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: Keagan Sullivan Pr. Mike Sorsen Connie Hagstrom Nancy Jacobs Gerry Damme Wilma Johnson Julie Phillips Ken Burney Pat Thorell Richard Berglund Ivan Waggoner

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 Lon & Jeanne Timperley in honor of Alice Gentzler's birthday on Feb. 8th and Roger & Alices anniversary on Feb. 11th. Additional flowers are sponsored by Faye & Tom Daoust in memory of Julie from her mom and Tom; and by Jack &Audrey Prater in celebration of Jacks birthday. Thank you to Roger Echtenkamp for your service to St. Johns as a member of the Benefaction Board. We welcome the newest board member, Lon Timperley. COMING TOGETHER FORUMS This series of forums is designed for discussion of the past, present and future ministry of St. Johns as they pertain to moving forward. All are invited to share in these discussions, Tuesdays in February @ 7 PM.

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 Gail Volquardsen Office Manager Jim Carter Maintenance Engineer Midge Hedrick Office Assistant

SUNDAY, FEB 9 8:30 am ........................................... Festival Worship 9:45 am ..................................................... Fellowship 5th & 6th Grade Fundraiser 9:45 am .............................................. Sunday School 11:00 am .................................. Celebration Worship 7:00 pm.................... Gods Ambassadors ChristCare Kristy Booras, 402-371-6218 MONDAY, FEB 10 10:00 am .............................................. Staff Meeting 6:30 pm............................ Stephen Ministry Training 8:30 pm..................................................... Solid Rock TUESDAY, FEB 11 7:00 am ................................ Mens Prayer Breakfast 5:15 pm................................. Finance Team Meeting 5:30 pm................................................ WELCA Board 7:00 pm....................................... Beloved ChristCare Tracy Meister, 402-379-2484 7:00 pm.............................. Coming Together Forum WEDNESDAY, FEB 12 1:30 pm.................................... Searchers ChristCare Connie Hagstrom, 402-649-4862 5:00 pm.................................................Confirmation THURSDAY, FEB 13 7:00 pm............................................... Majesty Choir SATURDAY, FEB 15 6:00 pm....................................... Gathering Worship

OFFERINGS
Mission Emphasis (Feb) ..... Ducks for the Philippines General offering for 2/2/14 ....................... $8,804.00 The above general offering figure reflects weekly additions of direct deposits and advance pledges. Attendance 2/2/14 ........................... (49, 93, 93) 235

SATURDAY, FEB 8 6 PM COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK DAVE PEDERSEN WORSHIP ASSISTANT CONNIE HAGSTROM GREETERS/USHERS Leroy Uttecht, Tony Uttecht READER Pat Monson PRAYER LEADER SOUND Susan Skogstoe

SHOP FOR MINISTRY Feb 9 Feb 16 8:30 am 11 am 8:30 am 11 am Donna Short Pat Strom Elenore Merritt Michelle Dagerman

SATURDAY, FEB 15 6 PM COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK MIKE WIDHALM WORSHIP ASSISTANT BRENDA CARHART GREETERS/USHERS Leroy Uttecht, Tony Uttecht READER Mike Widhalm PRAYER LEADER __________ SOUND Jacquie Samway

OPENINGS WHERE YOU CAN SERVE:

Mercy Meals packing has started packing meals again! Meet at Orphan Grain Train, 606 W. Philip Ave. on the first Tuesday of each month @ 10:30 am. ----If you are already serving as a worship steward, thank you for your help! If you are not, please consider taking a step outside your comfort zone and trying something new. There are many areas where we need helpers to lighten the load from coffee servers to greeters to communion assistants. Please contact the church office @ 402-371-1985 if you would like to see where you might be of assistance. Sound & Powerpoint operators (training available) 8:30 am Ushers & Communion Assistants Fellowship Hour Coffee Servers

Rant About Religion & Well Listen Mondays & Tuesdays 2-4 pm Hawks Landing in NECC Student Center Coming soon . . . Lazy Bible Study

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!

We are in need of coffee again! We will be accepting donations at the church office during regular office hours, 8am 5pm. Thank you!

Thank you to Leona Bargstadt, Alaire Anderson, Naoma Ronnfeldt, Carol Sorsen, Iva Thelander and Carol Severa for attending the "Quilting Day" at St. John's last Thursday. Ten quilts were tied and many squares were cut for future quilts. It was a fun day and the food was delicious. You need to plan to attend the next time we have 5 Thursdays in a month, which will be May 29th.

