Disciples Through God's Love, Celebrating in Jesus' Name.: Our Mission

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:
Skylar Havranek Shirley Hughes Rod Juracek
LONG TERM PRAYER CONCERNS:
Sara Fegley Sullivan Family Rosemary Westerhold
Karmen Young Joann White Harlin Westerhold
Susan Hansen Jo Schaefer Bonnie Hortness
Colton Wright Orlo Rath Don & Cleora Fisher
Darrell & Arlene Polenske Scott Leader Kurt Juracek
Mike Wragge Brayden Elvon & Vicki Suhr
Betty Low Kenneth & Vendla Wrick Conner Mitchum
Ken Beck Pr. Norm Nelson Kevin Kluver
Lindsay (Brown) and son, River Jordyn (Wiebelhaus) & Brad Irlmeier
Flowers on the altar this weekend are sponsored by Brett & Laurie Simonsen in thanksgiving
for the blessing of all children; and by Tom & Midge Hedrick in celebration of new grandson,
Louis.
OCTOBER foods needed for the pantry: beans, tomatoes, crackers,

peanut butter, canned meat, pancake mix and syrup, meat extenders, and monetary
donations. ALL donations are greatly appreciated!
Hearing assistance devices are available for your use during worship services. Please ask an
usher or at the sound booth at the rear of the sanctuary. Thank you!
Worship Services can now be viewed in their entirety on St. John’s facebook page at
www.facebook.com/stjohnsnorfolk
SET YOUR CLOCKS BACK ONE HOUR NEXT SATURDAY NIGHT –

