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
Leila Uttecht
Margaret Anding
Skylar Havranek
Rachel Schoepf

Jo Schaefer
Dallas Esser
Lloyd Frowick
Elmer Krause
Wilma Palmer

Janel Jundt
Susan Hansen
Esther Harrom
Abbie Baack
Jim Stratton

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.

Happy Birthday to Bob Strivens who will celebrate his 92nd birthday on April 8th. Bob
is now living at Park View Haven Nursing Home in Coleridge. We wish him Gods
richest blessings.
Flowers on the altar this Easter weekend are sponsored by Warren & Pat Monson in
celebration of their 52nd wedding anniversary; and by Tom & Midge Hedrick in
celebration of all the April birthdays.
WELCOME to the new members who were recognized at the Saturday, Easter Vigil
Worship Service: Chris Ermels, Amie Fischer and her children Chloe & Hayden, and
Duane & Barb Timperley.
Lift up in prayer Blayden Ryatt, son of Lacy Bear, who was baptized Saturday evening
at the Easter Vigil. Blaydens baptism sponsors are Krystal Bancroft and Rosie Bear.
Pray for Phoebe Elora, daughter of Angela Krause, who is celebrating Public
Recognition of her baptism in Extraordinary Circumstances. Phoebes baptism
sponsors are Deanna & Edward Kramer and Charley Bonanno.
EASTER LILIES have been provided by: The Scott Carhart Family, Jim & Elenore
Merritt, Mike & Margie Frank, WELCA, Peg Strong, Gayle & Donna Short, Gerald &
Sheryl Schweer, Del & Jeanie Fuelberth, Bill & Jodi Whitten, Greg & Sandra Korth,
Warren & Pat Monson, and Deb Heinrichs.

JOIN US FOR COFFEE AND RESURRECTION ROLLS BETWEEN SERVICES ON

EASTER SUNDAY
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

EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 5

8:30 amEaster Worship
9:45 am.Fellowship Hour
Coffee & Resurrection Rolls
11:00 am ..Easter Worship
MONDAY, APRIL 6
OFFICE CLOSED
8:30 am ................................................ Tidy Up Crew
2:00 pm........................................ Chosen ChristCare
Carol Waggoner, 402-371-7672
6:30 pm............................ Stephen Ministry Training
7:00 pm............................................... Praise Forever
8:30 pm..................................................... Solid Rock
TUESDAY, APRIL 7
7:00 am ................................ Mens Prayer Breakfast
6:00 pm........................................ Temple ChristCare
Pat Monson, 402-371-8803
7:00 pm....................................... Beloved ChristCare
Tracy Meister, 402-379-2484
7:00 pm.................................... Congregational Audit
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8
12:30 pm....................................... Mission Life Team
1:30 pm.................................... Searchers ChristCare
Connie Hagstrom, 402-649-4862
2:30 pm........................7th & 8th Grade Confirmation
5:00 pm........................7th & 8th Grade Confirmation
7:00 pm............................................. Ministry Teams
THURSDAY, APRIL 9
7:00 pm............................................... Majesty Choir
SATURDAY, APRIL 11
6:00 pm........................................................ Worship

Next week celebrate the Majesty Choir with

us as they present their Easter Cantata

The Passion and The Promise

at all services.

SHOP FOR MINISTRY

APRIL 5
APRIL 12

EASTER SUNDAY NO SALES

8:30 am
11 am

Doris McMahon
Beth Bonderson

OFFERINGS
Mission Emphasis (APRIL) ...... Fundraisers for Camp
General offering for 3/29/15 ..................... $8,299.50
The above general offering figure reflects
weekly additions of direct deposits and advance
pledges.
End of Feb. Net Profit / (Loss) ................ ($9,151.03)
Year-to-Date Net Profit / (Loss) .............. ($4,670.67)
Attendance 3/29/15 .....................(49, 133, 114) 296
EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 5
11 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE
WEEK
DAVE PEDERSEN
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
ROLLIE DOWNS
GREETERSMichelle Dagerman,
Martha Thompson
USHERS Kevin Bonderson, Don Meister,
Carol Severa
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Beth Bonderson,
Brenda Carhart, Kristy Booras,
__________
PRAYER LEADER Carol Severa
SOUND Logan Strom
POWERPOINT Rachel/Hannah Carhart
LECTIONARY READINGS:
Acts 10:34-43
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Mark 16:1-8
SUNDAY, APRIL 12
11 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
MIKE WIDHALM
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
CONNIE HAGSTROM
GREETERSDon & Tracy Meister,
Mike Sunderman
USHERS Dennis & Brenda Smith,
Mike Sunderman, Echtenkamp Family
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Carol Timperley,
Carl Severa, Ken Wragge, Terry Hall
PRAYER LEADER Brenda Smith
SOUND Alex Thompson
POWERPOINT Emma Dagerman
LECTIONARY READINGS:
Acts 4:32-35
Psalm 133
1 John 1:1 2:2
John 20:19-31

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)

Spring Casserole Meal

Join the Fellowship Life Team on Saturday,
April 11, immediately following the 6 PM
Worship Service as we celebrate the
Majesty Choir in their Cantata Presentation
with a Fellowship Meal. Fellowship Life
will be serving Chicken Casserole,
Cranberry Salad, Dinner Rolls, Dessert and
Drinks.

