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
Waine Kruse
Phil Sykes
Don Freese
Alverna Rathgeber

Dallas Esser
Evelyn Kleensang
Naoma Ronnfeldt
Leona Pfeifer
Jo Schaefer
Leland Vawser
Ken Hansen (Elenor Merritts brother)
Pam Dircksen

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 Richard & Mary Ann Jenson in thanks
for Gods richest blessings; and by Diane Sobotka thankful for summer family times for
everyone.
Happy Birthday to Wilma Palmer who celebrates her 97th birthday on July 2. Wilma is
now living at St. Josephs Care Center. May God continue to bless you!
Everyone is invited to Fellowship Hour for coffee and rolls between
services each Sunday in the Fellowship Hall.
Thank you to those who donated food or helped work in the kitchen for the
Gerry Damme Memorial Service. Your help is greatly appreciated!
Carol Timperley

Thank you all for the support of NeLCM on Culvers Share Night! Through your good gifts
(and dinner!) we were able to raise $227.28. ~~ Pr. Justin & NeLCM Gov. Council
PLEASE CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE if you or someone you know is hospitalized and
would enjoy a visit. Our church staff and hospital visiting volunteers would be happy to
greet, see, and pray with you.

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, JUNE 28
8:30 am ....................................................... Worship
9:30 am ........................................... Fellowship Hour
10:15 am ..................................................... Worship
7:00 pm .................... Gods Ambassadors ChristCare
Kristy Booras, 402-371-6218
MONDAY, JUNE 29
10:00 am ............................................. Staff Meeting
7:00 pm ............................................. Praise Forever
8:30 pm .......................................... Solid Rock
TUESDAY, JUNE 30
7:00 pm ....................................... Beloved ChristCare
Tracy Meister, 402-379-2484
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1
1:30 pm .................................... Searchers ChristCare
Connie Hagstrom, 402-649-4862
7:30 pm .......................................... Mens ChristCare

SATURDAY,
JULY 4

5:00 pm ..................................................... Worship

NOTE: The office will be closed Monday,
July 6, in observance of Independence Day.

SHOP FOR MINISTRY

JUNE 28
JULY 5

8:30 am
Linda Downs
10:15 am Lisa Echtenkamp
NO SALES
TH
4 OF JULY WEEKEND

ST. JOHNS EXECUTIVE BOARD

Mike Widhalm, President. ...... 1-402-316-5382
John Skogstoe, VP ..................... 402-379-3148
Danny Olson, Treasurer............. 402-379-1036
Diane Sobotka, Secretary. ......... 402-371-3583

OFFERINGS
Mission Emphasis (JUNE) .... Carol Joy Holling Camp
Greenfiber Funds for June... Norfolk Rescue Mission
General offering for 6/21/15 .................... $5,204.89
The above general offering figure reflects
weekly additions of direct deposits and advance
pledges.
End of May Net Profit / (Loss) .................($1,725.69)
Year-to-Date Net Profit / (Loss) ..............($4,110.90)
Attendance 6/21/15 ......................... (33, 88, 73) 194

MARK YOUR
CALENDAR:
A group of Stephen Ministers will be attending the
Women of Faith Conference at the Pinnacle Bank
Arena in Lincoln, NE. The conference will be held
on Friday, August 28, through Saturday, August 29.
The group has 2 tickets available cost is $95 for
both days. If you are interested in attending, please
contact Karen Widhalm (402-694-9031).

WERE GATHERING
GEAR!
With Everest being
our theme for VBS, we
are asking to borrow
anything that would be
considered climbing
equipment. This could be
ropes, backpacks, pup
tents, camping utensils,
etc. If you have items
that you can lend, please contact Jolene or the
church office. 402-371-1985.
Some of the specific items we are looking
to borrow are:
l. BIG, old-fashioned alarm clock
2. Snorkeling equipment, mask / swim fins
3. Large remote control car with batteries
4. Child size wading pool
PLEASE VISIT the Everest VBS display table in
the back of the sanctuary. Take a look at the
sheet with items that can be borrowed or
donated. If you wish to lend or donate an
item(s), take the sheet, register it on the
master list, and bring the item(s) to the church
office. Be sure to attach the item sheet to the
donation or borrowed item.

Sunday, Sept. 13th is

"God's Work.
Our Hands" Sunday.
What does this mean? God's work. Our
hands Sunday is an opportunity to
celebrate who we are as the Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) - one
church, freed in Christ to serve & love our
neighbor.
The idea is this: ELCA members are
called to put their faith into action by
engaging in service activities in their
neighborhood or community.
Watch your bulletin for important
information about this event coming in
September!

Please stop by the

table in the
Narthex between
services June 28
or July 5 to help
support Aline
Skogstoe's YAGM
trip to the United Kingdom! She is selling
"miles" for $2 - plus you'll get a thank you
gift! Check back each Sunday to see the
progress and to make sure she doesn't get
stuck in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean!

Mark you calendar for Carol Joy

Holling Camp Quilt Auction coming
Saturday, July 25. To view quilts, visit
www.caroljoyholling.org

JUNE COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS

The St. John's council has committed to
participating in the ELCA - Day of Service on
September 13, 2015. On this day, St. Johns will
take our ministry into the community for a day of
service. There will be service projects for all ages,
so please save the date for a great day of doing
God's work with our hands.
After careful thought and a survey of Saturday
night worshipers over an extended period, the
council has approved the recommendation from
the Worship Life Team to move the Saturday night
worship service from 6 p.m. to 5 p.m. beginning on
July 4th. It is the council's hope that this will
enable younger families to worship on Saturday
evening if they desire and allow for more daylight
in the winter, as well as allow more time for
evening activities.
St. Johns council members participated in an in
depth discussion regarding the aging sound board
and system. Council members approved moving
forward on a sound system analysis so that we can
make educated decisions as we work toward
sound improvements throughout the church
where needed. The changes will happen in stages,
but it is the council's goal to improve the worship
experience with a dependable sound system.
A complete copy of the minutes is
available by mail or email by contacting the church
office.

