St.

Johns Lutheran Church ELCA

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

Our Mission: Disciples Through Gods Love, Celebrating In Jesus name.

PRAYER CONCERNS AND JOYS:
Norman Moeller

LONG TERM PRAYER CONCERNS:

St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Emerson First Lutheran Church, York
Sara Fegley Norma Hunter Carol Severa
Keagan Sullivan Diane Mouchka Jim Merritt
Rosemary Westerhold Kay Curtis Karmen Young
Harlin Westerhold Addie Scheve Susan Hansen
Jo & Leon Schaefer John Mara Hysell
Jan Grosse Megan Curry Bonnie Hortness
Dora Ahlmann Joann White Connie Hagstrom
Mick Pick Robert & Betty Skalberg Orlo Rath
Phil Sykes Donna Hackman Anna & Victoria Claussen
Tiffany Carlson Pastor Nicki Randy Erkman
Burna Hershey
Lana Mosel as she mourns the death of her mother, Sarah.

Flowers on the altar this first weekend in October are sponsored by Tom & Midge Hedrick in
celebration of their wedding anniversary; and by Dick & Barb Adams in celebration of
granddaughter Camis 16th birthday on Oct. 4. An additional arrangement is sponsored by
Deb Freese in honor of family.

New Worship Steward schedules have now been mailed out. If you have not received one
and would like a copy, please stop by or contact the office at 402-371-1985.

Myron Meyer Transitional 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
 THE WEEK AHEAD OFFERINGS
SUNDAY, OCT 1 Mission Emphasis (OCT) ...................... Mercy Meals
8:30 am ........................................................ Worship Greenfiber Funds for OCT ............................. Mosaic
9:30 am ...................... Sunday School Music Practice General offering for 9/24/2017................. $3,015.22
9:45 am ............................................ Fellowship Hour End of AUGUST General Fund Surplus ........... $2,537.80
9:45 am .............................................. Sunday School
Year-to-Date General Fund Net Deficit .........-$6,098.00
11:00 am ...................................................... Worship
Attendance 9/24/2017 ..................... (30, 88, 96) 214
MONDAY, OCT 2
1:15 pm........................................ Chosen ChristCare
Carol Waggoner, 402-371-7642
6:00 pm.................................... Fellowship Life Team
6:30 pm...................Stephen Ministry Continuing Ed
8:30 pm..................................................... Solid Rock
TUESDAY, OCT 3
7:00 am ................................ Mens Prayer Breakfast
8:30 am ................................................ Staff Meeting
WEDNESDAY, OCT 4
1:30 pm.................................... Searchers ChristCare
Connie Hagstrom, 402-649-4862
2:30 pm...................... 7/8th Grade Confirmatio Class
5:00 pm.................... 7/8th Grade Confirmation Class
6:00 pm........................ Pumpkin Painting & Bowling
7:30 pm.................... Natl Youth Gathering Meeting
THURSDAY, OCT 5
7:00 pm..................................Majesty Choir Practice
SATURDAY, OCT 7
5:00 pm........................................................ Worship

SHOP FOR MINISTRY

OCT 1 8:30 AM Elenore Merritt
11 AM Jeanne Timperley
OCT 8 8:30 AM Doris McMahon
11 AM Terri Denkinger

HELP ST. JOHNS MAKE A DIFFERENCE
IN FIGHTING WORLD HUNGER
We need volunteers to help fill our
teams 10 people per team. On
Sunday, Oct. 15, St. Johns will once
again be participating in the MERCY
MEALS PACK AWAY HUNGER DAY
to be held at Divots DeVent Center.
Reserve your spot by checking
todays Registration Slip.
10AM Noon 2PM
In addition to packing volunteers, we
also need people to help with clean
up after the event. For more
information, please contact Karen
Widhalm @ 402-694-9031.
Reformation 500 Bookstore
The 500th anniversary of the Reformation is fast
approaching! Learn about Martin Luther, his
writings, and the impact of the Reformation for
the church today. Discover a variety of resources
on the Reformation for readers of all ages.
Check out the Reformation 500 Bookstore
display table and place your order between
Saturday, September 23rd and Sunday, October
8th to receive up to 50% off plus free shipping!
Fellowship Life Events!
Dont miss out, mark your calendars today!
October 4th: Pumpkin Painting & Bowling
On Wednesday evening 6-7:30 PM. Bring the
family and enjoy a fun evening of pumpkin
decorating and bowling! (Weather
permitting, events will be on the front lawn.)
November 30th: Date Night on Thursday
evening 5 8 PM. Drop off your infants thru
5th graders and enjoy a few hours without
the kids. The perfect time to Christmas
shop or enjoy a romantic dinner! Well
provide dinner for the kids. Watch for an
opportunity to rsvp.
NEW MEDICARE CARDS
COMING IN 2018
Medicare is removing Social Security
Numbers from Medicare cards to prevent
fraud, fight identity theft, and keep
taxpayer dollars safe. The new cards will
be mailed between April 2018 and April
2019. Once you receive your new card,
shred your old one.
Your new card will be mailed directly to
you automatically. If you receive calls,
mailings, or emails asking for information
or payment to receive your new card, this
is a scam! DO NOT RESPOND. Report
any fraudulent calls or mailing to
Nebraska SHIIP @
1-800-234-7119.

