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Jeann Granstra,
Laurel Moore, Kristi Johnson,
Tracy Meister
PRAYER LEADER Lon Timperley
SOUND __________
POWERPOINT Claire Thompson
LECTIONARY READINGS:
Acts 2:1-21
Psalm 104:24-35b
Romans 8:22-27
John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15

SATURDAY, MAY 30
6 PM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
CATHY ERWIN
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
JIM CARTER
GREETERS/USHERS Warren & Pat Monson
READER Amanda Brasch
PRAYER LEADER __________
SOUND __________
SUNDAY, MAY 31
8:30 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
CATHY ERWIN
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
JIM CARTER
GREETERS Dan Melkus, Cathy Erwin
USHERS Mark Polenske, Mike Frank,
Mike Kai
READER Dan Melkus
FELLOWSHIP HOUR __________
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Diane Sobotka,
Richard & Leona Pfeifer, __________
PRAYER LEADER Rollie Downs
SOUND Susan Skogstoe
POWERPOINT John Skogstoe
SUNDAY, MAY 31
10:15 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
CATHY ERWIN
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
JIM CARTER
GREETERSDon & Tracy Meister,
Mike Sunderman
USHERS Dennis & Brenda Smith,
Mike Sunderman, Echtenkamp Family
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Carl Timperley,
Carol Severa, Ken Wragge, Terry Hall
PRAYER LEADER Brenda Smith
SOUND Alex Thompson
POWERPOINT __________
LECTIONARY READINGS:
Isaiah 6:1-8
Psalm 29
Romans 8:12-17
John 3:1-17