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
Norma Hunter
Tyrone Uhlir
Thad Murren
Nancy Jacobs
Don Freese
Britany Sandles
Jana Kramer
Boston DeWald
Rosemary Westerhold
Dennis & Sara Fegley
Ron Jahde
Betty Low
Lee Stingley
Lynnette Waugh
Glenda Hansen
Kayla Mertz
Mike Kai and family as they mourn the death of his mother, Beverly
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.

Thank you to the families of Evelyn Kleensang and Faythe Jaroska for the gift of flowers for
our sanctuary.
Flowers on the altar this weekend are sponsored by Carolyn Wilcox in loving memory of
Ryan Lowell Wilcox; and by Don & Bettie Miller in thanks for their many blessings.
The 2016 Flower Chart in the west hallway is filling up, but there are still many dates
available. If you would like to remember a special date or person with flowers on the
altar, please sign up today!
If you are considering becoming a member of St. Johns, classes will begin Sunday, Feb. 28
and continue March 6 & 13 @ 9:40 am. If you plan to attend or would like more
information, please check todays registration slip and we will contact you.
We are pleased to announce that the youth will present the Easter program
Because He Lives on Saturday, April 9 @ 5 pm. We will begin rehearsing the songs @
9:15 am on Sundays beginning Feb. 21. For those stuents who cannot always attend on
Sundays, additional rehearsals will be held on Wednesday afternoons 3:30 - 5 pm
beginning Feb. 24. See Jolene for additional information!
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, FEB 14
VALENTINES DAY
8:30 am ....................................................... Worship
9:30 am ........................................ Brunch on the Hill
Serving 9:30am-1pm
9:45 am .............................................. Sunday School
9:45 am .............................. Life of Christ Bible Study
11:00 am ..................................................... Worship
MONDAY, FEB 15
10:00 am ...................................... Friends ChristCare
Pat Monson, 402-371-8803
10:00 am ............................................. Staff Meeting
2:00 pm ........................................ Chosen ChristCare
Carol Waggoner, 402-371-7642
5:30 pm ........................................... Executive Board
7:00 pm ............................................. Praise Forever
8:30 pm .......................................... Solid Rock
TUESDAY, FEB 16
7:00 am ................................ Mens Prayer Breakfast
WEDNESDAY, FEB 17
1:30 pm .................................... Searchers ChristCare
Connie Hagstrom, 402-649-4862
2:30 pm .......................7th & 8 th Grade Confirmation
3:30 pm .................................................. Youth Choir
5:00 pm ...................... 7th & 8th Grade Confirmation
5:45 pm ................................................. Lenten Meal
6:30 pm ............................................ Lenten Worship
7:30 pm ............................................. Church Council
7:30 pm .......................................... Mens ChristCare
Rollie Downs, 4023-649-0256
THURSDAY, FEB 18
9:00 am ............................................. Rebekah Circle
1:30 pm .................................................... Ruth Circle
6:30 pm ................................. Majesty Choir Practice
7:15 pm ........................................... Cantata Practice
SATURDAY, FEB 20
5:00 PM ........................................................ Worship

SHOP FOR MINISTRY

FEB 14
FEB 21

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

Linda Downs
Lisa Echtenkamp
Margie Frank
Nancy Jacobs

OFFERINGS
Mission Emphasis (FEB) ..................... World Hunger
40 Days of Giving
Greenfiber Funds for JAN - MARCH .. Salvation Army
General offering for 2/7/16 ...................... $4,754.45
End of Jan. Net Profit / (Loss) ..................... ($807.46)
Year-to-Date Net Profit / (Loss) ................. ($807.46)
Attendance 2/7/16 ........................... (30, 84, 67) 181

PERSONAL CARE KITS

Interested in joining the membership of St.

John's or just want to know more about our
church and the ELCA? Come take part in a
three-week session on basics in new member
classes led by Pastor Justin Wiese. The
three-week sessions include:
February 28 -- Session One: St. John's
Congregational Basics
March 6 -- Session Two: Nebraska Synod
ELCA Churchwide Ministires
March 13 -- Session Three: Tour St. John's
Building & Ministries
Classes will begin each Sunday at 9:40 AM in
the Nazareth Room, and conclude at
approximately 10:45 AM. Please plan to attend
all three classes to take part in the full
St. John's 101 experience!

When LWR distributes Personal Care Kits, its

often to people who have lost everything. In
the wake of an earthquake, or having fled from
violence as their homes were overtaken, they
clasp a towel from a faraway place, with a bar
of soap, a toothbrushand washing up, they
know that they have not been forsaken by the
world.
The very simple gesture of giving a Personal
Care Kit can give someone the nudge to start
anew, starting with a bath. You can share
Gods grace and love by providing that simple
comfort.

What to Include:
One light-weight bath-size towel
(between 20"40" & 52"27"), dark color
recommended
Two or three bath-size bars of soap
equaling up to 8-9 oz, any brand, in
original wrapping
One adult-size toothbrush in its original
packaging*
One sturdy comb, remove packaging
One metal nail clippers (attached file
optional), remove packaging
Wrap all the items in the towel and tie securely
with ribbons or yarn

Majesty Choir is rehearsing for the Easter

Cantata, The Rose of Calvary and the
members would like to invite YOU to join them
in this important ministry. Easter comes early
this year! A change in rehearsal schedule was
suggested last fall, so we are switching times.
Choir will rehearse Sunday music from 6:30 7:15 pm and rehearse the music for the
cantata afterward from 7:15 - 8pm.
If Thursdays dont fit your schedule, we will
also rehearse on Sunday mornings between
services (9:50ish to 10:50ish am). If you like to
sing, if you have the gift of music, please give
prayerful consideration to joining us!

