St.

Johns Lutheran Church ELCA

1300 W. Benjamin Avenue
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1985
stjohn@cableone.net
www.stjohnsnorfolk.com

Our Mission: Disciples Through Gods Love, Celebrating In Jesus name.

PRAYER CONCERNS AND JOYS:
Cleora Fisher Richard Uhlir Margaret Anding
Connie Hagstrom
Trent & family as they mourn the death of wife & mother, Jessica (Lauren Lofgrens nephew)

LONG TERM PRAYER CONCERNS:

Dennis & Sara Fegley Norma Hunter Carol Severa
Lt. Col. Darin Huss (deployed) Keagan Sullivan Scott Leader
Rosemary Westerhold Harlin Westerhold Cole Esser
Karen Widhalm Iris Doolittle Dean Chapman
Tyson Wingate Doyle Busskohl Family Rodger Golter
Terry Downs Karmen Young Addie Scheve
Taylor Pass Jan Beauvais Susan Hansen
Megan Curry
Names will be listed in the bulletin for 2 weeks for immediate prayers and 3 months for long term
prayers. Those who wish names to remain on the list longer should contact the church office @ 402-
371-1985. 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 Pfeifer in honor of Leonas retirement;
and by Jeff & Cathy Erwin in memory of infant son, Jason.

Anniversary congratulations to Gene & Bernita Ebel who celebrated 63 years of marriage this past
week. Gods blessings to you!

SUNDAY 11 AM WORSHIP WILL MAKE ITS SUMMER MOVE TO 10:15 AM ON SUNDAY, MAY 28.

Thank you to our Sunday School students who are presenting their Easter Musical
its all because of JESUS on Saturday evening. Following the worship service, there
will be a reception in the Fellowship Hall please join us!

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, APRIL 30
8:30 am ........................................................ Worship
9:45 am ........................................... Fellowship Hour OFFERINGS
9:45 am .............................................. Sunday School Mission Emphasis (APRIL) ...... World Hunger -- Haiti
9:45 am ............................. Life of Christ Bible Study Greenfiber Funds for APRIL . Norfolk Rescue Mission
10:00 am .......................................... Frolic First Faith General offering for 4/23/2017 .................$3,638.00
11:00 am ...................................................... Worship End of MARCH General Fund Deficit ......... -$1,1844.04
MONDAY, MAY 1 Year-to-Date General Fund Net Deficit......... -$6,905.43
10:00 am ............................................. Staff Meeting Attendance 4/23/2017 ................ (46, 142, 103) 291
1:15 pm ........................................ Chosen ChristCare
Carol Waggoner, 402-371-7642
7:00 pm ....................................Fellowship Life Team
8:30 pm ..................................................... Solid Rock
TUESDAY, MAY 2
7:00 am ................................ Mens Prayer Breakfast
WEDNESDAY, MAY 3
1:30 pm .................................... Searchers ChristCare
Connie Hagstrom, 402-649-4862
5:00 pm ..............Confirmation Rehearsal & Pictures
THURSDAY, MAY 4
5:00 pm .................................................... Date Night
7:00 pm .............................. Majesty Choir Rehearsal
SATURDAY, MAY 6
5:00 pm ....................................... Gathering Worship
Brylee Scott baptism

SHOP FOR MINISTRY

APRIL 30 8:30 AM Alice Gentzler
11 AM Lisa Echtenkamp
MAY 7 8:30 AM Linda Downs
11AM Nancy Jacobs

Looking for a good home for a free piano to

whoever could use it and could come pick it up.
For details, please contact Tracy Meister @
402-379-2484 or 402-750-5734.

