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: Keagan Sullivan Pr. Mike Sorsen Richard Berglund Kent Quigley Don Dederman Rick Uhlir Marilyn Alexander Shirley Mastny Loran Anding Allan Miller Lester Bargstadt Joanne Claussen Danny & Lori Olson as they mourn the loss of Dannys father, Art Olson Chris & Sunny Havranek as they welcome daughter Skylar 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.

Happy birthday to Gladys Moritz who celebrates her 91st birthday on April 18th. We wish you Gods richest blessings. Flowers on the altar this weekend are sponsored by Roger & Lisa Echtenkamp in honor of our Saviors resurrection; and by Eline Brosh in memory of loved ones. As we reach the end of our Lenten journey, we thank all of the service groups who provided meals on Wednesday evenings: Mission Life, WELCA, Beloved ChristCare, Men in Mission, the Majesty Choir, and the 7th & 8th Graders of St. Johns. All money collected from the meals will be donated to World Hunger.

EASTER LILY deadline is Monday. If you still would like to order one, include
$12.50 in your offering envelope and designate it lily or contact the church office on Monday @ 402-371-1985. Lilies can be taken home after the Easter service of your choice or on Tuesday, April 22. Plants left after that date will be delivered to shut-ins. ST. JOHNS EXECUTIVE BOARD Mike Widhalm, President. ...... 1-402-316-5382 David Merritt, VP ...................... 402-379-0020 Dan Olson, Treasurer. ............... 402-379-1036 Diane Sobotka, Secretary. ......... 402-371-3583
Pastor David E. Cox Interim Senior Pastor Pastor Justin Wiese Assistant Pastor, NeLCM-Norfolk Campus Pastor Jacquie Samway Coordinator of Congregational Care Jolene Ziebell Cooridnator of Youth Ministries Gail Volquardsen Office Manager Jim Carter Maintenance Engineer Midge Hedrick Office Assistant

SUNDAY, APRIL 13 Palm Sunday 8:30 am ........................................... Festival Worship 9:45 am ..................................................... Fellowship 9:45 am .............................................. Sunday School 9:45 am ...............................Life of Christ Bible Study 11:00 am .................................. Celebration Worship MONDAY, APRIL 14 10:00 am .............................................. Staff Meeting 6:30 pm............................ Stephen Ministry Training 7:00 pm.............................................Executive Team 8:30 pm..................................................... Solid Rock TUESDAY, APRIL 15 7:00 am ................................ Mens Prayer Breakfast 6:00 pm........................................ Temple ChristCare Pat Monson, 402-371-8803 7:00 pm.............................................. Church Council 7:00 pm............................................... Praise Forever WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16 Holy Wednesday 1:30 pm.................................... Searchers ChristCare Connie Hagstrom, 402-649-4862 5:00 pm.................................................Confirmation 7:00 pm............................................. Healing Service THURSDAY, APRIL 17 Maundy Thursday 9:00 am .............................................. Rebekah Circle 12 Noon ......................... Maundy Thursday Worship 1:30 pm.................................................... Ruth Circle 7:00 pm.......................... Maundy Thursday Worship FRIDAY, APRIL 18 Good Friday 12 Noon ................................... Good Friday Worship 7:00 pm.................................... Good Friday Worship SATURDAY, APRIL 19 Easter Vigil 6:00 pm..................................... Easter Vigil Worship

OFFERINGS
Mission Emphasis (April) .................... World Hunger End of March (Ahead/Behind) ................. $6,674362 General offering for 4/6/14 ....................... $9,250.54 The above general offering figure reflects weekly additions of direct deposits and advance pledges. Attendance 4/6/14 ......................... (40, 86, 170) 296 Lenten Worship 4/9/14 ....................................... 101

SHOP FOR MINISTRY APRIL 13 8:30 am Elenore Merritt 11 am Michelle Dagerman APRIL 20 EASTER SUNDAY no sales

