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
Nancy Jacobs
Jana Kramer
Harlan Westerhold
Dale Tomka
Todd Sohl
Alice Schultz
Carol Severa
Carl Edwards

Roy Kai
Glenda Hansen
Rosemary Westerhold
Boston DeWald
Connie Stauffer
Dianne Horst
Lynn Wattier
Rose Nannen
Lynn Milander

Thad Murren
Britany Sandles
Mary Leone
Dennis & Sara Fegley
Harlan Krebs
Ann Schroeder
Keagan Sullivan
Norma Hunter

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 Sobotka in loving
memory of her mother, Alma Prawitzs birthday; and by Charles & Bonnie Starkey
and family in loving memory of son, brother, and uncle Kevin.
Come join us for Youth Fellowship Time every other Sunday during the summer at
9:45 am in the newly designed room The Outlet downstairs. Dont forget -there will be donuts and rolls, too! (Look for us NEXT SUNDAY July 17).
SHOP FOR MINISTRY is looking for 2 volunteers one @ 8:30 am and one @
10:15 pm. If you would like more information or can volunteer, please contact the
church office @ 402-371-1985. THANK YOU!

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, JULY 10
8:30 am ....................................................... Worship
9:45 am .................................................... Fellowship
10:15 am ..................................................... Worship
MONDAY, JULY 11
10:00 am ............................................. Staff Meeting
1-3 pm ................................................... Youth Group
Organizing, Creating, Constructing
7:00 pm .............................................. Praise Forever
8:30 pm .......................................... Solid Rock
TUESDAY, JULY 12
10:00 am ............................................... Youth Group
Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Shut-Ins
2:00 pm ............................................... WELCA Board
5:15 pm ............................................... Finance Team
5:30 pm ........................ NeLCM Governance Council
6:00 pm ........................................Temple ChristCare
Pat Monson, 402-371-8803
7:00 pm ....................................... Beloved ChristCare
Tracy Meister, 402-379-2484
WEDNESDAY, JULY 13
12:30 pm ...................................... Mission Life Team
1:30 pm .................................... Searchers ChristCare
Connie Hagstrom, 402-649-4862
SATURDAY, JULY 16
9:00 am .................................................. Walk n Talk
Skyview Lake
5:00 pm ........................................................ Worship

SHOP FOR MINISTRY

JULY 10
JULY 17

8:30 am
10:15 am
8:30 am
10:15 am

Doris McMahon
Beth Bonderson
Jeanne Timperley

Check the calendar this week for

the Youth Group Activities!
Sermons are now available online
through St. Johns facebook @
www.facebook.com/stjohnsnorfolk

OFFERINGS
Mission Emphasis (JULY) .......... Norfolk Food Pantry
Greenfiber Funds for JULY ................... Mercy Meals
General offering for 7/3/16 ...................... $7,714.45
Dedicated Funds spent on General........... $9,797.22
End of MAY Net Profit / (Loss) ................ ($2,897.82)
Year-to-Date Net Profit / (Loss) ............ ($14,154.91)
Attendance 7/3/16........................... (60, 79, 64) 203

Ever dream of playing

guitar in the band? Nows
your chance! Praise
Forever is looking for a
guitarist to help provide
music every other weekend
at the late Sunday service.
Practices are scheduled for
Monday evenings. If you
would be interested in
helping in this ministry, please contact
the church office or Jolene @ 402-3711985.

VBS 2016
The food donation sheets are now
available in the west hallway. Stop by
and see if theres something that you
might be able to donate. THANK YOU!
REGISTER NOW online @
vbs.stjohnsnorfolk.com
If youre still looking for ways to help with
this GINORMOUSLY FUN week, we
need additional shop keepers, small
group leaders, and kitchen helpers.
Check todays registration slip to sign up!

LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF

SCHOOL KITS
FOR JULY & AUGUST

COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS
June 15, 2016
The St. Johns Council continued discussion of a
Imagine having to choose between a meal mission/vision statement. Pastor David pointed out
orr purchasing a notebook. Project Promise that we are living out our mission but it is not
School Kits are sent to places where even articulated. The council will continue thinking about
the few required school supplies may be and discussing this important part of our
more than a family can afford. Pencils and congregations profile with the intention of seeking
the input of our new senior pastor.
paper can help write a positive future.
Include the following items in each school The Ministry Site Profile changes were described
kit:
and discussed. An added emphasis on Youth and
Family Ministry and an explanation of the
4 70-sheet notebooks (wide or college
Mission/Vision Statement process were included in
ruled)
the rewrite. Some parts of the profile were also
1 ruler (inches & centimeters)
rewritten to express the congregations focus more
1 safety scissors (blunt end)
clearly. The updated MSP has now been submitted
1 pencil sharpener
to the synod office for distribution to potential
5 pencils (secured by a rubber band)
5 black or blue pens (no gel; secure with candidates.