STEPHEN MINISTERS: The After People People often ask, What exactly is a Stephen Minister? One way to put it is that Stephen Ministers are the After People. . . . after the phone call you hoped youd never get. . . . after the divorce papers are served and the bottom falls out of your life. . . . after the funeral, when everyone has left and the emotions youve held at bay come crashing in on you. . . . after the doctor says, Im sorry, but theres nothing more we can do. . . . after the nursing home director shakes your hand and says, Welcome to your new home. . . . after the last child honks the horn, waves, and drives awayand the house seems suddenly empty. . . . after the gavel does down, the handcuffs go on, and your loved one is led away. . . . after the baby arrives, demanding more of you than you ever dreamed possible. . . . after you find a pink slip with your final paycheck. . . . after your family and friends have heard your story one too many times, but you still need to talk it out. Stephen Ministers are the After People. They are ready to come alongside you and provide comfort and support for as long after as needed.

Adult Inquiry Class Are you interested in becoming a member at St. Johns Lutheran? Or, would you like to sit in for a quick refresher of the faith? Starting on Feb. 2, and running through the Sundays of February (9, 16, 23), an Adult Inquiry Class will be held between the services, starting at 9:50 in the Bethany Room. We will talk about Jesus, the Bible, the Grace of God and even Martin Luther. No sign up is needed-but we hope you will put this on your calendar. For those seeking membership, this is our first membership class in 2014.

Ducks, Ducks and more Ducks? The grades 5-6 Sunday School Class will host Coffee Hour on February 9. Simultaneously there will be some baked items to take home free will offering. All funds raised will go to Lutheran World Relief to purchase ducks for farmers in the Philippines. Ducks fertilize the rice fields, eat bugs and weeds that harm the rice, and also provide eggs and meat for income. With the typhoon devastation in November, 2013, there is a great need. Donation buckets will be placed near exits after both services. Thanks for your support.

Find Stephen Ministry on their new facebook page @

https://www.facebook.com/SMStJNorfolk NE

The St. John's Youth Choir would like to share God's message of His friendship and love on February 23rd at the 11 AM service. Parents -please make plans to attend this opportunity for your children to witness their faith.

SATURDAY, FEB 8 6 PM COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK DAVE PEDERSEN WORSHIP ASSISTANT CONNIE HAGSTROM GREETERS/USHERS Leroy Uttecht, Tony Uttecht READER Pat Monson PRAYER LEADER __________ SOUND Susan Skogstoe

SATURDAY, FEB 15 6 PM COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK MIKE WIDHALM WORSHIP ASSISTANT BRENDA CARHART GREETERS/USHERS Leroy Uttecht, Tony Uttecht READER __________ PRAYER LEADER __________ SOUND Jacquie Samway

SUNDAY, FEB 9 8:30 AM COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK DAVE PEDERSEN WORSHIP ASSISTANT CONNIE HAGSTROM GREETERS Claribel Wulf, Alverna Rathgeber USHERS Ray Sivers, Naoma Ronnfeldt FELLOWSHIP HOSTS 5th & 6th Graders READER Tom Hedrick COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Tom & Midge Hedrick, Jim & Elenore Merritt PRAYER LEADER Maureen Bivens SOUND Susan Skogstoe POWERPOINT __________ SUNDAY, FEB 9 11 AM COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK DAVE PEDERSEN WORSHIP ASSISTANT CONNIE HAGSTROM GREETERS Michelle Dagerman, Brett Simonsen Family USHERS Dennis & Brenda Smith, Carol Severa COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Carol Severa, Carol Timperley, __________, __________ PRAYER LEADER Brenda Smith SOUND Alex Thompson POWERPOINT Emma Dagerman

SUNDAY, FEB 16 8:30 AM COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK MIKE WIDHALM WORSHIP ASSISTANT BRENDA CARHART GREETERS Jean Gross, Alice Gentzler USHERS Phil Sykes, Dennis & Lois Braesch FELLOWSHIP HOSTS Roger & Alice Gentzler READER Diane Hansen COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Diane Sobotka, __________, __________, __________ PRAYER LEADER Susan Skogstoe SOUND-- __________ POWERPOINT Janet Erickson SUNDAY, FEB 16 11 AM COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK MIKE WIDHALM WORSHIP ASSISTANT BRENDA CARHART GREETERS Kris & Dean Dahlkoetter, Eline Brosh USHERS Jeff & Cathy Erwin, __________ COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Lon & Jeanne Timperley, Cathy & Jeff Erwin PRAYER LEADER Dave Pedersen SOUND Hannah Carhart POWERPOINT Rachel Carhart