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:
Janet Jundt
Nancy Jacobs
Jana Kramer
Harlan Westerhold
Dale Tomka
Todd Sohl
Alice Schultz
Carol Severa
Carl Edwards

Roy Kai
Glenda Hansen
Rosemary Westerhold
Boston DeWald
Connie Stauffer
Dianne Horst
Lynn Wattier
Rose Nannen
Lynn Milander

Thad Murren
Britany Sandles
Mary Leone
Dennis & Sara Fegley
Harlan Krebs
Ann Schroeder
Keagan Sullivan
Norma Hunter

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 Dan & Terri Denkinger in
celebration of their 40th wedding anniversary; and by Kevin & Beth Bonderson in
thanksgiving and praise for all the freedoms we enjoy.
Lift up Dylan Connor Norgelas, son of Ryan & Sara Norgelas (grandson of Terry &
Karen Wolfe), who is baptized this weekend at the Saturday evening worship.
Dylans baptism sponsors are Justin & Kelly Wolfe.
Happy Anniversary to Kay & Ellen Curtis as they celebrate 64 years of marriage on
July 6; and Birthday Wishes to Wilma Palmer who celebrated her 98th birthday on
July 2. Gods blessings to you all!
Come join us for Youth Fellowship Time every other Sunday during the summer at
9:45 am in the newly designed room The Outlet downstairs. Dont forget -there will be donuts and rolls, too! (Look for us TODAY!).
Because of the holiday weekend, home communion kits will be handed out
on July 9-10.
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, JULY 3
8:30 am ....................................................... Worship
9:45 am .................................................... Fellowship
9:45 am .................................................... The Outlet
10:15 am ..................................................... Worship
MONDAY, JULY 4
OFFICE CLOSED
8:30 pm .......................................... Solid Rock
TUESDAY, JULY 5
10:00 am ............................................... Youth Group
Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Shut-Ins
7:00 pm .................................................... SEA Group
Rollie Downs, 402-649-0256
WEDNESDAY, JULY 6
12-7 pm ............................ Drop Offs for Garage Sale
1:30 pm .................................... Searchers ChristCare
Connie Hagstrom, 402-649-4862
THURSDAY, JULY 7
9-12 Noon ........................ Drop Offs for Garage Sale
FRIDAY, JULY 8
9am-6pm ...................... Bright Horizons Garage Sale
SATURDAY, JULY 9
9:00 am .................................................. Walk n Talk
Skyview Lake
5:00 pm ........................................................ Worship
Norgales baptism

SHOP FOR MINISTRY

JULY 3

NO SALES JULY 4TH WEEKEND

JULY 10

8:30 am
10:15 am

Doris McMahon
Beth Bonderson

Check the calendar this week for

the Youth Group Activities!
Sermons are now available online
through St. Johns facebook @
www.facebook.com/stjohnsnorfolk

OFFERINGS
Mission Emphasis (JULY) .......... Norfolk Food Pantry
Greenfiber Funds for JULY ................... Mercy Meals
General offering for 6/26/16 .................... $4,602.16
Dedicated Funds spent on General........... $9,797.22
End of MAY Net Profit / (Loss) ................ ($2,897.82)
Year-to-Date Net Profit / (Loss) ............ ($14,154.91)
Attendance 6/26/16 ........................ (41, 75, 89) 205

Ever dream of playing

guitar in the band? Nows
your chance! Praise
Forever is looking for a
guitarist to help provide
music every other weekend
at the late Sunday service.
Practices are scheduled for
Monday evenings. If you
would be interested in
helping in this ministry, please contact
the church office or Jolene @ 402-3711985.

Transform your kids' summer into an

unforgettable faith adventure with the
Sparkhouse 12-Week Summer Bible
Story Reading Plan. Every week kids will
explore a Bible story through art, cooking,
coloring, and other fun activities. The
journey continues this week with the 5th
packet DANIEL & THE LIONS DEN
Packets are available on the table at the
back of the sanctuary.

Gather Your Donations NOW!

Our 6th Annual Garage
Sale to benefit Bright
Horizons, a local agency
to support victims of
domestic violence, will
be held in the Fellowship
Hall on July 8th from
9am-6pm. We will be
taking donations for the
sale on July 6 from 127pm and July 7 from 9am-12pm in the
Fellowship Hall. We will graciously accept any
of your gently used items, except adult clothing.
This annual event has become very popular in
the community, and your continued support has
been a huge factor in that. The Garage Sale is a
tremendous fundraiser for Bright Horizons and
they rely on these funds every year to keep
their doors open. Supporting this event is
fulfilling our mission of Loving God...Loving
People...Reaching Out!
The Garage Sale Gang

HERE WE GO AGAIN! VBS 2016

A great part of the success of last years
VBS was due to the generous donations
we were able to collect. This year many
items have already been promised or
donated. The list below has been
updated. Can you help?
Borrowed:
Ferns, greenery
Wading pool
The food donation sheets are now
available in the west hallway. Stop by
and see if theres something that you
might be able to donate. THANK YOU!
Sign up in the west hallway to be a
shopkeeper TODAY! Shopkeepers
stay in one place and get to help the
kids do crafts. Materials are provided!
Costumes make it even more fun!
If you cant help for the entire week,
just sign up for the days you can help!
More information about each
shopkeeper will be in the hallway.

