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:
Jo Schaefer
Esther Harrom
Wilma Palmer
Gayle Short

Janel Jundt
Abbie Baack
Harriet Weber
Jerry Berney

Dallas Esser
Rachel Schoepf
Jerry Polenske
Janice Graber

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.

Lift up Ellie Danielle, daughter of Kyle & Danielle Mather, as she is baptized at the
11am worship service this Sunday. Ellies baptism sponsors are Jamie & Kris Mather.
Flowers on the altar this Mothers Day weekend are sponsored by Karmon
Lienemann in loving memory of her husband, Duane; and by Scott & Brenda Carhart
in celebration of Graces 6th birthday.
Everyone is invited to Fellowship Hour for coffee and rolls between services each
Sunday in the Fellowship Hall. Sunday School for grades k-6th and adult Bible study
class (Community Room) can be found in the lower level.
PLEASE CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE if you or someone you know is hospitalized
and would enjoy a visit. Our church staff and hospital visiting volunteers would be
happy to greet, see, and pray with you.
Join us next weekend at all services when Pr. David presents a dramatic
presentation of the Sermon on the Mount.

Thank you to our Majesty Choir for their season of music.

The choir will return from

summer hiatus in August -- watch for announcements about practices!

LOOKING FORWARD: On Memorial Day weekend (May 24) we will be switching to

summer hours Saturday 6 PM, Sunday 8:30 & 10:15 AM.
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 Volquardsen Office Manager
Jim Carter Custodian/Grounds Keeper
Midge Hedrick Office Assistant

SUNDAY, MAY 10
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!
8:30 am ....................................................... Worship
9:45 am ............................................ Fellowship Hour
9:45 am .............................................. Sunday School
9:45 am ...............................Life of Christ Bible Study
(Community Room Lower Level)
11:00 am ..................................................... Worship
Ellie Mather baptism
MONDAY, MAY 11
10:00 am .............................................. Staff Meeting
7:00 pm............................................... Praise Forever
8:30 pm..................................................... Solid Rock
TUESDAY, MAY 12
7:00 am ................................ Mens Prayer Breakfast
2:00 pm................................................ WELCA Board
5:15 pm...................................... Finance Committee
5:30 pm......................... NeLCM Governance Council
6:00 pm........................................ Temple ChristCare
Pat Monson, 402-371-8803
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13
12:30 pm....................................... Mission Life Team
1:30 pm.................................... Searchers ChristCare
Connie Hagstrom, 402-649-4862
THURSDAY, MAY 14
7:00 pm........................................ Benefaction Board
SATURDAY, MAY 16
6:00 pm........................................................ Worship

SHOP FOR MINISTRY

MAY 10
MAY 17

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

Margie Frank
Nancy Jacobs
Carol Waggoner
Cathy Erwin

ST. JOHNS EXECUTIVE BOARD

Mike Widhalm, President. ..... 1-402-316-5382
John Skogstoe, VP ..................... 402-379-3148
Danny Olson, Treasurer. ........... 402-379-1036
Diane Sobotka, Secretary. ......... 402-371-3583

OFFERINGS
Mission Emphasis (APRIL) ...... Fundraisers for Camp
General offering for 5/3/15 ....................... $8,831.35
The above general offering figure reflects
weekly additions of direct deposits and advance
pledges.
End of April Net Profit / (Loss)........................ 721.66
Year-to-Date Net Profit / (Loss) .............. ($3,949.01)
Attendance 5/3/15 ......................... (30, 83, 149) 262

Our Stephen Ministers are ready

to care for you.
If you or someone you know could
benefit from the care of a Stephen
Minister, please give us a call:
Stephen Leaders

Karen Widhalm (402-694-9031)

Nancy Jacobs (402-841-1770)
Jacquie Samway (402-371-1985)
Jolene Ziebell (402-371-1985)
Stephen Ministers

Jan Henning
Jeann Granstra
Laurel Moore
Iva Thelander
Nancy Jacobs

Kristy Booras
Kris Dahlkoetter
Susan Skogstoe
Katrina Tomsen
Karen Widhalm
Jolene Ziebell

ATTENTION GRADUATES
Are you preparing to graduate from high
school or college? We would like to
celebrate with you at our 8:30 AM worship
service next Sunday, May 17. Following
worship, there will be a reception in the
Fellowship Hall. You are all invited to join
us and share your plans for the future.
Bring a friend to worship and celebrate
with you. Bring a senior picture to the
church office (we can scan it in seconds) or
email a picture of yourself to
midgehe@cableone.net. Pictures need to
be received no later than noon on
Thursday, May 14.

St. John's families: get your kids & their

friends signed up for summer camp with
NLOM this summer! Talk with Pastor Justin
for more information about how you can go
to Carol Joy Holling Camp near Ashland for
just $50! Check out all the options online
at http://www.caroljoyholling.org.

