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
Tyrone Uhlir
Thad Murren
Glenda Hansen
Britany Sandles
Boston DeWald
Rosemary Westerhold
Warren DeWald
Harlan Westerhold
Dennis & Sara Fegley
Ron Jahde
Lynnette Waugh
Jean Anderson
Mike Kai as he mourns the death of his mother, Beverly
The family of Don Freese as they mourn his death

Norma Hunter
Nancy Jacobs
Jana Kramer
Kayla Mertz
Betty Low
Lee Stingley

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 weekend are sponsored by Diane Hansen in loving memory of
husband, Marlin; and by Mike & Margie Frank in thanks for their many blessings.
If you are considering becoming a member of St. Johns, classes will begin next Sunday,
Feb. 28 and continue March 6 & 13 @ 9:40 am. If you plan to attend or would like more
information, please visit with Pastor David or Pastor Justin.
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!
Easter lilies are now available to purchase for Easter Sunday, March 27. Floral Expressions
is offering lilies for $13 -- foiled, bowed, and delivered to St. Johns. Please include After
the Easter Sunday service of your choice, please feel free to take your lily home. Any
plants left behind will be delivered to a shut in or nursing home resident.
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 21
8:30 am ....................................................... Worship
9:30 am ...................Benefaction Board Special Mtg.
9:45 am .............................................. Sunday School
9:45 am .............................. Life of Christ Bible Study
11:00 am ..................................................... Worship
6:00 pm .................... Gods Ambassadors ChristCare
Kristy Booras, 402-371-6218
MONDAY, FEB 22
7:00 pm ............................................. Praise Forever
8:30 pm .......................................... Solid Rock
TUESDAY, FEB 23
7:00 am ................................ Mens Prayer Breakfast
7:00 pm ....................................... Beloved ChristCare
Tracy Meister, 402-371-2484
WEDNESDAY, FEB 24
1:30 pm .................................... Searchers ChristCare
Connie Hagstrom, 402-649-4862
2:30 pm .......................7th & 8 th Grade Confirmation
5:00 pm ...................... 7th & 8th Grade Confirmation
5:45 pm ................................................. Lenten Meal
6:30 pm ............................................ Lenten Worship
THURSDAY, FEB 25
1:30 pm .........................................................Quilters
6:30 pm ................................. Majesty Choir Practice
7:15 pm ........................................... Cantata Practice
SATURDAY, FEB 27
5:00 PM ........................................................ Worship

SHOP FOR MINISTRY

FEB 21
FEB 28

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

Margie Frank
Nancy Jacobs
Carol Waggoner
Cathy Erwin

Your special offerings to 2016 ELCA World

Hunger 40 Days of Giving are now being
collected in the glass box in the rear of the
sanctuary. Our goal is to raise $2,000 for
World Hunger in addition to our regular
offerings.

OFFERINGS
Mission Emphasis (FEB) ..................... World Hunger
40 Days of Giving
Greenfiber Funds for JAN - MARCH .. Salvation Army
General offering for 2/14/16 .................... $4,667.23
Ash Wednesday offering .............................. $758.00
End of Jan. Net Profit / (Loss) ..................... ($807.46)
Year-to-Date Net Profit / (Loss) ................. ($807.46)
Attendance 2/14/16 ......................... (49, 64, 70) 183

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
Good Friday, March 25
Worship @ 6:30 pm

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!

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.

Easter Vigil, March 26

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

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

PERSONAL CARE KITS

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. For additional
information, please stop by the washtub in the
west hallway.
Please stop by the washtub in the west
hallway for additional information and a
shopping list for your purchases!

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

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27
5 PM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
TRACY MEISTER
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
ROLLIE DOWNS
GREETERS/USHERS Lonnie & Clare
Kleensang
READER Carolyn Wilcox

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 Carhart Family

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28
8:30 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
TRACY MEISTER
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
ROLLIE DOWNS
GREETERS Alice Gentzler, Carol Sorsen
USHERS Richard Uhlir, Roger Gentzler, Linda
Downs
READER Sara Fegley
FELLOWSHIP HOUR Dick & Barb Adams
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Jim & Elenore
Merritt, Carol Waggoner, Sara Fegley
POWERPOINT Janet Erickson

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

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28
11 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
TRACY MEISTER
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
ROLLIE DOWNS
GREETERSJana Kuhlman, Tracy Meister
USHERS Jeff & Cathy Erwin, Mark Nelson
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Lon & Jeanne
Timperley, Jeff & Cathy Erwin
POWERPOINT Marcus/Adam Echtenkamp

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

LECTIONARY READINGS:
Isaiah 55:1-9
Psalm 63:1-8
1 Corinthians 10:1-13
Luke 13:1-9