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
Jo Schaefer
Ken Carlson
Janel Jundt
Marcia Barg
Daniel Miller
Leila Uttecht
Dallas Esser
Susan Hansen
Shirley Frowick
Zelda Anderson as she mourns the death of her sister, Juliet Moris.
The family of Norma Henrickson as they mourn her 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 weekend are sponsored in loving memory of Joann Osburn
from Connie, Jack, Debbie, Penny and Tami; and by Diane Sobotka in memory of her
father and grandfather, Ed and Bill Prawitz.
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.
The Life with Christ Class continues on Sundays at 9:45 am in
the Bethany Room. Everyone welcome to join us for this side-byside study of the gospels.

The Tidy-Up Crew will be working in the church on Monday, Feb. 2, between 8:30
and 10 am. Everyone is invited to help tidy-up on the first Monday of the month.
Bring your favorite cleaning tool and help!
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 Volquardsen Office Manager
Jim Carter Maintenance Engineer
Midge Hedrick Office Assistant

SUNDAY, FEB 1
8:30 am ........................................... Festival Worship
9:45 am ..................................................... Fellowship
9:45 am ...............................Life of Christ Bible Study
Bethany Room
10:00 am ............................................ Sunday School
11:00 am .................................. Celebration Worship
MONDAY, FEB 2
8:30 am ............................................... Tidy Up Crew
10:00 am .............................................. Staff Meeting
2:00 pm........................................ Chosen ChristCare
Carol Waggoner, 402-371-7642
6:30 pm............................ Stephen Ministry Training
8:30 pm..................................................... Solid Rock
TUESDAY, FEB 3
7:00 am ................................ Mens Prayer Breakfast
7:00 pm............................... Benefaction Audit Team
7:00 pm.......................... Congregational Audit Team
7:00 pm............................................... Praise Forever
WEDNESDAY, FEB 4
1:30 pm.................................... Searchers ChristCare
Connie Hagstrom, 402-649-4862
5:00 pm....................... 7th * 8th Grade Confirmation
THURSDAY, FEB 5
7:00 pm............................................... Majesty Choir
7:00 pm.....................................................Quilt Tying
SATURDAY, FEB 7
6:00 pm........................................................ Worship

SHOP FOR MINISTRY

FEB 1
FEB 8

8:30 am
11 am
8:30 am
11 am

Alice Gentzler
Pat Strom
Elenore Merritt
Michelle Dagerman

ST. JOHNS EXECUTIVE BOARD

Mike Widhalm, President. ..... 1-402-316-5382
John Skogstoe, VP ..................... 402-379-3148
Dan Olson, Treasurer. ............... 402-379-1036
Diane Sobotka, Secretary. ......... 402-371-3583

OFFERINGS
Mission Emphasis (JAN.) ................. ELCA Good Gifts
General offering for 1/25/15 ................... $10,569.27
The above general offering figure reflects
weekly additions of direct deposits and advance
pledges.
End of Dec. Net Profit / (Loss) ................... $5,278.50
Year-to-Date Net Profit / (Loss) ................. $3.478.40
Attendance 1/25/15 ......................... (70, 83, 89) 242

Our Stephen Ministers are ready

to care for you.
If you or someone you know could benefit
from the care of a Stephen Minister, please
give us a call:
Stephen Leaders

Karen Widhalm (402-694-9031)

Nancy Jacobs (402-841-1770)
Jacquie Samway (402-371-1985)
Jolene Ziebell (402-371-1985)
Stephen Ministers

Jan Henning
Jeann Granstra
Laurel Moore
Iva Thelander
Nancy Jacobs

REMIND.COM
St. Johns invites you to sign up for our new
remind.com text notifications! Simply text the
following keywords to 81010 to get signed up for
the following notification lists:
General-Congregation: @stjohngnrl
Sunday School: @stjohnsss
Confirmation: @stjohnconf
St. Johns Prayer Chain: @chainpray
Complete the sign-up process by sending the
requested information from remind.coms
follow-up texts, and youll be set!

Kristy Booras
Kris Dahlkoetter
Susan Skogstoe
Katrina Tomsen
Karen Widhalm
Jolene Ziebell

MERCY MEALS PACKING

Packing Mercy Meals at the Mercy Meals
Warehouse at 7th & Madison will be
The first Monday / month: 4-5:30 pm or
5:30 7pm
The first Tuesday / month: 12:30 2 pm
If interested in packing, contact Jan Gannon at
402-649-6401.

