St. Johns Lutheran Church ELCA1300 W. Benjamin Avenue Norfolk, NE 68701(402) 371-1985stjohn@cableone.netwww.stjohnsnorfolk.com

Our Mission: Loving God . . . Loving People . . . Reaching Out!

Please remember in prayer:Janet JundtDallas Esser Norma HunterLeona Pfeifer Bradley Wise Stephanie RabbassAnn SchroederJo SchaeferDon FreeseWave Prchal Keagan Sullivan Warren DeWaldBailey SuehlBoston DeWald Thad MurrenPr. David CoxRod & Shirley Hughes as they mourn the death of Shirleys sister Donna

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.

Flowers on the altar this beautiful October weekend are sponsored by Betty Low in loving memory of Marlyn; and by Jeff & Cathy Erwin in thanks for their family 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.

QUILTERS UNTIE UNITE! October has 5 Thursdays, so the quilters know what that means -- Oct. 29 will be a Quilter Potluck Gathering! (No quilting on Oct. 22). Bring your scissors of choice and a dish to share. Lutheran World Relief In-Gathering is Nov. 2-5.

OCTOBER IS PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH Find the tree with colored leaves and leave your message of appreciation on a leaf!

Dr. David E. Cox Interim Senior PastorJustin Wiese Assistant Pastor, NeLCM-Norfolk Campus PastorJacquie Samway PMA, Coordinator of Congregational CareJolene Ziebell Coordinator of Youth MinistriesGail Ermels Office ManagerJim Carter Custodian/Grounds Keeper Midge Hedrick Office Assistant

SUNDAY, OCT 188:00 amSpark Resource Fair8:30 am Worship9:30 amFellowship Hour9:45 amSunday School 9:45 amLife of Christ Bible Study11:00 am Worship7:00 pmGods Ambassadors ChristCare Kristy Booras, 402-371-7642 MONDAY, OCT 19Nebraska Theological Conference10:00 amFriends ChristCare Pat Monson, 402-371-880310:00 amStaff Meeting2:00 pmChosen ChristCare Carol Waggoner, 402-371-76425:30 pmExecutive Board7:00 pm Praise Forever8:30 pmSolid Rock TUESDAY, OCT 20NEBRASKA THEOLOGICAL CONFERENCE7:00 amMens Prayer Breakfast6:00 pmTemple ChristCare Pat Monson, 402-371-88037:00 pmBeloved ChristCare Tracy Meister, 402-379-24847:00 pmComing Together Forum Bethany Room WEDNESDAY, OCT 21NEBRASKA THEOLOGICAL CONFERENCE1:30 pmSearchers ChristCare Connie Hagstrom, 402-649-48622:30 pm3rd & 4th Grade Confirmation5:00 pm3rd & 4th Grade Confirmation7:00 pmChurch Council7:30 pmMens ChristCare Rollie Downs, 402-649-0256

THURSDAY, OCT 227:00 pmMajesty Choir Rehearsal

SATURDAY, OCT 245:00 pmWorship

SHOP FOR MINISTRY

OCT 18 8:30 am Linda Downs 11 am Lisa Echtenkamp OCT 25 8:30 am Margie Frank 11 am Nancy Jacobs

OFFERINGS Mission Emphasis (OCT) Mercy MealsGreenfiber Funds for OCT-DECMosaicGeneral offering for 10/11/15$7,009.39 The above general offering figure reflects weekly additions of direct deposits and advance pledges.End of Sept Net Profit / (Loss){$8,870.77)Year-to-Date Net Profit / (Loss)($24,630.88)Attendance 10/11/15(19, 88, 86) 193

STEPHEN MINISTRYOur 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 402-694-9031Jacquie Samway 402-371-1985Jolene Ziebell 402-992-1328Nancy Jacobs 402-841-1770

Our Stephen Ministers are:Jeann Granstra Susan SkogstoeKristy Booras Laurel mooreKatrina Tomsen Kris DahlkoetterJan Henning

The 4th meeting of the COMING TOGETHER Forums will be held 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.

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.

Thank you for items donated so far.Keep cleaning those closets and bring in your clean, no-longer-needed winter clothing.All sizes adult and children.Collection bins in west hallway.Giveaway Date Nov.15

Honey Sunday November 1All proceeds stay locally ensuring that activities and supports for children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families will continue in Northeast Nebraska.

Please contact an Arc Member to get your honey today! You can also call The Arc office at (402)379-1160 to place your order. 12 ounce honey bears are $5.00 each or $55 for our case of 12 special. Thank you for your support!

THE BIBLE PROJECTThe 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. Johns Lutheran Church.