Lutheran
World
Relief

During May, we will be collecting Fabric

(Sewing) Kits for Lutheran World Relief.
Watch for the washtub in the west hallway
to pick up an information sheet and/or
leave your completed kits.

HONORING SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS,

ALL WOMEN & ALL MEN
At Baptism, all the people of God promise to
support and pray for the newly baptized in their
new life in Christ. The congregation is responsible
for the Christian education of all children. In
appreciation of the support of St. Johns ministsry
to all children, the Sunday School wishes to honor
those who support their Christian education. This
weekend on May 9 and 10, the Sunday School
wishes to honor our Sunday School teachers and
women at all three services for Mothers Day.
Then, on June 20-21, the Sunday School will be
honoring all me in honor of Fathers Day.
2014-15 Sunday School Teachers:
Heidi Merritt Pre-School
Josie Miller Pre-School, Kingergarten Helper
Ann Austin -- Kindergarten
Terri Denkinger 1st & 2nd Grade
Katrina Tomsen 3rd & 4th Grade
Mark Nelson 5th & 6th Grade
Substitutes: Nancy Jacobs, Pam Carlson,
Brenda Carhart

MOTHERLY QUOTES:
Dirty the clothes with your kids more than
you do laundry.
Mom Sleep: when your eyes are closed
but you hear everything your kids are doing.
WELCA will again be collecting
Campbell Soup Labels and Box Tops
for Education to donate to Mosaic.
These programs enable the special education
program, which has 25 students, to receive
free educational equipment and learning
materials for their classrooms. To support
these projects, interested people need only to
save and send box tops and Campbell soup
UPC labels.
We are always very grateful for the
support of caring people who have given so
freely of their time and talents to help Mosaic
at Bethphage Village provide quality lives for
those who live in our community.
Look for the green basket in the west hallway
to drop your labels. Thank you for your
contributions!

Thank you for delivering Meals on Wheels for

May 4 - May 8:
Jim & Kayla Mertz
Warren & Pat Monson
Jim & Elenore Merritt
Dick & Mary Ann Jenson
Bob & Betty Skalberg
Del & Jeanie Fuelberth
You have made many people happy with the
delivery of hot meals.

Life is short lick the bowl!

If you think my hands are full, you should
see my heart.
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!

SATURDAY, MAY 9
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
CINDY NELSON
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
BRENDA CARHART
GREETERS/USHERS Leroy & Tony Uttecht
READER Pat Monson
PRAYER LEADER Pat Monson
SOUND Susan Skogstoe

SATURDAY, MAY 16
6 PM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
KEVIN BONDERSON
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
CONNIE HAGSTROM
GREETERS/USHERS Leroy & Tony Uttecht
READER _____________
PRAYER LEADER __________
SOUND Jacquie Samway

SUNDAY, MAY 10
8:30 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
CATHY ERWIN
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
BRENDA CARHART
GREETERS Bob & Jan Henning, Dick &
Barb Adams
USHERS Mark Polenske, Mike Frank,
Mike Kai
READER Sara Fegley
FELLOWSHIP HOUR Del & Jeanie Fuelberth
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Richard & Leona
Pfeifer, Diane Sobotka
PRAYER LEADER Sara Fegley
SOUND Susan Skogstoe
POWERPOINT John Skogstoe

SUNDAY, MAY 17
8:30 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
KEVIN BONDERSON
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
CONNIE HAGSTROM
GREETERS Lynn Milander, Donna Short
USHERS Jim McMahon, Merlin Milander
READER Duane Nelson
FELLOWSHIP HOUR Richard & Mary Ann
Jenson
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Duane & Cindy
Nelson, Roger & Alice Gentzler
PRAYER LEADER Carol Waggoner
SOUND Brenda Carhart
POWERPOINT Midge Hedrick

SUNDAY, MAY 10
11 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
CATHY ERWIN
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
BRENDA CARHART
GREETERSEline Brosh, Zella Dederman
USHERS Dennis & Brenda Smith,
The Echtenkamp Family, Mike Sunderman
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Carol Timperley,
Carol Severa, Ken Wragge, Terry Hall
PRAYER LEADER Brenda Smith
SOUND Alex Thompson
POWERPOINT Emma Dagerman
LECTIONARY READINGS:
Acts 10:44-48
Psalm 98
1 John 5:1-6
John 15:9-17

SUNDAY, MAY 17
11 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
KEVIN BONDERSON
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
CONNIE HAGSTROM
GREETERSKristi Johnson, Jeann Granstra
USHERS Jeff & Cathy Erwin, The Carhart
Family, Del Johnson
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Lon & Jeanne
Timperley, Cathy & Jeff Erwin
PRAYER LEADER Dave Pedersen
SOUND Hannah Carhart
POWERPOINT Rachel Carhart
LECTIONARY READINGS:
Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
Psalm 1
1 John 5:9-13
John 17:6-19