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:
Bob Henning Cleora Fisher Rod Hughes
LONG TERM PRAYER CONCERNS:
Dennis & Sara Fegley Norma Hunter Carol Severa
Lt. Col. Darin Huss (deployed) Keagan Sullivan Scott Leader
Rosemary Westerhold Harlin Westerhold Cole Esser
Karen Widhalm Iris Doolittle Dean Chapman
Tyson Wingate Doyle Busskohl Family Rodger Golter
Terry Downs Karmen Young Addie Scheve
Taylor Pass Jan Beauvais Susan Hansen
Names will be listed in the bulletin for 2 weeks for immediate prayers and 3 months for long term
prayers. Those who wish names to remain on the list longer should contact the church office @ 402-
371-1985. 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.
Lift up Adyline Jolee Gaunt, daughter of Ryan & Chelsea Gaunt, who is baptized at the Saturday
Easter Vigil. Adylines baptism sponsors are Aaron Schulte and Janet Mansfield.
Birthday greetings to Zelda Anderson who celebrated her birthday on April 14, and Gladys Moritz
who will be celebrating her spring birthday on April 18. Blessed birthday wishes to you both!
Flowers on the altar this weekend are sponsored by Kristy Booras with glory and praise to Jesus
Christ, our King; and by Rick & Diana Uhlir with Easter Blessings for all! An additional arrangement is
provided in honor of all the members who cannot be with us today for any reason. Let us remember
them in our thoughts and prayers.
Thank you to all who provided lilies for the Easter altar:
Kevin & Mary Andersen Eline Brosh Bob & Jane Heller
Del & Kristi Johnson & Family WELCA Del & Jeanie Fuelberth
Joe & Peggy Miller Gayle & Donna Short Sandy Flege
Norfolk Chamber Singers Jana Kuhlman Jeff & Cathy Erwin
Julie Paschold
Tom & Faye Daoust in memory of Ransom & Martha Reed, Isabelle Guy,
and Steve & Julie Mlnarik
Eric & Kathy Sanders in celebration of their anniversary
Deb Heinrichs in loving memory of Bob & Evelyn
Peg Strong in loving memory of Leonard Pernicek and Logan Strong
Floral Expressions in memory of the Tomka Family
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
 OFFERINGS
Mission Emphasis (APRIL) ...... World Hunger -- Haiti
Greenfiber Funds for APRIL . Norfolk Rescue Mission
General offering for 4/9/2017 ...................$5,464.63
End of MARCH General Fund Deficit ......... -$1,1844.04
Year-to-Date General Fund Net Deficit......... -$6,905.43
SUNDAY, APRIL 16 Attendance 4/9/2017 .................... (41, 88, 108) 237
EASTER SUNDAY
8:30 am ........................................................ Worship
9:45 am ........................................... Fellowship Hour
11:00 am ...................................................... Worship
MONDAY, APRIL 17
OFFICE CLOSED
1:15 pm ........................................ Chosen ChristCare
Carol Waggoner, 402-371-7642
5:30 pm ........................................... Executive Board
TUESDAY, APRIL 18
6:30 pm ........................................ Cantata Rehearsal
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19
1:30 pm .................................... Searchers ChristCare
Connie Hagstrom, 402-649-4862
2:30 pm ....................... 7th & 8th Grade Confirmation
5:00 pm ....................... 7th & 8th Grade Confirmation
7:00 pm ............................................. Church Council
THURSDAY, APRIL 20
9:00 am ............................................. Rebekah Circle
6:30 pm ........................................ Cantata Rehearsal
FRIDAY, APRIL 21
6:30 pm ........................................ Cantata Rehearsal
SATURDAY, APRIL 22
5:00 pm ................................. Majesty Choir Cantata

SHOP FOR MINISTRY

APRIL 16 8:30 AM NO SALES
11 AM HAPPY EASTER
APRIL 23 8:30 AM Doris McMahon
11AM Terri Denkinger

SEWING KITS
April means Sewing Kits for Lutheran
World Relief. Youve maybe heard the
analogy about teaching someone to fish
well you can help teach a person to sew and
provide the tools to earn an income and
break out of poverty. Project Promise Fabric
Kits are used in vocational training programs
to teach young men and women useful,
marketable skills. Each kit should include:
TWO spools of neutral-colored, general
purpose thread, 250-300 yards each
TWO pieces of cotton or cotton-blend fabric
(no knits of 100% polyester). Each piece
should match one of the sizes below:
2 yards of 60 wide fabric bands & speakers, childrens tent, inflatables,
3 yards of 44 wide fabric
4 yards of 36 wide fabric
For additional details, pick up a FABRIC KITS
flyer near the washtub in the west hallway.
Gladys Moritz will be celebrating her 94th
birthday on April 18. If you would like to
help her celebrate via card shower, her
address is:
210 Harris Dr. #2, Skyview Villa,
Norfolk, NE 68701
Fellowship Life Events!
Dont miss out, mark your calendars today!
April 25th: 6-7:30 p.m. Come pack Mercy Meals
at their location on 7th & Madison. Sign up on the
Registration Slip in the bulletin if you would like
to help!
May 4th: Kids Club/Date Night- Drop your
newborn through 6th grader off at the Fellowship
Hall between 5-5:30 and go have an evening out
on us! Your child will be provided supper and fun
activities with adult supervision. Pick your child
back up by 8. Please watch for sign-up
opportunities on the Registration Slip at a later
date. Number & ages of children will be required
to allow the team to prepare accordingly.
June 9th & 10th: Christian Cross Festival at
Skyview Lake. Gather your friends and family and
plan to attend this free annual event. National
kayakingGREAT fun for all ages! Watch future
bulletins for more details about this event.
June 22nd: Music in the Park at Skyview
Lake. 6-9:30 PM Bring a lawnchair or blanket,
your favorite beverage & snacks, and join your
St. Johns family under the yellow windsock for a
free evening of fun & fellowship. All ages
welcome!
MOTHER/DAUGHTER SUPPER
WELCA will have their Mother/Daughter
Supper on Thursday evening, April 27, at
6 pm. At that time the Tangible Offering for
the Food Security Project will be collected.
If you need more information about the
offering, pick up a brochure in the west
hallway. Also, if any men from the
congregation would be willing to help serve
the meal, please contact the church office
@ 402-371-1985.

