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:

LONG TERM PRAYER CONCERNS:

Sara Fegley Sullivan Family Rosemary Westerhold
Karmen Young Joann White Harlin Westerhold
Susan Hansen Jo Schaefer Bonnie Hortness
Colton Wright Orlo Rath Don & Cleora Fisher
Darrell & Arlene Polenske Scott Leader Kurt Juracek
Mike Wragge Brayden Elvon & Vicki Suhr
Betty Low Kenneth & Vendla Wrick Conner Mitchum
Ken Beck Pr. Norm Nelson Kevin Kluver
Lindsay (Brown) and son, River Jordyn (Wiebelhaus) & Brad Irlmeier
Jessica Rossiolis
Flowers on the altar this weekend are sponsored by Ken & Susan Hansen in celebration of
Susan’s birthday on the 11th; and by Claribel Wulf celebrating her birthday on the 11th, too.
Happy Birthday, ladies!

WELCOME TO PR. JULIET HAMPTON from the Nebraska Synod Office. Pastor Juliet will be
leading the service of installation for Pr. Randy at both services on Sunday. Following the
11 AM worship, a celebration luncheon will be served. Please join us in the Fellowship Hall
@ noon!

In remembrance and gratitude to our military, on Armistice Day (11/11), we will be ringing
the bell 21 times at 11 AM. Worship will begin at the conclusion.

Hearing assistance devices are available for your use during worship services. Please ask an
usher or at the sound booth at the rear of the sanctuary. Thank you!
Worship Services can now be viewed in their entirety on St. John’s facebook page at
www.facebook.com/stjohnsnorfolk

ST. JOHN’S STAFF

The Rev. Randy Rasmussen –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, NOVEMBER 11 Mission Emphasis (NOV) .................. Salvation Army
VETERAN’S DAY General offering for 11/4/2018 .................$6,692.02
8:30 am ........................................................ Worship End of SEPT. General Fund Surplus ............... $3,570.64
Installation of Pr. Randy Rasmussen Year-to-Date General Fund Net Deficit ....... ($1,019.50)
9:15 am ............Youth Christmas Program Rehearsal
Music only Attendance 11/4/2018 .................. 52, 107, 97 (256)
9:45 am…………………….…………………..Fellowship Hour
9:45 am .............................................. Sunday School
10:00 am ............................... First Communion Class
Library
11:00 am .......................................Ringing of the Bell
In memory of Armistice Day
11:05 am ...................................................... Worship
Installation of Pr. Randy Rasmussen
12 Noon ................... Installation Reception & Lunch
6:30 pm.................... God’s Ambassadors ChristCare
Kristy Booras, 402-371-6218
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12
10:00 am .............................................. Staff Meeting
5:00 pm......................... NeLCM Home-Cooked Meal
Fellowship Hall
6:00 pm................ Fellowship Life/Evangelism Team
8:30 pm..................................................... Solid Rock
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13
7:30 am ................................ Men’s Prayer Breakfast
2:00 pm................................................ WELCA Board
5:15 pm................................................Finance Team
7:00 pm....................................... Beloved ChristCare
Kristy Booras, 402-371-6218
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14
12:30 pm....................................... Mission Life Team
1:30 pm.................................... Searchers ChristCare
Connie Hagstrom, 402-649-4862
2:30 pm................................... 3rd – 8th Confirmation
3:30 pm............Youth Christmas Program Rehearsal
Speaking parts only
5:00 pm................................... 3rd – 8th Confirmation
5:30 pm........................................Worship Life Team
7:30 pm.......................................... Men’s ChristCare
Rollie Downs, 402-649-0256
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15
9:00 am .............................................. Rebekah Circle
6:30 pm...............................Majesty Choir Rehearsal
7:00 pm.............................................. Church Council
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17
5:00 pm........................................................ Worship

SHOP FOR MINISTRY

NOV 4 8:30 AM Donna Short
11 AM Jeanne Timperley
NOV 11 8:30 AM Elenore Merritt
11 AM Terri Denkinger
 St. John’s is
looking for a Bible
study leader for
grades 9 – 12 for
Thank you for lifting up the following folks in the time in between
prayer this week: the 8:30 and 11:00
Salesia Books services. If interested, please contact Pastor
Betty, MaKyla
Randy or Jolene Ziebell @ 402-371-1985.
Kristy & Andrew Booras
Sharon Bowman
Tim & Michelle Brabec
Dennis & Lois Braesch
Brian & Patty Brasch BALDWIN electric organ to give away. Please
Amanda contact Richard or Leona Pfeifer
Craig Braun
@ 402-316-8141.
Quinlan, Kendall, Ashton, Emry
Eline Brosh
Gina & Brock Brower
Taylor, Mason
Frieda Brown

