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
Evelyn Kleensang
Naoma Ronnfeldt
Leona Pfeifer
Bradley Wise
Phil Sykes
Jo Schaefer
Kim Martinson
Wave Prchal
Keagan Sullivan
Don Freese
Bailey Suehl
Boston DeWald
Darrell Jorgensen
Norma Hunter
Stephanie Rabbass
The family of Waine Kruse as they mourn his death
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 Labor Day Weekend are sponsored by Marcia
Barg in loving memory of her husband, Robert; and by Scott & Brenda
Carhart in celebration of Zacs 9th birthday on September 11th.
Everyone is invited to Fellowship Hour for coffee and rolls between
services each Sunday in the Fellowship Hall.
PLEASE CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE if you or someone you know
is hospitalized and would enjoy a visit. Our church staff and hospital
visiting volunteers would be happy to greet, see, and pray with you.
MAJESTY CHOIR: There will be no practice on Thursday, Sept. 10, due
to the Community Concert. Practice will resume again the following
Thursday, Sept. 17.

Sending of Communion will be next weekend. If you have

an appointment for this week, please tell Pastor Justin and he will get a
case for you. Also, please look at home we have lost a couple of
communion cases. If you find one, please return it to Jacquie Samway in
the office. Thanks!

Culvers Share Night for Nebraska Lutheran Campus Ministry is

Tuesday, September 15. Each purchase made at Culvers that evening

between 5 - 8 pm will help support NeLCM thats drive-through or dine
in! Hope to see you there!
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, SEPT 6
Diane Sobotka, Secretary.. . .402-3718:30 am....................................... Worship
3583
9:30 am............................Fellowship Hour
9:45 am............................Sunday School
11:00 am .....................................Worship
7:00 pm....Gods Ambassadors ChristCare
OFFERINGS
Kristy Booras, 402-371-6218
Mission Emphasis (SEPT) ...............NeLCM
MONDAY, SEPT 7
Greenfiber Funds for SEPT.....Mercy Meals
LABOR DAY -- OFFICE CLOSED
General offering for 8/30/15......$6,413.49
2:00 pm.......................Chosen ChristCare
The above general offering figure
Carol Waggoner, 402-371-7642
reflects weekly additions of direct
7:00 pm .............................Praise Forever
deposits and advance pledges.
8:30 pm........................Solid Rock
End of July Net Profit / (Loss). .($5,381.84)
Year-to-Date Net Profit / (Loss)
..........................................($16,304.06)
TUESDAY, SEPT 8
1:00 pm................................Staff Meeting
Attendance 8/30/15.......(36, 102, 93) 231
2:00 pm...............................WELCA Board
5:15 pm...............................Finance Team
6:00 pm........................Temple ChristCare
Pat Monson, 402-371-8803
7:00 pm......................Beloved ChristCare
Tracy Meister, 402-379-2484
WEDNESDAY, SEPT 9
12:30 pm.......................Mission Life Team
1:30 pm...................Searchers ChristCare
Connie Hagstrom, 402-649-4862
2:30 pm........7th & 8th Grade Confirmation
3:35 pm................Youth Choir Grades 3-8
4:20 pm.....................................Bell Choir
5:00 pm........7th & 8th Grade Confirmation
6:00 pm..............Potluck Pizza in the Park
Skyview Lake North Shelter
7:00 pm........................Worship Life Team
SATURDAY, SEPT 12
5:00 pm........................................Worship

SHOP FOR MINISTRY

SEPT 6
Waggoner
Erwin
SEPT 13
Short
Strom

8:30 am

Carol

11 am

Cathy

8:30 am

Donna

11 am

Pat

ST. JOHNS EXECUTIVE BOARD

Mike Widhalm, President.. 1-402-3165382
John Skogstoe, VP........402-379-3148
Danny Olson, Treasurer.402-379-1036

out to St. Johns, with Alines name in

memo line, and we will update weekly.
As soon as we have a physical
address, we will publish it so you can
send letters of support from home!
SEPTEMBER
MEANS FOOD
PANTRY
Time again to
think about the
Norfolk Food Pantry
and how you can
help! St. Johns
supports the pantry
by donations of nonperishable food items,
monetary gifts to
purchase the perishable foods, and by
volunteers who sack groceries during
September for two hours each weekday
morning. THANK YOU!
* Non-perishable food may be left in the
collection boxes in the west hall, the narthex
and by the church office.
* Monetary gifts (placed in an envelope
designated Food Pantry) may be placedin the
offering plate or dropped off in the curch office.
* To give of your time to help at the pantry,
check todays Registration Slip or call Shirley
Frowick @ 402-644-7882.
Thank you, too, for your donations of egg
cartons and plastic grocery bags which are also
needed!

