This document provides information about St. John's Lutheran Church including their mission, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and worship services. It lists names of people in need of prayers, upcoming meetings and Bible study groups. It also includes announcements about donating items for vacation Bible school, delivering meals to a family in need, and collecting fabric kits for Lutheran World Relief.
This document provides information about St. John's Lutheran Church including their mission, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and worship services. It lists names of people in need of prayers, upcoming meetings and Bible study groups. It also includes announcements about donating items for vacation Bible school, delivering meals to a family in need, and collecting fabric kits for Lutheran World Relief.
This document provides information about St. John's Lutheran Church including their mission, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and worship services. It lists names of people in need of prayers, upcoming meetings and Bible study groups. It also includes announcements about donating items for vacation Bible school, delivering meals to a family in need, and collecting fabric kits for Lutheran World Relief.
This document provides information about St. John's Lutheran Church including their mission, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and worship services. It lists names of people in need of prayers, upcoming meetings and Bible study groups. It also includes announcements about donating items for vacation Bible school, delivering meals to a family in need, and collecting fabric kits for Lutheran World Relief.
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: Pr. Mike Sorsen Leonard Doffin Karl Reeder Bonnie Sykes Ivan Waggoner Edie Jensen Residents of Pilger, NE
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 holiday weekend are sponsored by Mike & Margie Frank for Gods blessings on America as we celebrate our independence; and by Warren & Pat Monson for the blessings of family and friends.
If you are hospitalized, PLEASE CALL THE CHURCH to let us know and PLEASE ASK to be added to the Lutheran List. This will help our hospital visitors, pastors and Jacquie Samway (Coordinator of Congregational Care) find you when hospitalized.
There are still lots of places where you can help with Vacation Bible School in August volunteering to help lead or assist with nightly activities, donating requested items by picking up a camel sheet and returning the items to the church office, or giving a cash donation to help purchase the items needed for the week. Any way you can help is appreciated. Watch for the table in the back of the sanctuary to sign up!
Thank you to all who have signed up to deliver an evening meal to our family. We still have 6 days to cover. Please contact Jacquie Samway in the office of check todays registration slip if you would like to help!
A set of house keys found in the west parking lot have been turned in to the office. Contact the office @ 402-371-1985 if you have recently been locked out!
Pastor David E. Cox Interim Senior Pastor Pastor Justin Wiese Assistant Pastor, NeLCM-Norfolk Campus Pastor Jacquie Samway Coordinator of Congregational Care Jolene Ziebell Coordinator of Youth Ministries Gail Volquardsen Office Manager Jim Carter Maintenance Engineer Midge Hedrick Office Assistant SUNDAY, JULY 6 8:30 am ........................................... Festival Worship 9:30 am ............................................ Fellowship Hour 10:15 am .................................. Celebration Worship
MONDAY, JULY 7 9:00 am ................................................ Tidy Up Crew 10:00 am .............................................. Staff Meeting 2:00 pm ........................................ Chosen ChristCare Ivan & Carol Waggoner, 402-371-7642 6:30 pm .......................................... Stephen Ministry 8:30 pm ..................................................... Solid Rock
WEDNESDAY, JULY 9 12:30 pm ....................................... Mission Life Team 1:30 pm .................................... Searchers ChristCare Connie Hagstrom, 402-649-4862 7:00 pm ............................................. Ministry Teams 7:00 pm .................................................. Worship Life
SATURDAY, JULY 12 6:00 pm ....................................... Gathering Worship
SHOP FOR MINISTRY JULY 6 8:30 am Doris McMahon 10:15 am Beth Bonderson JULY 13 8:30 am Lee Stingley 10:15 am Jeanne Timperley
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
OFFERINGS Mission Emphasis (July) ..................... Salvation Army General offering for 6/22/14 ..................... $5,110.00 General offering for 6/29/14 ..................... $6,087.50 The above general offering figure reflects weekly additions of direct deposits and advance pledges. Attendance 6/29/14 ....................... (37, 75, 106) 218
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Coming August 3-7 6:30-8:30 pm (Dinner @ 6 pm)
VBS LARGE Item NEEDS LIST (Beg, borrow, or steal!)
4 8 x 8 or 10 x 10 freestanding canopy Large plastic flower pots Large baskets Large blankets, rugs or quilts (Contact Jolene Ziebell or the church ofiice)
PERSONS NEEDED to provide meals for a family of four. If you or your group would like to be part of this ministry, please contact Jacquie Samway by signing the registration slip or calling the church office. 402-371-1985
LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF Teach a person to sew and youve given them tools they can use to earn an income, support their family, and break out of poverty. Many of the thousands of Fabric Kits Lutheran World Relief distributes are used in vocational training programs to teach young men and women useful and marketable sewing skills. Include the following items in each Fabric Kit: Two pieces of cotton or cotton-blend fabric (no knits or 100% polyester). Each piece should measure 2 yds of 60 fabric OR 3 yds of 44 fabric OR 4 yds of 36 fabric. Two spools of neutral-colored, general purpose thread, 250-300 yards each Fabric should have no stains or holes. Pieces do not need to match in size or color/pattern. Fold thread and one piece of fabric inside second fabric piece and tie with yarn, sturdy string, ribbon or a strip of fabric. Please do not donate items with any religious symbols, messages or your congregations name. Please do not donate any items decorated with a U.S. flag, patriotic or military symbols, or references to the armed forces, including camouflage. 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!