CONFIRMATION REMINDER:
7th/8th grade Confirmands - Remember to
fill out your sermon notes. 3rd through 8th
grade confirmands – remember to fill out
activity slips for points. Both forms are
located in the usher’s room in the back of
the sanctuary.
Thank you for your continued support for
the Norfolk Food Pantry. NOVEMBER foods
needed for the pantry: beans, tomatoes,
crackers, peanut butter, canned meat,
pancake mix and syrup, meat extenders, and
monetary donations. These are staples that
will continued to be needed. Canned vegies
and fruits and “instant” meals with a shelf
life are always in need. ALL donations are
greatly appreciated!
Mark your calendars for Thanksgiving
Worship on Sunday, Nov. 18, at 5PM
COMING SOON: PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT
Nov. 29 -- 5:30-8 PM
Mark your calendars NOW for Parents’ Night
Out on Thursday, Nov. 29. Light dinner will
be provided for the kids. Good time to get
some holiday shopping done!
FIRST COMMUNION:
For those who are ready to take First
Communion, classes begia NOV. 4
(continuing Nov. 11 & 18) at 10 AM in the
Library. First Communion will be served at
all services on Dec. 1-2. It’s not too late to
join the class!
 There will be an
Installation Celebration
on Sunday, Nov. 11,
following the late service
(noon) as we celebrate
Pr. Randy officially becoming our Senior Pastor. The Sunday School is looking for 2 electric
The menu includes scalloped potatoes and ham
guitars to use as props for the Christmas
with salads and trimmings, so be sure to mark
your calendar and join in on this program. The actors will pantomime playing
long-awaited event! so we don’t need amps! It would also be
great if they have cases. Please contact the
office if you have something available –
THANK YOU!
CHANGE FOR CHANGE
A new “tiny” ministry that can do BIG things!
Your loose change (and paper $$) will be
added to the glass jar and can be designated
to help wherever needed – in house, local
community, national, or worldwide. Contact
Pr. Randy with suggestions.
Listen for more details!

On behalf of The Arc of Norfolk Board

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HELPED AT THE
INGATHERING this past week. Your help is
greatly appreciated here and throughout the
surrounding area, not to mention the coffee,
treats, and friendship extended to those
dropping off quilts and kits. These items will
be a blessing to others as you have been a
blessing to us.
Members and all those they serve, I wish to
thank you and your congregation very
sincerely for welcoming us again on Honey
Sunday. Your church and its members are
truly kind and considerate and generous.
Please extend our THANKS to everyone!
Your donations topped out at $535. We are
indeed blessed!
Most sincerely, Ruth Markhofer

ANGEL TREE
Watch for the Angel Tree in the Narthex
soon. It will be full of tags for children here
in Norfolk and in Mexico.
 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 5 PM
5 PM COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK – TONY UTTECHT
DANNY OLSON GREETERS/USHERS – Lonny & Clare Kleensang
GREETERS/USHERS – Lonny & Clare Kleensang READER – Dale Stephenson
READER – Pat Monson SOUND – John Skogstoe
SOUND – Brenda Carhart ACOLYTE – Carter Morrison
ACOLYTE – Brynn Sterud

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 8:30 AM
8:30 AM COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –
INSTALLATION OF PASTOR RANDY DANNY OLSON
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK – WORSHIP ASSISTANT
TONY UTTECHT BRENDA CARHART
GREETERS – Dan Melkus, Wendell & Ethelyn GREETERS – Donna Short, Doris McMahon
Fossum COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Duane & Barb
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Rollie & Linda Timperley, Tom & Midge Hedrick
Downs, Rick & Diana Uhlir USHERS – Gayle Short, Jim McMahon
USHERS – Dennis & Lois Braesch READER – Tom Hedrick
READER – Dan Melkus POWERPOINT – Janet Erickson
POWERPOINT – Carhart Family SOUND – John Skogstoe
SOUND – Brenda Carhart FELLOWSHIP HOUR – Fellowship Life/
FELLOWSHIP HOUR – Bonderson Family Evangelism Team
ACOLYTE – Phoebe Miller ACOLYTE –Grace Carhart

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18

11 AM 11 AM
INSTALLATION OF PASTOR RANDY COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK – DANNY OLSON
TONY UTTECHT GREETERS – Kristi Johnson, Jeanne Granstra
GREETERS – Jana Kuhlman, Janice Matthies USHERS – Greg & Sandra Korth, Del Johnson
USHERS – Dennis & Brenda Smith, Ken Wragge, READER – Kristi Johnson
Terry Hall COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Jeann Granstra,
READER – Susan Westcott Laurel Moore, Kristi Johnson,
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Ken Wragge, Terry Brenda Carhart
Hall, Carol Timperley, Carol Severa POWERPOINT – Rachel Carhart
POWERPOINT – Carhart Family SOUND – John Skogstoe
SOUND – Brenda Carhart ACOLYTE –Morgan Johnson
ACOLYTE – Jaron Blum LECTIONARY READINGS:
LECTIONARY READINGS: Daniel 12:1-3
1 Kings 17:8-16 Psalm 16
Psalm 146 Hebrews 10:11-25
Hebrews 9:24-28 Mark 13:1-8
Mark 12:38-44

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17