As donations continue to
come in for Aline Skogstoe,
our YAGM (Young Adult in
Global Mission), we will
continue to move the plane.
While Aline has arrived
safely at her appointed physical
destination, she is financially still
somewhere over the ocean! Thank
you for your support of Aline in her
mission work. Checks should be made

NOTE: An anonymous donor

has thrown down a gauntlet for
the Folks & Forks NeLCM
Fundraiser:
$1,000 Jug Challenge!
$1,000 in the jug will be
matched dollar for dollar. Help
us rise to the challenge!

God's Work, Our Hands Sunday is

Sept. 13th! Sunday School
students will be putting
Lutheran World Relief
school kits together for
their part in this fun
weekend!
Join us at noon in the Fellowship Hall for a
chicken dinner as we kick-off our day of
service in the community.

BRIGHT HORIZONS DIAPER DRIVE

During September, Bright Horizons will

be collecting diapers for children in the
community. Disposable diapers are
required by daycare providers, and
average $100/month. We are especially in
need of sizes 4, 5, 6 and baby wipes. A
drop-off box is now available in the west
hallway.
STEPHEN MINISTRY
Our Stephen Ministers are
here to help you with this
one-to-one caring
ministry. If you would like
to visit with a minister,
please contact one of our
leaders:
Karen Widhalm 402-694-9031
Jacquie Samway 402-371-1985
Jolene Ziebell 402-992-1328
Nancy Jacobs 402-841-1770
Our Stephen Ministers are:
Jeann Granstra
Susan Skogstoe
Kristy Booras
Laurel moore
Katrina Tomsen
Kris Dahlkoetter
Jan Henning
Stephen Ministry is starting a new
class on Monday, September 14th. If
you are interested in becoming a
Stephen Minister and would like to
attend this class, please stop by the
church office for an application form.
For any questions regarding the class
please contact one of the Stephen
Leaders.

St. Johns is starting 2 NEW CHOIRS

this fall to enhance worship. The
rehearsals will be offered between
confirmation classes on Wednesday
afternoons starting Sept. 9. These choirs

will be open to
members or non-members:
YOUTH CHOIR is open to 3rd 8th
graders. (Wednesdays 3:35-4:15pm)
Song selections will be from Capitol
Kids! Worship a collection featuring the
biggest worship songs your kids may
already be singing in the car!
BELL CHOIR is open to everyone
young and old! All are welcome to join in
on this intergenerational activity.
(Wednesdays 4:20-5 pm)

MOPS
(Mothers of PreSchoolers) is a Christian group
of women who support each other in our
mothering journey and grow together in our
relationship with Christ. All mothers of children
age newborn through kindergarten are
welcome. Free childcare is provided. The
morning MOPS group meets the first
Wednesday of the month, September through
May, from 8:45 AM 11 AM at Victory Road
Evangelical Free Church, 1201 N. Victory Rd.,
Norfolk. The evening MOPS group meets the
third Thursday of the month, September
through May, from 6 PM 8:30 PM at Christ the
Servant Lutheran Church, 1100 E. Benjamin
Ave., Norfolk. All Christian denominations are
welcome.

MAJESTY CHOIR BEGINS

PRACTICES
The Majesty Choir continues with
their new choir season with their
practices on Thursday nights @ 7
pm. We welcome new voices,
former members, or anyone who
loves to life their voice to the Lord!

Support Group for Alzheimers

CareGivers
Meets the 3rd Thursday each
month @
Heritage of Bel Air, 1203 N. 13th
St., Norfolk
Open to everyone
(Meeting rooms vary ask for
directions when you arrive)

Looking for the perfect

bedtime story book?
Looking for the perfect
Christmas gift?
The Spark Story Bible brings God's
Word to life through colorful art and
rich retelling of 150 of the most
popular Bible stories.
For ages 2 - 8

FREE SHIPPING through

September 18th Only $18.99 if
we order 10 or more. Only
$16.99 for 25 or more. Call the
church office to order yours
today!

