St.
Johns Lutheran Church ELCA
1300 W. Benjamin Avenue Norfolk, NE 68701 (402) 371-1985
[email protected]www.stjohnsnorfolk.com
Our Mission: Loving God . . . Loving People . . . Reaching Out!
Please remember in prayer: Keagan Sullivan Kent Quigley Marilyn Alexander Loran Anding Joanne Claussen Pr. Mike Sorsen Don Dederman Shirley Mastny Allan Miller Richard Berglund Rick Uhlir Art Olson Lester Bargstadt
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.
Happy birthday to Bob Strivens who will celebrate his 91st birthday on April 8th. We wish you Gods blessings. Flowers on the altar this spring weekend are sponsored by Tom & Midge Hedrick in celebration of all the April birthdays; by Marcia Barg in remembrance of Bobs father; and by Jean Gross for family, friends, and blessings from above. Lenten midweek services are at 7 pm each Wednesday preceded by a Lenten meal served at 5:30 pm. This weeks meal: taverns, salads, chips, and root beer floats will be served by the 7th & 8th grade Confirmation Students.
EASTER LILIES are available to order for the Easter celebration.
Lilies sell for $12.50 each. 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 Jacquie Samway Coordinator of Congregational Care Jolene Ziebell Cooridnator of Youth Ministries Gail Volquardsen Office Manager Jim Carter Maintenance Engineer Midge Hedrick Office Assistant
SUNDAY, APRIL 6 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 Gods Giggle Gang Clown Ministry 7:00 pm.................... Gods Ambassadors ChristCare Kristy Booras, 402-371-6218 MONDAY, APRIL 7 10:00 am .............................................. Staff Meeting 2:00 pm ....................................... Chosen ChristCare Ivan & Carol Waggoner, 402-371-7642 6:30 pm............................ Stephen Ministry Training 6:30 pm...................... Stephen Ministry Supervision 8:30 pm..................................................... Solid Rock TUESDAY, APRIL 8 7:00 am ................................ Mens Prayer Breakfast 5:15 pm........................................... Finance Meeting 5:30 pm................................................ WELCA Board 7:00 pm....................................... Beloved ChristCare Tracy Meister, 402-379-2484 7:00 pm............................................... Praise Forever WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9 12:30 pm....................................... Mission Life Team 1:30 pm.................................... Searchers ChristCare Connie Hagstrom, 402-649-4862 5:00 pm.................................................Confirmation 5:30 pm.................................................. Lenten Meal 7:00 pm............................................ Lenten Worship THURSDAY, APRIL 10 7:00 pm............................................... Majesty Choir SATURDAY, APRIL 12 3:00 pm....................... Lingenfelter/Frasch Wedding 6:00 pm....................................... Gathering Worship
OFFERINGS
Mission Emphasis (April) .................... World Hunger General offering for 3/30/14 ..................... $7,475.10 The above general offering figure reflects weekly additions of direct deposits and advance pledges. Attendance 3/23/14 ....................... (47, 108, 97) 252 Lenten Worship 4/2/14 ......................................... 91
SHOP FOR MINISTRY MAR 30 8:30 am 11 am APRIL 6
Ivan & Carol Waggoner
Cathy Erwin
8:30 am Donna Short 11 am Pat Strom
First Monday Tidy Up is scheduled for Monday April 7 @ 8:30am. We will work in the sanctuary getting ready for Easter!
OPENINGS WHERE YOU CAN SERVE:
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.
Rant About Religion & Well Listen Mondays & Tuesdays 2-4 pm Hawks Landing in NECC Student Center
Beginning April 14 through May 9, St. Johns will be delivering Meals on Wheels. Everyone is encouraged to help with this ministry. Volunteers are needed to pick up meals at the Senior Center at 10:45 am and deliver them within the community, routes taking about 60-90 minutes. Sign up today on the Registration Slip or contact Carol Sorsen at 402-371-7482 for more information.
There is still time to register for the day trip to Camp Carol Joy Holling on Sunday, April 27. Grab a Yes! We want to get on the Bus envelope and enclose your money to reserve a place. Let someone else do the driving and just enjoy the day! ABSOLUTELY last day to register: April 18.
Life of Christ Bible Study continues this Sunday through Lent at 9:45 AM in the church library.
EASTER EGG HUNT All Sunday School kids are invited to an Easter Egg Hunt that will be held during Sunday School time on April 13, Palm Sunday. Bring a friend!
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!
LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF PERSONAL CARE KITS are the April project. When natural disaster strikes or political conflict flares, families often have little chance to gather their belongings before fleeing the danger. They arrive in a refugee camp or other place of safety scared, vulnerable and dirty from the travel. The simple items included in a Personal Care Kit allow them to wash away the dirt with the fresh scent of soap and the softness of a towel as reminders of someones care and concern for them. Items to include in the kit are: One bath-size towel, dark color recommended Two bath-size bars of soap in original packaging One adult-size toothbrush in original packaging One sturdy comb with packaging removed One metal nail clippers with packaging removed All items should be new. Wrap all items together in the towel and tie securely with ribbons or yard. Do not enclose the kit or any of its contents in plastic bags. Look for the aluminum washtub in the west hall for collection of the kits. WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Make plans to join us on Easter Sunday @ 10 am in the Fellowship Hall for family Easter activities rolls with a surprise and kites! At 11 am, we celebrate the resurrection through a special puppet presentation and share the Easter Jellybean Prayer.
SATURDAY, APRIL 5 6 PM COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK TRACY MEISTER WORSHIP ASSISTANT MIKE/KAREN WIDHALM GREETERS/USHERS Rod & Shirley Hughes READER Shirley Hughes PRAYER LEADER __________ SOUND Ron Benson
SATURDAY, APRIL 12 6 PM COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK BRETT SIMONSEN WORSHIP ASSISTANT JIM CARTER GREETERS/USHERS Rod & Shirley Hughes READER Pat Monson PRAYER LEADER Pat Monson SOUND Susan Skogstoe
SUNDAY, APRIL 6 8:30 AM COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK TRACY MEISTER WORSHIP ASSISTANT MIKE/KAREN WIDHALM GREETERS Doris McMahon, Donna Short USHERS Jim McMahon, Gayle Short FELLOWSHIP HOSTS Roger & Lisa Echtenkamp READER Duane Nelson COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Duane & Cindy Nelson, Marv & Mary Rover PRAYER LEADER Sara Fegley SOUNDRon Benson POWERPOINT Mary Lynn Benson SUNDAY, APRIL 6 11 AM COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK TRACY MEISTER WORSHIP ASSISTANT MIKE/KAREN WIDHALM 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 Marcus/Adam Echtenkamp
SUNDAY, APRIL 13 8:30 AM COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK BRETT SIMONSEN WORSHIP ASSISTANT JIM CARTER GREETERS Carolyn Wilcox, Dan Melkus USHERS Ray Sivers, Naoma Ronnfeldt, Mamie Bathke FELLOWSHIP HOSTS Rollie & Linda Downs READER Tom Hedrick COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Tom & Midge Hedrick, Jim & Elenore Merritt PRAYER LEADER Maureen Bivens SOUNDSusan Skogstoe POWERPOINT __________ SUNDAY, APRIL 13 11 AM COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK BRETT SIMONSEN WORSHIP ASSISTANT JIM CARTER GREETERSMichelle Dagerman, Simonsen Family USHERS Dennis & Brenda Smith, Carol Severa COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Carol Severa, Carol Timperley, __________, __________ PRAYER LEADER Brenda Smith SOUND Alex Thompson POWERPOINT Emma Dagerman
