St.

Johns Lutheran Church ELCA

1300 W. Benjamin Avenue
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1985
stjohn@cableone.net
www.stjohnsnorfolk.com

Our Mission: Disciples Through Gods Love, Celebrating In Jesus name.

PRAYER CONCERNS AND JOYS:
Margaret Anding Merle Mead Lonnie Kleensang

LONG TERM PRAYER CONCERNS:

Dennis & Sara Fegley Norma Hunter Carol Severa
Lt. Col. Darin Huss (deployed) Keagan Sullivan Scott Leader
Rosemary Westerhold Harlin Westerhold Cole Esser
Karen Widhalm Dean Chapman Terry Downs
Tyson Wingate Rodger Golter Karmen Young
Addie Scheve Susan Hansen Kay Curtis
Taylor Pass Jan Beauvais Jo & Leon Schaefer
Megan Curry Jan Grosse Bob Henning
Pray for our 2017 Graduates as they complete their high school and college studies.

Lift up Cole Michael Hawkins, son of Michael & Michelle Hawkins, as he is baptized at the late service
this weekend. Coles baptismal sponsors are Michael & Stacey Hawkins and Jeremy & Jennifer
Michaels.

Congratulations! to Rilye Sanders from Grampa & Gramma Jerry & Bev Schwede as he graduates
from Norfolk High School.

Flowers on the altar this weekend are sponsored by Bill & Jodi Whitten in celebration of their 37th
wedding anniversary; and by Kevin & Beth Bonderson with congratulations to our graduates in the
Class of 2017! May the love of God surround you, may His peace be around you, and may your day
be blessed from beginning to end. Enjoy this special day!

SUNDAY 11 AM WORSHIP WILL MAKE ITS SUMMER MOVE

TO 10:15 AM NEXT WEEKEND ON SUNDAY, MAY 28.

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, MAY 21 OFFERINGS
8:30 am ........................................................ Worship Mission Emphasis (MAY) ...... ELCA Scholarship Fund
9:45 am ........................................... Fellowship Hour
Greenfiber Funds for MAY ... Norfolk Rescue Mission
11:00 am ...................................................... Worship
Baptism of Cole Michael Harkins TOTAL donated to HAITI MISSION ............$1,641.92
General offering for 5/14/2017 .................$4,957.12
MONDAY, MAY 22 End of MARCH General Fund Deficit ......... -$1,1844.04
10:00 am ............................................. Staff Meeting Year-to-Date General Fund Net Deficit......... -$6,905.43
8:30 pm ..................................................... Solid Rock
Attendance 5/14/2017 .................. (32, 103, 86) 221
TUESDAY, MAY 23
7:00 am ................................ Mens Prayer Breakfast
7:00 pm ....................................... Beloved ChristCare
Tracy Meister, 402-379-2484
WEDNESDAY, MAY 24
1:30 pm .................................... Searchers ChristCare
Connie Hagstrom, 402-649-4862
7:00 pm ............................. Education Team Meeting
7:30 pm .......................................... Mens ChristCare
Rollie Downs, 402-649-0256
THURSDAY, MAY 25
1:30 pm .........................................................Quilters
SATURDAY, MAY 27
5:00 pm ........................................................ Worship

SHOP FOR MINISTRY

MAY 21 8:30 AM Carol Waggoner
11AM Beth Bonderson
MAY 28 8:30 AM Donna Short
11 AM Jeane Timperley

