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:
Janet Jundt
Leona Pfeifer
Ann Schroeder
Keagan Sullivan
Bailey Suehl
Renee Bauer

Dallas Esser
Bradley Wise
Jo Schaefer
Warren DeWald
Boston DeWald
Kent Moeller

Norma Hunter
Stephanie Rabbass
Don Freese
Thad Murren
Pr. David Cox

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 Del & Kristi Johnson in celebration of
Justins birthday; and Ken & Susan Hansen in celebration of Susans birthday. An
additional arrangement is sponsored by Scott & Brenda Carhart as they celebrate
Hannahs 16th birthday.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Mabel Bockelmann who will celebrate her 95th birthday today.
Mabel lives at Heritage of Bel Air. Claribel Wulf will be 91 on Nov. 11 and Joan Sivers will
be 90 on Nov. 13. When you see these two women at the 8:30 am worship service, be
sure to with them a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Everyone is invited to Fellowship Hour for coffee and rolls between
services each Sunday in the Fellowship Hall.
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 visit daily and would
be happy to greet, see, and pray with you.

Its time (already!) for the Hanging of the Greens. We are planning to decorate the
church for the advent season on Sunday, Nov. 22, at noon. Lots of hands are needed for
decorating the sanctuary, fellowship hall, and various other rooms. Well need some
helpers on ladders, too. Soup and munchies will be provided. Everyone invited there
are jobs for all ages!
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, NOV 8
8:30 am ....................................................... Worship
9:15 am .........................Christmas Program Practice
9:30 am ........................................... Fellowship Hour
9:45 am .............................................. Sunday School
9:45 am .............................. Life of Christ Bible Study
11:00 am ..................................................... Worship
MONDAY, NOV 9
7:00 pm ............................................. Praise Forever
8:30 pm .......................................... Solid Rock
TUESDAY, NOV 10
7:00 am ................................ Mens Prayer Breakfast
2:00 pm ............................................... WELCA Board
5:15 pm ............................................... Finance Team
WEDNESDAY, NOV 11
12:30 pm ...................................... Mission Life Team
1:30 pm .................................... Searchers ChristCare
Connie Hagstrom, 402-649-4862
2:30 pm ....................... 7th & 8th Grade Confirmation
3:35 pm ................. SS Christmas Program Rehearsal
4:20 pm ...................................................... Bell Choir
5:00 pm ....................... 7th & 8th Grade Confirmation
7:00 pm ....................................... Worship Life Team
THURSDAY, NOV 12
6:30 pm ....................... Christmas Cantata Rehearsal
7:00 pm ...................................... Benefaction Board
7:15 pm .............................. Majesty Choir Rehearsal
FRIDAY, NOV 13
1:30 pm ................................ Church Women United
6:00 pm ........................................Temple ChristCare
Pat Monson, 402-371-8803
SATURDAY, NOV 14
5:00 pm ........................................................ Worship

SHOP FOR MINISTRY

NOV 8
NOV 15

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

Donna Short
Pat Strom
Elenore Merritt
Michelle Dagerman

ST. JOHNS CHURCH COUNCIL OFFICERS

Mike Widhalm, Pres......................... 402-316-5382
John Skogstoe, VP ............................ 402-379-3148
Danny Olson, Treas. ......................... 402-379-1036
Diane Sobotka, Sec. ......................... 402-371-3583

OFFERINGS
Mission Emphasis (NOV) .... Norfolk Rescue Mission
Greenfiber Funds for OCT-DEC ......................Mosaic
General offering for 11/1/15 .................. $10,669.29
The above general offering figure reflects
weekly additions of direct deposits and advance
pledges.
End of Sept Net Profit / (Loss) .................{$8,870.77)
Year-to-Date Net Profit / (Loss) ............($24,630.88)
Attendance 11/1/15 ......................... (38, 95, 80) 213

STEPHEN MINISTRY
Our Stephen Ministers are here to
help you with this one-to-one
caring ministry. If you would
like to visit with a minister,
please contact one of our leaders:
Karen Widhalm 402-694-9031
Jacquie Samway 402-371-1985
Jolene Ziebell 402-992-1328
Nancy Jacobs 402-841-1770
Our Stephen Ministers are:
Jeann Granstra Susan Skogstoe
Kristy Booras Laurel moore
Katrina Tomsen Kris Dahlkoetter
Jan Henning

FINAL WEEK
WINTER CLOTHING
GIVEAWAY
NOVEMBER 15
Starting at 9:00am
COMMUNITY ROOM
North Parking Lot

Please keep cleaning those closets

and bring in any winter clothing you
no longer need. We especially need
childrens winter wear.
THANK YOU FOR ALL THE
WONDERFUL
CLOTHING DONATED SO FAR.

