St.

John’s Lutheran Church ELCA

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

Our Mission: Disciples Through God’s Love, Celebrating In Jesus’ name.

PRAYER CONCERNS AND JOYS:
Carol Peterson Gene Ebel
LONG TERM PRAYER CONCERNS:
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Emerson First Lutheran Church, York
Sara Fegley Carol Severa Alaire Anderson
Randy Erkman Sullivan Family Scott Freese
Rosemary Westerhold Karmen Young Hysell Family
Harlin Westerhold Susan Hansen Joann White
Jo & Leon Schaefer Bonnie Hortness Dora Ahlmann
Robert Skalberg Orlo Rath Phil Sykes
Donna Hackman Joanne & Roy Petersen Mark Hearn
Burna Hershey Don & Cleora Fisher Richard & JoAnn Berglund
Darrell Polenske Karen Widhalm
Jon Myrick
Family and friends of Gladys Moritz as they mourn her death

Flowers on the altar this weekend are sponsored by David & Penny Pedersen in honor of
Jacob’s birthday; and by Kevin & Beth Bonderson in thanks for all the blessings for our
church family. Additional flowers are sponsored by Dan & Teri Denkinger in honor of Dan’s
birthday.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: The Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, January 28, at
1 PM. A Potluck Luncheon will be served at noon. A Financial Forum is scheduled for
Sunday, January 21, at 10 AM (between services). Everyone welcome to attend.

ST. JOHN’S STAFF

Myron Meyer – Transitional Senior 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
 THE WEEK AHEAD
SUNDAY, JAN 14
8:30 am ........................................................ Worship
9:45 am ............................................ Fellowship Hour
OFFERINGS
9:45 am .............................................. Sunday School Mission Emphasis (JAN) ................... Rescue Mission
10:00 am .......................................... Frolic First Faith Greenfiber Funds for JAN, FEB, MARCH ... Salv. Army
Nursery General offering for 1/7/2018................... $5,642.37
11:00 am ...................................................... Worship End of DEC General Fund Profit .................. $18,874.31
6:30 pm.................... God’s Ambassadors ChristCare Year-to-Date General Fund Net Profit ........... $5,435.18
Kristy Booras, 402-371-6218 Attendance 1/7/2018 ....................... (48, 81, 73) 202
MONDAY, JAN 15
Martin Luther King Day
10:00 am ...................................... Friends ChristCare
Pat Monson, 402-371-8803
1:15 pm........................................ Chosen ChristCare
Carol Waggoner, 402-371-7642
6:30 pm...................... Stephen Ministry Supervision
8:30 pm..................................................... Solid Rock
TUESDAY, JAN 16
7:00 am ................................ Men’s Prayer Breakfast
8:30 am ................................................ Staff Meeting
5:00 pm............................................ Memorial Team
7:00 pm............................... Benefaction Audit Team
WEDNESDAY, JAN 17
1:30 pm................................... Searchers ChristCare
Connie Hagstrom, 402-649-4862
2:30 pm........................... 5th/6th Grade Confirmation
5:00 pm........................... 5th/6th Grade Confirmation
5:30 pm............................................ NeLCM Meeting
Community Room
7:00 pm.............................................. Church Council
THURSDAY, JAN 18
9:00 am .............................................. Rebekah Circle

SATURDAY, JAN 20
5:00 pm........................................................ Worship

SHOP FOR MINISTRY

JAN 14 8:30 AM Donna Short
11 AM Jeanne Timperley
JAN 21 8:30 AM Elenore Merritt
11 AM Terri Denkinger
 ENJOY THE CONVENIENCE OF
ELECTRONIC GIVING
As St. John’s Lutheran Church prepares for a
new year, it is important to know what
support we can depend on from our
congregation members. By knowing what
THANK YOU to those who “ungreened” the
you are willing to commit financially, we are church for the new year! Your efforts are
able to better plan for the future. Please greatly appreciated and noticed!
consider setting up a recurring giving plan. Remember hanging the greens with all the
Automating your financial commitments doors open? It was a little different when it
means your contributions will be received on came time to put things away!!
a steady, uninterrupted basis. To set up a
recurring giving schedule, visit us online at
www.stjohnsnorfolk.com, locate the Online
Giving button and set up your recurring
giving schedule. The first time you give, you
will select a password that will enable you to
log in at any time and make changes to your
giving or view your complete online giving
history. Or if it’s easier, ask us in the church
office for a paper authorization form to
complete.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Thank you for all you do to support our
Sunday, January 28
mission here at St. John’s!
8AM – 1PM
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Community Room (North Side – Door 5)
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Dear St. John’s,

