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
Ann Schroeder
Don Freese
Bailey Suehl
Rosemary Westerhold
Nancy Jacobs

Dallas Esser
Tyrone Uhlir
Warren DeWald
Boston DeWald
Jacquie Samway

Norma Hunter
Thad Murren
Britany Sandles
Ken Rasmussen
Sara Fegley

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 Gayle & Donna Short in
celebration of Kimberly & Kevin Kellers birthdays; and by Dennis & Sara Fegley
thanking God for their many blessings. Additional flowers are sponsored by Leona
Bargstadt in loving memory of her husband, Lester.
The 2016 Flower Chart is now in the west hallway. If you would like to remember a
special date or person with flowers on the altar, please sign up today! Please let us
know if you would like to take your flowers after worship; those left behind are
delivered out to shut-ins on Monday afternoon. Thank you!
PS -- Dont forget to thank Floral Expressions for the great job they do!
We are in need of Coffee Hour hosts/hostesses! The Coffee Hour is a great time to
catch up with friends over a roll and coffee. BUT, we need many additional helpers
to keep up! The task is not difficult. If you would be interested in helping, please
contact the office or sign up on todays registration slip.
2016 Offering Envelopes are available in the west hallway.

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, JAN 17
8:30 am ....................................................... Worship
9:30 am ........................................... Fellowship Hour
9:45 am .............................................. Sunday School
9:45 am .............................. Life of Christ Bible Study
11:00 am ..................................................... Worship
MONDAY, JAN 18
10:00 am ............................................. Staff Meeting
10:00 am ...................................... Friends ChristCare
Pat Monson, 402-371-8803
2:00 pm ........................................ Chosen ChristCare
Carol Waggoner, 402-371-7642
5:30 pm ............................................ Executive Team
6:30 pm ............................Stephen Ministry Training
6:30 pm ...................... Stephen Ministry Supervision
7:00 pm ............................................. Praise Forever
8:30 pm .......................................... Solid Rock
TUESDAY, JAN 19
7:00 am ................................ Mens Prayer Breakfast
WEDNESDAY, JAN 20
1:30 pm .................................... Searchers ChristCare
Connie Hagstrom, 402-649-4862
2:30 pm ....................... 5th & 6th Grade Confirmation
5:00 pm ....................... 5th & 6th Grade Confirmation
THURSDAY, JAN 21
9:00 am ............................................. Rebekah Circle
1:30 am .................................................... Ruth Circle
7:00 pm ................................. Majesty Choir Practice
SATURDAY, JAN 23
5:00 PM ........................................................ Worship

SHOP FOR MINISTRY

JAN 17
JAN 24

8:30 am
11 am
8:30 am
11 am

Elenore Merritt
Michelle Dagerman
Doris McMahon
Beth Bonderson

OFFERINGS
Mission Emphasis (JAN) .................. Good Neighbors
Greenfiber Funds for JAN - MARCH .. Salvation Army
General offering for 1/10/16 .................... $3.279.97
End of Dec. Net Profit / (Loss) ................... 16,056.04
Year-to-Date Net Profit / (Loss) ..............($9,096.42)
Attendance 1/10/16 ......................... (32, 50, 50) 132

DECEMBER COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS

The St. Johns Council approved the 2016
Budget at their meeting on December 16. 2015.
The general fund budget increased by less than two
and a half percent. Besides a good turnout for the
celebration brunch on December 6, the council
heard that pledges for 2016 were showing a good
increase and that the number of pledge cards and
time and talent sheets returned was up. A budget
forum is planned between services on January 9 in
preparation for the Annual Congregational Meeting
on January 24.
Midwest Sound and Lighting in Lincoln has
submitted a proposal for replacement and
upgrading major parts of the sound system. The
20-year old system is showing significant signs of
wear. Technology has also improved since the
current system was installed. The improvements
will have to be done in phases because of financial
constraints even though that will increase the
overall cost.
Pastor Justin introduced the new online
giving application. The council also received an
update on candidates for council and the
benefaction board.
A complete copy of the minutes is available
by mail or email by contacting the church office.

Interested in volunteering?
The Teen Mom Infant Childcare at Christ the
Servant Lutheran in Norfolk is in need of
volunteers to help care for infants 18 months
and under during the week days. Started as a
result of the Norfolk Coalition, the program is
rapidly expanding and volunteers are needed
to assist these infants with fine motor skills,
grasping, general play and feeding time. You
can volunteer an hour or two a week to several
hours a week. There are a few simple
requirements: pass a background check, be
able to move freely holding a baby up to 20
pounds and being able to feed and play with
the infant on the floor or at a table. If
interested, contact Jessi Sherman at 379-2477.