FOLLOW THE STAR

The St. Johns
Sunday School
Christmas Program
is scheduled for
Saturday, Dec. 12,
@ 5 PM.
We will be presenting Follow the
Star, a 30-min. musical about why the
Magi (Wise Men) of the Christmas Story
sought after Christ and why we still do
today!
We will start rehearsing songs
before Sunday School at 9:15 AM
during November (Nov. 8th, 15th, 22nd
and 29th) and Dec. 6th. We would also
like to have an additional dress
rehearsal on Saturday morning,
Dec. 12 from 9-11 AM.

CHURCH WOMEN UNITED

OF NORFOLK
WORLD COMMUNITY DAY
@ St. Johns Lutheran Church
1300 W. Benjamin Ave., Norfolk

Friday, November 13
1:30 pm
Program Title: Our Journey Together
Speaker: Rev. Shelly Petz
For more information, please call
402-371-8164

VOICES OF ALL SIZES INVITED!

Majesty Choir is looking for help from all
voices as they prepare for the Christmas
Cantata. This is a perfect opportunity to
see if choir is the right fit for you! If you are
interested in singing but cant find the time
for a long-term commitment, join us on
Thursdays @ 6:30 pm and/or Sundays
between services in the Bethany Room for
cantata practice.

"Two sounds of
autumn are
unmistakable: the
hurrying rustle of crisp
leaves blown along the street by a
gusty wind, and the gabble of a
flock of migrating geese. Both are
warnings of chill days ahead,
fireside and topcoat weather."
- Hal Borland

MISSION LIFE TEAM

Mission Life is in need of 2-3 new
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4 ,5 ,6 ,&7

GRADE STUDENTS
are invited to sing with Jill Miller at the King
of Kings Concert on Dec. 19 @ Johnny
Carson Theater. Practices will be Nov. 12
& 19 and Dec. 3, 10 and 17 @ 6:30 pm at
St. Johns. Pick up a flyer at the back of
the sanctuary for contact information.

THANK YOU to
the volunteers who
delivered Meals on
Wheels November 2-6: Dave & Linda Walter,
Mary Rover, Ron & Mary Lynn Benson, Mike
Kai, Phil Sykes, Vern & Wilma Steinman, Dick &
Barb Adams. Youve made many people happy
with the delivery of hot meals!
Carol Sorsen

members. If you are interested, please

check todays Registration Slip. Mission
Life team will get in touch with you so that
you know what we do. Thank You!

xSATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7
5 PM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
RON LOFGREN
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
JIM CARTER
GREETERS/USHERS Rod & Shirley Hughes
READER Shirley Hughes
PRAYER LEADER __________

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14
5 PM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
CATHY ERWIN
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
NANCY JACOBS
GREETERS/USHERS Warren & Pat Monson
READER Pat Monson
PRAYER LEADER __________

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8
8:30 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
RON LOFGREN
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
JIM CARTER
GREETERS Richard & Leona Pfeifer,
Claribel Wulf
USHERS Mark Polenske, Mike Frank,
Mike Kai
READER Maureen Bivens
FELLOWSHIP HOUR Chosen ChristCare
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Duane & Barb
Timperley, Rick & Diana Uhlir
PRAYER LEADER Maureen Bivens
POWERPOINT John Skogstoe

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15
8:30 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
CATHY ERWIN
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
NANCY JACOBS
GREETERS Lynn Milander, Doris McMahon
USHERS Merlin Milander, Gayle Short,
Jim McMahon
READER Duane Nelson
FELLOWSHIP HOUR WELCA
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Duane & Cindy
Nelson, Rollie & Linda Downs
PRAYER LEADER __________
POWERPOINT Janet Erickson

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8
11 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
RON LOFGREN
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
JIM CARTER
GREETERSKen Wragge, Terry Hall
USHERS Dennis & Brenda Smith,
Echtenkamp Family
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Carol Timperley,
Carol Severa, Ken Wragge, Terry Hall
PRAYER LEADER Brenda Smith
POWERPOINT Claire Thompson
LECTIONARY READINGS:
1 Kings 17:8-16
Psalm 146
Hebrews 9:24-28
Mark 12:38-44

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15
11 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
CATHY ERWIN
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
NANCY JACOBS
GREETERSKristi Johnson, Jeann Granstra
USHERS Greg & Sandra Korth, Del Johnson,
Ken Wragge, Terry Hall
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Jeann Granstra,
Laurel Moore, Kristi Johnson,
Brenda Carhart
PRAYER LEADER __________
POWERPOINT Rachel Carhart
LECTIONARY READINGS:
Daniel 12:1-3
Psalm 16
Hebrews 10:11-25
Mark 13:1-8