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:
Pr. Mike Sorsen Leon Schaefer Bob Strivens
Stephanie Rabbass Dick Adams Lester Bargstadt
Brendan Gnewuch Dadrian Medel LaVon Dike
Ron Benson
Peg Bierhaus as she mourns the loss of her mother, Minnie Schreiner

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 beautiful October weekend are sponsored by Richard &
Leona Pfeifer in celebration of their marriage; by Diane Hansen with blessings of her
children and grandchildren; and by Betty Low in loving memory of husband, Marlyn.


Bibles will be presented to 3rd Graders next weekend, Oct. 25-26, at the
worship service of your choice. New members will also be received at all
services next weekend.



PLEASE CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE if you or someone you know is hospitalized
and would enjoy a visit. Our church staff and hospital visit volunteers would be
happy to greet, see, and pray with you.


NEW MEMBER CLASSES
New Member Classes will continue for those wishing to learn more about St. Johns
Lutheran Church. The class meets at noon. (Lunch will be provided). New members will be
received at the worship service of their choice on Oct. 25-26. We look forward to
welcoming you into the membership of St. John's!





Pastor David E. Cox Interim Senior Pastor
Pastor Justin Wiese Assistant Pastor, NeLCM-Norfolk Campus Pastor
Jacquie Samway Coordinator of Congregational Care
Jolene Ziebell Coordinator of Youth Ministries
Gail Volquardsen Office Manager
Jim Carter Maintenance Engineer Midge Hedrick Office Assistant
SUNDAY, OCT 19
8:30 am ........................................... Festival Worship
9:00 am ...................... Sunday School Teachers Mtg.
5
th
/6
th
Grade Classroom
9:30 am ..................................................... Fellowship
9:45 am .............................................. Sunday School
9:45 am ...............................Life of Christ Bible Study
Bethany Room
11:00 am .................................. Celebration Worship
Noon ....................................... New Members Class

MONDAY, OCT 20
10:00 am .............................................. Staff Meeting
10:00 am ...................................... Friends ChristCare
Pat Monson, 402-371-8803
2:00 pm ........................................ Chosen ChristCare
Carol Waggoner, 402-371-7642
8:30 pm ..................................................... Solid Rock

TUESDAY, OCT 21
7:00 am ................................ Mens Prayer Breakfast
7:00 pm ....................................... Beloved ChristCare
Tracy Meister, 402-379-2484
7:00 pm ............................................... Praise Forever

WEDNESDAY, OCT 22
1:30 pm .................................... Searchers ChristCare
Connie Hagstrom, 402-649-4862
2:30 pm ........................ 3
rd
& 4
th
Grade Confirmation
5:00 pm ........................ 3
rd
& 4
th
Grade Confirmation

THURSDAY, OCT 23
7:00 pm ............................................... Majesty Choir

SATURDAY, OCT 25
6:00 pm ....................................... Gathering Worship



SHOP FOR MINISTRY
OCT 19 8:30 am Elenore Merritt
11 am Michelle Dagerman
OCT 26 8:30 am Doris McMahon
11 am Beth Bonderson




ST. JOHNS EXECUTIVE BOARD
Mike Widhalm, President. ..... 1-402-316-5382
David Merritt, VP ...................... 402-379-0020
Dan Olson, Treasurer. ............... 402-379-1036
Diane Sobotka, Secretary. ......... 402-371-3583


OFFERINGS
Mission Emphasis (Oct.) ...................... Mercy Meals
General offering for 10/12/14 ................... $6,354.92
The above general offering figure reflects
weekly additions of direct deposits and advance
pledges.
End of September Net Profit/(Loss) ....... ($2,428.12)
Year-to-Date Net Profit/(Loss) ............... ($1,227.49)
Attendance 10/12/14 ....................... (40, 88, 97) 225












































Our Stephen Ministers
are ready to care for you.

