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:
Pr. Mike Sorsen Leon Schaefer Bob Strivens
Stephanie Rabbass Dick Adams Lori Olson
Lester Bargstadt Babe & Doris Widhalm Ken Wragge
Mike Sundermans infant grandson Brendan
Volunteers @ Norfolk Food Pantry
Carol Waggoner and family as they mourn the loss of Ivan
Tom & Connie Hagstrom as they mourn the loss of her sister, Edith

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 beautiful September weekend are sponsored by Deb Freese
and family in celebration of Don & Beth Freeses 61
st
wedding anniversary; and by
Dick & Barb Adams in honor of granddaughter Cami Sothans 13
th
birthday. Thank
you to the families of Bonnie Sykes and Ivan Waggoner for the gift of flowers to St.
Johns.

Carol Joy Holling FALL FESTIVAL, Oct. 5, 2-6pm, Ashland, NE
Free fun for the whole family! Jois us for fun camp activities like
boating, hiking, hayrack rides, siplining and more. Visit
caroljoyholling.org for more information.


The Youth of St. John's have been challenged to put together a Pack Away Hunger
Team for the October 4 event to be held at Northeast Community College. All youth
are invited to participate those under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an
adult. Contact the office or sign up on todays registration slip if interested in
helping.


If you are hospitalized, PLEASE CALL THE CHURCH to let us know and PLEASE ASK to
be added to the Lutheran List. This will help our hospital visitors, pastors and
Jacquie Samway (Coordinator of Congregational Care) find you when hospitalized.


Pastor David E. Cox Interim Senior Pastor
Pastor Justin Wiese Assistant Pastor, NeLCM-Norfolk Campus Pastor
Jacquie Samway Coordinator of Congregational Care
Jolene Ziebell Coordinator of Youth Ministries
Gail Volquardsen Office Manager
Jim Carter Maintenance Engineer Midge Hedrick Office Assistant
SUNDAY, SEPT 28
8:30 am ........................................... Festival Worship
9:30 am ..................................................... Fellowship
9:45 am .............................................. Sunday School
9:45 am ...............................Life of Christ Bible Study
Bethany Room
11:00 am .................................. Celebration Worship

MONDAY, SEPT 29
9:00 am ..........................................Thrivent Planning
10:00 am .............................................. Staff Meeting
8:30 pm ..................................................... Solid Rock

TUESDAY, SEPT 30
7:00 am ................................ Mens Prayer Breakfast
9:00 am ..........................................Thrivent Planning
7:00 pm ............................................... Praise Forever

WEDNESDAY, OCT 1
1:30 pm .................................... Searchers ChristCare
Connie Hagstrom, 402-649-4862
5:00 pm ........................ 3
rd
& 4
th
Grade Confirmation

THURSDAY, OCT 2
7:00 pm ............................................... Majesty Choir

SATURDAY, OCT 4
6:00 pm ....................................... Gathering Worship



SHOP FOR MINISTRY
SEPT 28 8:30 am Margie Frank
11 am Nancy Jacobs
OCT 5 8:30 am Carol Waggoner
11 am Cathy Erwin



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








OFFERINGS
Mission Emphasis (Aug. & Sept.) Norfolk Food Pantry
General offering for 9/21/14 ..................... $6,992.17
The above general offering figure reflects
weekly additions of direct deposits and advance
pledges.
End of August Net Profit/(Loss) .............. ($1,335/53)
Year-to-Date Net Profit/(Loss) .................. $1,200.63
Attendance 9/21/14 ..................... (48, 104, 131) 293













































Our Stephen Ministers
are ready to care for you.

Jeann Granstra Jan Henning
Kristy Booras Jolene Ziebell
Iva Thelander Katrina Tomsen
Laurel Moore Susan Skogstoe
Kris Dahlkoetter

If you or someone you know could benefit
from the care of a Stephen Minister,
please give us a call:
Karen Widhalm, Stephen Leader
(402-694-9031)
Nancy Jacobs, Stephen Leader
(402-841-1770)
St. Johns Church Office
(402-371-1985)




WE CAN HELP FIGHT
WORLD HUNGER
On Saturday, October
4th, St. Johns will
once again be
participating in the PACK AWAY HUNGER DAY
at Northeast Community College. Last year
participants had a wonderful time packing a
record 57 boxes (17,100 meals) for hungry
children. This year we plan on having 4 teams
and beating that record! Reserve the day and
plan to bring family and friends to help fight
world hunger. Please choose one of the four
time slots listed on todays Registration Slip.



MERCY MEALS PACKING
Packing Mercy Meals at the Mercy Meals
Warehouse at 7th & Madison will be several
new times:
The first Monday / month: 4-5:30 pm or
5:30 7pm
The first Tuesday / month: 12:30 2 pm


FELLOWSHIP HOUR GUEST
Join us @ Fellowship Hour on Sunday, Oct. 5
when Mitch McCartney with Nebraska
Lutheran Disaster Fund will share information
about needs for the community of Pilger
along with general info about the Disaster
Fund and how it helps.


Earl Mays Pumpkin Festival
Saturday, October 4
10 am 4 pm
1910 Center Dr., Norfolk
Pumpkin decorating, Dustin the snake guy,
face painting, games.