Summer Camp is an awesome faith and
confidence-building experience!
Carol Joy Holling Camp, located just outside of
Ashland, NE, offers summer camp programs for 1st-
12th grade students, families and people with special
needs! You can attend for just $50 with the
remainder of registration fees picked up by St.
Johns Benefaction Board. Simply register your
child online at caroljoyholling.org and, at checkout,
select Pay By Check. Then pay a $50 non-
refundable deposit to St. Johns Camps & Retreats
fund, who will then pick up the total registration.
Brochures are available in the church office, west
hallway or in the back of the sanctuary. Learn more
at www.caroljoyholling.org or visit with Pr. Justin
or St. Johns Office Manager Gail Ermels. 402-371-
1985.
The public is invited to the
ordination and installation of
Pr. Cara Jensen on Saturday,
April 22, at Christ Lutheran
Church, Pierce, NE.
Service begins at 1 PM.
Mark your calendar for the
SUNDAY SCHOOL
EASTER PROGRAM
its all because of JESUS
on Saturday, April 29, at 5pm
CALL COMMITTEE UPDATE
The Call Committee and the Congregation
Council have been working very hard on the call
process with a candidate during the last several
months. We were deep into the process and
ready to bring the candidate to meet the
congregation when the candidate withdrew.
We are disappointed and saddened by this
change and are now regrouping to move
forward. The Call Committee is committed to
finding the right Senior Pastor for St. Johns and
we are grateful for the Councils support, for
the Synods assistance, for the congregations
patience, and for everyones prayers.
John Skogstoe
Call Committee Chair
The St. Johns Majesty Choir will present their
Easter Cantata next weekend, April 22-23. The
cantata Praise the God of Resurrection
provides a musical journey through the Passion
and Resurrection of Christ. Walking through
the last days of Jesus' earthly life, this short
cantata is a moving reminder of the power of
the living God. Join us at 5pm on Saturday,
8:30am or 11am on Sunday.

SATURDAY, APRIL 15
EASTER VIGL
5 PM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
CINDY NELSON
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
PASTOR JUSTIN
GREETERS/USHERS Leroy & Tony Uttecht
SOUND Spencer Dagerman
SUNDAY, APRIL 16
EASTER SUNDAY
8:30 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
CINDY NELSON
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
PASTOR JUSTIN
GREETERS Donna Short, Carol Sorsen
USHERS Merlin Milander, Mike Kai, Jim
McMahon
READER Diane Hansen
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Duane & Cindy
Nelson, Tom & Midge Hedrick
POWERPOINT John Skogstoe
FELLOWSHIP HOUR Sunday School Staff
SOUND Spencer Dagerman
SUNDAY, APRIL 16
EASTER SUNDAY
11 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
GREG KORTH
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
PASTOR JUSTIN
GREETERS Kristi Johnson, __________
USHERS Greg & Sandra Korth, Del Johnson,
Ken Wragge, Terry Hall
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS __________,
Laurel Moore, Kristi Johnson,
Brenda Carhart
POWERPOINT Rachel Carhart
SOUND Spencer Dagerman
LECTIONARY READINGS:
Isaiah 25:6-9
Psalm 114
1 Corinthians 5:6b-8
Luke 24:13-49
SATURDAY, APRIL 22
5 PM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
DIANE SOBOTKA
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
JIM CARTER
GREETERS/USHERS Leroy & Tony Uttecht
SOUND Mark Nelson
SUNDAY, APRIL 23
8:30 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
DIANE SOBOTKA
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
JIM CARTER
GREETERS Alice Gentzler, Carol Sorsen
USHERS Roger Gentzler, Jack Prater
READER Richard Pfeifer
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Jim & Elenore
Merritt, Carol Waggoner, Sara Fegley
POWERPOINT Carhart Family
SOUND Mark Nelson
FELLOWSHIP HOUR Men in Mission
SUNDAY, APRIL 23
11 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK
DIANE SOBOTKA
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
JIM CARTER
GREETERS Jana Kuhlman, Janice Matthiew
USHERS Jeff & Cathy Erwin, Echtenkamp
Family
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Lon & Jeanne
Timperley, Jeff & Cathy Erwin
POWERPOINT Marcus / Adam Echtenkamp
SOUND Mark Nelson
LECTIONARY READINGS:
Acts 2:14a, 22-32
Psalm 16
1 Peter 1:3-9
John 20:19-31