St. John’s 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: Janet Jundt Dallas Esser Norma Hunter Leona Pfeifer Bradley Wise Stephanie Rabbass Phil Sykes Jo Schaefer Don Freese Wave Prchal Keagan Sullivan Warren DeWald Bailey Suehl Boston DeWald Thad Murren Pr. Justin & Jillian Wiese as they mourn the loss of Jillian’s grandmother, Leona

Scheerhoorn Desiree Martinson and family as they mourn the loss of sister-in-law Kim Martinson

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.

Update: Bailey Suehl is now home and working on strengthening her legs to help her walk.

Flowers on the altar this October weekend are sponsored by David & Penny Pedersen in celebration of Sara’s 17th birthday; and by Diane Hansen for the blessing of my sons and their families.

Happy Birthday to Bunny Hershey who celebrates her 95th birthday next Sunday, October 18th. We wish you God’s continued blessings!

Everyone is invited to Fellowship Hour for coffee and rolls between

services each Sunday in the Fellowship Hall.

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.

TODAY IS PASTOR APPRECIATION DAY! Find the “tree” with colored leaves and “leave” your message of

appreciation on a leaf! Join us for breakfast between services in the Fellowship Hall as we celebrate Pastor Appreciation Day.

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

SUNDAY, OCT 11 PASTOR APPRECIATION DAY 8:30 am ....................................................... Worship 9:30 am ........................................... Fellowship Hour 9:45 am .............................................. Sunday School 9:45 am .............................. Life of Christ Bible Study 11:00 am ..................................................... Worship

MONDAY, OCT 12 10:00 am ............................................. Staff Meeting 6:30 pm ............................ Stephen Ministry Training 7:00 pm ............................................. Praise Forever 8:30 pm………… .......................................... Solid Rock

TUESDAY, OCT 13 7:00 am ................................ Men’s Prayer Breakfast 2:00 pm ............................................... WELCA Board 5:15 pm ............................................... Finance Team 5:30 pm ................. NeLCM Governance Council Mtg 6:00 pm ........................................ Temple ChristCare Pat Monson, 402-371-8803

WEDNESDAY, OCT 14 12:30 pm ...................................... Mission Life Team 1:30 pm .................................... Searchers ChristCare Connie Hagstrom, 402-649-4862 2:30 pm ...................... 3rd & 4th Grade Confirmation 5:00 pm .................................. 3rd & 4th Confirmation 7:00 pm ........................................... Budget Meeting 7:00 pm ....................................... Worship Life Team

THURSDAY, OCT 15 9:00 am ............................................. Rebekah Circle 1:30 pm .................................................... Ruth Circle 6:00 pm ...................................... Get Together Team 7:00 pm .............................. Majesty Choir Rehearsal

FRIDAY, OCT 16 6:00 pm ............................. Stephen Ministry Retreat

SATURDAY, OCT 17 9:00 am ............................. Stephen Ministry Retreat 5:00 pm ........................................................ Worship

SHOP FOR MINISTRY

OCT 11 8:30 am Alice Gentzler 11 am Jeanne Timperley OCT 18 8:30 am Linda Downs 11 am Lisa Echtenkamp

OFFERINGS Mission Emphasis (OCT) ...................... Mercy Meals Greenfiber Funds for OCT-DEC ...................... Mosaic General offering for 10/4/15 .................. $10,814.24 The above general offering figure reflects

weekly additions of direct deposits and advance pledges.

End of August Net Profit / (Loss) .................... 543.95 Year-to-Date Net Profit / (Loss) ............ ($15,760.11) Attendance 10/4/15 ......................... (23, 95, 64) 183

STEPHEN MINISTRY

Our Stephen Ministers are

here to help you with this one-

to-one caring ministry. If you

would like to visit with a

minister, please contact one of

our leaders:

Karen Widhalm 402-694-9031

Jacquie Samway 402-371-1985

Jolene Ziebell 402-992-1328

Nancy Jacobs 402-841-1770

Our Stephen Ministers are:

Jeann Granstra Susan Skogstoe

Kristy Booras Laurel moore

Katrina Tomsen Kris Dahlkoetter

Jan Henning

Majesty Choir would love to have you join

them! Practices are Thursdays @ 7 pm.

All voices are invited to help us rejoice in the Lord!

The 4th meeting of the

COMING TOGETHER Forums

will be held in 2 WEEKS on Tuesday,

October 20, from

7-8:30 pm in the Bethany Room. These discussions will revolve around the

Supreme Court decision to allow same gender

marriages. Session 4 – Sociological

Implications and Change.

ST. JOHN’S WINTER WARMTH GIVEAWAY We are collecting clean, gently-used, no-longer-needed winter clothing to give (at no cost) to those in need.

Collection bins will be in the West Hallway for all sizes of:

Adult Outerwear Adult Sweaters

Children’s Winter Clothing Gloves, Hats, Scarves

Boots

Collection during October & November. Giveaway -- November 15

Let St. John’s “warm up the winter” and bring the warmth of God’s love to someone special. Temple Christ Care

Honey Sunday

November 1

When you travel -- remember to collect motel soaps and

shampoos. They can be given to Good Neighbors, Orphan

Grain Train or the Norfolk Rescue Mission.