St. Johns
Wednesday
Family Night
The Christian Education
Team is excited to
announce a lineup of
monthly family
activities planned for Wednesday evenings.
Invite anyone and everyone! All evenings will
begin with a 6 PM meal and run until 7:30 PM.
Wednesday, Sept. 9 is

Potluck Pizza in the Park

Bring your own favorite large pizza and an

outdoor game. Drinks and dessert will be
provided. We will meet at the Skyview Park
north shelter by the playground.

August COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS

St. John's council heard about the
various opportunities to help the
community on the ELCA Day of Service,
September 13. Service projects for all
ages (from Sunday School age and up)
will be available, both inside the church
walls and also out in the community. The
t-shirts will be handed out in the near
future. For now, everyone should check
the table in the back of the sanctuary to
sign up for one of the service projects.
There will also be a free noon meal
served prior to being sent out to the
various assignments. If you didn't get an
order placed for a
t-shirt, some extras are available.
St. Johns will once again host the
Folks and Forks fund raiser for Nebraska
Lutheran Campus Ministry-Norfolk on
Sunday, September 20. Pastor Justin has
some new incentives for becoming a
sponsor of the event as well as the
anonymous $1,000 match donation.

Check out all of the ways to help by

donating, becoming a prong sponsor,
submitting a basket for the silent auction
and attending the event featuring a
concert by the Northeast Area Jazz
Ensemble.
The council has already started to look
toward 2016 regarding Stewardship,
Council Candidates, updating the Rental
Fee Policy, and new forms of
communication. We look forward to the
planning process in all of these areas and
more.
A complete copy of the minutes is
available by mail or email by contacting
the church office.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
5 PM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
PATTY BRASCH
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
NANCY JACOBS
GREETERS/USHERS __________
READER Amanda Brasch
PRAYER LEADER __________
SOUND Spencer Dagerman
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
8:30 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
PATTY BRASCH
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
NANCY JACOBS
GREETERS Bob Henning, Dick & Barb
Adams
USHERS Jim McMahon, Gayle Short,
Merlin Milander
READER Sherri Kuk
FELLOWSHIP HOUR Dick & Barb
Adams
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Tom & Midge
Hedrick, Sherri Kuk, Diane
Sobotka
PRAYER LEADER Sara Fegley
SOUND Spencer Dagerman

POWERPOINT Mary Lynn Benson

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
11 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
PATTY BRASCH
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
NANCY JACOBS
GREETERSMichelle Dagerman,
Martha Thompson
USHERS Kevin Bonderson, Don
Meister,
Carol Severa
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Beth
Bonderson,
Tracy Meister, Kristy Booras,
__________
PRAYER LEADER Lon Timperley
SOUND Spencer Dagerman
POWERPOINT Emma Dagerman
LECTIONARY READINGS:
Isaiah 35:4-7a
Psalm 146
James 2:1-10 (11-13) 14-17
Mark 7:24-37

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
5 PM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
DANNY OLSON
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
BRENDA CARHART
GREETERS/USHERS __________
READER Pat Monson
PRAYER LEADER Pat Monson
SOUND Spencer Dagerman
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
8:30 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
DANNY OLSON
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
BRENDA CARHART
GREETERS Dan Melkus, Claribel Wulf

USHERS Richard Uhlir, Roger

Gentzler,
Linda Downs
READER Diane Hansen
FELLOWSHIP HOUR WELCA
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Barb &
Duane Timperley, Richard & Diana
Uhlir
PRAYER LEADER Rollie Downs
SOUND Spencer Dagerman
POWERPOINT John Skogstoe
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
11 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
DANNY OLSON
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
BRENDA CARHART

GREETERSKen Wragge, Terry Hall

USHERS Dennis & Brenda Smith,
The Echtenkamp Family
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Carol
Timperley,
Carol Severa, Ken Wragge, Terry
Hall
PRAYER LEADER Brenda Smith
SOUND Spencer Dagerman
POWERPOINT Claire Thompson
LECTIONARY READINGS:
Isaiah 50:4-9a
Psalm 116:1-9
James 3:1-12
Mark 8:27-38