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 Robert Skalberg Deb Freese Marilyn Alexander Shirley Mastny LaVon Dike Art Olson Ron & Lauran Lofgren on the death of Rons mother Ingrid Lofgren John & Susan Skogstoe on the death of Susans uncle Rev. Walter Behrens 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.

Harriet Weber will celebrate her 96th birthday on February 28th. Happy birthday, Harriet! Flowers on the altar this beautiful spring weekend are sponsored by Carol Timperley in memory of my mother, Maxine Nielsen; and by the Larry Smalley family in memory of Wanda Smalley. Additional Flowers are sponsored by Carol Peterson in loving memory of husband Richard and parents Paul & Zita Larson; and by Paula & Ken Rasmussen in loving memory of Warren and Marilyn. Lenten midweek services are at 7 pm each Wednesday preceded by a Lenten meal served at 5:30 pm. This weeks meal: Chicken & Biscuits prepared and served by Men in Mission.

EASTER LILIES are available to order for the Easter celebration.

Lilies sell for $12.50 each and are living plants that can be transplanted to your flower garden. You will be able to take your lily 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 Gail Volquardsen Office Manager Jim Carter Maintenance Engineer Midge Hedrick Office Assistant

SUNDAY, MARCH 23 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 7:00 pm.................... Gods Ambassadors ChristCare Kristy Booras 402-371-6218 MONDAY, MARCH 24 10:00 am .............................................. Staff Meeting 6:30 pm............................ Stephen Ministry Training 8:30 pm..................................................... Solid Rock TUESDAY, MARCH 25 7:00 am ................................ Mens Prayer Breakfast 7:00 pm............................................... Praise Forever 7:00 pm....................................... Beloved ChristCare Tracy Meister, 402-379-2484 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26 1:30 pm.................................... Searchers ChristCare Connie Hagstrom, 402-649-4862 5:00 pm.................................................Confirmation 5:30 pm................................. Last Wednesday Lectio 5:30 pm.................................................. Lenten Meal 7:00 pm............................................ Lenten Worship THURSDAY, MARCH 27 1:30 pm......................................................... Quilters 7:00 pm............................................... Majesty Choir SATURDAY, MARCH 29 10:00 am .............Christian Cross Festival Fundraiser 6:00 pm....................................... Gathering Worship

OFFERINGS
Mission Emphasis (March) ................. World Hunger End of February ........................................... 2,023.12 General offering for 3/16/14 ..................... $7,503.82 The above general offering figure reflects weekly additions of direct deposits and advance pledges. Attendance 3/16/14 ......................... (34, 88, 98) 220 SUNDAY, MARCH 30 11 AM COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK LINDA DOWNS WORSHIP ASSISTANT CONNIE HAGSTROM GREETERS Jana Kuhlman, Jim & Kayla Mertz USHERS Kevin Bonderson, Dennis Swanson, Roger Echtenkamp COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Beth Bonderson, Janet Erickson, Brenda Carhart, Kristy Booras PRAYER LEADER Carol Severa SOUND Logan Strom POWERPOINT Alex Strom

SHOP FOR MINISTRY MAR 23 8:30 am Margie Frank 11 am Nancy Jacobs

Ivan & Carol Waggoner

MAR 30 8:30 am 11 am

Cathy Erwin

SUNDAY, MARCH 23 11 AM COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK JOHN SKOGSTOE WORSHIP ASSISTANT BRENDA CARHART GREETERS Kristi Johnson, Jeann Granstra USHERS Greg & Sandra Korth, Mark Nelson COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Jeann Granstra, Laurel Moore, Kristi Johnson, __________ PRAYER LEADER Dave Pedersen SOUND POWERPOINT Claire Thompson

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Mercy Meals Packing Meet at Orphan Grain Train, 606 W. Philip Ave. on the first Tuesday of each month @ 10:30 am. Meals on Wheels Contact Carol Sorsen @ 402-371-7482 or the church office by registration slip to sign up to help as you can delivering Meals on Wheels to shut-ins in Norfolk. Bake Sale Items Needed Christian Cross Festival fundraiser is looking for baked goods to sell on Saturday, March 29, from 10am 4 pm. Bring your goodies to the Fellowship Hall on that day for sale.
Rant About Religion & Well Listen Mondays & Tuesdays 2-4 pm Hawks Landing in NECC Student Center

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!

Beginning April 14 through May 9, St. Johns will be delivering Meals on Wheels. Many volunteers are needed to pick up meals at the Senior Center at 10:45 am and deliver them within the community. It takes about 60-90 minutes to deliver the meals, depending on the route. Route maps are available in advance so you are able to acquaint yourself with the area. Please consider delivering for a 5-day week. Everyone is encouraged to help with this ministry. You can sign up on the Registration Slip today or contact Carol Sorsen at 402-371-7482 for more information.