Starting in June, watch this box as
we highlight a different St. Johns Ministry
Group each week from ChristCare to
Garden Club. If you would like to feature
your team or group, please contact the
church office at 402.371.1985.
Have you thought about becoming a
Stephen Minister? Stephen
Ministry is a one-to-one lay
caring ministry that provides
high-quality, confidential, Christ-
centered care to people who are hurting.
We will be offering a class beginning in the
fall to equip Stephen Ministers. Please
watch for updates about the class and
consider being a part of this ministry.
CHOSEN CHRISTCARE
Invites you to join them for dutch-treat
lunch on Monday, May 22, @ 11:30 am at
Godfathers Pizza. Come and go as you
wish, just gather for lunch and conversation!
(Moved from Memorial Day as the
5th Monday Luncheon).
Fellowship Life Events!
Dont miss out, mark your calendars today!
June 9th & 10th: Christian Cross Festival at
Skyview Lake. Gather your friends and family and
plan to attend this free annual event. National
bands & speakers, childrens tent, inflatables,
kayakingGREAT fun for all ages! Watch future
bulletins for more details about this event.
June 22nd: Music in the Park at Skyview
Lake. 6-9:30 PM Bring a lawnchair or blanket,
your favorite beverage & snacks, and join your
St. Johns family under the yellow windsock for a
free evening of fun & fellowship. All ages
welcome! Future dates for additional evenings:
July 6, July 20, and August 3.
July 28th: Mercy Meals Fundraiser
at 2006 Hillview Drive from 7-10 PM.
Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a concert
by Bennie and the Jets, a Tribute to Elton
John. Advance tickets $50. One hundred
percent (100%) of ticket sales goes directly
toward the purchase of the raw materials needed
to pack Mercy Meals. For more information and
tickets contact Karen Widhalm 402-694-9031.
We are in need volunteers to
be team leaders for Day Camp
starting with Sunday
evening, June 18th
(orientation time to be
announced) and then Monday
through Thursday, June 19-
22 (8 AM 4 PM) and Friday, June 23 (8
AM 2 PM). We also need volunteers to be
registration helpers, parking lot attendants
at arrival and dismissal, kitchen help for
snack time and lunch and host families for
3-4 camp counsellors from Camp Carol Joy
Holling. If you are interested or have
questions, please mark the registration slip
in today's bulletin or call Jolene
(402-371-1985).
 PROJECT HOMELESS CONNECT
The Northeast Nebraska Continuum of Care
a group of human service providers in the
area will host Project Homeless Connect,
an event designed to help address the needs
of individuals and families in the area who
are experiencing homelessness or near
homelessness. It will take place from
1-6 PM on Friday, June 23, at Norfolk High
School. The event will feature a multitude
of agencies at one location providing a wide
range of free services from haircuts to
mental health treatment. People can apply
for housing assistance, physicals, eye
exams, dental assistance, and a hot meal
that day. Free daycare will be provided. If
you would like to know more or volunteer,
contact Lacy Kimes at 1-877-379-3798.
www.projecthomelessconnectnorfolk.org
WORSHIP
VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE
A new schedule is being prepared for
summer (June through September) for all of
our worship volunteers. If you would like to
try something new or change from your
current serving capacity, please let the
office know as soon as possible.
As always, we look for your assistance in
filling blanks in the service schedule as well
as finding substitutes to help if you are
going to be gone.
We are in need of all helpers young
and old all services! Please consider
adding this to your list of ways you can
help by serving your congregation on a
monthly basis. 402.371.1985

CAMP CAROL JOY HOLLING

COMES TO ST. JOHNS
FREE DAYCAMP
JUNE 19-23
9am 3pm (M-Th)
9am 1pm (Fri)
Any Youth 1st-6th Grade
Heres your chance to experience camp
right in your own backyard! Pick up a
health form in the back of the sanctuary and
return to the church office by June 12.
A sack lunch is all thats required!
 SATURDAY, MAY 21 SATURDAY, MAY 28
5 PM 5 PM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
DIANE SOBOTKA MICHELLE DAGERMAN
WORSHIP ASSISTANT WORSHIP ASSISTANT
CONNIE HAGSTROM SARA FEGLEY
GREETERS/USHERS Gerald Schweer, GREETERS/USHERS Gerald Schweer,
_________ __________
READER Dale Stephenson READER Carolyn Wilcox
SOUND Brenda Carhart SOUND John Skogstoe

SUNDAY, MAY 21 SUNDAY, MAY 28

8:30 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
DIANE SOBOTKA
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
CONNIE HAGSTROM
GREETERS Donna Short, Doris McMahon
USHERS Merlin Milander, Gayle Short, Jim
McMahon
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Duane & Cindy
Nelson, Tom & Midge Hedrick
READER Duane Nelson
POWERPOINT Midge Hedrick
SOUND Brenda Carhart
FELLOWSHIP HOUR Richard & Mary Ann
Jenson
8:30 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
MICHELLE DAGERMAN
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
SARA FEGLEY
GREETERS Alice Gentzler, Audrey Prater
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Jim & Elenore
Merritt, Carol Waggoner, Sara Fegley
USHERS Richard Uhlir, Roger Gentzler,
Jack Prater
READER Maureen Bivens
POWERPOINT Carhart Family
FELLOWSHIP HOUR __________
SOUND John Skogstoe

SUNDAY, MAY 28
SUNDAY, MAY 21 10:15 AM
11 AM COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK MICHELLE DAGERMAN
DIANE SOBOTKA WORSHIP ASSISTANT
WORSHIP ASSISTANT SARA FEGLEY
CONNIE HAGSTROM GREETERS Jana Kuhlman, Janice Matthies
GREETERS Kristi Johnson, Jeann Granstra USHERS Jeff & Cathy Erwin, Echtenkamp
USHERS Greg & Sandra Korth, Del Johnson, Family
Ken Wragge, Terry Hall COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Lon & Jeanne
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Jeann Granstra, Timperley, Jeff & Cathy Erwin
Laurel Moore, Kristi Johnson, POWERPOINT Marcus/Adam Echtenkamp
Brenda Carhart SOUND John Skogstoe
POWERPOINT Rachel Carhart
LECTIONARY READINGS:
SOUND Brenda Carhart
Acts 1:6-14
LECTIONARY READINGS: Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35
Acts 17:22-31 1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11
Psalm 66:8-20 John 17:1-11
1 Peter 3:13-22
John 14:15-21