HELP ST. JOHN’S

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

IN FIGHTING

WORLD HUNGER

We need volunteers to help fill

our 3 teams –

10 people per team On Sunday, October 18th, St. John’s will

once again be participating in the MERCY

MEALS PACK AWAY HUNGER DAY

to be held at Divot’s DeVent Center. Last

year participants had a wonderful time

packing 15,000 for hungry children. This

year we plan on having 3 teams and beating

that record! Reserve the day and plan to

bring family and friends to help fight world

hunger.

Gather your friends and family

and reserve your spot

10:00 a.m. Noon or 2:00 p.m.

THE BIBLE PROJECT

The Worship Life Team, together with your

help, would like to make Bibles available in

the pews. We are asking for a donation of

$10 per Bible. If you would like to order a

Bible in remembrance of a loved one or

special event, book plates will be available.

Donations can be made by designating

“Bibles” on your envelope. Checks can be

made payable to

St. John’s Lutheran Church.

Dear St. John’s Benefaction Board --

Thank you for letting me go to Carol Joy Holling Camp. I had a lot of fun at the poor, ropes course, and horseback riding. I went to Tipi Village so we slept on cots in tipis. Every morning and nighrt we would do a worship service. We sang songs like Pharoah Pharoah, Psalm 23, Sanctuary, and Psalm 125. We got to plan a worship service one night. I got to hand out songbooks, read out of the Bible, and participate in a skit. Thank you for letting me go to camp. It was a blast! Thanks – Amanda Brasch Dear St. John’s Lutheran Church – Thank you for helping to pay for me to go to carol Joy Holling Camp. I had a blast! I hope that I can go back next year. I appreciate the things this church does so much. Thanks again! Sincerely, Grace Schavee

Bright Horizons

would like to thank

everybody who

made such generous

donations of diapers

and wipes to our

agency during our

2015 Diaper Drive. Because of your

kindness, Bright Horizons was able to

collect 6,767 diapers and 23 packs of wipes

for our clients and their families! Our staff

truly appreciates all of the continued

support, as this makes it possible for us to

continue to serve victims of domestic

violence and sexual assault.

SPARK HOUSE FAMILY RESOURCE FAIR: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18

Looking for faith-filled videos and books that your kids will love?

Simplify Your Giving with

Automatic Withdrawal Automatic withdrawal is a service St.

John’s provides to simplify your giving by

securely transferring funds electronically

from your checking or savings account

directly into the church’s account. You

specify the amount to be debited and you

may change the amount whenever you wish.

For more information or to request an

enrollment form, please contact Gail in the

church office at 402-371-1985.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10

5 PM

COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK

TRACY MEISTER

WORSHIP ASSISTANT

NANCY JACOBS

GREETERS/USHERS – Rod & Shirley Hughes

READER – Carolyn Wilcox

PRAYER LEADER – __________

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11

8:30 AM

COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK

TRACY MEISTER

WORSHIP ASSISTANT

NANCY JACOBS

GREETERS – Richard & Leona Pfeifer, Jack &

Audrey Prater

USHERS – Mak Polenske, Mike Frank,

Mike Kai

READER – Richard Pfeifer

FELLOWSHIP HOUR – Rollie & Linda Downs

COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Duane & Barb

Timperley, Rick & Diana Uhlir

PRAYER LEADER – Sara Fegley

POWERPOINT – John Skogstoe

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11

11 AM

COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK

TRACY MEISTER

WORSHIP ASSISTANT

NANCY JACOBS

GREETERS—Ken Wragge, Terry Hall

USHERS – Dennis & Brenda Smith,

Echtenkamp Family

COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Carol Timperley,

Carol Severa, Ken Wragge, Terry Hall

PRAYER LEADER – Brenda Smith

POWERPOINT – Claire Thompson

LECTIONARY READINGS:

Amos 5:6-7. 10-15

Psalm 90:12-17

Hebrews 4:12-16

Mark 10:17-31

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17

5 PM

COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –

JOHN SKOGSTOE

WORSHIP ASSISTANT

BRENDA CARHART

GREETERS/USHERS – Rod & Shirley Hughes

READER – Shirley Hughes

PRAYER LEADER – __________

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18

8:30 AM

COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –

JOHN SKOGSTOE

WORSHIP ASSISTANT

BRENDA CARHART

GREETERS – Lynn Milander, Donna Short

USHERS – Merlin Milander, Gayle Short,

Jim McMahon

READER – Tom Hedrick

FELLOWSHIP HOUR – Parish Fellowship

COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Duane & Cindy

Nelson, Tom & Midge Hedrick

PRAYER LEADER – __________

POWERPOINT – Janet Erickson

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18

11 AM

COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –

JOHN SKOGSTOE

WORSHIP ASSISTANT

BRENDA CARHART

GREETERS—Kristi Johnson, Kristy Booras

USHERS – Greg & Sandra Korth, Del Johnson,

Ken Wragge, Terry Hall

COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Kristy Booras,

Laurel Moore, Kristi Johnson,

Brenda Carhart

PRAYER LEADER – __________

POWERPOINT –Rachel Carhart

LECTIONARY READINGS:

Isaiah 53:4-12

Hebrews 5:1-10

Mark 10:35-45