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St. John’s Lutheran Church ELCA 1300 W. Benjamin Avenue Norfolk, NE 68701 (402) 371-1985 [email protected] www.stjohnsnorfolk.com Our Mission: Loving God . . . Loving People . . . Reaching Out! Please remember in prayer: Janet Jundt Dallas Esser Evelyn Kleensang Waine Kruse Naoma Ronnfeldt Leona Pfeifer Phil Sykes Jo Schaefer Leland Vawser Don Freese Ken Hansen (Elenor Merritt’s brother) Alverna Rathgeber Pam Dircksen 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 weekend are sponsored by Richard & Mary Ann Jenson in thanks for God’s richest blessings; and by Diane Sobotka thankful for summer family times for everyone. Happy Birthday to Wilma Palmer who celebrates her 97th birthday on July 2. Wilma is now living at St. Joseph’s Care Center. May God continue to bless you! Everyone is invited to Fellowship Hour for coffee and rolls between services each Sunday in the Fellowship Hall. Thank you to those who donated food or helped work in the kitchen for the Gerry Damme Memorial Service. Your help is greatly appreciated! Carol Timperley Thank you all for the support of NeLCM on Culver’s Share Night! Through your good gifts (and dinner!) we were able to raise $227.28. ~~ Pr. Justin & NeLCM Gov. Council 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. 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

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  • St. Johns Lutheran Church ELCA 1300 W. Benjamin Avenue

    Norfolk, NE 68701 (402) 371-1985

    [email protected] www.stjohnsnorfolk.com

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

    Please remember in prayer: Janet Jundt Dallas Esser Evelyn Kleensang Waine Kruse Naoma Ronnfeldt Leona Pfeifer Phil Sykes Jo Schaefer Leland Vawser Don Freese Ken Hansen (Elenor Merritts brother) Alverna Rathgeber Pam Dircksen

    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 weekend are sponsored by Richard & Mary Ann Jenson in thanks for Gods richest blessings; and by Diane Sobotka thankful for summer family times for everyone. Happy Birthday to Wilma Palmer who celebrates her 97th birthday on July 2. Wilma is now living at St. Josephs Care Center. May God continue to bless you!

    Everyone is invited to Fellowship Hour for coffee and rolls between

    services each Sunday in the Fellowship Hall.

    Thank you to those who donated food or helped work in the kitchen for the Gerry Damme Memorial Service. Your help is greatly appreciated!

    Carol Timperley

    Thank you all for the support of NeLCM on Culvers Share Night! Through your good gifts (and dinner!) we were able to raise $227.28. ~~ Pr. Justin & NeLCM Gov. Council 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.

    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, JUNE 28 8:30 am ....................................................... Worship 9:30 am ........................................... Fellowship Hour 10:15 am ..................................................... Worship 7:00 pm .................... Gods Ambassadors ChristCare Kristy Booras, 402-371-6218

    MONDAY, JUNE 29 10:00 am ............................................. Staff Meeting 7:00 pm ............................................. Praise Forever 8:30 pm .......................................... Solid Rock TUESDAY, JUNE 30 7:00 pm ....................................... Beloved ChristCare Tracy Meister, 402-379-2484

    WEDNESDAY, JULY 1 1:30 pm .................................... Searchers ChristCare Connie Hagstrom, 402-649-4862 7:30 pm .......................................... Mens ChristCare

    SATURDAY, JULY 4

    5:00 pm ..................................................... Worship

    NOTE: The office will be closed Monday, July 6, in observance of Independence Day.

    SHOP FOR MINISTRY

    JUNE 28 8:30 am Linda Downs 10:15 am Lisa Echtenkamp JULY 5 NO SALES 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND

    ST. JOHNS EXECUTIVE BOARD Mike Widhalm, President. ...... 1-402-316-5382 John Skogstoe, VP ..................... 402-379-3148 Danny Olson, Treasurer............. 402-379-1036 Diane Sobotka, Secretary. ......... 402-371-3583

    OFFERINGS Mission Emphasis (JUNE) .... Carol Joy Holling Camp Greenfiber Funds for June... Norfolk Rescue Mission General offering for 6/21/15 .................... $5,204.89 The above general offering figure reflects

    weekly additions of direct deposits and advance pledges.