GREEN CARD REMINDERS

At the end of January we will no longer be
using the green postcards as a reminder
for weekly volunteers serving during
worship services. Because mail is not
reaching the final destination in a timely
manor, we will discontinue mailing
reminders while saving the church $600
each year!
When your new Volunteer Schedule for
February through May arrives, please
take the time to mark your home calendar
with the dates you are to serve.
For quick reference, a schedule for each
service (Saturday, 8:30am and 11am) will
be posted in the west hallway. The
current week/next week volunteers are
listed weekly in your bulletin and online
at www.stjohnsnorfolk.com in the
Announcements (last page). You can also
contact the church office during business
hours @ 402-371-1985. Thank you for
your help in this matter!

Sunday, February 14
Serving from 9:30am 1pm
Tickets -- $10 adults
$5 children 10 & under
(At the door -- $12 & $7)
Come and enjoy a buffet featuring
pancakes, scrambled eggs, biscuits &
sausage gravy, cheesy hashbrown
casserole, French toast bake, fruit coffee
cake, breakfast pizza, orange juice, coffee
& water.
For tickets and additional information,
call St. Johns at 402-371-1985.

BICYCLES BUILT FOR MANY

Join us Wednesday, February 3

for

St. Johns Get Together

Dinner will be served @ 6pm, then get

your quarters ready for family fun Bingo,
popcorn and fellowship! Play for money
or sweet treats! Everyone invited!

Orphan Grain Train would love the opportunity to

repair bikes and ship them to people in need of
transportation. In many countries, bikes are the
only affordable source of transportation.
Please help with the BIKE MISSION and donate a
bike today. We recently added a Bike Shop with
repair kits, tools, and spare parts now all we
need are bikes AND VOLUNTEERS to help with
repairs (schedule your own hours).
For more information, please call Orphan Grain
Train @ 402-371-7393 or drop bikes off Monday
Friday 9am-4pm at 606 E. Phillip Ave., Norfolk.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 16
5 PM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
CINDY NELSON
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
BRENDA CARHART
GREETERS/USHERS Tony & Leroy Uttecht
READER Connie Hagstrom

SATURDAY, JANUARY 23
5 PM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
KEVIN BONDERSON
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
CONNIE HAGSTROM
GREETERS/USHERS Tony & Leroy Uttecht
READER Carolyn Wilcox

SUNDAY, JANUARY 17
8:30 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
CINDY NELSON
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
BRENDA CARHART
GREETERS Lynn Milander, Donna Short
USHERS Merlin Milander, Gayle Short, Jim
McMahon
READER Duane Nelson
FELLOWSHIP HOUR Del & Jeanie Fuelberth
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Duane & Cindy
Nelson, Tom & Midge Hedrick
POWERPOINT Janet Erickson

SUNDAY, JANUARY 24
8:30 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
KEVIN BONDERSON
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
CONNIE HAGSTROM
GREETERS Alice Gentzler, Carol Sorsen
USHERS Rick Uhlir, Roger Gentzler, Linda
Downs
READER Sara Fegley
FELLOWSHIP HOUR Temple ChristCare
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Jim & Elenore
Merritt, Carol Waggoner, Sara Fegley
POWERPOINT __________

SUNDAY, JANUARY 17
11 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
CINDY NELSON
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
BRENDA CARHART
GREETERSKristi Johnson, Jeann Granstra
USHERS Greg & Sandra Korth, Del Johnson,
Ken Wragge, Terry Hall
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Jeann Granstra,
Laurel Moore, Kristi Johnson,
Brenda Carhart
POWERPOINT Rachel Carhart

SUNDAY, JANUARY 24
11 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
KEVIN BONDERSON
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
CONNIE HAGSTROM
GREETERSJana Kuhlman, __________
USHERS Jeff & Cathy Erwin, Mark Nelson
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Lon & Jeanne
Timperley, Jeff & Cathy Erwin
POWERPOINT Marcus/Adam Echtenkamp

LECTIONARY READINGS:
Isaiah 62:1-5
Psalm 36:5-10
1 Corinthians 12:1-11
John 2:1-11

LECTIONARY READINGS:
Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10
Psalm 19
1 Corinthians 12:12-31a
Luke 4:14-21