L KING AHEAD The annual Carol Joy Holling Quilt Auction is scheduled for Saturday, July 26, at Carol Joy Holling Camp in Ashland, NE. Quilts from congregations across the state will be on display @ 9am --auction begins at 10am. Map and directions to Carol Joy Holling Camp, along with pictures of the quilts to be auctioned can be found at www.caroljoyholling.org.
BRIGHT HORIZONS GARAGE SALE The Garage Sale times have now been set! Drop Off times for your donations will be on Wednesday & Thursday, July 16-17, from 3- 7pm. All donations should be brought to the Fellowship Hall. As a reminder, we accept all treasures big and small. Please NO adult clothing. We will accept only childrens clothes.
The Garage Sale will take place on Friday, July 18, from 9am 6pm. All monies raised will go to Bright Horizons. We welcome all help organizing, pricing or help the day of the sale. Thank you, The Garage Sale Gang
REMINDER: THE VOLUNTEER TIDY-UP CREW WILL MEET FROM 8:30-10 AM ON MONDAY, JULY 7.
The Nebraska Synod continues to collect funds in response to providing assistance to Pilger and surrounding areas that were devasted by the tornadoes on June 16. If you would still like to contribute, you can do so by sending your check to: Nebraska Synod ATTN: Synod Disaster Fund 4980 S. 118 th St., Suite D Omaha, NE 68137 Please include Pilger Tornado in the memo line.
Our Stephen Ministers are ready to care for you.
Jeann Granstra Kristy Booras Laurel Moore Susan Skogstoe Kris Dahlkoetter Jan Henning Iva Thelander Katrina Tomsen Jolene Ziebell If you or someone you know could benefit from the care of a Stephen Minister, please give us a call: Karen Widhalm, Stephen Leader (402-694-9031) Nancy Jacobs, Stephen Leader (402-841-1770) St. Johns Church Office (402-371-1985)
Help us raise funds for Nebraska Lutheran Campus Ministries by eating out! Each Wednesday in July, Applebees will donate 15% of their proceeds to support NeLCM. Dont forget to take your coupon!
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SATURDAY, JULY 5 6 PM COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK CINDY NELSON WORSHIP ASSISTANT JIM CARTER GREETERS/USHERS Bob & Joyce Roth READER Pat Monson PRAYER LEADER Pat Monson SOUND Ron Benson
SUNDAY, JULY 6 8:30 AM COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK CINDY NELSON WORSHIP ASSISTANT JIM CARTER GREETERS Doris McMahon, Donna Short USHERS Jim McMahon, Gayle Short READER Duane Nelson COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Duane & Cindy Nelson, Merlin & Lynn Milander PRAYER LEADER Sara Fegley SOUND Ron Benson POWERPOINT Mary Lynn Benson
SUNDAY, JULY 6 10:15 AM COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK CINDY NELSON WORSHIP ASSISTANT JIM CARTER GREETERSJana Kuhlman, Jim & Kayla Mertz USHERS Kevin Bonderson, Dennis Swanson, Roger Echtenkamp COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Beth Bonderson, Brenda Carhart, Kristy Booras, __________ PRAYER LEADER __________ SOUND Logan Strom POWERPOINT Allie Sothan
SATURDAY, JULY 12 6 PM COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK BRETT SIMONSEN WORSHIP ASSISTANT NANCY JACOBS GREETERS/USHERS Bob & Joyce Roth READER Pat Monson PRAYER LEADER Susan Skogstoe SOUND Susan Skogstoe
SUNDAY, JULY 13 8:30 AM COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK BRETT SIMONSEN WORSHIP ASSISTANT NANCY JACOBS GREETERS Claribel Wulf, Dan Melkus USHERS Ken Hansen, Naoma Ronnfeldt READER Dan Melkus FELLOWSHIP HOUR Jim & Elenore Merritt COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Tom & Midge Hedrick, Jim & Elenore Merritt PRAYER LEADER Maureen Bivens SOUND Susan Skogstoe POWERPOINT Janet Erickson
SUNDAY, JULY 13 10:15 AM COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK BRETT SIMONSEN WORSHIP ASSISTANT NANCY JACOBS GREETERSMichelle Dagerman, Dean & Kris Dahlkoetter USHERS Dennis & Brenda Smith, Carol Severa COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Carol Severa, Carol Timperley, Tracy Meister, Terri Denkinger PRAYER LEADER Brenda Smith SOUND Alex Thompson POWERPOINT Emma Dagerman