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
Phil Sykes
Wave Prchal
Bailey Suehl
Norma Hunter

Dallas Esser
Bradley Wise
Jo Schaefer
Keagan Sullivan
Boston DeWald

Evelyn Kleensang
Stephanie Rabbass
Kim Martinson
Don Freese
Darrell Jorgensen

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 Tom & Midge Hedrick in celebration
of Toms birthday; and by Carolyn Wilcox in loving memory of Robert Joel Wilcox.
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 would be happy to
greet, see, and pray with you.

TODAY is Gods Work. Our Hands. Sunday. Join us for lunch @ Noon as we
gather for a meal before going to our appointed tasks in the community.
Culvers Share Night for Nebraska Lutheran Campus Ministry is Tuesday, September 15.
Each purchase made at Culvers that evening between 5 - 8 pm will help support NeLCM
thats drive-through or dine in! Hope to see you there!
NEXT SUNDAY @ 3 pm. Dont miss this very
entertaining afternoon as we fundraise for Nebraska
Lutheran Campus Ministry Norfolk.

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, SEPT 13
8:30 am ....................................................... Worship
WELCA Board Installation, Blessing of Quilts,
Blessing of Sunday School Teachers, and
Noisy Offering
9:30 am ........................................... Fellowship Hour
9:45 am .............................................. Sunday School
9:45 am .............................. Life of Christ Bible Study
Bethany Room
11:00 am ..................................................... Worship
Blessing of Sunday School Teachers,
Noisy Offering
12:00 pm ........................................... Chicken Dinner
1:00 pm .............................. Gods Work. Our hands.
MONDAY, SEPT 14
10:00 am ............................................. Staff Meeting
6:30 pm ............................Stephen Ministry Training
7:00 pm ............................................. Praise Forever
8:30 pm .......................................... Solid Rock
TUESDAY, SEPT 15
7:00 am ................................ Mens Prayer Breakfast
5:00 pm .................. Culvers Share Night for NeLCM
6:00 pm ........................................Temple ChristCare
Pat Monson, 402-371-8803
7:00 pm ........................................... Executive Board
WEDNESDAY, SEPT 16
1:30 pm .................................... Searchers ChristCare
Connie Hagstrom, 402-649-4862
2:30 pm ...................... 7th & *th Grade Confirmation
3:35 pm .................................................. Youth Choir
4:20 pm ...................................................... Bell Choir
5:00 pm ................................................ Confirmation
7:00 pm ............................................. Church Council
7:30 pm .......................................... Mens ChristCare
Rollie Downs, 402.649.0256
THURSDAY, SEPT. 17
9:00 am ............................................. Rebekah Circle
1:30 pm .................................................... Ruth Circle
7:00 pm .............................. Majesty Choir Rehearsal
SATURDAY, SEPT 19
5:00 pm ........................................................ Worship

SHOP FOR MINISTRY

SEPT 13
SEPT 20

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

Donna Short
Pat Strom
Elenore Merritt
Michelle Dagerman

OFFERINGS
Mission Emphasis (SEPT) .............................. NeLCM
Greenfiber Funds for SEPT ................... Mercy Meals
General offering for 9/6/15 ...................... $7,786.49
The above general offering figure reflects
weekly additions of direct deposits and advance
pledges.
End of July Net Profit / (Loss) ..................($5,381.84)
Year-to-Date Net Profit / (Loss) ............($16,304.06)
Attendance 9/6/15 ......................... (21, 101, 60) 182

SEPTEMBER
MEANS FOOD
PANTRY
Time again to
think about the
Norfolk Food Pantry
and how you can
help! St. Johns
supports the pantry
by donations of nonperishable food items,
monetary gifts to
purchase the perishable foods, and by
volunteers who sack groceries during
September for two hours each weekday
morning. THANK YOU!
* Non-perishable food may be left in the
collection boxes in the west hall, the narthex
and by the church office.
* Monetary gifts (placed in an envelope
designated Food Pantry) may be placedin the
offering plate or dropped off in the curch
office.
* To give of your time to help at the pantry,
its not too late to call Shirley Frowick @ 402644-7882.

NOTE: An anonymous donor

has thrown down a gauntlet for
the Folks & Forks NeLCM
Fundraiser:
$1,000 Jug Challenge!
$1,000 in the jug will be
matched dollar for dollar. Help
us rise to the challenge!

Thank you, too, for your donations of egg

cartons and plastic grocery bags which are
also needed!

As donations continue to come in for Aline

Skogstoe, our YAGM (Young Adult in Global
Mission), we will continue to move
the plane. While Aline has
arrived safely at her appointed
physical destination, she is
financially still somewhere over
the ocean! Thank you for your
support of Aline in her mission work. Checks
should be made out to St. Johns, with Alines
name in memo line, and we will update weekly.
If you would like to write to Aline, her mailing
address is:
Aline Skogstoe
St. Swithuns School
Alresford Road
Winchester, Hampshire, UK
SO21 1HA

BRIGHT HORIZONS DIAPER DRIVE

During September, Bright Horizons
will be collecting diapers for children in
the community. Disposable diapers are
required by daycare providers, and
average $100/month. We are especially
in need of sizes 4, 5, 6 and baby wipes. A
collection box is available in the west
hallway for your donations!

