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:
Sandra Korth Those serving in the military & their families
Those who have suffered loss in the recent flooding and all those who came to help
Katy (Lofgren)
LONG TERM PRAYER CONCERNS:
Sara Fegley Sullivan Family Rosemary Westerhold
Joann White Susan Hansen Harlin Westerhold
Jo Schaefer Gene & Bonnie Hortness Karen Widhalm
Darrell & Arlene Polenske Kenneth & Vendla Wrick Pr. Norm Nelson
Kevin Kluver Roger Peters Jane King
Colton Wright Jessica Rossiolis John Konken
Tom Hagstrom Swan Family Jeff Frady
Cathy Erwin Jake Borst family Janet Farr
Lonnie Mitteis Mary Ann Heckman Carol Timperley
Dylan Sue Paschold

Lift up Tabitha Kay Jordan, daughter of Nichole Lemus, who will be baptized this weekend at the
8:30 AM Sunday service.
On Thursday, March 28, Harriet Weber turned 101 years old! We wouldn’t usually tell a
lady’s age, but Harriet is celebration-worthy! Happy Birthday, Harriet!
Gene Ebel is celebrating his 90th birthday TODAY! His family and friends wish him a Happy
Birthday! We thank God for his blessing of our wonderful husband, father, grandfather and
friend.
Flowers on the altar this last day of March are sponsored by Darrel & Carol Timperley in
celebration of their wedding anniversary; and by Eline Brosh in memory of loved ones.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3: WORSHIP SERVICES @ NOON (bring a bag lunch) & 5:30 PM
Join us for pizza, salad, and vegies served by Men’s ChristCare.

When leaving the church, please be sure to shut off any lights you turned on. If you
are the last one out of the facility, please be sure doors are locked. Thank you!
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, MARCH 31 Mission Emphasis (APRIL) .........ELCA Disaster Relief
8:30 am ........................................................ Worship General offering for 3/24/2019 .................$6,436.78
Jordan baptism End of FEBRUARY General Fund Surplus .............$70.23
9:30 am .................................. Youth Choir Rehearsal Year-to-Date General Fund Net Surplus ............$645.73
9:45 am…………………….…………………..Fellowship Hour Attendance 3/24/2019 .................. 36, 94, 115 (245)
9:45 am .............................................. Sunday School
11:00 am ...................................................... Worship
6:30 pm.................... God’s Ambassadors ChristCare
Kristy Booras, 402-371-6218
MONDAY, APRIL 1
10:00 am .............................................. Staff Meeting
1:15 pm........................................ Chosen ChristCare
Carol Waggoner, 402-371-7642
6:30 pm...................Stephen Ministry Continuing Ed
8:30 pm..................................................... Solid Rock
TUESDAY, APRIL 2
7:30 am ................................ Men’s Prayer Breakfast
5:00 pm..................................... Memorial Team Mtg
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3
12 Noon ................................. Lenten Meal/Worship
Bring a bag lunch
1:30 pm.................................... Searchers ChristCare
Connie Hagstrom, 402-316-4748
5:30 pm.................................. Lenten Meal/Worship
Pizza & salad served by Men’s ChristCare
THURSDAY, APRIL 4
1:30 pm.................................................... Bible Study
Heritage of Bel-Air
6:30 pm...............................Majesty Choir Rehearsal
7:15 pm............................. Easter Cantata Rehearsal
FRIDAY, APRIL 5
6:00 pm.......................................... SHOCKED Lock-In
SATURDAY, APRIL 6
5:00 pm........................................................ Worship

SHOP FOR MINISTRY

MAR 31 8:30 AM Barb Timperley
11 AM Beth Bonderson
APRIL 7 8:30 AM Margie Frank
11 AM Jeanne Timperley

LENTEN MEALS
April 3 – Pizza, salad, and vegies
April 10 – Sub sandwiches and sides
 APRIL/MAY = SEWING KITS
Sewing is a valuable skill that can help men
and women earn reliable income. Fabric Kits
Thank you for lifting up the following folks in provide fabric and thread for vocational
prayer this week: training programs to teach young men and
Duane & Brenda Rudebusch women useful, marketable skills, and for
Steve & Colleen Sampson newly trained tailors to launch their sewing
Scott businesses. Each kit requires:
Jacquelyn Samway 2 spools of neutral colored thread
Shylo Butler 2 pieces of cotton fabric (no polyester).
Eric & Kathy Sanders Each piece should be: 2 ¼ yds of 60”;
Rilye, Seth 3 yds of 44”; or
Joann Schaefer
4 yds of 36” wide fabric
Carol Schaffer
Wrap one piece of fabric and the thread in the
Curtis & Christine Schavee
remaining piece and secure with rubber bands
Grace, Josh
Marcella Schellenberg or yarn. Look for the washtub in the west
Ann Schroeder hallway for your donations.
Robert Schroeder