SUNDAY SCHOOL SCHEDULE APRIL 2014

April 13 Palm Sunday - Easter Egg Hunt April 20 Easter Sunday -- Family Activities in Fellowship Hall April 27 NO SUNDAY SCHOOL - Trip to Camp Carol Joy Holling

Apri l 13 ........................................... Palm Sunday April 16 ..... Holy Wednesday Healing Service Worship @ 7 PM April 17 ............................ Maundy Thursday Worship @ 12 Noon & 7 PM April 18 ..................................... Good Friday Worship @ 12 Noon & 7 PM April 19 ....................................... Easter Vigil Worship @ 6 PM April 20 ................................ Easter Sunday* Worship @ 8:30 & 11 AM *PLEASE BRING FLOWERS for Greening of the Cross

There is still time to register for the day trip to Camp Carol Joy Holling on Sunday, April 27. Grab a Yes! We want to get on the Bus envelope and enclose your money to reserve a place. Let someone else do the driving and just enjoy the day! ABSOLUTELY last day to register: April 18.

The Norfolk Chamber Singers will

present a concert of sacred music at Grace Lutheran Church (5th & Park) on Palm Sunday, April 13, 2014 at 7:00 PM. The musical selections will focus on The Seven Words of Christ. There is no admission charge but a free-will offering will be gathered to support Mercy Meals and Norfolk Food Pantry.

Central Conference Spring Gathering Saturday, April 26 9am-3pm Zion Lutheran Church 522 Main St., Albion, NE Keynote Speaker: Bob Burton, founder of Ive Got a Name. Bishop Maas will lead a Bible Study. Many events and activities throughout the day! Registration cost of $18 should be mailed to JoAnn Rohrs, NSWO Treasurer @ 1409 10th St., Auburn, NE 68305. A car pool will leave from St. Johns at 7:30am. If you plan to car pool, please contact the church office at 402-371-1985.

Listening Posts Pastor David hopes to have conversations with any St John's members who would like some time to share whatever you may choose. These conversations are called Listening Posts, and allow for people to share their feelings in the confidential setting of the pastors office. Other than a few questions that Pastor David will ask everyone who comes to visit, this time is one where your hopes, concerns, dreams and insights might be shared with him in a free fashion. These times slots are for thirty minutes each, and are suggested for one person or family group at a time. These conversations will help Pastor David to learn about St Johns in a less than formal manner: hopefully these conversations will be a help to members who desire to speak with Pastor David through a confidential time of conversation. Pastor will have a sheet with times at the office. Please contact the office to make a Listening Post appointment!

LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF PERSONAL CARE KITS are the April project. When natural disaster strikes or political conflict flares, families often have little chance to gather their belongings before fleeing the danger. They arrive in a refugee camp or other place of safety scared, vulnerable and dirty from the travel. The simple items included in a Personal Care Kit allow them to wash away the dirt with the fresh scent of soap and the softness of a towel as reminders of someones care and concern for them. Items to include in the kit are: One bath-size towel, dark color recommended Two bath-size bars of soap in original packaging One adult-size toothbrush in original packaging One sturdy comb with packaging removed One metal nail clippers with packaging removed All items should be new. Wrap all items together in the towel and tie securely with ribbons or yard. Do not enclose the kit or any of its contents in plastic bags. Look for the aluminum washtub in the west hall for collection of the kits. WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

MOTHER / DAUGHTER SALAD BAR Thursday, April 24 6 PM Bring a salad to share and enjoy fellowship with other females of St. Johns. Patty Praeuner of S.M.I.L.E. will be the guest speaker. A tangible offering will be collected for Bright Horizons -- any donation of paper products, baby care products, feminine toiletries or cleaning/laundry products will be deeply appreciated. Camp Carol Joy Holling Time to move the bricks! Wednesday, April 16, the bricks in Randolph need to be re-stacked to ship to Carol Joy Holling. Contact Pr. Justin for more details about how you can help!