Its SPRING and you know that means Spring
Cleaning! All available helpers should meet
in the Fellowship Hall kitchen on Monday,
May 1, at 9 AM. Not to exclude anyone,
men are also invited to help! Bring the tools
of your choice and see you there!
Fellowship Life Events!
Dont miss out, mark your calendars today!
May 4th: Kids Club/Date Night- Drop your
newborn through 6th grader off at the Fellowship
Hall between 5-5:30 and go have an evening out
on us! Your child will be provided supper and fun
activities with adult supervision. Pick your child
back up by 8. Please use todays Registration
Slip to reserve a spot.
June 9th & 10th: Christian Cross Festival at
Skyview Lake. Gather your friends and family and
plan to attend this free annual event. National
bands & speakers, childrens tent, inflatables,
kayakingGREAT fun for all ages! Watch future
bulletins for more details about this event.
June 22nd: Music in the Park at Skyview
Lake. 6-9:30 PM Bring a lawnchair or blanket,
your favorite beverage & snacks, and join your
St. Johns family under the yellow windsock for a
free evening of fun & fellowship. All ages
welcome!
SPRING GARDEN WORK DAY
Heres your chance to get yourself and the
gardens at St. Johns in shape! Tuesday, May
4th we will begin spring cleaning the grounds
around 5 PM or whenever you arrive. We will
be cleaning up the flower beds a bit and getting
rid of the early crop of weeds. Trash bags and
weed killer will be provided.
Bring whatever tools you like to use. Also,
please be thinking of any projects we should be
accomplishing in 2017. If this day doesnt work
or is rained out, we will use May 11 as an
alternate day for cleanup. Young and old
invited no schedule needed. Questions? Ask
Diane Sobotka about how you can help!
CHURCH WOMEN UNITED OF NORFOLK
celebrates
MAY FRIENDSHIP DAY 2017
@ St. Johns Lutheran Church ELCA
1300 N. 13th St., Norfolk
Friday, May 12
1:30 PM
The program theme is Kindling Fires of Love
focusing on how we might extend loving
hands and hearts to address the needs of
children in our community and world.
Guest Speaker, Laura Stoltz, thereapist, will
speak about trying to understand childhood
autism. For more info, call 402.371.8164.
 Starting in June, watch this box as
we highlight a different St. Johns Ministry
Group each week from ChristCare to
Garden Club. If you would like to feature
Beginning May 22nd through June 16th St. your team or group, please contact the
Johns will be delivering Meals on Wheels. church office at 402.371.1985.
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 h elp with this
ministry. You can sign up on the
Registration Slip today or contact Carol
Sorsen @ 402.371.7482 for more
information.
THANK YOU to all the helping hands who
packed Mercy Meals on Tuesday evening.
We were able to pack 5,832 meals to be
Be SHOCKED at Camp Carol Joy Holling shipped where needed.
Co-op Adventure
Saturday, May 20
Grades 7-12
We need a minimum of 20 kids. Invite
friends. Drivers needed to/from
Camp Carol Joy Holling, Ashland NE
Fee: $15/person (non-refundable)
Leaving @ 11 AM from St. Johns parking lot
(bring a sack lunch)
Arrive @ 1 PM
Leave camp @ 6 PM
(stop for a fast food supper)
Arrive home @ 8:30ish PM
 SATURDAY, APRIL 29 SATURDAY, MAY 6
5 PM 5 PM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
MARLA MUEHLMEIER ROLLIE DOWNS
WORSHIP ASSISTANT WORSHIP ASSISTANT
JIM CARTER BRENDA CARHART
GREETERS/USHERS Leroy & Tony Uttecht GREETERS/USHERS Gerald Schweer,
SOUND Mark Nelson _________
READER Shirley Hughes
SOUND Brenda Carhart
SUNDAY, APRIL 30
8:30 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK SUNDAY, MAY 7
MARLA MUEHLMEIER 8:30 AM
WORSHIP ASSISTANT COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
JIM CARTER ROLLIE DOWNS
GREETERS Richard & Leona Pfeifer, Wendell WORSHIP ASSISTANT
& Ethelyn Fossum BRENDA CARHART
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Rollie & Linda GREETERS Dick & Barb Adams, Claribel
Downs, Rick & Diana Uhlir Wulf
USHERS Dennis & Lois Braesch, __________, USHERS Mike Frank, Mike Kai, Duane
__________ Timperley
READER Rollie Downs COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Duane & Barb
POWERPOINT Midge Hedrick Timperley, Sherri Kuk, Margie Frank
FELLOWSHIP HOUR Richard & Mary Ann POWERPOINT Midge Hedrick
Jenson SOUND Brenda Carhart
SOUND John Skogstoe FELLOWSHIP HOUR Mission Life Team

SUNDAY, APRIL 30 SUNDAY, MAY 7

11 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
MARLA MUEHLMEIER
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
JIM CARTER
GREETERS Ken Wragge, Terry Hall
USHERS Dennis & Brenda Smith, Mark Nelson
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Ken Wragge,
Terry Hall, Carol Timperley, __________
POWERPOINT Claire Thompson
SOUND John Skogstoe
11 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
ROLLIE DOWNS
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
BRENDA CARHART
GREETERS Michelle Dagerman, __________
USHERS Bonderson Family, Don Meister
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Beth Bonderson,
Janet Erickson, Tracy Meister, Kristy Booras
POWERPOINT Ben/Aaron Bonderson
SOUND Brenda Carhart

LECTIONARY READINGS: LECTIONARY READINGS:

Acts 2:14a, 36-41 Acts 2:42-47
Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19 Psalm 23
1 Peter 1:17-23 1 Peter 2:19-25
Luke 24:13-35 John 10:1-10