Thank you SO much for your dedication
and faithful service to our Meals on Wheels
program. We look forward to working with
you in the new year!
Join us for an adventure in Sunday School: Anne, Meals on Wheels Coordinator
a class offered for children 0-3 years attended
with a parent or caregiver.
Class starts at 10am THIS WEEKEND!
 EXTREME BOWL
SHOCKED DECEMBER COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS
Youth – Grades 7 – 12 The Council has approved the proposed
KING’S LANES 2018 Budget in preparation for the Annual
Meeting on January 28, 2018. A Budget Forum
1000 Riverside Blvd meeting will be help on January 21, 2018
between services for the congregation to ask
questions about the budget prior to the Annual
Meeting.
Extreme Bowling The Nominating Committee continues to
look for members of the congregation who may
Friday, January 26 have an interest in becoming Church Council
members, Benefaction Committee members or
representatives to attend the annual Nebraska
10PM - Midnight Synod meeting. If you are interested or know of
someone who is, please contact the committee
or sign the attendance slip in the bulletin.
Thank you to the Audit Committee for
completing the audit of the 2016 church
records. Recommendations are being reviewed
by the council and committees.
The St. John’s Council appreciates Pastor
Meyer’s assistance as we continue to work with
Pastor Megan Morrow from the Nebraska synod
in the call process for a Senior Pastor. The
Council and Call Committee are updating the
Church Profile and continue to pray for success
in the call of a new Senior Pastor.
A complete copy of the minutes is available
by mail or email by contacting the church office.
 SATURDAY, JANUARY 13
5 PM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –
DIANE SOBOTKA
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
ROLLIE DOWNS
GREETERS/USHERS – Lonny & Clare Kleensang
READER – Shirley Hughes
SOUND – John Skogstoe
SUNDAY, JANUARY 14
8:30 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –
DIANE SOBOTKA
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
ROLLIE DOWNS
GREETERS – Richard & Leona Pfeifer, Wendell
& Ethelyn Fossum
USHERS – Denny & Lois Braesch
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Linda Downs,
Rick & Diana Uhlir, Midge Hedrick
READER – Rollie Downs
POWERPOINT – Janet Erickson
SOUND – John Skogstoe
FELLOWSHIP HOUR – Jim & Elenore Merritt
SUNDAY, JANUARY 14
11 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –
DIANE SOBOTKA
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
ROLLIE DOWNS
GREETERS – Ken Wragge, Terry Hall
USHERS – Dennis & Brenda Smith, Mark Nelson
READER – Amanda Brasch
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Jeann Granstra,
Laurel Moore, Kristi Johnson,
Brenda Carhart
POWERPOINT – Rachel Carhart
SOUND – John Skogstoe
LECTIONARY READINGS:
1 Samuel 3:1-10
Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18
1 Corinthians 6:12-20
John 1:43-51
SATURDAY, JANUARY 20
5 PM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –
CATHY ERWIN
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
CONNIE HAGSTROM
GREETERS/USHERS – Lonny & Clare Kleensang
READER – Dale Stephenson
SOUND – Brenda Carhart
SUNDAY, JANUARY 21
8:30 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –
CATHY ERWIN
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
CONNIE HAGSTROM
GREETERS – Donna Short, Doris McMahon
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Duane & Cindy
Nelson, Tom & Midge Hedrick
USHERS – Gayle Short, Jim McMahon
READER – Duane Nelson
POWERPOINT – John Skogstoe
FELLOWSHIP HOUR – Del & Jeanie Fuelberth
SOUND – Brenda Carhart
SUNDAY, JANUARY 21
11 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –
CATHY ERWIN
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
CONNIE HAGSTROM
GREETERS – Kristi Johnson, Jeann Granstra
USHERS – Greg & Sandra Korth, Del Johnson,
Ken Wragge, Terry Hall
READER – Kristi Johnson
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Lon & Jeanne
Timperley, Jeff & Cathy Erwin
POWERPOINT – Marcus / Adam Echtenkamp
SOUND – Brenda Carhart
LECTIONARY READINGS:
Jonah 3:1-5, 10
Psalm 62:5-12
1 Corinthians 7:29-31
Mark 1:14-20