Meeting for parents and students who
would like to attend the National Youth
Gathering in Houston, TX, in 2018:
7:30 PM
Wednesday, October 4
(Immediately following the Pumpkin
Painting & Bowling)
Youre invited to attend Stepping On fall
prevention classes beginning on Oct. 4th
at the Norfolk Senior Center. The class
will be held each Wednesday for 7 weeks
from 10am noon. The cost is free.
Registration is required. Please call
Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health
Department @ 402-529-2233.
Reformation Commemoration Service
on October 29
A Reformation Commemoration Service is
to be held jointly by the Nebraska and
Western Iowa synods on Sunday, Oct. 29,
2017, from 2-3:15pm with reception to
follow. The service will be held at St.
John's Parish on the Creighton University
campus in Omaha, Nebraska.
Bishop Brian Maas of the Nebraska Synod
and Bishop Rodger Prois of the Western
Iowa Synod will be leading the worship
service. The service also will feature choral
music to help commemorate the occasion.
Representatives of the ELCA's ecumenical
partners will be invited to attend and
participate. Registration to attend the
event is now open online
at nebraskasynod.org.
St. John's in Norfolk will host a livestream
of this worship service on Sunday, October
29, with seating open in St. John's
sanctuary starting at 1:30 PM. Holy
Communion will be included as a part of
St. John's Livestreaming of the Worship
Service.
Individuals may also watch the worship
live on their own devices
at https://is.gd/cuchapel.
 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7
5 PM 5 PM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
DIANE SOBOTKA GREG KORTH
WORSHIP ASSISTANT WORSHIP ASSISTANT
ROLLIE DOWNS ----------
GREETERS/USHERS Brian & Shelli Raabe GREETERS/USHERS Tony & Leroy Uttecht
READER Deb Freese READER Shirley Hughes
SOUND Mark Nelson SOUND John Skogstoe

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8

8:30 AM 8:30 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
DIANE SOBOTKA GREG KORTH
WORSHIP ASSISTANT WORSHIP ASSISTANT
ROLLIE DOWNS ----------
GREETERS Dick & Barb Adams GREETERS Richard & Leona Pfeifer, Wendell
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Duane & Barb & Ethelyn Fossum
Timperley, Kherri Kuk, Margie Frank USHERS Dennis & Lois Braesch
USHERS Mike Frank, Duane Timperley COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Duane & Barb
READER Sherri Kuk Timperley, Sherri Kuk, Margie Frank
POWERPOINT Midge Hedrick READER Sherri Kuk
FELLOWSHIP HOUR Roger & Lisa POWERPOINT Midge Hedrick
Echtenkamp SOUND John Skogstoe
SOUND Spencer Dagerman FELLOWSHIP HOUR Roger & Lisa
Echtenkamp

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1
11 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
DIANE SOBOTKA
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
ROLLIE DOWNS
GREETERS Michelle Dagerman, Diane Sobotka
USHERS The Bonderson Family
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Beth Bonderson,
Janet Erickson, Kristy Booras, __________
POWERPOINT Ben / Aaron Bonderson
SOUND Spencer Dagerman
LECTIONARY READINGS:
Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32
Psalm 25:1-9
Philippians 2:1-13
Matthew 21:23-32
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8
11 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
GREG KORTH
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
CONNIE HAGSTROM
GREETERS Ken Wragge, Terry Hall
USHERS Dennis & Brenda Smith, Cathy Erwin
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Ken Wragge,
Terry Hall, Carol Timperley, __________
POWERPOINT __________
SOUND Spencer Dagerman
LECTIONARY READINGS:
Isaiah 5:1-7
Psalm 80:7-15
Philippians 3:4b-14
Matthew 21:33-46