PALM SUNDAY
APRIL 13-14
MAJESTY CHOIR EASTER CANTATA

MAUNDY THURSDAY
APRIL 18
Join us Wednesday evenings for Lenten Worship @ 7 PM
worship services. During the services
members of St. John's will share GOOD FRIDAY
their faith journey and how it has shaped APRIL 19
Tennebrae Service @ 7 PM
their relationship with Jesus Christ.
During this time of Lent, we are all
EASTER VIGIL
encouraged to reflect on our Christian APRIL 20
journey as well! Worship @ 5 PM

April 3rd Sara Fegley EASTER SUNDAY

April 10th Lonnie Kleensang APRIL 21
8:30 & 11 AM
 THANK YOU!
On behalf of your sisters and brothers across the
Nebrqaska Synod, the Evangelical Church in
America and all around the world, thank you!
That you for your continued support of and
participation in being the church together
through pledging to maintain your mission share
Summer Camp @ Camp Carol Joy Holling
participation in 2019. Because of you, so much
Go to camp for only $50!
ministry will continue to be possible that spans
St. John’s encourages members to send your
the globe changing lives. Thank you for being a
youth to Carol Joy Holling Camp this summer!
part of this important work and ministry as
You can attend for just $50, with the remainder
God’s hands and feet in the world. Thank you so
of registration fees picked up by St. John’s
much for your partnership and stewardship as
Benefaction funds.
the church together. God’s blessings and peace.
Simply register your child online at
caroljoyholling.org and (at check out), select Director for the Stewardship of the
“Pay By Check”. Then pay a $50 non-refundable Nebraska Synod, ELCA
deposit to St. John’s Camps & Retreats fund,
who will then pick up the total registration.
Camp brochures can be found at the back of the
sanctuary and in the west hallway.

Thank you to the Chosen ChristCare group

for the lovely surprise Birthday Party. It was
very nice and appreciated!
Leona Bargstadt
EASTER LILIES
Easter Sunday is April 21.
To order a lily for the
St. John’s altar area, include
MOTHER / DAUGHTER SALAD BAR
your check for $15 in your
The Mother/Daughter Salad
envelope marked “lily”. After the Easter service
Bar will be Thursday,
of your choice, please feel free to take your lily
April 25 @ 5 PM in the
home. Thank you in advance for helping us
Fellowship Hall. Please
decorate the altar for Easter Sunday!
bring a salad to share.
Entertainment wil be
“Bizarre Deceptions”, a
professional magic program
by John Laskowski of Norfolk.
Please RSVP by April 21 on the Registration Slip.
Specify if you will be attending the Salad Bar or
just the program @ 7 PM. Also, indicate the
number attending. Please use the Fellowship
Hall door to join us!
 SATURDAY, MARCH 30
5 PM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –
LISA ECHTENKAMP
GREETERS/USHERS – Lonnie & Clare Kleensang
READER – Shirley Hughes
ACOLYTE – Kate Merritt
SATURDAY, APRIL 6
5 PM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –
MANDY STERUD
GREETERS/USHERS – Rod & Shirley Hughes
READER – Shirley Hughes
ACOLYTE – Elliott Hansen

SUNDAY, MARCH 31 SUNDAY, APRIL 7

8:30 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –
LISA ECHTENKAMP
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
SARA FEGLEY
GREETERS – Dan Melkus, Carol Sorsen
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS –Tom & Midge
Hedrick, Margie Frank, Sara Fegley
USHERS – Mike Frank, Jack Prater
POWERPOINT – Carhart Family
READER – Richard Pfeifer
SOUND – John Skogstoe
FELLOWSHIP HOUR – Tom & Midge Hedrick
ACOLYTE – Zac Carhart
8:30 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –
MANDY STERUD
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
BRENDA CARHART
GREETERS – Dick & Barb Adams, Claribel wulf
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Tom & Midge
Hedrick, Margie Frank, Sara Fegley
USHERS – Mike Frank, Duane Timperley
POWERPOINT – Ben Sperry
SOUND – Mark Nelson
READER – Duane Timperley
FELLOWSHIP HOUR – Echtenkamp Family
ACOLYTE – Elliot Wieseman

SUNDAY, APRIL 7
SUNDAY, MARCH 31 11 AM
11 AM COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK – MANDY STERUD
LISA ECHTENKAMP GREETERS – Joanne Claussen, Carol Severa
GREETERS – Ken Wragge, Terry Hall USHERS –Dennis & Brenda Smith, Ken Wragge,
USHERS – Bonderson Family, Heinemann Family Terry Hall
READER – Amanda Brasch COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Ken Wragge,
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Beth Bonderson, Terry Hall, Carol Timperley, Carol Severa
Janet Erickson, Carol Timperley, Terri POWERPOINT – Ben / Aaron Bonderson
Denkinger READER – Tracy Yost
POWERPOINT – Toby Heinemann SOUND – Mark Nelson
SOUND – Mark Nelson ACOLYTE –Makenna Sullivan
ACOLYTE – MaKyla Books LECTIONARY READINGS:
LECTIONARY READINGS: Isaiah 43:16-21
Joshua 5:9-12 Psalm 126
Psalm 32 Philippians 3:4b-14
2 Corinthians 5:16-21 John 12:1-8
Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32