Thank you to the ladies for the dinner you

served at Lesters funeral. It was so nice!
Also, thanks to the office staff for your help
and to Jim Carter for all the extra work we
made for him. You were all so kind and
thoughtful.
Gods Blessings to you all,
Leona Bargstadt

JANUARY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS

The St. Johns Council made plans for the
Annual Meeting and election of new
representatives to the Council at their January
21st meeting. They reviewed the list of
candidates and thanked the outgoing council
members - Kayla Mertz, David Merritt, Brett
Simonson, Linda Downs and Lori Stratton for
serving the congregation so well.
The Council members made plans to host a
pot luck dinner prior to the annual meeting and
reviewed the items that would be shared at the
meeting.
The call committee has participated in
completing the congregational profile for calling
a senior pastor. Input from the congregation is
being sought at the annual meeting.
A complete copy of the minutes is available by
mail or email by contacting the church office.

Sharing Gifts of
Extraordinary Love
Pens and pencils, a toothbrush, a quilt
ordinary items we take for granted
become treasures in the hands of their
recipients. The items you send with
Lutheran World Relief will be cherished
and used by people who take nothing
for granted, for whom even a simple bar
of new soap is special. What to include
in a personal care kit:

One light-weight bath-size towel (between

20"40" & 52"27"), dark color recommended
Two bath-size bars (4 to 5 oz.) of soap, any
brand, in original wrapping
One adult-size toothbrush in its original
packaging (Toothbrush multi-packs may be
used by sealing an individual toothbrush in a
business-size envelope; no plastic bags or
wrap)
One sturdy comb, remove packaging
One metal nail clippers (attached file
optional), remove packaging
Wrap all the items in the towel and tie securely
with ribbons or yarn. Look for the washtub in
the west hallway for your donations.
We can make a difference!

Your prayers are

requested for Melinda
McVey McCluskey as
she is ordained on
Sunday, February 8, at
Salem Lutheran Church
in Lake Mills, IA.
Melindas husband, Pr. Scot McCluskey,
served St. Johns as Associate Pastor for
2 years (1997-1999).

SATURDAY, JAN 31
6 PM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
JOHN SKOGSTOE
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
MIKE / KAREN WIDHALM
GREETERS/USHERS Bob & Joyce Roth
READER Jacquie Samway
PRAYER LEADER __________
SOUND Jacquie Samway
SUNDAY, FEB 1
8:30 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
JOHN SKOGSTOE
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
MIKE / KAREN WIDHALM
GREETERS Diane Sobotka, Audrey Prater
USHERS Phil Sykes, Dennis & Lois Braesch,
Jack Prater
READER Tom Hedrick
FELLOWSHIP HOUR Naoma Ronnfeldt,
Sharon Thompson
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Rollie & Linda
Downs, Sherri Kuk, Carol Waggoner
PRAYER LEADER Diane Sobotka
SOUND Ron Benson
POWERPOINT Mary Lynn Benson
SUNDAY, FEB 1
11 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
JOHN SKOGSTOE
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
MIKE / KAREN WIDHALM
GREETERSMichelle Dagerman, Martha
Thompson
USHERS Kevin Bonderson, Don Meister,
Carol Severa
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Beth Bonderson,
Janet Erickson, Brenda Carhart,
Kristy Booras
PRAYER LEADER Carol Severa
SOUND Logan Strom
POWERPOINT Marcus/Adam Echtenkamp

SATURDAY, FEB 7
6 PM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
TRACY MEISTER
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
NANCY JACOBS
GREETERS/USHERS Darrell Jorgensen,
Gerald Schweer
READER Shirley Hughes
PRAYER LEADER Tracy Meister
SOUND Ron Benson
SUNDAY, FEB 8
8:30 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
TRACY MEISTER
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
NANCY JACOBS
GREETERS Bob & Jan Henning, Dick & Barb
Adams
USHERS Mark Polenske, Mike Frank,
Mike Kai
READER Carol Waggoner
FELLOWSHIP HOUR Joyce Coleman,
Joanne Claussen
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Diane Sobotka,
__________, __________, __________
PRAYER LEADER Carol Waggoner
SOUND Ron Benson
POWERPOINT Mary Lynn Benson
SUNDAY, FEB 8
11 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
TRACY MEISTER
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
NANCY JACOBS
GREETERSDon & Tracy Meister,
Mike Sunderman
USHERS Dennis & Brenda Smith,
The Echtenkamp Family, Mike Sunderman
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Carol Timperley,
Carol Severa, Ken Wragge, Terry Hall
PRAYER LEADER Brenda Smith
SOUND Alex Thompson
POWERPOINT Emma Dagerman