rubber band)
1 box of 16 or 24 crayons
1 2 eraser

Additional time was spent on reports about Gods

Work, Our Hands Sunday on September 11th, a
Synod Assembly report from Ron Lofgren, and some
discussion about the plans for 50 Years on the Hill
on December 11th.
A complete copy of the minutes is available by mail
or email by contacting the church office.

Its time to Order your T-Shirts!

Gods work. Our Hands.
Sunday, September 11
Dont miss out on getting your yellow t-shirt for
Gods Work Our Hands Sunday! T-shirt orders
for our Community Day of Service will be
collected through the first week in August (cost
is $10/shirt). The day of service is Sunday, Sept.
11th. T-shirts are the same as last year so you
can wear the one from last year, order a new
one if you missed out last year, or get a second
one to have a spare. Even if you are uncertain if
you can help on the day of service, there are
plenty of other opportunities throughout the
year to wear the T-shirt. T-shirts are
personalized with our congregations name on
the back. Sample t-shirts for sizing purposes
are hanging in the back of the sanctuary. Circle
your size on the registration slip or call the
office to let them know your size. Dont forget
to include $10 per shirt made payable to St.
Johns & designate the money for t-shirt.

The
Sparkhouse
12-Week
Summer
Bible Story
Reading Plan continues! Every week
kids will explore a Bible story through art,
cooking, coloring, and other fun activities.
The journey this week moves to the 6th
packet JONAH AND THE BIG FISH.
Packets are available on the table at the
back of the sanctuary.

The E Team thanks the following for their help

in preparing the St. Johns float for the 4th of
July parade: Jim Carter, Pr. Justin, Jeff & Cathy
Erwin, Brett, Laurie, & Alecia Simonsen, Don,
Tracy & Nathan Meister, Emma Dagerman,
Brian, Patty & Amanda Brasch, Dave, Penny,
Hope, Sara & Jacob Pedersen, Kevin & Mary
Andersen, Jolene Ziebell, Josie Miller, Kristy
Booras, and parade walkers. Thank you for your
donations and sharing your gifts of time and
talent with St. Johns!

SATURDAY, JULY 9
5 PM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
MARLA MUEHLMEIER
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
CONNIE HAGSTROM
GREETERS/USHERS Gerald Schweer
READER Connie Hagstrom

SATURDAY, JULY 16
5 PM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
DIANE SOBOTKA
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
JIM CARTER
GREETERS/USHERS Gerald Schweer
READER Pat Monson

SUNDAY, JULY 10
8:30 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
MARLA MUEHLMEIER
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
CONNIE HAGSTROM
GREETERS Richard & Leona Pfeifer
USHERS Mark Polenske, Mike Frank, Mike Kai
READER Maureen Bivens
FELLOWSHIP HOUR Marv & Mary Rover
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Duane & Barb
Timperley, __________, __________
POWERPOINT Midge Hedrick

SUNDAY, JULY 17
8:30 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
DIANE SOBOTKA
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
JIM CARTER
GREETERS Donna Short, Doris McMahon
USHERS Merlin Milander, Gayle Short, Jim
McMahon
READER Duane Nelson
FELLOWSHIP HOUR Jim & Elenore Merritt
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Duane & Cindy
Nelson, Tom & Midge Hedrick
POWERPOINT Janet Erickson

SUNDAY, JULY 10
10:15 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
MARLA MUEHLMEIER
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
CONNIE HAGSTROM
GREETERSKen Wragge, Terry Hall
USHERS Dennis & Brenda Smith, Echtenkamp
Family
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Ken Wragge, Terry
Hall, Carol Timperley, __________
POWERPOINT Claire Thompson
LECTIONARY READINGS:
Amos 7:7-17
Psalm 25:1-10
Colossians 1:1-14
Luke 10:25-37

SUNDAY, JULY 17
10:15 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
DIANE SOBOTKA
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
JIM CARTER
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:
Genesis 18:1-10
Psalm 15
Colossians 1:15-28
Luke 10:38-42