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 402694-9031
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
Stephen Ministry is starting a new class
on Monday, September 14th. If you are
interested in becoming a Stephen Minister and
would like to attend this class, please stop by
the church office for an application form. For
any questions regarding the class please contact
one of the Stephen Leaders.

St. Johns is starting 2 NEW CHOIRS

this fall to enhance worship. The
rehearsals will be offered between
confirmation classes on Wednesday
afternoons starting Sept. 9. These
choirs will be open to
members or non-members:
YOUTH CHOIR is open to 3rd 8th
graders. (Wednesdays 3:35-4:15pm)
Song selections will be from Capitol
Kids! Worship a collection featuring
the biggest worship songs your kids may
already be singing in the car!
BELL CHOIR is open to everyone
young and old! All are welcome to join
in on this intergenerational activity.
(Wednesdays 4:20-5 pm)

MOPS (Mothers of PreSchoolers) is a

Christian group of women who support each
other in our mothering journey and grow
together in our relationship with Christ. All
mothers of children age newborn through
kindergarten are welcome. Free childcare is
provided. The morning MOPS group meets the
first Wednesday of the month, September
through May, from 8:45 AM 11 AM at
Victory Road Evangelical Free Church, 1201 N.
Victory Rd., Norfolk. The evening MOPS group
meets the third Thursday of the month,
September through May, from 6 PM 8:30 PM
at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 1100
E. Benjamin Ave., Norfolk. All Christian
denominations are welcome.

MAJESTY CHOIR BEGINS

PRACTICES
The Majesty Choir continues
with their new choir season with
their practices on Thursday nights
@ 7 pm. We welcome new voices,
former members, or anyone who
loves to lift their voice to the Lord!

Support Group for Alzheimers CareGivers

Meets the 3rd Thursday each month @
Heritage of Bel Air, 1203 N. 13th St., Norfolk
Open to everyone
(Meeting rooms vary ask for directions
when you arrive)

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FREE SHIPPING through September 18th

Only $18.99 if we order 10 or more. Only
$16.99 for 25 or more. Call the church
office to order yours today!

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

August COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS

St. John's council heard about the
various opportunities to help the
community on the ELCA Day of Service,
September 13. Service projects for all
ages (from Sunday School age and up)
will be available, both inside the church
walls and also out in the community.
The t-shirts will be handed out in the
near future. For now, everyone should
check the table in the back of the
sanctuary to sign up for one of the
service projects. There will also be a
free noon meal served prior to being
sent out to the various assignments. If
you didn't get an order placed for a
t-shirt, some extras are available.
St. Johns will once again host the
Folks and Forks fund raiser for Nebraska
Lutheran Campus Ministry-Norfolk on
Sunday, September 20. Pastor Justin
has some new incentives for becoming a
sponsor of the event as well as the
anonymous $1,000 match donation.
Check out all of the ways to help by
donating, becoming a prong sponsor,
submitting a basket for the silent auction
and attending the event featuring a
concert by the Northeast Area Jazz
Ensemble.
The council has already started to
look toward 2016 regarding
Stewardship, Council Candidates,
updating the Rental Fee Policy, and new
forms of communication. We look
forward to the planning process in all of
these areas and more.
A complete copy of the minutes is
available by mail or email by contacting
the church office.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
5 PM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
DANNY OLSON
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
BRENDA CARHART
GREETERS/USHERS Rod & Shirley Hughes
READER Pat Monson
PRAYER LEADER Pat Monson
SOUND Spencer Dagerman

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
5 PM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
DAVE PEDERSEN
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
ROLLIE DOWNS
GREETERS/USHERS __________
READER Connie Hagstrom
PRAYER LEADER Connie Hagstrom
SOUND Spencer Dagerman

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
8:30 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
DANNY OLSON
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
BRENDA CARHART
GREETERS Dan Melkus, Claribel Wulf
USHERS Richard Uhlir, Mike Kai,
Linda Downs
READER Diane Hansen
FELLOWSHIP HOUR WELCA
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Barb & Duane
Timperley, Richard & Diana Uhlir
PRAYER LEADER Rollie Downs
SOUND Spencer Dagerman
POWERPOINT John Skogstoe

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
8:30 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
DAVE PEDERSEN
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
ROLLIE DOWNS
GREETERS Doris McMahon, Donna Short
USHERS Dennis & Lois Braesch
READER Tom Hedrick
FELLOWSHIP HOUR Mission Life Team
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Duane & Cindy
Nelson, Tom & Midge Hedrick
PRAYER LEADER Dave Pedersen
SOUND Spencer Dagerman
POWERPOINT Midge Hedrick

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
11 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
DANNY OLSON
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
BRENDA CARHART
GREETERSKen Wragge, Terry Hall
USHERS Dennis & Brenda Smith,
The Echtenkamp Family
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Carol Timperley,
Carol Severa, Ken Wragge, Terry Hall
PRAYER LEADER Brenda Smith
SOUND Spencer Dagerman
POWERPOINT Claire Thompson
LECTIONARY READINGS:
Isaiah 50:4-9a
Psalm 116:1-9
James 3:1-12
Mark 8:27-38

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
11 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
DAVE PEDERSEN
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
ROLLIE DOWNS
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 Dave Pedersen
SOUND Spencer Dagerman
POWERPOINT Rachel Carhart
LECTIONARY READINGS:
Jeremiah 11:18-20
Psalm 54
James 3:134:3, 7-8a
Mark 9:30-37