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!

PRAYER CONCERNS AND JOYS:
Richard Pfeifer

Roger Gentzler

LONG TERM PRAYER CONCERNS:

Dennis & Sara Fegley
Lt. Col. Darin Huss (deployed)
Rosemary Westerhold
Karen Widhalm

Norma Hunter
Keagan Sullivan
Harlin Westerhold
Iris Doolittle

Carol Severa
Scott Leader
Warren Monson
Cole Esser

Names will be listed in the bulletin for 2 weeks for immediate prayers and 3 months for long
term prayers. Those who wish names to remain on the list longer should contact the church
office @ 402-371-1985. 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 Adyline Jolee, daughter of Chelsea & Ryan Gaunt, who was baptized at the Saturday
evening worship. Adylines baptism sponsors are Aaron Schulte and Janet Mansfield.
Welcome to Darrell & Arlene Polenske who were received as members at the Saturday evening
worship last weekend!
Flowers on the altar this weekend are sponsored by Dennis & Sara Fegley in loving memory of
Saras mother, Ruth Born; and by Lisa & Roger Etchencamp in honor of Adams 14th birthday.

Annual Meeting & Potluck TODAY beginning at Noon

Armchairs are available if you are in need of an armed chair during worship.
Just ask an usher!
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, JAN 22
ANNUAL MEETING
8:30 am ........................................................ Worship
9:45 am ........................................... Fellowship Hour
9:45 am .............................. Life of Christ Bible Study
9:45 am .............................................. Sunday School
Lower Level
10:00 am ........................................................... Frolic
Nursery
11:00 am ...................................................... Worship
Noon.............................................................. Potluck
1:00 pm ....................................... ANNUAL MEETING
MONDAY, JAN 23
10:00 am ............................................. Staff Meeting
8:30 pm ..................................................... Solid Rock
TUESDAY, JAN 24
7:00 am ................................ Mens Prayer Breakfast
7:00 pm ....................................... Beloved ChristCare
Tracy Meister, 402-379-2484
WEDNESDAY, JAN 25
1:30 pm .................................... Searchers ChristCare
Connie Hagstrom, 402-649-4862
2:30 pm ....................... 5th & 6th Grade Confirmation
5:00 pm ....................... 5th & 6th Grade Confirmation
5:30 pm ................................ Last Wednesday Lectio
7:00 pm ............................. Education Team Meeting
THURSDAY, JAN 26
1:30 pm .........................................................Quilters
7:00 pm ................................. Majesty Choir Practice
SATURDAY, JAN 28
5:00 pm ........................................................ Worship
6:00 pm ................................................. Soup Supper
Sponsored by Parish Fellowship Team

SHOP FOR MINISTRY

JAN 15
JAN 22

8:30 AM
11 AM
8:30 AM
11 AM

Alice Gentzler
Jeanne Timperley
Linda Downs
Terri Denkinger

ST. JOHNS ANNUAL MEETING

SUNDAY, JANUARY 22
1 PM
FELLOWSHIP HALL

OFFERINGS
Mission Emphasis (JAN) ................ Good Neighbors/
Rescue Mission
Greenfiber Funds for JAN ................. Salvation Army
General offering for 1/15/2017 ...............$10,831.45
Dedicated Funds spent to cover
General Fund expenses .....................$26,582.44
End of DEC General Fund Profit ............. $18,409.62
Year-to-Date General Fund Deficit ....... $12,520.93
Attendance 1/15/2017 .................... 50, 96, 82 (228)

Give a donation that could save a life!

Stop in before or after services

Red Cross Blood Drive

Sunday, January 29
8 am to 1 pm
In the Community Room
Contact Michelle Dagerman for appointments
Drop ins Welcome!

frolic
Little Steps. Big Faith.
A new way to help
children take their first
steps of faith.

We are excited to announce a new

program at St. Johns which will begin
TODAY, January 15, 2017, at 10:00 a.m.
in the nursery for children ages 0-3. This
program offers classes for parents or
caregivers and their children. Caregivers
may be any caring adult who is
committed to the childs faith formation.
A caregiver must attend with the child.
The class will include a Bible Story,
songs, and then play time in any of the
learning centers that enhance the Bible
Story of the Day. If you would be
interested in being a class leader, please
contact Jolene by checking the church
register slip, email
jziebell55.cableone.com, or call 402371-1985.

CALL COMMITTEE REPORT

In November the Nebraska Synod office
submitted the names of two candidates for us to
review. The call committee felt the one candidate
did not meet the needs of St. John's and we
decided to not continue the call process.
After reviewing the other candidate's profile it
was agreed to proceed with a Skype interview.
After the interview and after prayerfully
considering St. John's this candidate did not sense
the call of the Holy Spirit to continue in our Senior
Pastor call process.
We ask the congregation to keep the search of a
new Senior Pastor in their prayers as we await
information on new candidates.

PARISH FELLOWSHIP MEAL

SOUP, SANDWICH, DESSERT
Saturday, January 28
6 PM
Come for worship Stay for dinner!

2017 ALTAR GUILD

BOOKLETS ARE NOW
AVAILABLE IN THE WEST
HALLWAY. PLEASE CHECK
THE TABLE FOR YOUR
NAME!