NOTE: Toothbrush multi-packs may be

used by sealing an individual toothbrush in
a business-size envelope; no plastic bags
or wrap
Do not add other items or leave out any of
the items listed. All items should be new
and in good condition. Do not enclose the
Kit or any of its contents in plastic bags.
Please give new items only, except where
otherwise noted
Please do not donate items with any
religious symbols, messages or your
congregations name.
Please do not donate any items decorated
with a U.S. flag, patriotic or military
symbols, or references to the armed
forces, including camouflage.

LENTEN SCHEDULE AND MEALS:

Wed., 2/17 - dinner beginning @ 5:45 pm
Soup & Sandwich
6:30 pm Worship
Wed. 2/24 dinner beginning @ 5:45 pm
Culvers Chicken
6:30 pm Worship
Wed. 3/2 Seder Meal @ 5:30 pm
Traditional Passover Meal
7 pm Worship
Wed., 3/9 dinner beginning @ 5:45 pm
Hot dogs, Mac-n-cheese
6:30 pm Worship
Wed. 3/16 dinner beginning @ 5:45 pm
Little Caesars Pizza
6:30 pm Worship

HOLY WEEK
Holy Wednesday, March 24
Healing Service @ 6:30 pm
Maundy Thursday, March 25
Worship @ 12 Noon & 6:30 pm

Women of Faith Belong Tour

August 26-27, 2016
Pinnacle Bank Arena, Lincoln, NE
The Stephen Ministry team has tickets available
to the popular Women of Faith/ Belong
conference being held this year at the Pinnacle
Bank Arena in Lincoln.
Women of Faith has been encouraging women
since 1996 with compelling stories, laugh out-loud
humor, heart-tugging music, rejuvenating worship,
and more!
Now renamed Belong, this is a live event
bringing women together in arenas across the
country. Its where you will go to connect, reboot,
and hear from remarkable communicators who
have experienced Gods love in a profound way.
They will help you hone in on how to live a full,
faith-filled, purposeful life.
We have a limited number of tickets available
that will be at a discounted price of $105.00 for the
Friday night and all day Saturday sessions.
Deadline for the discount is March 27th. Join us
and youll discover, dreamand have fun in the
process. For more information please call:
Karen Widhalm 402-694-9031
Jackie or Jolene at the church office
402-371-1985

Good Friday, March 25

Worship @ 6:30 pm
Easter Vigil, March 26
Worship @ 5 pm
New Members Received
Easter Sunday, March 27
Worship @ 8:30 am & 11 am

Thank you!
The family of Evelyn Kleensang gratefully
acknowledges all of the kind and sincere
expressions of sympathy we have
received. We are truly thankful for the
blessings of family and friends at this sad
time.

St. Johns Funeral Committee wishes to

thank everyone who brought food and
served lunch after the Evelyn Kleensang
funeral Thursday, Feb. 4, and after the
Faythe Ann Jaroska funeral Friday, Feb. 5.
Also, thank you to Carol Sorsen and
Carol Severa for serving coffee and
cookies athe the Jaroska visitation
Thursday evening.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13
5 PM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
JOHN SKOGSTOE
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
TRACY MEISTER
GREETERS/USHERS Lonnie & Clare
Kleensang
READER Pat Monson

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20
5 PM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
CINDY NELSON
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
BRENDA CARHART
GREETERS/USHERS Lonnie & Clare
Kleensang
READER Dale Stephenson

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14
8:30 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
JOHN SKOGSTOE
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
TRACY MEISTER
GREETERS Richard & Leona Pfeifer, Jack &
Audrey Prater
USHERS Mark Polenske, Mike Frank, _______
READER Richard Pfeifer
FELLOWSHIP HOUR Chosen ChristCare
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Duane & Barb
Timperley, Rick & Diana Uhlir
POWERPOINT John Skogstoe

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21
8:30 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
CINDY NELSON
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
BRENDA CARHART
GREETERS Lynn Milander, Donna Short
USHERS Merlin Milander, Gayle Short,
Jim McMahon
READER Tom Hedrick
FELLOWSHIP HOUR Roger & Alice Gentzler
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Duane & Cindy
Nelson, Tom & Midge Hedrick
POWERPOINT Rachel Carhart

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14
11 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
JOHN SKOGSTOE
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
TRACY MEISTER
GREETERSKen Wragge, Terry Hall
USHERS Dennis & Brenda Smith,
The Echtenkamp Family
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Ken Wragge,
Terry Hall, __________, __________
POWERPOINT Claire Thompson

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21
11 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
CINDY NELSON
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
BRENDA CARHART
GREETERSKristi Johnson, Jeann Granstra
USHERS Greg & Sandra Korth, Del Johnson,
Ken Wragge, Terry Hall
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Jeann Granstra,
Laurel Moore, Kristi Johnson,
Brenda Carhart
POWERPOINT Rachel Carhart

LECTIONARY READINGS:
Deuteronomy 26:1-11
Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16
Romans 10:8b-13
Luke 4:1-13

LECTIONARY READINGS:
Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18
Psalm 27
Philippians 3:174:1
Luke 13:31-35