SPARK HOUSE FAMILY RESOURCE FAIR: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18Looking for faith-filled videos and books that your kids will love?

ST. JOHNS EXECUTIVE BOARDMike Widhalm, Pres.402-316-5382John Skogstoe, VP402-379-3148Danny Olson, Treas.402-379-1036Diane Sobotka, Sec.402-371-3583

Simplify Your Giving with Automatic WithdrawalAutomatic withdrawal is a service St. Johns provides to simplify your giving by securely transferring funds electronically from your checking or savings account directly into the churchs 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.

TO OUR BENEFACTION BOARD:Dear Friends Thanks you, once again, for your generous sponsorship of four of our Summer Ministry Team members. We have had a great summer thanks to these young leaders.This summer, we have been privileged to have 64 incredible college-aged staff members serving as counselors, site coordinators, lifeguards, naturalists, wranglers adventure program staff and health care specialists. They were recruited from all across the Midwest and beyond to serve at Carol Joy Holling Camp, Sullivan Hills Camp, and Day Camp sites across Nebraska and Kansas.Thanks to your generosity and the generosity of others, 52 members of our 2015 Summer Ministry Team have been fully or partially sponsored. They have provided life-changing experiences for more than 2,200 children this summer and had an unforgettable edperience doing it.Thanks again for your difference-making support. It is generosity like tyhis that helps make the ministry we share so successful. You are, without a doubt, a blessing from God!In His Service, Jason GerdesDirector of DevelopmentNLOM

To the staff, church council, and members of St. Johns: Thank you SO MUCH for your gifts and delicious coffee-hour breakfast that we all were able to enjoy onOctober 11for Clergy AppreciationSunday. It is so wonderful to be honored & celebrated for being one of your pastors, especially after having a variety of challenges the week before. Your kindness is very much appreciated. Thank you! ~~Pastor Justin

To all who were so kind onSunday, October 11! Thank you very much for the kind thank you moments onSunday. The breakfast, gifts and recognition were wonderful. I thank you for your kind thoughtfulness. God's rich blessings to you as we move forward together in ministry!Pastor David

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 175 PMCOUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK JOHN SKOGSTOEWORSHIP ASSISTANTBRENDA CARHARTGREETERS/USHERS Rod & Shirley HughesREADER Shirley HughesPRAYER LEADER __________

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 188:30 AMCOUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK JOHN SKOGSTOEWORSHIP ASSISTANTBRENDA CARHARTGREETERS Lynn Milander, Donna ShortHennHenningUSHERS Merlin Milander, Gayle Short, Jim McMahonREADER Tom HedrickFELLOWSHIP HOUR Parish FellowshipCOMMUNION ASSISTANTS Duane & CindyNelson, Tom & Midge HedrickPRAYER LEADER __________POWERPOINT John Skogstoe

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1811 AMCOUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK JOHN SKOGSTOEWORSHIP ASSISTANTBRENDA CARHARTGREETERSKristi Johnson, Kristy BoorasUSHERS Greg & Sandra Korth, Del Johnson,Ken Wragge, Terry HallCOMMUNION ASSISTANTS Kristy Booras,Laurel Moore, Kristi Johnson, Brenda CarhartPRAYER LEADER __________POWERPOINT Rachel Carhart

LECTIONARY READINGS:Isaiah 53:4-12Hebrews 5:1-10Mark 10:35-45

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 245 PMCOUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK CINDY NELSONWORSHIP ASSISTANTROLLIE DOWNSGREETERS/USHERS Lonnie & Clare KleensangREADER Carolyn WilcoxPRAYER LEADER __________

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 258:30 AMCOUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK CINDY NELSONWORSHIP ASSISTANTROLLIE DOWNSGREETERS Alice Gentzler, Carol SorsenHennHenningUSHERS Richard Uhlir, Roger Gentzler, Linda DownsREADER Sherri KukFELLOWSHIP HOUR Searchers ChristCareCOMMUNION ASSISTANTS Jim & Elenore Merritt, Carol Waggoner, Sherri KukPRAYER LEADER Diane SobotkaPOWERPOINT __________

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2511 AMCOUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK CINDY NELSONWORSHIP ASSISTANTROLLIE DOWNSGREETERSJana Kuhlman, Cindy NelsonUSHERS Jef & Cathy Erwin, Mark NelsonCOMMUNION ASSISTANTS Lon & Jeanne Timperley, Jeff & Cathy ErwinPRAYER LEADER Carol SeveraPOWERPOINT Marcus/Adam Echtenkamp

LECTIONARY READINGS:Jeremiah 31:31-34Psalm 46Romans 3:19-28John 8:31-36