St.

John’s Lutheran Church ELCA

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

Our Mission: Disciples Through God’s Love, Celebrating In Jesus’ name.

SHORT TERM PRAYER CONCERNS AND JOYS:
Terry Downs
LONG TERM PRAYER CONCERNS:
Sara Fegley Kenneth & Vendla Wrick Donna Eckman
Sullivan Family Rosemary Westerhold Karmen Young
Joann White Harlin Westerhold Susan Hansen
Jo & Leon Schaefer Bonnie Hortness Colton Wright
Orlo Rath Donna Hackman Burna Hershey
Don & Cleora Fisher Darrell & Arlene Polenske Scott Leader
Kurt Juracek Mike Wragge Elton Coleman
Brayden Carol Timperley Karen Widhalm
Elvon & Vicki Suhr Janet Betty Prawitz
Lift up all those who prepared, packed, coordinated and delivered Meals on Wheels to the
Norfolk community in June. Thank you for your volunteer efforts!
Flowers on the altar this weekend are sponsored by Dan & Terri Denkinger in honor of their
wedding anniversary; and by Mike & Margie Frank in honor of all our service men and
women.
Many thanks to Floral Expressions for their continued weekly presence at St. John’s. Thank
you, Dave, for the beautiful arrangements each week and THANK YOU to all who sponsor
flowers for us to enjoy during worship!
Distribution of the home communion kits will be next weekend (July 7-8) at all services.

VBS Registrations are available in the church office. Be sure to register early to receive your
free Polar Blast music CD or digital download.

Worship Services can now be viewed in their entirety on St. John’s facebook page at
www.facebook.com/stjohnsnorfolk.

ST. JOHN’S STAFF

Myron Meyer – Transitional Senior 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
 THE WEEK AHEAD
OFFERINGS
SUNDAY, JULY 1 Mission Emphasis (JUNE) .... Norfolk Rescue Mission
ELCA NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING CONCLUDES Greenfiber Funds APRIL-- JUNE .......... Norf. Rescue Mission
8:30 am ........................................................ Worship General offering for 6/24/2018................. $5,637.00
9:45 am…………………….…………………..Fellowship Hour End of APRIL General Fund Deficit.............. ($3,421.27)
10:15 am ...................................................... Worship
Year-to-Date General Fund Net Surplus......... $3,039.91
MONDAY, JULY 2 Attendance 6/24/2018…………………..43, 66, 61 (170)
1:15 pm........................................ Chosen ChristCare GARDEN CLUB UPDATE: ............................ $4,805.19
Carol Waggoner, 402-371-7642
8:30 pm..................................................... Solid Rock
TUESDAY, JULY 3
8:30 am ................................................ Staff Meeting

WEDNESDAY, JULY 4
INDEPENDENCE DAY –
OFFICE CLOSED

SATURDAY, JULY 7
5:00 pm........................................................ Worship

SHOP FOR MINISTRY

JULY 1 8:30 AM Carol Waggoner
10:15 AM Cathy Erwin
JULY 8 8:30 AM Donna Short
10:15 AM Beth Bonderson

LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF

FABRIC KITS
Fabric Kits are the LWR project for May.
These kits require only 2 items: 2 spools of
neutral-color thread and 2 pieces of cotton
fabric. Specific sizes are listed on the
instructions found in the west hallway – look
for the washtub. Thank you for supporting
Lutheran World Relief!
 We just
finished our
third week of
Meals on Thank you for lifting up the following folks
Wheels. I wish this week:
to give a BIG Eric & Marla Muehlmeier
THANK YOU to Kenly, Harper
our delivery people this week: Thad & Deb Murren
Jim & Kayla Mertz McKenzie, Morgan
Very & Wilma Steinman Duane & Cindy Nelson
Ron & Mary Lynn Benson Mark Nelson
Carolyn Wilcox Marsha Nelson
Carol Severa Pr. Norman Nelson
Richard & Shar Juracek Duane & Rosemary Nemec
This year, Integrated Life Choices delivered 2 Bob & Di Ann Nichols
routes every day! Thank you everyone for being Brian & Nancy Nissen
so faithful and helpful by volunteering. It really Danny & Lori Olson
makes my job easy!
Carol Sorsen

Do YOU have THRIVENT ACTION FUND $$$

Food Pantry
AVAILABLE? If you do, St. John’s can put emphasis for
that money to work on September 9, 2018. June will
September 9 is on God’s Work Our continue with
Hands Sunday— crackers (all
There are several projects available that kinds), beans (all
money could be put to great use. Please kinds), canned
contact the church office. Projects can be dinners, pancake
chosen. mix and syrup,
Hamburger & Tuna Helper. Anything with a
shelf life (dried foods or canned goods) is
THANK YOU to all appreciated!
who contributed to the
St. John’s landscaping
project. We have
exceeded our goal and
are looking forward to
the beautification of St.
John’s later this fall. There’s still plenty of
work to be done, but the plants that have
been chosen will find a new home on our
very visible corner! THANK YOU!
 Thank
SAVE THE
DATE!