Stephen Ministers

Jan Henning
Jeann Granstra
Laurel Moore
Iva Thelander
Nancy Jacobs

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

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

Thank you to the E-Team Easter

Bunnies who provided the Easter Egg
Hunt last Sunday during Sunday School.
The kids had a hoppin good time.

Watch for FINAL updates on the very

successful Walk for Water Campaign.

Karl, Koffee & Kolach

Jeana Ganskop is presenting the program The
Life of Karl Stefan on Sunday, April 12, from
2-4 pm @ Elkhorn Valley Museum, 111 S. 9th
St., Norfolk. Free will offering.

COMMUNION ASSISTANTS
We are currently looking for 3 persons to
help distribute communion on the 2nd
Sunday each month at the 8:30am worship
service. If you would be willing to help,
please contact the church office at 402371-1985 or sign up on todays registration
slip. Thank you!

YOU ARE INVITED to the Mennonite Disaster

Service Awareness & Appreciation Ham Dinner
Openhouse on Sunday, April 26, from 12 2 PM.
in the St. Johns Fellowship Hall. Come learn
about and meet the Mennonites who are helping
with the rebuilding efforts in Pilger and across
northeast Nebraska. Presentations will be made in
the sanctuary at 12:30 & 2 PM. The ham has been
generously donated by Tyson Fresh Meats of
Madison and will be served continuously from 12
to 2 PM. A free-will offering will be gathered to
help support the work of Mennonite Disaster
Service in northeast Nebraska. The public is
invited to attend!

SATURDAY, APRIL 4
6 PM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE
WEEK
DAVE PEDERSEN
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
ROLLIE DOWNS
GREETERS/USHERS Rod & Shirley Hughes
READER Carolyn Wilcox
PRAYER LEADER Jacquie Samway
SOUND Jacquie Samway
EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 5
8:30 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE
WEEK
DAVE PEDERSEN
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
ROLLIE DOWNS
GREETERS Diane Sobotka, Audrey Prater
USHERS Phil Sykes, Dennis & Lois Braesch,
Jack Prater
READER Rollie Downs
FELLOWSHIP HOUR
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Rollie & Linda
Downs, Sherri Kuk, Carol Waggoner
PRAYER LEADER Dave Pedersen
SOUND Ron Benson
POWERPOINT Mary Lynn Benson
EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 5
11 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE
WEEK
DAVE PEDERSEN
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
ROLLIE DOWNS
GREETERSMichelle Dagerman,
Martha Thompson
USHERS Kevin Bonderson, Don Meister,
Carol Severa
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Beth Bonderson,
Brenda Carhart, Kristy Booras,
__________
PRAYER LEADER Carol Severa
SOUND Logan Strom
POWERPOINT Rachel/Hannah Carhart
LECTIONARY READINGS:
Acts 10:34-43
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Mark 16:1-8

SATURDAY, APRIL 11
6 PM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
MIKE WIDHALM
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
CONNIE HAGSTROM
GREETERS/USHERS Rod & Shirley Hughes
READER Pat Monson
PRAYER LEADER Pat Monson
SOUND Ron Benson
SUNDAY, APRIL 12
8:30 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
MIKE WIDHALM
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
CONNIE HAGSTROM
GREETERS Bob & Jan Hennings, Tom &
Midge Hedrick
USHERS Mark Polenske, Mike Frank,
Mike Kai
READER Maureen Bivens
FELLOWSHIP HOUR Rollie & Linda Downs
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Diane Sobotka,
__________, __________, __________
PRAYER LEADER Maureen Bivens
SOUND Ron Benson
POWERPOINT Mary Lynn Benson
SUNDAY, APRIL 12
11 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
MIKE WIDHALM
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
CONNIE HAGSTROM
GREETERSDon & Tracy Meister,
Mike Sunderman
USHERS Dennis & Brenda Smith,
Mike Sunderman, Echtenkamp Family
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Carol Timperley,
Carl Severa, Ken Wragge, Terry Hall
PRAYER LEADER Brenda Smith
SOUND Alex Thompson
POWERPOINT Emma Dagerman
LECTIONARY READINGS:
Acts 4:32-35
Psalm 133
1 John 1:1 2:2
John 20:19-31