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.

SHORT TERM PRAYER CONCERNS AND JOYS:
Zelda Anderson Salesia Books
LONG TERM PRAYER CONCERNS:
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Emerson First Lutheran Church, York
Sara Fegley Ken Wragge Kenneth & Vendla Wrick
Randy Erkman Sullivan Family Rosemary Westerhold
Karmen Young Betty Low Jim Carter
Joann White Harlin Westerhold Susan Hansen
Jo & Leon Schaefer Bonnie Hortness Colton Wright
Orlo Rath Donna Hackman Burna Hershey
Don & Cleora Fisher Richard & JoAnn Berglund Darrell & Arlene Polenske
Scott Leader Kurt Juracek Mike Wragge

Flowers on the altar this Sunday are sponsored by Jeff & Cathy Erwin in loving memory of
their son, Jason; and by Karmon Lienemann in loving memory of Duane and in celebration
of Karmon’s birthday.

Prior to 8:30 AM worship, we will be playing a recording of Setting 8’s sung liturgy from the
ELW Hymnal. During Pentecost we will learn the new setting and use it in worship for a few
months. Setting 8 is more contemporary and easy to learn. The Kyrie is often sung at the
late service, so it may even sound familiar. Enjoy listening!

If there are volunteers who would like to help clean up around the church on Mondays, the
“cleaning crew” arrives between 8-9 AM and is usually done by 10 AM. All help is greatly
appreciated. Kitchens, bathrooms, halls and the sanctuary are primary attention areas. Jim will be
out for several more weeks, so we are finding out what one person does every day by replacing him
with about 10 individuals! Blessings to you all!

Worship Services can now be viewed in their entirety on St. John’s facebook page at
www.facebook.com/stjohnsnorfolk.

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, APRIL 29
8:30 am ....................................................... Worship
Youth Choir
OFFERINGS
9:30 am .................................. Youth Choir Rehearsal Mission Emphasis (APRIL) ............................. Mosaic
9:45 am…………………….…………………..Fellowship Hour Greenfiber Funds APRIL-- JUNE .......... Norf. Rescue Mission
9:45 am .............................................. Sunday School General offering for 4/22/2018................. $6,992.61
10:00 am .......................................... Frolic First Faith End of MARCH General Fund Surplus ............ $7,629.65
11:00 am ...................................................... Worship Year-to-Date General Fund Net Surplus......... $5,272.30
Youth Choir Attendance 4/22/2018…………………..44, 98, 93 (235)
MONDAY, APRIL 30
11:30 am ........Chosen ChristCare Dutch Treat Lunch
Godfather’s
8:30 pm..................................................... Solid Rock

TUESDAY, MAY 1
7:00 am ................................ Men’s Prayer Breakfast
8:30 am ................................................ Staff Meeting
6:30 pm........................................ Benefaction Board
WEDNESDAY, MAY 2
1:30 pm.................................... Searchers ChristCare
Connie Hagstrom, 402-649-4862
5:00 pm.............. Confirmation Rehearsal & Pictures
5:30 pm................................. Last Wednesday Lectio
THURSDAY, MAY 3
5:00 pm........................................ Parent’s Night Out
SATURDAY, MAY 5
5:00 pm........................................................ Worship

SHOP FOR MINISTRY

APR 29 8:30 AM Ken Hansen
11 AM Beth Bonderson
MAY 6 8:30 AM Carol Waggoner
11 AM Jeanne Timperley