Prayer Support a gift that can only come
from you. A gift that gives Gods support and
love in all areas needed. THANK YOU for all of
the prayer support lifted up for my knee
surgery and recovery. Thank you for the cards
and then, when I came home, for meals. St.
Johns family is truly a family filled with the
Holy Spirit in all areas. May God continue to
wrap us in His Love.
Connie Hagstrom
P.S. -- Pastor David came to see me while I
was in therapy in Omaha. I am sure that we
all agree that when our pastors visit us in the
hospital, it is just as if God walked into the
room. Thank you, Pr. David. You are loved!


NEW MEMBER CLASSES
New Member Classes will begin Oct. 5
th
for
those wishing to learn more about St. Johns
Lutheran Church. The three classes (Oct. 5,
12, and 19
th
) will meet at noon. (Lunch will be
provided). New members will be received at
the worship service of their choice on
Oct. 25-26. We look forward to welcoming you
into the membership of St. John's!


LIFE OF
CHRIST
Class on the
Four Gospels
9:45am
Bethany Room




This study is set up to use the Synopsis of the
Four Gospels, a book that gives the reader a
topical study of each story that is written in
the gospels. For Example: if a particular story
about Jesus is found in both Matthew and
Luke, the synopsis presents both versions of
the story, side by side, so they can be read at
the same time and examined. If you would like
a copy of this book, please contact the church
office. The price (discounted) is now $31.50.
Pastor David also uses small group discussion
and visualization of the Biblical Story in the art
of the church to encourage conversations
about the texts.





TIDY UP GROUP
Meets next Monday, Oct. 6, @ 9 am. Bring
your cleaning weapons of choice!



A BIG THANKS
to all those who helped
with Folks & Forks!
At last count, $8,977.15
was raised for Nebraska
Lutheran Campus Ministry
in Norfolk, with additional
items from the silent auction waiting to be
picked up.



A Blessing of Pets and
Animal Companions

Saturday,
October 4, 2014
11 am
St Johns Lutheran Church
1300 W Benjamin Avenue
Norfolk, NE

Come join us for a time of
thanksgiving, blessing,
and celebration for those
who live with us as our
trusted companions and friends- our pets!
On Saturday morning, October 4 at 11 AM,
we will celebrate a service of Blessing Pets and
Animal Companions.
St Johns has been a strong supporter of
the Humane Society of NE Nebraska,
sponsoring the Bark-B-Q event the first
weekend of June each of the last three years.
All creatures of our God and Lord are a part of
the way we care for creation. To care for such
animals is a blessed activity.
Plan on being a part of this special activity
of worship, blessing, and fellowship! Cats,
dogs, fish, birds, gerbils, hamsters, rabbits,
horses, goats, chinchillas, snakes, chickens,
ducks, geese, lizards, newts: you bring it, we
will bless it!



NELCM FUNDRAISING CONTINUES!!!
Bids begin Saturday, Sept. 27 @ 6pm and end
noon Monday, Sept. 29, for a weekend with
Pr. Davids Mustang Convertible. Must have
valid insurance and drivers license to bid for
weekend of choice before Thanksgiving.
Bidding starts at $25 and will increase in $5
increments. Look for the bid sheet in the
sanctuary!



SATURDAY, SEPT 27
6 PM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
BRETT SIMONSEN
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
JIM CARTER
GREETERS/USHERS Lon & Clare Kleensang
READER Shirley Hughes
PRAYER LEADER Susan Skogstoe
SOUND Susan Skogstoe

SUNDAY, SEPT 28
8:30 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
BRETT SIMONSEN
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
JIM CARTER
GREETERS Bob & Jan Henning, __________
USHERS Mark Polenske, Mike Frank
READER Sara Fegley
FELLOWSHIP HOUR Richard & Mary Ann
Jenson
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Diane Sobotka,
__________, __________, __________
PRAYER LEADER Sara Fegley
SOUND Nancy Jacobs
POWERPOINT Midge Hedrick



SUNDAY, SEPT 28
11 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
BRETT SIMONSEN
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
JIM CARTER
GREETERS Kristi Johnson, Jeann Granstra
USHERS Greg & Sandra Korth, Mark Nelson
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Jeann Granstra,
Laurel Moore, Kristi Johnson, __________
PRAYER LEADER __________
SOUND Nancy Jacobs
POWERPOINT Claire Thompson









SATURDAY, OCT 4
6 PM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
CINDY NELSON
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
NANCY JACOBS
GREETERS/USHERS Darrell Jorgensen,
Gerald Schweer
READER Carolyn Wilcox
PRAYER LEADER
SOUND Ron Benson

SUNDAY, OCT 5
8:30 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
CINDY NELSON
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
NANCY JACOBS
GREETERS Doris McMahon, Donna Short
USHERS Jim McMahon, Gayle Short
READER Dan Melkus
FELLOWSHIP HOUR Roger & Lisa
Echtenkamp
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Duane & Cindy
Nelson, Roger & Alice Gentzler
PRAYER LEADER Maureen Bivens
SOUND Ron Benson
POWERPOINT Mary Lynn Benson

SUNDAY, OCT 5
11 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
CINDY NELSON
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
NANCY JACOBS
GREETERSJana Kuhlman, Jim & Kayla
Mertz
USHERS Kevin Bonderson, Dennis Swanson,
Roger Echtenkamp
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Beth Bonderson,
Janet Erickson, Brenda Carhart,
Kristy Booras
PRAYER LEADER Carol Severa
SOUND Logan Strom
POWERPOINT Marcus/Adam Echtenkamp