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:
Scott Ruda Skylar Heckens
LONG TERM PRAYER CONCERNS:
Sara Fegley Kenneth & Vendla Wrick Donna Eckman
Sullivan Family Rosemary Westerhold Karmen Young
Jim Carter Joann White Harlin Westerhold
Susan Hansen Jo & Leon Schaefer Bonnie Hortness
Colton Wright Orlo Rath Donna Hackman
Burna Hershey Don & Cleora Fisher Darrell & Arlene Polenske
Scott Leader Kurt Juracek Mike Wragge
Elton Coleman Brayden Carol Timperley
Elvon Suhr Janet Karen Widhalm
Pray for those who prepare, coordinate and deliver Meals on Wheels.

Godspeed to our 2018 Youth Gathering participants as they ready themselves for the trip to
Houston.

Flowers on the altar this weekend are sponsored by Denny & Lois Braesch in honor of all
our children’s and grandchildren’s summer birthdays; and by Troy & Ann Austin in honor of
daughter-in-law Alex Austin’s birthday and daughter Haley Belina’s birthday.

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

Thank You, Jolene, for all your efforts bringing Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Day
Camp 2018 to our youth! LOTS of planning and praying did it!!

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 OFFERINGS
Mission Emphasis (JUNE) .... Norfolk Rescue Mission
SUNDAY, JUNE 24 Greenfiber Funds APRIL-- JUNE .......... Norf. Rescue Mission
8:30 am ........................................................ Worship General offering for 6/17/2018................. $3,886.60
9:45 am…………………….…………………..Fellowship Hour End of APRIL General Fund Deficit.............. ($3,421.27)
10:15 am ...................................................... Worship Year-to-Date General Fund Net Surplus......... $3,039.91
6:30 pm.................... God’s Ambassadors ChristCare Attendance 6/17/2018…………………..33, 77, 67 (177)
Kristy Booras, 402-371-6218
MONDAY, JUNE 25
8:30 pm..................................................... Solid Rock
TUESDAY, JUNE 26
8:30 am ................................................ Staff Meeting
7:00 pm....................................... Beloved ChristCare
Kristy Booras, 402-371-6218
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27
ELCA Youth Gathering, Houston, TX
7:00 pm ................................... Education Team Mtg
7:30 pm.......................................... Men’s ChristCare
Rollie Downs, 402-649-0256
THURSDAY, JUNE 28
ELCA Youth Gathering, Houston, TX
FRIDAY, JUNE 29
ELCA Youth Gathering, Houston, TX
SATURDAY, JUNE 30
ELCA Youth Gathering, Houston, TX
5:00 pm........................................................ Worship

SHOP FOR MINISTRY

JUNE 24 8:30 AM Ken Hansen
10:15 AM Lisa Echtenkamp
JULY 1 8:30 AM Carol Waggoner
10:15 AM Cathy Erwin