From Lisa Kramme, Director of Faith

Formation, NE Synod ELCA:
"Thanks to a generous grant from the
Immanuel Vision Foundation in early 2016, the
Nebraska Synod launched a new ministry
called the LYON Leadership Team. LYON,
which stands for Lutheran Youth of Nebraska,
has a long history in our synod. With Immanuel
grant funds, we intentionally invited, gathered
and equipped youth for the sake of faith
formation and leadership development. In
addition, the Team planned the 2016 LYON
Assembly, an annual gathering of high school
youth and their adult leaders in our synod."
The letter goes on to request identification of
youth who could be part of the LYON
Leadership Team in 2017. Young people
currently in grades 8-11 are welcome to apply
for the LYON Leadership Team by completing
an application. Up to three youth may apply
from any one congregation. The application
must be sent and received no later
than January 27, 2017. The youth must be
available in Lincoln on Sun., March 19, 2017, in
Omaha on the weekend of September 30 October 1, 2017, and in Hastings from
November 17-19, 2017. The youth must be
willing to attend gatherings of the Team in April
(online), July (face-to face), August (online) and
October (online). The face-to-face gathering will
take place at a location that is a geographically
central location for Team members. If
interested, please request a 2017 LYON
Leadership Team application from the church
office.

Wednesday, Feb. 1st

Come hungry!

Free meal at 6 p.m. followed by

Bingo with prizes.

All ages welcome!!

Mission Outreach for

January and February
Brr-rr-rr! The weather is cold and it is cold
and flu season.
Good Neighbors can use our monetary help
to help others pay heating bills. If you are
able to contribute monies during January and
February, it would be appreciated.
In addition, the Rescue Mission can use
paper products. St. Johns will be collecting
paper products for the Rescue Mission during
the remaining part of January and all of
February. Paper products include napkins,
paper towels, toilet paper, tissues (like Puffs,
Kleenex). The first 4 items are what is most
needed but they could use paper plates, cups,
disposable tableware. Watch for collection
areas in the church!

COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS December, 2016

At the December meeting, the St. Johns Council
prepared for the upcoming annual meeting. After
reviewing it in October and November, the Council
unanimously approved a budget for 2017 to submit to
the congregation.
The November treasurers report was discussed at
length with thoughts on covering the considerable
shortfall in giving for the general fund.
Candidates for Council, Benefaction, Synod
Assembly Representatives, and the Legacy Fund (if
approved) were discussed. Several candidates are still
needed.
The Congregational Audit Report was reviewed
and discussed. Some recommendations were identified
to act on at the January meeting. The remainder of the
suggestions were being followed or can easily be
changed in practice.
A motion was passed to support Ron Lofgren in
the PMA program. The financial support for Lofgren
and Nancy Jacobs is reflected in the proposed budget.
A complete copy of the minutes is available
outside the church office or by mailing or emailing the
church office.

Warmth, Peace and Pajamas Project

We are deeply moved by th4e generosity of
your church family. Thank you for your
donations of either money or an actual pair of
new pajamas. Through your generosity and
many others in Norfolk, we were able to give
needy children a new pair of pajamas. You gave
many children a very merry Christmas. God
thanks you for being such good servants! Our
deepest wishes for a blessed New Year
The Salvation Army

SATURDAY, JANUARY 21
5 PM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
CINDY NELSON
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
TRACY MEISTER
GREETERS/USHERS Leroy & Tony Uttecht
READER Dale Stephenson
SOUND Brenda Carhart

SUNDAY, JANUARY 22
8:30 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
CINDY NELSON
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
TRACY MEISTER
GREETERS Alice Gentzler, Carol Sorsen
USHERS Richard Uhlir, Linda Downs
READER Sara Fegley
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Jim & Elenore
Merritt, Carol Waggoner, Sara Fegley
POWERPOINT John Skogstoe
SOUND Brenda Carhart
FELLOWSHIP HOUR Temple ChristCare
(Pat Monson)

SUNDAY, JANUARY 22
11 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
CINDY NELSON
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
TRACY MEISTER
GREETERS Jana Kuhlman, Ron Lofgren
USHERS Jeff & Cathy Erwin, Mark Nelson
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Lon & Jeanne
Timperley, Jeff & Cathy Erwin
POWERPOINT Marcus / Adam Echtenkamp
SOUND Brenda Carhart
LECTIONARY READINGS:
Isaiah 9:1-4
Psalm 27
1 Corinthians 1:10-18
Matthew 4:12-23

SATURDAY, JANUARY 28
5 PM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
TRACY MEISTER
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
JIM CARTER
GREETERS/USHERS Leroy & Tony Uttecht
READER Carolyn Wilcox

SUNDAY, JANUARY 29
8:30 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
TRACY MEISTER
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
JIM CARTER
GREETERS Dick & Barb Adams, Tracy Meister
USHERS Dennis & Lois Braesch, Phil Sykes
READER Dan Melkus
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Rollie & Linda
Downs, Sherri Kuk, Diane Sobotka
POWERPOINT Midge Hedrick
SOUND John Skogstoe
FELLOWSHIP HOUR John & Susan Skogstoe

SUNDAY, JANUARY 29
11 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
TRACY MEISTER
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
JIM CARTER
GREETERS Michelle Dagerman, Martha
Thompson
USHERS Kevin Bonderson, Don Meister
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Beth Bonderson,
Laurel Moore, Kristi Johnson, Brenda
Carhart
POWERPOINT Midge Hedrick
SOUND John Skogstoe
LECTIONARY READINGS:
Micah 6:1-8
Psalm 15
1 Corinthians 1:18-31
Matthew 5:1-12