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
Dallas Esser
Naoma Ronnfeldt
Leona Pfeifer
Phil Sykes
Jo Schaefer
Wave Prchal
Keagan Sullivan
Bailey Suehl
Boston DeWald
Norma Hunter
Stephanie Rabbass
The family of Waine Kruse as they mourn his death

Evelyn Kleensang
Bradley Wise
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 Labor Day Weekend are sponsored by Marcia Barg in loving
memory of her husband, Robert; and by Scott & Brenda Carhart in celebration of Zacs 9th
birthday on September 11th.
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.
MAJESTY CHOIR: There will be no practice on Thursday, Sept. 10, due to the Community
Concert. Practice will resume again the following Thursday, Sept. 17.

Sending of Communion will be next weekend. If you have an appointment for this
week, please tell Pastor Justin and he will get a case for you. Also, please look at home
we have lost a couple of communion cases. If you find one, please return it to Jacquie
Samway in the office. Thanks!

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!
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 6
8:30 am ....................................................... Worship
9:30 am ........................................... Fellowship Hour
9:45 am .............................................. Sunday School
11:00 am ..................................................... Worship
7:00 pm .................... Gods Ambassadors ChristCare
Kristy Booras, 402-371-6218
MONDAY, SEPT 7
LABOR DAY -- OFFICE CLOSED
2:00 pm ........................................ Chosen ChristCare
Carol Waggoner, 402-371-7642
7:00 pm ............................................. Praise Forever
8:30 pm .......................................... Solid Rock
TUESDAY, SEPT 8
1:00 pm ............................................... Staff Meeting
2:00 pm ............................................... WELCA Board
5:15 pm ............................................... Finance Team
6:00 pm ........................................Temple ChristCare
Pat Monson, 402-371-8803
7:00 pm ....................................... Beloved ChristCare
Tracy Meister, 402-379-2484
WEDNESDAY, SEPT 9
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 ................................ Youth Choir Grades 3-8
4:20 pm ...................................................... Bell Choir
5:00 pm ....................... 7th & 8th Grade Confirmation
6:00 pm .............................. Potluck Pizza in the Park
Skyview Lake North Shelter
7:00 pm ....................................... Worship Life Team
SATURDAY, SEPT 12
5:00 pm ........................................................ Worship

SHOP FOR MINISTRY

SEPT 6
SEPT 13

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

Carol Waggoner
Cathy Erwin
Donna Short
Pat Strom

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

OFFERINGS
Mission Emphasis (SEPT) .............................. NeLCM
Greenfiber Funds for SEPT ................... Mercy Meals
General offering for 8/30/15 .................... $6,413.49
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 8/30/15 ....................... (36, 102, 93) 231

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.

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!

* To give of your time to help at the pantry,

check todays Registration Slip or call Shirley
Frowick @ 402-644-7882.
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. As soon
as we have a physical address, we will publish it
so you can send letters of support from home!

God's Work, Our Hands Sunday is

Sept. 13th! Sunday
School students will be
putting Lutheran World
Relief school kits
together for their part
in this fun weekend!
Join us at noon in the Fellowship Hall for
a chicken dinner as we kick-off our day
of service in the community.

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 drop-off box is now available in the
west hallway.

STEPHEN MINISTRY
Our Stephen Ministers are here
to help you with this one-toone 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
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 life 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
Wednesday
Family Night
The Christian
Education Team is
excited to announce a
lineup of monthly
family activities planned for Wednesday
evenings. Invite anyone and everyone! All
evenings will begin with a 6 PM meal and run
until 7:30 PM.
Wednesday, Sept. 9 is

Potluck Pizza in the Park

Bring your own favorite large pizza and an
outdoor game. Drinks and dessert will be
provided. We will meet at the Skyview Park
north shelter by the playground.

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 5
5 PM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
PATTY BRASCH
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
NANCY JACOBS
GREETERS/USHERS __________
READER Amanda Brasch
PRAYER LEADER __________
SOUND Spencer Dagerman

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

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
8:30 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
PATTY BRASCH
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
NANCY JACOBS
GREETERS Bob Henning, Dick & Barb Adams
USHERS Jim McMahon, Gayle Short,
Merlin Milander
READER Sherri Kuk
FELLOWSHIP HOUR Dick & Barb Adams
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Tom & Midge
Hedrick, Sherri Kuk, Diane Sobotka
PRAYER LEADER Sara Fegley
SOUND Spencer Dagerman
POWERPOINT Mary Lynn Benson

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, Roger Gentzler,
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 6
11 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
PATTY BRASCH
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
NANCY JACOBS
GREETERSMichelle Dagerman,
Martha Thompson
USHERS Kevin Bonderson, Don Meister,
Carol Severa
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Beth Bonderson,
Tracy Meister, Kristy Booras, __________
PRAYER LEADER Lon Timperley
SOUND Spencer Dagerman
POWERPOINT Emma Dagerman

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 35:4-7a
Psalm 146
James 2:1-10 (11-13) 14-17
Mark 7:24-37

LECTIONARY READINGS:
Isaiah 50:4-9a
Psalm 116:1-9
James 3:1-12
Mark 8:27-38