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:
Duane Timperley Betty Low Heath & Mara Hysell
Jim Carter Skylar & Chris Havranek
LONG TERM PRAYER CONCERNS:
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Emerson First Lutheran Church, York
Sara Fegley Ken Wragge Kenneth & Vendla Wrick
Randy Erkman Sullivan Family Rosemary Westerhold
Karmen Young Karen Chandler Rev. Gail Axen
Joann White Harlin Westerhold Susan Hansen
Jo & Leon Schaefer Bonnie Hortness Colton Wright
Orlo Rath Donna Hackman Mark Hearn
Burna Hershey Don & Cleora Fisher Richard & JoAnn Berglund
Darrell & Arlene Polenske Scott Leader Kurt Juracek
Mike Wragge
Flowers on the altar this Easter Sunday are sponsored by Mike & Karen Widhalm in
thanksgiving for Karen’s return to good health; and by Eline Brosh in loving memory of
husband Don. Also, HAPPY BIRTHDAY greetings to Gene Ebel who will be celebrating on
Saturday!

Lift up Calvin James Lance Smith, son of Justin & Tiffany Smith, as he is baptized at the
Saturday Easter Vigil. Calvin’s baptism sponsors are Zach & Jasmine Maule and Brandon &
Nicole Carlson.

National Youth Convention Bible Study will begin next Sunday, March 25, in the Hoppe
Community Room at 9:45 AM. All youth are invited to attend. Hope to see you all there!

The Garden Club will be renovating the area south of the Fellowship Hall with plantings that
will require less maintenance. These will be hearty Nebraska perennials which will add
beautification and curb appeal to St. John’s. The Garden Club has set a goal of $10,000 to
purchase the new plantings. Donations can be placed in the offering plates marked
“Garden” or in the watering cans at the back of the sanctuary.

ST. JOHN’S STAFF

Myron Meyer – Transitional 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
 OFFERINGS
Mission Emphasis (APRIL) ............................. Mosaic
Greenfiber Funds APRIL-- JUNE .......... Norf. Rescue Mission
General offering for 3/25/2018................. $9,122.85
End of FEB General Fund Deficit................. ($2,043.35)
Year-to-Date General Fund Net Deficit ....... ($2,357.35)
Attendance 3/25/2018 ................... (51, 97, 109) 257
THE WEEK AHEAD
SUNDAY, APRIL 1
8:30 am ....................................................... Worship
9:45 am………… ....................... ……….Fellowship Hour
11:00 am ...................................................... Worship
MONDAY, APRIL 2
OFFICE CLOSED
8:30 pm..................................................... Solid Rock
TUESDAY, APRIL 3
8:30 am ................................................ Staff Meeting
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4
2:30 pm......................... 7th / 8th Grade Confirmation
5:00 pm......................... 7th / 8th Grade Confirmation
THURSDAY, APRIL 5
7:00 pm.........................................Cantata Rehearsal
Choir, Drama & Narration
FRIDAY, APRIL 6
6:30 pm.........................................Cantata Rehearsal
Choir, Drama & Narration
SATURDAY, APRIL 7
5:00 pm........................................................ Worship
Majesty Choir Easter Cantata

SHOP FOR MINISTRY

APR 1 8:30 AM EASTER SUNDAY
11 AM NO SALES
APR 8 8:30 AM Alice Gentzler
11 AM Terri Denkinger
 EASTER LILY SPONSORS: LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF
Bill & Jodi Whitten PERSONAL CARE KITS
WELCA Personal Care Kits are the LWR project for
Mike & Margie Frank February through April. Instructions and the
Sara Fegley list of materials to include in each kit can be
Floral Expressions found in the west hallway – look for the
Dick & Mary Ann Jenson washtub. Thank you for supporting
Steve Reinke Lutheran World Relief!
Norfolk Chamber Singers
Eline Brosh
Dave & Penny Pedersen BUSY BAGS
Del & Kristi Johnson Thank you to the second period Soar Class
Greg & Sandra Korth from Norfolk Junior High School for making
Deb Heinrichs in loving memory of Bob & Evelyn and donating "Busy Bags" for the children at
Heinrichs St. John's Lutheran Church. Busy Bags --
Bruck Westerhold cloth bags full of coloring books, crayons,
Jim & Betty Keim puzzles, etc. – are for children to use during a
Tom & Faye Daoust in memory of Ransom & worship service. Bags are now available at
Martha Reed, Isabelle Guy, and Steve & Julie both entrances to the sanctuary!
Mlnarik
Gayle & Donna Short
Rich & Diana Uhlir
Del & Jeanie Fuelberth
Jana Kuhlman St. John’s is looking for
Jeff & Cathy Erwin someone who would be
willing to keep up facebook
and expand our blog page.
Please call the office if
Thank you for lifting up the interested. 402-371-1985
following folks this week:
LaVon Dike
Mike & Sarah Dittmer
Aaron, Abigail, and Joshua
Robert Downing
Rollie & Linda Downs While thinking about Mosaic as the Mission
Gene & Bernita Ebel of the Month for April, please consider
Roger & Lisa Echtenkamp making a donation of an item. Monetary
Marcus and Adam donations are always welcome, but some
Leslie Eisenmann, Kelsey & Aaron items to consider donating would be:
Stacey & Julie English activities, games, puzzles, adult bibs or
Hannah and Kelsey plastic kitchen ware. Thank you for your
Janet Erickson support!
Chris & Gail Ermels (& new
granddaughter Norah)
 For all youth who have completed the
1st grade up through the
6th grade --