    End of May Net Profit / (Loss) ................. ($1,725.69) Year-to-Date Net Profit / (Loss) .............. ($4,110.90) Attendance 6/21/15 ......................... (33, 88, 73) 194

  • A group of Stephen Ministers will be attending the

    Women of Faith Conference at the Pinnacle Bank

    Arena in Lincoln, NE. The conference will be held

    on Friday, August 28, through Saturday, August 29.

    The group has 2 tickets available cost is $95 for both days. If you are interested in attending, please

    contact Karen Widhalm (402-694-9031).

    WERE GATHERING GEAR!

    With Everest being our theme for VBS, we are asking to borrow anything that would be considered climbing equipment. This could be ropes, backpacks, pup tents, camping utensils, etc. If you have items that you can lend, please contact Jolene or the church office. 402-371-1985.

    Some of the specific items we are looking to borrow are:

    l. BIG, old-fashioned alarm clock 2. Snorkeling equipment, mask / swim fins 3. Large remote control car with batteries 4. Child size wading pool

    PLEASE VISIT the Everest VBS display table in the back of the sanctuary. Take a look at the sheet with items that can be borrowed or donated. If you wish to lend or donate an item(s), take the sheet, register it on the master list, and bring the item(s) to the church office. Be sure to attach the item sheet to the donation or borrowed item.

    MARK YOUR

    CALENDAR:

    Sunday, Sept. 13th is "God's Work.

    Our Hands" Sunday. What does this mean? God's work. Our hands Sunday is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) - one church, freed in Christ to serve & love our neighbor.

    The idea is this: ELCA members are called to put their faith into action by engaging in service activities in their neighborhood or community. Watch your bulletin for important information about this event coming in September!

    Please stop by the table in the Narthex between services June 28 or July 5 to help support Aline Skogstoe's YAGM

    trip to the United Kingdom! She is selling "miles" for $2 - plus you'll get a thank you gift! Check back each Sunday to see the progress and to make sure she doesn't get stuck in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean!

    Mark you calendar for Carol Joy Holling Camp Quilt Auction coming Saturday, July 25. To view quilts, visit

    www.caroljoyholling.org

  • JUNE COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS

    The St. John's council has committed to participating in the ELCA - Day of Service on September 13, 2015. On this day, St. Johns will take our ministry into the community for a day of service. There will be service projects for all ages, so please save the date for a great day of doing God's work with our hands. After careful thought and a survey of Saturday night worshipers over an extended period, the council has approved the recommendation from the Worship Life Team to move the Saturday night worship service from 6 p.m. to 5 p.m. beginning on July 4th. It is the council's hope that this will enable younger families to worship on Saturday evening if they desire and allow for more daylight in the winter, as well as allow more time for evening activities. St. Johns council members participated in an in depth discussion regarding the aging sound board and system. Council members approved moving forward on a sound system analysis so that we can make educated decisions as we work toward sound improvements throughout the church where needed. The changes will happen in stages, but it is the council's goal to improve the worship experience with a dependable sound system. A complete copy of the minutes is available by mail or email by contacting the church office.

    JOIN EVEREST VBS AS A CREW LEADER!

    Gear up and participate in fun activities while

    building relationships with a group of 5-6 elementary-age kids. Staff training sessions will be available in July before VBS starts or there is a training video available. If you are interested,

    please check the box on the registration slip.

    BE A COOL STATION LEADER At EVEREST VBS!

    There is one opening left for a Glacier Games

    leader! All of the carefully planned games have a

    connection to the days Bible point or lesson. All

    equipment and materials will be collected in advance. All that would be left for you to

    do is lead the Crews in the fun at three sessions of Glacier Games each day! If you are interested, please check the box on the

    attendance registration.