WE FALL BACK TO CENTRAL STANDARD TIME NOVEMBER 4!
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, OCTOBER 28 Mission Emphasis (OCT) ...................... Mercy Meals
REFORMATION SUNDAY Greenfiber Funds OCT-DEC............................ Mosaic
8:30 am ........................................................ Worship General offering for 10/21/2018 ...............$4,704.50
9:30 am .................................. Youth Choir Rehearsal End of SEPT. General Fund Surplus ............... $3,570.64
9:15 am ............Youth Christmas Program Rehearsal
Music only Year-to-Date General Fund Net Deficit ....... ($1,019.50)
9:45 am…………………….…………………..Fellowship Hour Attendance 10/21/2018 ................ 43, 82, 128 (253)
9:45 am .............................................. Sunday School NOISY OFFERING ...........................................$613.63
11:00 am ...................................................... Worship
Presentation of Bibles
6:30 pm.................... God’s Ambassadors ChristCare SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28
Kristy Booras, 402-371-6218 REFORMATION
MONDAY, OCTOBER 29 11 AM
NE Synod Theological Conference – Lincoln, NE COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –
11:30 am ...................Chosen ChristCare 5th Monday CATHY ERWIN
Dutch Treat Lunch @ Godfather’s WORSHIP ASSISTANT
5:00 pm........................... Garden Club Fall Clean-Up ROLLIE DOWNS
8:30 pm..................................................... Solid Rock
GREETERS – Ken Wragge, Terry Hall
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30 USHERS – Mark Nelson, Echtenkamp Family
NE Synod Theological Conference READER – Lisa Echtenkamp
7:00 am ................................ Men’s Prayer Breakfast COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Lon & Jeanne
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 Timperley, Jeff & Cathy Erwin
NE Synod Theological Conference POWERPOINT – Marcus / Adam Echtenkamp
SOUND – Spencer Dagerman
LECTIONARY READINGS:
Jeremiah 31:31-34
Psalm 46
1:30 pm.................................... Searchers ChristCare Romans 3:19-28
Connie Hagstrom, 402-649-4862 John 8:31-36
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1
6:30 pm...............................Majesty Choir Rehearsal
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4
ALL SAINTS 11 AM
5:00 pm........................................................ Worship COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –
DANNY OLSON
GREETERS – Michelle Dagerman,
Terri Denkinger
SHOP FOR MINISTRY USHERS – Bonderson Family, Heinemann Family
OCT 28 8:30 AM Carol Waggoner READER – Amanda Brasch
11 AM Beth Bonderson COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Beth Bonderson,
NOV 4 8:30 AM Donna Short Janet Erickson, Kristy Booras,
11 AM Jeanne Timperley Terri Denkinger
POWERPOINT – Ben/Aaron Bonderson
SOUND – Spencer Dagerman
FALL GARDEN CLEAN-UP Isaiah 25:6-9
The Garden Club will be gathering for a fall Psalm 24
cleanup on Monday, October 29, at 5 PM. This Revelation 21:1-6a
may be our last chance, so pray the weather John 11:32-44
holds!
ALL YOUTH GRADES 9 - 12
LYON stands for Lutheran Youth of
Nebraska, and each year the LYON
Assembly is held the weekend before
Thanksgiving. All youth in grades 9-12 and
Thank you for lifting up the following folks in their adult leaders are welcome.
prayer this week:
Kurtis & Katie Barg The 2019 LYON Assembly will be held
Braxton & Aubree November 16-18, 2018 at Carol Joy Holling
Marcia Barg Camp near Ashland, and youth in grades 9-
Monty & Vicki Barg 12 and their adult leaders are invited to
Timothy & Jodi Barg participate. This year the theme will be Lead
Debra Bargstadt
Like Jesus, and thanks to a generous grant
Leona Bargstadt
Tom & Jill Barr from the Immanuel Vision Foundation, all
Zander & Keegan participants will receive training in Peer
Ryan & Jaime Beltz Ministry Leadership by Lyle Griner.
Trevin & Ahnika In addition, all congregations will go home
Dale Benson
with materials for continuing Peer Ministry
Gary & Debra Benson
Leadership conversations in their
communities. Lodging and meals will be at
Carol Joy Holling Camp and are part of the
registration fee. Space is limited, so please
CONFIRMATION REMINDER: register early.
7th/8th grade Confirmands - Remember to
Please contact jziebell55@cableone.net or
fill out your sermon notes. 3rd through 8th call the church office (402-371-1985) and
grade confirmands – remember to fill out ask for Jolene.
activity slips for points. Both forms are
located in the usher’s room in the back of
the sanctuary.
St. John’s is
NEW BIBLE STUDY looking for a Bible
study leader for
On the 2nd Wednesday each month @ 10 AM
grades 9 – 12 for
Pr. Randy will be leading a Bible Study at the
the time in between
Homestead, 3614 Koenigstein Ave. the 8:30 and 11:00
EVERYONE is invited to join us. Communion services. If interested, please contact Pastor
will be served at the conclusion of Randy or Jolene Ziebell @ 402-371-1985.
each study.
5TH MONDAY DUTCH TREAT
Monday, October 29, is 5th Monday Dutch
Treat with Chosen ChristCare. Folks that are
interested in great conversation and good
company are invited to eat with us at Thank you to Eunice Deuel for donating a CD
Godfather’s Pizza @ 11:30 AM. Come early player to the Sunday School. We will use it
or come later – stay as long as you wish! to help make a joyful noise!
Cost of buffet is approximately $7.50-$9,
depending on what you want. Bring your
spouse or a friend!
Honey Sunday
Worship Assistants Update It is that time of year again for
Beginning November 1, we will be ending the The Arc’s Annual Honey Sunday
continued use of Worship Assistants at the Fundraiser! Honey Sunday is
Saturday and late Sunday services. During slated for November 4. The Arc
those services, Pr. Randy has suggested that of Norfolk is again offering
the Council Person of the Week help serve 12 oz. honey bears for a
communion at the rail. The 8:30 AM Sunday suggested donation of $5 each
service will continue using Worship or $55 for a case of 12 special.
Assistants. The current schedule will be As a reminder, your support of Honey
followed, but just for the 8:30 worship. Sunday helps to keep the Arc of Norfolk’s
Thank you all for your continued help!
programs and activities vibrant and
beneficial to all those it serves. All proceeds
from Honey Sunday stay locally ensuring that
activities and supports for children and
There will be an adults with developmental disabilities and
Installation Celebration their families will continue in Norfolk and
on Sunday, Nov. 11, Northeast Nebraska.
following the late
service (noon) as we
celebrate Pr. Randy
officially becoming our Senior Pastor. A COMING SOON: PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT
menu is in the works, but be sure to mark
Nov. 29
your calendar and join in on this long-
5:30-8 PM
awaited event!
Mark your calendars NOW for Parents’ Night
Out on Thursday, Nov. 29. Light dinner will
be provided for the kids. Good time to get
some holiday shopping done!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3
REFORMATION 5 PM
5 PM COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK – DANNY OLSON
CATHY ERWIN GREETERS/USHERS – __________
WORSHIP ASSISTANT READER – __________
ROLLIE DOWNS SOUND – Mark Nelson
GREETERS/USHERS – Pat & Warren Monson
READER – Mark Nelson
SOUND – Mark Nelson SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4
8:30 AM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 DANNY OLSON
REFORMATION WORSHIP ASSISTANT
8:30 AM CONNIE HAGSTROM
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK – GREETERS – Dick & Barb Adams, Claribel Wulf
CATHY ERWIN COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Duane & Barb
WORSHIP ASSISTANT Timperley, Margie Frank, __________
ROLLIE DOWNS USHERS – Mike Frank, Duane Timperley
GREETERS – Roger & Alice Gentzler READER – Diane Hansen
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Jim & Elenore POWERPOINT – John Skogstoe
Merritt, Sara Fegley SOUND – Spencer Dagerman
USHERS – Richard Uhlir, Merlin Milander FELLOWSHIP HOUR – Rollie & Linda Downs
READER – Carol Waggoner
POWERPOINT – John Skogstoe SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4
SOUND – Mark Nelson 11 AM
FELLOWSHIP HOUR – Mike & Karen Widhalm COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –
DANNY OLSON
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 GREETERS – Michelle Dagerman,
REFORMATION Terri Denkinger
11 AM USHERS – Bonderson Family, Heinemann Family
COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK – READER – Amanda Brasch
CATHY ERWIN COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Beth Bonderson,
WORSHIP ASSISTANT Janet Erickson, Kristy Booras,
ROLLIE DOWNS Terri Denkinger
GREETERS – Ken Wragge, Terry Hall POWERPOINT – Ben/Aaron Bonderson
USHERS – Mark Nelson, Echtenkamp Family SOUND – Spencer Dagerman
READER – Lisa Echtenkamp LECTIONARY READINGS:
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Lon & Jeanne Isaiah 25:6-9
Timperley, Jeff & Cathy Erwin Psalm 24
POWERPOINT – Marcus / Adam Echtenkamp Revelation 21:1-6a
SOUND – Spencer Dagerman John 11:32-44
Jeremiah 31:31-34
Psalm 46
Romans 3:19-28
John 8:31-36

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John’s Lutheran Church ELCA

Our Mission: Disciples Through God’s Love, Celebrating In Jesus’ name.

OCTOBER foods needed for the pantry: beans, tomatoes, crackers,

SET YOUR CLOCKS BACK ONE HOUR NEXT SATURDAY NIGHT –

ST. JOHN’S STAFF

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