SAVE THE DATE:

Sunday, September 11TH
GODS WORK, OUR HANDS
Community Day of Service
St. Johns will join other ELCA churches
across the U.S. again this year in Gods Work
Our Hands Sunday. With the date of the
event this year on 9-11, the ELCA is
encouraging churches to reach out to and
thank first responders in their communities
(Law Enforcement, Firefighters) for all they
do each & every day in service to us.
There will be a variety of mission projects
available to sign up to help with on Sept.
11th. The projects will be both inside and
outside, with projects suitable for all ages.
More than 100 people from St. Johns
participated in this event last year. Lets
make this year even better!!
Yellow T-Shirts will be available to buy
soon. Price of the shirt is $10 and will be
available to purchase until August 7.

JOIN IN THE 4th of JULY FUN

by being a part of the parade!
St. Johns will be represented by a float
with walkers in the parade. Everyone is
invited to wear your yellow Gods Work
T-shirt and walk with us! Meet at
Johnson Park before 9 am on July 4 help
us celebrate 150 years of Norfolk and
St. Johns 50 Years on the Hill!
We are entry #17.

YOUTH ACTIVITY @ NOR-SPORTS

Have you seen Joseph?

Rumor has it that
his brothers sold
him into slavery and
hes ended up in
Egypt. By an
incredible twist of
fate, hes become
second in command
to Pharoah! If you (or someone you
think would be perfect for the task) would
like to impersonate this dreaminterpreting fellow for five days starting
on Sunday, July 31, please contact
Jolene as soon as possible.
REGISTER NOW online @
vbs.stjohnsnorfolk.com

Join us Wednesday, July 6, from 6-8 PM @

Nor-Sports Family Fun Center, 1029 Omaha
Ave. for some FUN! Most activities cost $5
(putt-putt golf, batting cage, and bumper
boats). At 8 PM we will meet in the parking
lot for an ice-cream float tailgate. Be sure to
RSVP to the church office @ 402-371-1985.
You wont want to miss out!

SHOP FOR MINISTRY is looking for 2 volunteers

one @ 8:30 am and one @ 10:15 pm. If you
would like more information or can volunteer, please
contact the church office @ 402-371-1985. THANK
YOU!

SATURDAY, JULY 2
5 PM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
KEVIN BONDERSON
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
ROLLIE DOWNS
GREETERS/USHERS Gerald Schweer
READER Shirley Hughes

SATURDAY, JULY 9
5 PM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
MARLA MUEHLMEIER
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
CONNIE HAGSTROM
GREETERS/USHERS Gerald Schweer
READER Connie Hagstrom

SUNDAY, JULY 3
8:30 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
KEVIN BONDERSON
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
ROLLIE DOWNS
GREETERS Wendell & Ethelyn Fossum
USHERS Dennis & Lois Braesch, Phil Sykes
READER Diane Hansen
FELLOWSHIP HOUR Mike & Margie Frank
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Rollie & Linda
Downs, Sherri Kuk, Diane Sobotka
POWERPOINT Midge Hedrick

SUNDAY, JULY 10
8:30 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
MARLA MUEHLMEIER
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
CONNIE HAGSTROM
GREETERS Richard & Leona Pfeifer
USHERS Mark Polenske, Mike Frank, Mike Kai
READER Maureen Bivens
FELLOWSHIP HOUR Jim & Elenore Merritt
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Duane & Barb
Timperley, __________, __________
POWERPOINT Midge Hedrick

SUNDAY, JULY 3
10:15 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
KEVIN BONDERSON
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
ROLLIE DOWNS
GREETERSMichelle Dagerman, Martha
Thompson
USHERS Kevin Bonderson, Don Meister
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Beth Bonderson,
Janet Erickson, Tracy Meister, Kristy Booras
POWERPOINT Emma Dagerman
LECTIONARY READINGS:
Isaiah 66:10-14
Psalm 66:1-9
Galatians 6:1-16
Luke 10:1-11, 16-20

SUNDAY, JULY 10
10:15 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
MARLA MUEHLMEIER
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
CONNIE HAGSTROM
GREETERSKen Wragge, Terry Hall
USHERS Dennis & Brenda Smith, Echtenkamp
Family
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Ken Wragge, Terry
Hall, Carol Timperley, __________
POWERPOINT Claire Thompson
LECTIONARY READINGS:
Amos 7:7-17
Psalm 25:1-10
Colossians 1:1-14
Luke 10:25-37