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  • The Friends Christ Care group sends a

    HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who helped make this years BARK B Q a wonderful success. A wonderful addition was the Pet Blessing conducted by Pastor David, Pastor Justin, and Pastor Bob Schlismann of Trinity Episcopal Church. We do not yet have the final figures but early account had nearly 800 people attend and about $9200 in the free will offering box. When we get the final results, we will let everyone know. God gave us a beautiful day and delicious food, and everyone and their pets had a wonderful time. Thank you to all who worked so hard, including Chef Jared, Jim Mertz, Jim Carter, Pastor David, Carol Timperley, Nancy Schwertley, Jean Corona and Matt, Jan Henning, and members of the Friends group (Kayla, Connie, Tom, Eline, Naoma, Carol, Pat, Warren.) Also many thanks to Diane Sobotka, Richard & Leona Pfeifer, Don & Bette Miller, Terri Hall, Dave & Linnea Caauwe, Carol Severa, Jerry & Janice Sokol, Cindy & Duane Nelson, Joanne Claussen, and everyone who brought raffle baskets, cookies, and bars. Sorry if I left anyone out. We even had helpers from McCool Junction (Mindy, JJ, and Casper Mertz) and Virginia (Connie Steward.) A special thank you to Sydney Hurley, Sara Abler, and Dr. Sally Beutler, who organized everything , and to all the sponsors and Animal Shelter volunteers. Everyone worked so hard. St. Johns is truly blessed to have such wonderful people supporting the ministry of our church. That original Reverse Offering continues to grow. The FRIENDS Group

  • SATURDAY, JUNE 27

    6 PM

    COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK TRACY MEISTER

    WORSHIP ASSISTANT

    BRENDA CARHART

    GREETERS/USHERS Warren & Pat Monson READER Carolyn Wilcox PRAYER LEADER Dave Pedersen

    SOUND Jacquie Samway

    SUNDAY, JUNE 28

    8:30 AM

    COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK DAVE PEDERSEN

    WORSHIP ASSISTANT

    BRENDA CARHART

    GREETERS Alice Gentzler, Carol Sorsen USHERS Richard Uhlir, Roger Gentzler,

    Linda Downs

    READER Sara Fegley FELLOWSHIP HOUR Vern & Wilma Steinman COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Jim & Elenore Merritt, Carol Waggoner, Sara Fegley PRAYER LEADER Dave Pedersen SOUND Nancy Jacobs POWERPOINT Midge Hedrick

    SUNDAY, JUNE 28

    10:15 AM

    COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK DAVE PEDERSEN

    WORSHIP ASSISTANT

    BRENDA CARHART

    GREETERSJana Kuhlman, __________ USHERS Jeff & Cathy Erwin, Mark Nelson COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Lon & Jeanne

    Timperley, Cathy & Jeff Erwin

    PRAYER LEADER Carol Severa SOUND Logan Strom POWERPOINT Marcus / Adam Echtenkamp

    LECTIONARY READINGS:

    Lamentations 3:22-33

    Psalm 30

    2 Corinthians 8:7-15

    Mark 5:21-43

    SATURDAY, JULY 4

    5 PM

    COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK JOHN SKOGSTOE

    WORSHIP ASSISTANT

    CONNIE HAGSTROM

    GREETERS/USHERS Lonnie & Clare Kleensang READER Shirley Hughes PRAYER LEADER Pat Monson

    SOUND Jacquie Samway

    SUNDAY, JULY 5

    8:30 AM

    COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK JOHN SKOGSTOE

    WORSHIP ASSISTANT

    CONNIE HAGSTROM

    GREETERS Bob Henning, Dick & Barb Adams USHERS Dennis & Lois Braesch READER Diane Hansen FELLOWSHIP HOUR Mike & Margie Frank COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Rollie & Linda

    Downs, Sherri Kuk, Diane Sobotka

    PRAYER LEADER Carol Waggoner SOUND Ron Benson POWERPOINT Mary Lynn Benson

    SUNDAY, JULY 5

    10:15 AM

    COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK JOHN SKOGSTOE

    WORSHIP ASSISTANT

    CONNIE HAGSTROM

    GREETERSMichelle Dagerman,

    Martha Thompson USHERS Kevin Bonderson, Don Meister,

    Carol Severa

    COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Beth Bonderson, Janet Erickson, Tracy Meister, Kristy Booras PRAYER LEADER Lon Timperley SOUND Alex Thompson POWERPOINT Emma Dagerman

    LECTIONARY READINGS:

    Ezekiel 2:1-5

    Psalm 123

    2 Corinthians 12:2-10

    Mark 6:1-13