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 Marilyn Alexander Loran Anding Allan Miller Lester Bargstadt Leonard Doffin Jo Schmit Ivan Waggoner Family of Norine Lenser as they mourn her death Family of Marlyn Low as they mourn his death; funeral is planned for Monday. 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.

On April 30th, Mary Ann Heckman, who lives at The Homestead, will celebrate her 90th birthday. Happy birthday, Mary! Flowers on the altar this weekend are sponsored by Jeff & Cathy Erwin in loving memory of their infant son; and by Richard & MaryAnn Jensen in thanks for Gods blessings. CONFIRMATION SUNDAY is May 4. Eight of our St. Johns Youth will be confirmed at the 11 AM worship service next Sunday. Looking ahead, the 11 AM worship will change to summer hours beginning Memorial Day Weekend (May 24) when it moves to 10:15 AM. If you will be visiting someone this week for home communion, hospital visits or just to say hi, there are several Easter lilies still available at the church that would love a new home.

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, APRIL 27 8:30 am ........................................... Festival Worship Commissioning of Stephen Ministers 10:00 am .................... Bus to Camp Carol Joy Holling 11:00 am ....................... Family Celebration Worship MONDAY, APRIL 28 10:00 am .............................................. Staff Meeting 8:30 pm..................................................... Solid Rock TUESDAY, APRIL 29 7:00 am ................................ Mens Prayer Breakfast 7:00 pm............................................... Praise Forever WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30 1:30 pm.................................... Searchers ChristCare Connie Hagstrom, 402-649-4862 5:00 pm................................ 8th Grade Confirmation Photos and Rehearsal THURSDAY, MAY 1 12:30 pm....................................... Mission Life Team FRIDAY, MAY 2 5:00 pm.......................................Wedding Rehearsal SATURDAY, MAY 3 2:30 pm............................... Heimann/Fritz Wedding 6:00 pm............................................ Worship Service

OFFERINGS
Mission Emphasis (May) ............................................ Camp & Synod Mission Trip End of March Ahead (Behind) .................. $6,674362 General offering for 4/20/14 ................... $12,790.50 The above general offering figure reflects weekly additions of direct deposits and advance pledges. Attendance 4/20/14 .....................(72, 201, 170) 443

SHOP FOR MINISTRY APRIL 27 8:30 am Doris McMahon 11 am Beth Bonderson MAY 3 8:30 am 11 am Lee Stingley 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

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!

Are you looking for an outlet for your musical talents? Our praise bands are looking for you! Solid Rock is currently in need of a drummer and a bass player, and singers are always welcome! If you are interested in joining a group, Solid Rock (Joel Dagerman) practices on Monday evenings @ 8:30 PM and Praise Forever (Vern Krause) practices on Tuesdays @ 7 PM. Or contact the church office at 402-371-1985 and well get in touch with you!

Norfolk Senior Center Rummage, Flower & Bake Sale Saturday, May 3 8 am --2 pm

THANK YOU to the volunteers who delivered

Meals on Wheels! Youve made many people happy with the delivery of hot meals. Volunteers for April 21-25: Merlin Milander, Tommy Schlenz, Ron & Mary Lynn Benson, Phil Sykes, Jack & Audrey Prater, Integrated Life Choices and Mozaic. Carol Sorsen

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!

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 26

ANNUAL FLOWER SALE May 3 Memorial Day, May 26 Norfolk Senior Center 307 Prospect, Norfolk Huge variety reasonable pricing. Come and see what inspires you!

6 PM COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK DANNY OLSON WORSHIP ASSISTANT BRENDA CARHART GREETERS/USHERS Rod & Shirley Hughes READER Shirley Hughes PRAYER LEADER Pat Monson SOUND Jacquie Samway SUNDAY, APRIL 27 8:30 AM COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK DANNY OLSON WORSHIP ASSISTANT BRENDA CARHART GREETERS Bob & Jan Henning, Dick & Bart Adams USHERS Mark Polenske, Mike Frank, Mike Widhalm FELLOWSHIP HOSTS Men in Mission READER Carol Waggoner COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Rollie & Linda Downs, Sherri Kuk, Carol Waggoner PRAYER LEADER __________ SOUND Nancy Jacobs POWERPOINT Rachel Carhart SUNDAY, APRIL 27 11 AM COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK DANNY OLSON WORSHIP ASSISTANT BRENDA CARHART GREETERSKristi Johnson, Jeann Granstra USHERS Greg & Sandra Korth, Mark Nelson COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Jeann Granstra, Laurel Moore, Kristi Johnson, __________ PRAYER LEADER Lon Timperley SOUND Nancy Jacobs POWERPOINT Claire Thompson

6 PM COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK DAVE PEDERSEN WORSHIP ASSISTANT GREETERS/USHERS Warren & Pat Monson READER Carolyn Wilcox PRAYER LEADER Dave Pedersen SOUND Ron Benson SUNDAY, MAY 4 8:30 AM COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK DAVE PEDERSEN WORSHIP ASSISTANT GREETERS Doris McMahon, Donna Short USHERS Jim McMahon, Gayle Short FELLOWSHIP HOSTS Mission Life READER Maureen Bivens COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Duane & Cindy Nelson, Roger & Alice Gentzler PRAYER LEADER Maureen Bivens SOUND Ron Benson POWERPOINT Mary Lynn Benson SUNDAY, MAY 4 11 AM COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK DAVE PEDERSEN WORSHIP ASSISTANT GREETERSJana Kuhlman, Jim & Kayla Mertz USHERS Kevin Bonderson, Dennis Swanson, Roger Echtenkamp COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Beth Bonderson, Brenda Carhart, Kristy Booras, __________ PRAYER LEADER Carol Severa SOUND Logan Strom POWERPOINT __________

SATURDAY, MAY 3