St. John’s Congregation,

Thank you for your generous
contributions towards our trip to Houston.
We are excited to go to Houston this Camp Carol Joy Holling Day Camp
summer. We are looking forward to having 2018 is coming to
fun and growing in our faith. St. John’s Lutheran Church!
Thanks,
Monday, June 18th to Thursday, June 21nd,
Amanda Brasch & Haley Sterud 9 AM to 3 PM: Friday, June 22, 9 AM to
1 PM with closing program at noon for
friends and family! Save the dates!
Through a generous grant from St.
John’s Benefaction Fund, Camp Carol
Joy Holling of the Nebraska Lutheran
Outdoor Ministries is coming to St.
John’s in Norfolk. This is a chance for
your children to experience the energy,
talent, and music of trained camp
counselors FREE!!!!
Registrations were included in the
April Spark Update newsletter. If
you need additional registrations for
family, friends and neighbors,
registrations are available in the
back of the sanctuary, in the west
hallway or in the church office.
There is a limit of 80 campers, so
be sure to REGISTER EARLY TO
SAVE YOUR SPOT!
 SATURDAY, MARCH 31 SATURDAY, APRIL 7
EASTER VIGIL 5 PM
5 PM COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK – DEL JOHNSON
GREG KORTH WORSHIP ASSISTANT
WORSHIP ASSISTANT -CANTATA-
CONNIE HAGSTROM GREETERS/USHERS – Lonnie & Clare Kleensang
GREETERS/USHERS – Rod & Shirley Hughes, READER – Shirley Hughes
Warren & Pat Monson SOUND – Mark Nelson
READER – Connie Hagstrom
SOUND – Mark Nelson
SUNDAY, APRIL 8
SUNDAY, APRIL 1 8:30 AM
EASTER SUNDAY COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –
8:30 AM DEL JOHNSON
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK – WORSHIP ASSISTANT
GREG KORTH -CANTATA-
WORSHIP ASSISTANT GREETERS – Richard & Leona Pfeifer, Audrey
CONNIE HAGSTROM Prater
GREETERS – Dick & Barb Adams, Claribel Wulf USHERS – Dennis & Lois Braesch, Jack Prater
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Duane & Barb COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Rollie & Linda
Timperley, Margie Frank Downs, Rick & Diana Uhlir
USHERS – Mike Frank, Duane Timperley POWERPOINT – Carhart Family
READER – Jolene Ziebell READER—Richard Pfeifer
POWERPOINT – John Skogstoe SOUND – Mark Nelson
SOUND – Mark Nelson FELLOWSHIP HOUR – Rollie & Linda Downs
FELLOWSHIP HOUR – Roger & Lisa
Echtenkamp SUNDAY, APRIL 8
11 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –
SUNDAY, APRIL 1 DEL JOHNSON
EASTER SUNDAY WORSHIP ASSISTANT
11 AM -CANTATA-
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK – GREETERS – Ken Wragge, Terry Hall
GREG KORTH USHERS – Dennis & Brenda Smith, Ken Wragge,
WORSHIP ASSISTANT Terry Hall
CONNIE HAGSTROM COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Ken Wragge, Terry
GREETERS – Michelle Dagerman, Terri Hall, Carol Timperley, __________
Denkinger POWERPOINT – Carhart Family
USHERS – Greg Korth, Heineman Family SOUND – Mark Nelson
READER – Tracy Yost LECTIONARY READINGS:
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Mary Ann Jenson, Acts 4:32-35
Kristy Booras, Terri Denkinger, __________ Psalm 133
POWERPOINT – Mark Nelson 1 John 1:1—2:2
SOUND – Spencer Dagerman John 20:19-31
LECTIONARY READINGS:
Acts 10:34-43
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Mark 16:1-8