Jeann Granstra Jan Henning
Kristy Booras Jolene Ziebell
Iva Thelander Katrina Tomsen
Laurel Moore Susan Skogstoe
Kris Dahlkoetter

If you or someone you know could benefit
from the care of a Stephen Minister,
please give us a call:
Karen Widhalm, Stephen Leader
(402-694-9031)
Nancy Jacobs, Stephen Leader
(402-841-1770)
St. Johns Church Office
(402-371-1985)



MERCY MEALS PACKING
Packing Mercy Meals at the Mercy Meals
Warehouse at 7th & Madison will be several
new times:
The first Monday / month: 4-5:30 pm or
5:30 7pm
The first Tuesday / month: 12:30 2 pm


Thank you to each person who
visited, called, and prayed for
Ivan while he was at Heritage
of Bel Air. Thank you for the
prayers, love, and support
everyone has offered to our
family during the last few weeks. Thank you,
Pastors and staff for everything you have done.
Thank you for the many, many cards and the
memorials given in Ivans memory. We are very
grateful.
Carol Waggoner and Family





At last calculation, the net income of 2014
Folks & Forks, including silent auction items
(including the Mustang rental), offering plate,
glass box, and Prong sponsorships, is
$9,960.65. This is money cash in hand. All
silent auction items received bids & have been
picked up and paid for.

Thanks for everyone's help with Folks & Forks!
Great work! Mark your calendars for next
year's Folks & Forks: Sunday, September 20,
2015, 3 p.m., at St. John's/Norfolk.


Following their recent
engagement at the 2014
Folks & Forks fundraising
event, the Northeast Area
Jazz Ensemble will
perform a free-will
offering concert on Sunday, November 2, @
2pm in the Cox Activity Center theatre on the
NECC Campus. See you there!



BENEFIT FOR BRENDAN GNEWUCH
(infant grandson of Mike & Cathy Sunderman)
SUNDAY, OCT. 18
10:30am 2 pm
Madison City Auditorium
Food, Live & Silent Auctions
SATURDAY, OCT 18
6 PM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
DAVE PEDERSEN
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
BRENDA CARHART
GREETERS/USHERS Darrell Jorgensen,
Gerald Schweer
READER Connie Hagstrom
PRAYER LEADER Dave Pedersen
SOUND Jacquie Samway

SUNDAY, OCT 19
8:30 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
DAVE PEDERSEN
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
BRENDA CARHART
GREETERS Jack & Audrey Prater,
Diane Sobotka
USHERS Phil Sykes, __________
READER Rollie Downs
FELLOWSHIP HOUR Parish Fellowship
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Diane Sobotka,
__________, __________, __________
PRAYER LEADER Rollie Downs
SOUND Nancy Jacobs
POWERPOINT Midge Hedrick

SUNDAY, OCT 19
11 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
DAVE PEDERSEN
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
BRENDA CARHART
GREETERSDean & Kris Dahlkoetter,
Eline Brosh
USHERS Jeff & Cathy Erwin, Carhart Family
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Lon & Jeanne
Timperley, Jeff & Cathy Erwin
PRAYER LEADER Dave Pedersen
SOUND Hannah Carhart
POWERPOINT Rachel Carhart









SATURDAY, OCT 25
6 PM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
MIKE WIDHALM
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
CONNIE HAGSTROM
GREETERS/USHERS Darrell Jorgensen,
Gerald Schweer
READER Carolyn Wilcox
PRAYER LEADER __________
SOUND __________

SUNDAY, OCT 26
8:30 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
MIKE WIDHALM
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
CONNIE HAGSTROM
GREETERS Bob & Jan Henning, __________
USHERS Mark Polenske, Gayle Short
READER Maureen Bivens
FELLOWSHIP HOUR Searchers ChristCare
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Rollie & Linda
Downs, Sherri Kuk, Carol Waggoner
PRAYER LEADER Maureen Bivens
SOUND Brenda Carhart
POWERPOINT __________

SUNDAY, OCT 26
11 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
MIKE WIDHALM
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
CONNIE HAGSTROM
GREETERSKristi Johnson, Jeann Granstra
USHERS Mark Nelson, Greg & Sandra Korth
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Jeann Granstra,
Laurel Moore, Kristi Johnson, __________
PRAYER LEADER Lon Timperley
SOUND Nancy Jacobs
POWERPOINT Claire Thompson