COUPONS FOR TROOPS FINAL UPDATE

The final packet of coupons sent to Coupons for Troops totaled $346.50 for food, $37 for baby items, and $1113.20 for non food. Thank you to all who have participated in this project.

Life of Christ Bible Study continues this Sunday through Lent at 9:45 AM in the church library.

Gods Giggle Gang Clown Ministry

Join us for worship on Sunday, April 6 at the 11 AM service when Gods Giggle Gang presents The Passion. This group from Sioux City is comprised of Christians from a variety of denominations who have come together to spread the word of God in a different method as well as spreading joy in the world. This very moving pantomime and musical is a depiction of Christs crucifixion. Please join us for this very unique presentation!

Buses have been reserved for a trip to Camp Carol Joy Holling on Sunday, April 27. For the spring celebration day, $5 per person ($20 cap per family) includes: transportation to Ashland, meal, snack and activities. (Benefaction Fund monies will offset the remainder of the cost for each person). Buses leave from St. Johns parking lot at 10 AM and return by 6 PM. All members of St. Johns -- young and old - are encouraged to come and enjoy the fellowship of the day. To reserve your place on the bus, you can include the $5/person fee in your offering envelope and mark it camp trip. IMPORTANT: It is important for people to sign up for the day as soon as possible EARLY! Buses will be released if not needed.

Thrivent members with insurance

products need to designate the recipient of Choice Dollars by Monday, March 31. If you don't, Thrivent makes the decision for you. This includes any dollars from 2013, so the amount can be substantial. If you previously had St. John's or some other charity as your designated recipient, you must restate that intent. Go to thrivent.com/thriventchoice or call Thrivent at 1-800-847-4836. You can also call your Thrivent representative here in Norfolk.

The Christian Cross Festival will be holding the first annual CCF Craft Fair (and Bake Sale) on Saturday, March 29 from 10am 4pm at St. John's Lutheran church in Norfolk. Funds raised will support the 10th Annual Christian Cross Festival scheduled for June 7. If you would like to donate to the bake sale, please bring your baked items to the church during the sale. Questions? Contact Melody Hulse at 402-380-4910.

SATURDAY, MARCH 22 6 PM COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK JOHN SKOGSTOE WORSHIP ASSISTANT BRENDA CARHART GREETERS/USHERS Jerry Schweer, Darrell Jorgensen READER Carolyn Wilcox PRAYER LEADER __________ SOUND Jacquie Samway

SATURDAY, MARCH 29 6 PM COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK LINDA DOWNS WORSHIP ASSISTANT CONNIE HAGSTROM GREETERS/USHERS Jerry Schweer, Darrell Jorgensen READER PRAYER LEADER SOUND Ron Benson

SUNDAY, MARCH 23 8:30 AM COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK JOHN SKOGSTOE WORSHIP ASSISTANT BRENDA CARHART GREETERS Bob & Jan Henning, Dick & Barb Adams USHERS Mark Polenske, Mike Frank, Mike Widhalm FELLOWSHIP HOSTS Joyce Coleman, Joanne Claussen READER Rollie Downs COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Rollie & Linda Downs, Sherri Kuk, Carol Waggoner PRAYER LEADER SOUNDNancy Jacobs POWERPOINT Midge Hedrick SUNDAY, MARCH 23 11 AM COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK JOHN SKOGSTOE WORSHIP ASSISTANT BRENDA CARHART GREETERS Kristi Johnson, Jeann Granstra USHERS Greg & Sandra Korth, Mark Nelson COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Jeann Granstra, Laurel Moore, Kristi Johnson, __________ PRAYER LEADER Dave Pedersen SOUND POWERPOINT Claire Thompson

SUNDAY, MARCH 30 8:30 AM COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK LINDA DOWNS WORSHIP ASSISTANT CONNIE HAGSTROM GREETERS Doris McMahon, Donna Short USHERS Jim McMahon, Gayle Short FELLOWSHIP HOSTS WELCA READER Carol Waggoner COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Duane & Cindy Nelson, Roger & Alice Gentzler PRAYER LEADER SOUNDRon Benson POWERPOINT Janet Erickson SUNDAY, MARCH 30 11 AM COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK LINDA DOWNS WORSHIP ASSISTANT CONNIE HAGSTROM GREETERS Jana Kuhlman, Jim & Kayla Mertz USHERS Kevin Bonderson, Dennis Swanson, Roger Echtenkamp COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Beth Bonderson, Janet Erickson, Brenda Carhart, Kristy Booras PRAYER LEADER Carol Severa SOUND Logan Strom POWERPOINT Alex Strom