Make plans to join us on Easter Sunday @ 10 am in the Fellowship Hall for family Easter activities rolls with a surprise and kites! At 11 am, we celebrate the resurrection through a special puppet presentation and share the Easter Jellybean Prayer.

Many walls block peace for Israel and Palestine: walls of violence, of occupation; of political corruption and lack of will; of ignorance, mistrust, and fear of the "other." Lutherans in the Holy Land carry out their ministries in the midst of such walls as economic deprivation, internal dissension, and Israeli occupation. In 2005 the ELCA adopted the "Strategy for Engagement in Israel and Palestine". All in the ELCA are encouraged to express solidarity with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land (ELCJHL) and concern for all the people of the Holy Land through education, worship, prayer, giving and advocacy. Jolene Ziebell and Jacquie Samway will take a trip sponsored by the Nebraska Synod to the Holy Land, May 2nd through May 15th. The purpose of this trip is to build relationships with Christian brothers and sisters, Israeli Jews, and Palestinian Muslims. They will learn about the situation in Israel and Palestine and the ministries of the ELCJHL from others who have visited. Please pray for them and others in the ELCA and around the world that peace with justice will flourish in the Holy Land, As part of their trip, they will bring a Love Offering to the Lutheran churches and Augusta Victoria Hospital. This is an offering which is divided among the six Lutheran churches and the hospital. Bishop Brian Maas will present the Love Gift to the people in leadership. If you wish to contribute to this gift, please contact Jolene or Jacquie for additional information. You may also leave your gift with the church office. Christ's Blessings, Jolene Ziebell Jacquie Samway

SATURDAY, APRIL 12 6 PM COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK BRETT SIMONSEN WORSHIP ASSISTANT JIM CARTER GREETERS/USHERS Rod & Shirley Hughes READER Pat Monson PRAYER LEADER Pat Monson SOUND Susan Skogstoe

SATURDAY, APRIL 19 6 PM COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK CINDY NELSON WORSHIP ASSISTANT NANCY JACOBS GREETERS/USHERS Rod & Shirley Hughes READER Connie Hagstrom PRAYER LEADER Connie Hagstrom SOUND

SUNDAY, APRIL 13 8:30 AM COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK BRETT SIMONSEN WORSHIP ASSISTANT JIM CARTER GREETERS Dan Melkus, Tom & Midge Hedrick USHERS Naoma Ronnfeldt, Mamie Bathke FELLOWSHIP HOSTS Dennis & Lois Braesch READER Tom Hedrick COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Tom & Midge Hedrick, Jim & Elenore Merritt PRAYER LEADER Maureen Bivens SOUNDSusan Skogstoe POWERPOINT Marv Rover SUNDAY, APRIL 13 11 AM COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK BRETT SIMONSEN WORSHIP ASSISTANT JIM CARTER GREETERSMichelle Dagerman, Simonsen Family USHERS Dennis & Brenda Smith, Carol Severa COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Carol Severa, Carol Timperley, __________, __________ PRAYER LEADER Brenda Smith SOUND Alex Thompson POWERPOINT Emma Dagerman

SUNDAY, APRIL 20 8:30 AM COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK CINDY NELSON WORSHIP ASSISTANT NANCY JACOBS GREETERS Diane Sobotka, Jack & Audrey Prater USHERS Phil Sykes, Dennis & Lois Braesch FELLOWSHIP HOSTS NO COFFEE READER Rollie Downs COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Diane Sobotka, __________, __________, __________ PRAYER LEADER Rollie Downs SOUND -- Brenda Carhart POWERPOINT Janet Erickson SUNDAY, APRIL 20 11 AM COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK CINDY NELSON WORSHIP ASSISTANT NANCY JACOBS GREETERSEline Brosh, __________ USHERS Jeff & Cathy Erwin, Carhart Family COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Lon & Jeanne Timperley, Cathy & Jeff Erwin PRAYER LEADER Dave Pedersen SOUND Hannah Carhart POWERPOINT Rachel Carhart