The Fellowship Life team

would like to invite everyone
going to Music In the Park to
sit together. Look for the
yellow windsock! The
musical group is Soul Dawg. The date,
place, and time is Thursday, June 21, at
Skyview Lake, from 6- 9 PM. See you at the
lake!
 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!
We just finished our third week of Meals on
Wheels. I wish to give a BIG THANK YOU to our
delivery people this week:
Warren & Pat Monson
Mike & Margie Frank
Denny & Lois Braesch
Dave & Linda Walter
Shirley Frowick
Mary Ann Jenson
Thank you for volunteering!
Carol Sorsen
GARDEN FUNDRAISER
As of June 17, the Garden Club has
raised $4,060.19 toward the
landscaping plans for the east
garden area!
Thank you for lifting up the following folks
this week:
Jim & Kayla Mertz
Pr. Myron Meyer
Merlin & Lynn Milander
Don & Bettie Miller
Joe & Peggy Miller
Tyler, Allison, Josie, Phoebe
Travas & MaKenze Miller
Dimitri, Ariana
Eunice Mohl
Warren & Pat Monson
Laurel Moore
Austin, Marissa
Lana Mosel
JUST A REMINDER: There are addressed
envelopes on the table in the back of the
sanctuary that will assist you in sending notes of
encouragement and prayers to Katlinn &
Keagan Sullivan while they are awaiting
transplant updates in Houston, TX. I know they
would appreciate hearing from you!
Thank you to my
church family for the
prayers, cards, and
all the get well
wishes when I had
my hip surgery. Thank you Pastor Myron and
Jacquie for the visits. Also, thank you to Kristy
Booras for the gift of soup!
Shirley Hughes
 Food Pantry
emphasis for
June will
continue with
crackers (all
kinds), beans (all
kinds), canned
dinners, pancake
mix and syrup, SAVE THE DATE! St. John’s / Bright Horizons
Hamburger & Tuna Helper. Anything with a 8th Annual Garage Sale this year is on
shelf life (dried foods or canned goods) is Thursday, July 26th, in the Fellowship Hall @
appreciated! St. John’s from 7AM – 5PM. As you are
downsizing or cleaning out, please consider
donating items. We accept all items in good
condition, including working appliances or
furniture. Children’s clothing only will be
accepted (NO adult clothing). Donations
may be dropped off on Tuesday, July 24
Do YOU have TRIVENT ACTION FUND $$$ from Noon – 5PM or Wednesday, July 25
AVAILABLE? If you do, St. John’s can put from 9AM – Noon. All monies raised will be
that money to work on September 9, 2018. donated to Bright Horizons for survivors of
September 9 is on God’s Work Our domestic violence and sexual assault.
Hands Sunday— Questions? Contact Lori Olson (402-750-
There are several projects available that 2974) or Lacy Kimes, Bright Horizons
money could be put to great use. Please, Housing Supervisor (402-379-3798).
please contact the church office. Projects
can be chosen.
 SATURDAY, JUNE 30
SATURDAY, JUNE 23
5 PM
5 PM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –
DEL JOHNSON
DIANE SOBOTKA
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
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JACQUELYN SAMWAY
GREETERS/USHERS – Lonnie & Clare Kleensang
GREETERS/USHERS – Lonnie & Clare Kleensang
READER – Carolyn Wilcox
READER – Pat Monson
SOUND – John Skogstoe
SOUND – Mark Nelson

SUNDAY, JULY 1
SUNDAY, JUNE 24
8:30 AM
8:30 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –
DEL JOHNSON
DIANE SOBOTKA
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
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JOLENE ZIEBELL
GREETERS – Dick & Barb Adams, Desiree
GREETERS – Roger & Alice Gentzler, Carol
Martinson
Sorsen
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Duane & Barb
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Jim & Elenore
Timperley, Margie Frank
Merritt, Nancy Schwertley, Sara Fegley
USHERS – Mike Frank, Duane Timperley
USHERS – Richard Uhlir, Merlin Milander
READER – Diane Hansen
READER – Duane Nelson
POWERPOINT – John Skogstoe
POWERPOINT – Midge Hedrick
SOUND – John Skogstoe
SOUND – Mark Nelson
FELLOWSHIP HOUR – Mike & Margie Frank
FELLOWSHIP HOUR – Vern & Wilma Steinman

SUNDAY, JUNE 24
10:15 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –
DIANE SOBOTKA
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
JOLENE ZIEBELL
GREETERS – Ken Wragge, Terry Hall
USHERS – Mark Nelson, Echtenkamp Family
READER – Lisa Echtenkamp
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Lon & Jeanne
Timperley, Jeff & Cathy Erwin
POWERPOINT – Marcus / Adam Echtenkamp
SOUND – Spencer Dagerman
LECTIONARY READINGS:
Job 38:1-11
Psalm 107
2 Corinthians 6:1-13
Mark 4:35-41
SUNDAY, JULY 1
10:15 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –
DEL JOHNSON
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
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GREETERS – Michelle Dagerman, Terri
Denkinger
USHERS – Bonderson Family, Heineman Family
READER – Suzie Westcott
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Beth Bonderson,
Janet Erickson, Kristy Booras, Terri
Denkinger
POWERPOINT – Ben / Aaron Bonderson
SOUND – John Skogstoe
LECTIONARY READINGS:
Lamentations 3:22-33
Psalm 30
2 Corinthians 8:7-15
Mark 5:21-43