JOIN EVEREST VBS AS A

CREW LEADER!
Gear up and participate
in fun activities while
building relationships with a
group of 5-6 elementary-age kids. Staff
training sessions will be available in July
before VBS starts or there is a training
video available. If you are interested,
please check the box on the registration
slip.

Let Applebees Help

Nebraska Lutheran Campus
Ministries
Fundraising Event!!
INVITE ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS AND
FAMILY
TO DINE WITH US ON THURSDAYS IN JULY
APPLEBEES WILL DONATE 15%
OF THE PROCEEDS.
Please bring invitation with you.
Its just our way of
giving back to the
community!
DATE: THURSDAYS IN JULY
TIME: 11:00 a.m. to Close
Address: 700 S. 13th STREET
NORFOLK NE 68701

BE A COOL
STATION LEADER
At EVEREST VBS!
There is one opening
left for a Glacier Games
leader! All of the carefully
planned games have a
connection to the days
Bible point or lesson. All
equipment and materials will be collected
in advance. All that would be left for you to
do is lead the Crews in the fun at three
sessions of Glacier Games each day! If you
are interested, please check the box on the
attendance registration.

The Friends Christ Care group sends a

HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who
helped make this years BARK B Q a
wonderful success. A wonderful addition
was the Pet Blessing conducted by Pastor
David, Pastor Justin, and Pastor Bob
Schlismann of Trinity Episcopal Church.
We do not yet have the final figures but
early account had nearly 800 people attend
and about $9200 in the free will offering
box. When we get the final results, we will
let everyone know. God gave us a beautiful
day and delicious food, and everyone and
their pets had a wonderful time. Thank you
to all who worked so hard, including Chef
Jared, Jim Mertz, Jim Carter, Pastor David,
Carol Timperley, Nancy Schwertley, Jean
Corona and Matt, Jan Henning, and
members of the Friends group (Kayla,
Connie, Tom, Eline, Naoma, Carol, Pat,
Warren.) Also many thanks to Diane
Sobotka, Richard & Leona Pfeifer, Don &
Bette Miller, Terri Hall, Dave & Linnea
Caauwe, Carol Severa, Jerry & Janice Sokol,
Cindy & Duane Nelson, Joanne Claussen,
and everyone who brought raffle baskets,
cookies, and bars. Sorry if I left anyone out.
We even had helpers from McCool Junction
(Mindy, JJ, and Casper Mertz) and Virginia
(Connie Steward.) A special thank you to
Sydney Hurley, Sara Abler, and Dr. Sally
Beutler, who organized everything , and to
all the sponsors and Animal Shelter
volunteers. Everyone worked so hard. St.
Johns is truly blessed to have such
wonderful people supporting the ministry
of our church. That original Reverse
Offering continues to grow.
The FRIENDS Group

SATURDAY, JUNE 27
6 PM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
TRACY MEISTER
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
BRENDA CARHART
GREETERS/USHERS Warren & Pat Monson
READER Carolyn Wilcox
PRAYER LEADER Dave Pedersen
SOUND Jacquie Samway

SATURDAY, JULY 4
5 PM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
JOHN SKOGSTOE
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
CONNIE HAGSTROM
GREETERS/USHERS Lonnie & Clare Kleensang
READER Shirley Hughes
PRAYER LEADER Pat Monson
SOUND Jacquie Samway

SUNDAY, JUNE 28
8:30 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
DAVE PEDERSEN
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
BRENDA CARHART
GREETERS Alice Gentzler, Carol Sorsen
USHERS Richard Uhlir, Roger Gentzler,
Linda Downs
READER Sara Fegley
FELLOWSHIP HOUR Vern & Wilma Steinman
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Jim & Elenore
Merritt, Carol Waggoner, Sara Fegley
PRAYER LEADER Dave Pedersen
SOUND Nancy Jacobs
POWERPOINT Midge Hedrick

SUNDAY, JULY 5
8:30 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
JOHN SKOGSTOE
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
CONNIE HAGSTROM
GREETERS Bob Henning, Dick & Barb Adams
USHERS Dennis & Lois Braesch
READER Diane Hansen
FELLOWSHIP HOUR Mike & Margie Frank
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Rollie & Linda
Downs, Sherri Kuk, Diane Sobotka
PRAYER LEADER Carol Waggoner
SOUND Ron Benson
POWERPOINT Mary Lynn Benson

SUNDAY, JUNE 28
10:15 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
DAVE PEDERSEN
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
BRENDA CARHART
GREETERSJana Kuhlman, __________
USHERS Jeff & Cathy Erwin, Mark Nelson
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Lon & Jeanne
Timperley, Cathy & Jeff Erwin
PRAYER LEADER Carol Severa
SOUND Logan Strom
POWERPOINT Marcus / Adam Echtenkamp

SUNDAY, JULY 5
10:15 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
JOHN SKOGSTOE
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
CONNIE HAGSTROM
GREETERSMichelle Dagerman,
Martha Thompson
USHERS Kevin Bonderson, Don Meister,
Carol Severa
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Beth Bonderson,
Janet Erickson, Tracy Meister, Kristy Booras
PRAYER LEADER Lon Timperley
SOUND Alex Thompson
POWERPOINT Emma Dagerman

LECTIONARY READINGS:
Lamentations 3:22-33
Psalm 30
2 Corinthians 8:7-15
Mark 5:21-43

LECTIONARY READINGS:
Ezekiel 2:1-5
Psalm 123
2 Corinthians 12:2-10
Mark 6:1-13