WE ARE A STEPHEN
MINISTRY CONGREGATION
 For all youth who have completed the
1st grade up through the
6th grade –
Camp Carol Joy Holling Day Camp
2018
is coming to
St. John’s Lutheran Church!
Monday, June 18th to Thursday, June 21nd,
9 AM to 3 PM: Friday, June 22, 9 AM to
1 PM with closing program at noon for
friends and family! Save the dates!
Through a generous grant from St.
John’s Benefaction Fund, Camp Carol
Joy Holling of the Nebraska Lutheran
Outdoor Ministries is coming to St.
John’s in Norfolk. This is a chance for
your children to experience the energy,
talent, and music of trained camp
counselors FREE!!!!
Registrations were included in the
April Spark Update newsletter. If
you need additional registrations for
family, friends and neighbors,
registrations are available in the
back of the sanctuary, in the west
hallway or in the church office.
There is a limit of 80 campers, so
be sure to REGISTER EARLY TO
SAVE YOUR SPOT!
CONFIRMATION REHEARSAL
AND PHOTOS – MAY 2 @ 5 PM
Thank you for
lifting up the
following folks this
week:
Dan & Sandra Goeken
Jessi Gooch
Willow, Kathryn & Aiden
Jan Good
Mike & Kristi Gotschall, Kristen
Jeann & Brody Granstra
Jean Gross
Tom & Connie Hagstrom
Gary & Sherrie Hahlbeck
Terry Hall
Laurie Hanna
LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF
FABRIC KITS
Fabric Kits are the LWR project for May.
These kits require only 2 items: 2 spools of
neutral-color thread and 2 pieces of cotton
fabric. Specific sizes are listed on the
instructions found in the west hallway – look
for the washtub. Thank you for supporting
Lutheran World Relief!
The Fellowship Life Team will be babysitting
on Thursday, May 3rd from 5-8 pm, in the
Fellowship Hall. We will have supper and
activities for the kids while the parents have
a night out. There is a sign up on the
registration slip in the bulletin or call the
church office at 402-371-1985.
 The Mission Life Team
has seen the need in
our community to
collect foods for the
Norfolk Food Pantry
year-round. Emphasis
for April & May will
be crackers, cereals,
(especially low sugar) canned tomatoes (all
kinds), and puddings. Watch for the grocery
carts for your donations!
TIME TO CELEBRATE OUR GRADUATES!
Are you graduating from high school or college?
We’d like to celebrate with you at:
Graduate Recognition @ St. John’s
All services Saturday & Sunday May 12-13
(yes, that’s Mother’s Day)
Join us for the service of your choice!
Email a senior picture or recent photo of
yourself to midgehe@cableone.net or bring your
photo to the office and we’ll scan it. Photos
need to be submitted by Monday, May 7.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR --
5th Monday Dutch Treat Lunch
on April 30. Meet at Godfather’s Pizza
around 11:30 AM. We’ll enjoy lunch
together and talk about the weather!
CHURCH WOMEN UNITED OF NORFOLK
celebrate
MAY FRIENDSHIP DAY 2018
@ St. John’s Lutheran Church ELCA
1300 W. Benjamin Ave.
Friday, May 11, 2018 @ 1:30 PM
Theme: In Gratitude for God’s Presence
Speaker: Julie Pfeil
Supporting Norfolk Youth
Information: 402-372-8164
THANK YOU to all who have worked to keep
St. John’s up and running while Jim has been
away. The Monday Cleaning Crew has been
diligent in their work and the Property Team
under the supervision of Denny Braesch has
done all the “manly” tasks that need
attention. We are a blessed family!
Dear St. John’s Members –
Thank you all for prayers. Hip replacement
went well for Leon. He is doing thereapy
and residing in Brookestone Meadows,
600 Brookestone Meadows Place, Elkhorn,
NE 68022, and will be there a few weeks.
Leon & Jo Schaefer
 SATURDAY, APRIL 28 SATURDAY, MAY 5
5 PM 5 PM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK – COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –
MARLA MUEHLMEIER DAN DENKINGER
WORSHIP ASSISTANT WORSHIP ASSISTANT
CONNIE HAGSTROM ROLLIE DOWNS
GREETERS/USHERS – Lonnie & Clare Kleensang GREETERS/USHERS – Tony & Leroy Uttecht
READER – Connie Hagstrom READER – Shirley Hughes
SOUND – Mark Nelson SOUND – John Skogstoe

SUNDAY, APRIL 29
8:30 AM SUNDAY, MAY 6
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK – 8:30 AM
MARLA MUEHLMEIER COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –
WORSHIP ASSISTANT DAN DENKINGER
CONNIE HAGSTROM WORSHIP ASSISTANT
GREETERS – Desiree Martinson, Audrey Prater ROLLIE DOWNS
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – NO COMMUNION GREETERS – Dick & Barb Adams, Claribel Wulf
USHERS – Mike Frank, Duane Timperley USHERS – Mike Frank, Duane Timperley
READER – Diane Hansen READER – __________
POWERPOINT – John Skogstoe COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Duane & Barb
SOUND – Mark Nelson Timperley, Margie Frank, __________
FELLOWSHIP HOUR – Richard & Mary Ann POWERPOINT – Midge Hedrick
Jenson SOUND – John Skogstoe
FELLOWSHIP HOUR – Mission Life Team

SUNDAY, APRIL 29 SUNDAY, MAY 6

11 AM 11 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK – COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –
MARLA MUEHLMEIER DAN DENKINGER
WORSHIP ASSISTANT WORSHIP ASSISTANT
CONNIE HAGSTROM ROLLIE DOWNS
GREETERS – Michelle Dagerman, __________ GREETERS – Michelle Dagerman, __________
USHERS – __________, Heineman Family USHERS – Bonderson Family, Heineman Family
READER – Susan Westcott READER – Tracy Yost
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – NO COMMUNION COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Beth Bonderson,
POWERPOINT – __________ Janet Erickson, Kristy Booras, Terri
SOUND – Spencer Dagerman Denkinger
LECTIONARY READINGS: POWERPOINT – Ben / Aaron Bonderson
Acts 8:26-40 SOUND – John Skogstoe
Psalm 22:235-31 LECTIONARY READINGS:
1 John 4:7-21 Acts 10:44-48
John 15:1-8 Psalm 98
1 John 5:1-6
John 15:9-17