You
St. John’s /
Bright Horizons
th
8 Annual
Garage Sale this year is on Thursday, July 26th,

Day Camp 2018

in the Fellowship Hall @ St. John’s from 7AM –
5PM. As you are downsizing or cleaning out,
please consider donating items. We accept all
items in good condition, including working Volunteers
appliances or furniture. Children’s clothing only
will be accepted (NO adult clothing). Donations HOST FAMILIES
may be dropped off on Tuesday, July 24 from Jacquie Samway Diane Sobotka
Noon – 5PM or Wednesday, July 25 from 9AM –
Noon. All monies raised will be donated to CAMP VOLUNTEERS
Bright Horizons for survivors of domestic
Heidi Merritt Mark Nelson
violence and sexual assault. Questions? Contact
Lori Olson (402-750-2974) or Lacy Kimes, Bright Grace Schavee Betty Books
Horizons Housing Supervisor (402-379-3798). MaKyla Books Maggie Merritt

SNACK AND LUNCH HELPERS

CALL PROCESS UPDATE: Carolyn Swanson Jacquie Samway
The Church Council has voted to nominate a Alice Gentzler Kayla Mertz
candidate for the position of Senior Pastor and
will present the candidate to the congregation at Jeff & Cathy Erwin
all services the weekend of July 7-8. The Warren & Pat Monson
candidate will lead worship and preach at each St. John’s Cleaning Crew
of those services. There will be an opportunity
to meet and greet in a forum in the Fellowship
ADMINISTRATIVE
Hall between services (9:45 am) on Sunday,
July 8. Gail Ermels
On Sunday, July 15, following the 8:30 am
service, a special congregational meeting will be PUBLICITY
conducted to elect a rostered leader of the church Midge Hedrick
to serve this congregation. The vote will take
place by a paper ballot and time for questions
will be provided.
A two-thirds majority is required for the election
of a rostered leader. There will also be a vote on
the recommended compensation package for the
rostered leader which may be decided by voice
or hand vote, and requires a simple majority. No
other items of business may be conducted at this
meeting.
 SATURDAY, JUNE 30 SATURDAY, JULY 7
5 PM 5 PM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK – COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –
DEL JOHNSON MARLA MUEHLMEIER
WORSHIP ASSISTANT WORSHIP ASSISTANT
CONNIE HAGSTROM BRENDA CARHART
GREETERS/USHERS – Lonnie & Clare Kleensang GREETERS/USHERS – Warren & Pat Monson
READER – Carolyn Wilcox READER – Shirley Hughes
SOUND – John Skogstoe SOUND – Mark Nelson

SUNDAY, JULY 1 SUNDAY, JULY 8

8:30 AM 8:30 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK – COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –
DEL JOHNSON MARLA MUEHLMEIER
WORSHIP ASSISTANT WORSHIP ASSISTANT
CONNIE HAGSTROM BRENDA CARHART
GREETERS – Dick & Barb Adams, Desiree GREETERS – Dan Melkus, Wendell & Ethelyn
Martinson Fossum
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Duane & Barb COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Duane & Barb
Timperley, Margie Frank Timperley, __________, __________
USHERS – Mike Frank, Duane Timperley USHERS – Dennis & Lois Braesch
READER – Diane Hansen READER – Dan Melkus
POWERPOINT – John Skogstoe POWERPOINT – Carhart Family
SOUND – John Skogstoe SOUND – Mark Nelson
FELLOWSHIP HOUR – Mike & Margie Frank FELLOWSHIP HOUR – Jim & Elenore Merritt

SUNDAY, JULY 1 SUNDAY, JULY 8

10:15 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –
DEL JOHNSON
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
CONNIE HAGSTROM
GREETERS – Michelle Dagerman, Terri
Denkinger
USHERS – Bonderson Family, Heineman Family
READER – Suzie Westcott
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Beth Bonderson,
Janet Erickson, Kristy Booras, Terri
Denkinger
POWERPOINT – Ben / Aaron Bonderson
SOUND – John Skogstoe
LECTIONARY READINGS:
Lamentations 3:22-33
Psalm 30
2 Corinthians 8:7-15
Mark 5:21-43
10:15 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –
MARLA MUEHLMEIER
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
BRENDA CARHART
GREETERS – Jana Kuhlman, Janice Matthies
USHERS – Dennis & Brenda Smith, Ken Wragge
READER – Amanda Brasch
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Ken Wragge, Terry
Hall, Carol Timperley, Carol Severa
POWERPOINT – Carhart Family
SOUND – Spencer Dagerman
LECTIONARY READINGS:
Ezekiel 2:1-5
Psalm 123
2 Corinthians 12:2-10
Mark 6:1-13