St.

John’s Lutheran Church ELCA

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

Our Mission: Disciples Through God’s Love, Celebrating In Jesus’ name.

SHORT TERM PRAYER CONCERNS AND JOYS:
Salesia Books Scott Ruda Skylar Heckens
Michael Jacobs Shirley Hughes
LONG TERM PRAYER CONCERNS:
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Emerson First Lutheran Church, York
Sara Fegley Kenneth & Vendla Wrick Donna Eckman
Sullivan Family Rosemary Westerhold Karmen Young
Jim Carter Joann White Harlin Westerhold
Susan Hansen Jo & Leon Schaefer Bonnie Hortness
Colton Wright Orlo Rath Donna Hackman
Burna Hershey Don & Cleora Fisher Darrell & Arlene Polenske
Scott Leader Kurt Juracek Mike Wragge
Elton Coleman
Josh & Emily Jensen family on the death of their son Colton
Pray for those who prepare, coordinate and deliver Meals on Wheels.

Flowers on the altar this weekend are sponsored by Janet Erickson in loving memory of her
dad, Lloyd, and brother, Bruce; and by Don & Bettie Miller in thanks for God’s many
blessings.

Worship Services can now be viewed in their entirety on St. John’s facebook page at
www.facebook.com/stjohnsnorfolk.

Welcome to Pastor Rick Hartmann (Food for the Poor) who is sharing his message with us
at all services this weekend.

ST. JOHN’S STAFF

Myron Meyer – Transitional Senior 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, JUNE 3 Mission Emphasis (JUNE) .... Norfolk Rescue Mission
8:30 am ........................................................ Worship Greenfiber Funds APRIL-- JUNE .......... Norf. Rescue Mission
Pr. Richard Hartmann General offering for 5/27/2018................. $3,207.80
9:45 am…………………….…………………..Fellowship Hour End of APRIL General Fund Surplus ............... $1,188.88
10:15 am ...................................................... Worship Year-to-Date General Fund Net Surplus......... $6,461.18
Pr. Richard Hartmann Attendance 5/27/2018…………………..24, 63, 49 (136)
MONDAY, JUNE 4
1:15 pm........................................ Chosen ChristCare
Carol Waggoner, 402-371-7642
6:00 pm.. Fellowship Life/Evangelism Ministry Team
8:30 pm..................................................... Solid Rock
TUESDAY, JUNE 5
7:00 am ................................ Men’s Prayer Breakfast
8:30 am ................................................ Staff Meeting
SATURDAY, JUNE 9
5:00 pm........................................................ Worship

SHOP FOR MINISTRY

JUNE 3 8:30 AM Alice Gentzler
10:15 AM Beth Bonderson
JUNE 10 8:30 AM Barb Timperley
10:15 AM Jeanne Timperley

For all youth who have completed the
1st grade up through the
6th grade –
Camp Carol Joy Holling Day Camp
2018
is coming to
St. John’s Lutheran Church!
Monday, June 18th to Thursday, June 21nd,
9 AM to 3 PM: Friday, June 22, 9 AM to
1 PM with closing program at noon for
friends and family! Last day for registration:
Monday, June 11.
Through a generous grant from St.
John’s Benefaction Fund, Camp Carol
Joy Holling of the Nebraska Lutheran
Outdoor Ministries is coming to St.
John’s in Norfolk. This is a chance for
your children to experience the energy,
talent, and music of trained camp
counselors FREE!!!!
Sorry! No Walk-Ins! All campers must be
pre-registered with a completed signed
health history form – no exceptions. Share
the fun – Invite your friends!!!
Food Pantry emphasis for
May will be crackers (all
kinds), beans of all kinds,
canned dinners, and
Hamburger & Tuna
Helper. Thank you for
your generous donations!
Details about Day Camp Volunteers
(SIGN UP ON TODAY’S
REGISTRATION SLIP!)
If you can't volunteer all five days of camp, we
can fill in with other people to make it work!
Registration helpers check off whether
campers are in attendance, help with storing
lunches, and inform leaders if parents are
picking up campers early. Time: 8:15 - 9:15 am
in the Fellowship Hall
Crew Leaders are in charge of 6 - 8 campers,
follow the crew from station to station and
participate (if possible) in all activities. 8:45 am -
3:15 pm.
Snack helpers prepare snacks for campers
and staff, fill water coolers and clean up. Time:
9:30 - 10:30 am in the Community Room
Lunch helpers help campers find their lunch
bags, fill water coolers, prepare lunch for
volunteers and staff and help clean up the
kitchen and fellowship hall tables. Time: 11:30 -
12:30 am in the Fellowship Hall
Parking Lot helpers supervise campers' drop
off and pick up and make sure campers are
picked up by approved drivers. Time: 8:15 -
9:15 am and 3:00 - 3:30 pm.
Host Families - Please see or call Jolene in
the church office for details.
CHRISTIAN CROSS FESTIVAL
The Christian Cross Festival is having a
fundraiser on Tuesday, June 5, at both
Norfolk Pizza Hut locations from 6PM -
close. Dine in or carry out orders that night
will have a portion of the proceeds going to
the Christian Cross Festival. Also, if you
would like to volunteer to help at the
Christian Cross Festival, you can go to our
website: www.christiancrossfestival.org/volu
nteers.html and sign up or contact Brett or
Laurie Simonsen at 402-379-1559.
 Christ Lutheran Women of the ELCA
Thank you for lifting 2018 Guest Night
up the following folks Monday, June 11
this week: 6 PM
Bret & Angela Kratochvil Christ Lutheran Church
Ava, Atley, Kasen 517 – 8th St. N, Wisner, NE
Lyle Krueger Please join us for a salad dinner with a guest
Derek & Shellie Kucera speaker following. A representative from Trinity
Aleeyah & Kealan Lutheran Church will share how comfort is
Jann Kuhlman brought to those in need through Katie Comfort
Steve & Sherri Kuk Dog. Please RSVP to
Howard Leshovsky christlutheranwelca@gmail.com
Charlotte & Christopher Lich or Marlene Hansen
Sam & Zackary Ahlers @ 402-529-3591 by Friday, June 8.
Karmon Lienemann
Richard & Kaye Lippman
Ron & Lauran Lofgren

LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF

FABRIC KITS
Fabric Kits are the LWR project for May.
These kits require only 2 items: 2 spools of
neutral-color thread and 2 pieces of cotton
fabric. Specific sizes are listed on the
instructions found in the west hallway – look
for the washtub. Thank you for supporting
Lutheran World Relief!

GARDEN FUNDRAISER
As of May 6, the Garden Club
has raised $3,115.66 toward
the landscaping plans for the
east garden area!
 SATURDAY, JUNE 9
SATURDAY, JUNE 2 5 PM
5 PM COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK – RICHARD PFEIFER
CINDY NELSON WORSHIP ASSISTANT
WORSHIP ASSISTANT ROLLIE DOWNS
BRENDA CARHART GREETERS/USHERS – Lonnie & Clare Kleensang
GREETERS/USHERS – Lonnie & Clare Kleensang READER – Pat Monson
READER – Brenda Carhart SOUND – Brenda Carhart
SOUND – John Skogstoe

SUNDAY, JUNE 3 SUNDAY, JUNE 10

8:30 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –
CINDY NELSON
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
BRENDA CARHART
GREETERS – Dick & Barb Adams, Claribel Wulf
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Margie Frank,
Diane Sobotka, __________, __________
USHERS – Mike Frank, __________
READER – Jolene Ziebell
POWERPOINT – Midge Hedrick
SOUND – John Skogstoe
FELLOWSHIP HOUR – Ann & Troy Austin
8:30 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –
RICHARD PFEIFER
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
ROLLIE DOWNS
GREETERS – Richard & Leona Pfeifer
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Rollie & Linda
Downs, Rick & Diana Uhlir
USHERS – Denny & Lois Braesch
READER – Richard Pfeifer
POWERPOINT – Carhart Family
SOUND – Brenda Carhart
FELLOWSHIP HOUR – WELCA

SUNDAY, JUNE 3
10:15 AM
SUNDAY, JUNE 10
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –
10:15 AM
CINDY NELSON
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
RICHARD PFEIFER
BRENDA CARHART
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
GREETERS – Michelle Dagerman, Terri
ROLLIE DOWNS
Denkinger
GREETERS – Jana Kuhlman, Janice Matthies
USHERS – Bonderson Family, Heineman Family
USHERS – Dennis & Brenda Smith, Terry Hall,
READER – Jolene Ziebell
Ken Wragge
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Beth Bonderson,
READER – Amanda Brasch
Janet Erickson, Kristy Booras, Terri
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Ken Wragge, Terry
Denkinger
Hall, Carol Timperley, Carol Severa
POWERPOINT – Ben / Aaron Bonderson
POWERPOINT – Brenda Carhart
SOUND – John Skogstoe
SOUND – Brenda Carhart
LECTIONARY READINGS:
LECTIONARY READINGS:
Deuteronomy 5:12-15
Genesis 3:6-15
Psalm 81:1-10
Psalm 130
2 Corinthians 4:5-12
2 Corinthians 4:13—5:1
Mark 2:23—3:6
Mark 3:20-35