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 Ann Schroeder Jo Schaefer Don Freese Keagan Sullivan Warren DeWald Thad Murren Bailey Suehl Boston DeWald Pr. David Cox

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 David & Heidi Merritt in celebration of Maggie’s birthday; and by Janet Erickson in celebration of her mom’s 90th birthday. Additional flowers are sponsored by Mike & Margie Frank in celebration of Maryn Mead’s 11th birthday TODAY!

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.

OCTOBER IS PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH Find the “tree” with colored leaves and “leave” your message of

appreciation on a leaf!

Sunday, November 1

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 25 REFORMATION SUNDAY 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 26 10:00 am ............................................. Staff Meeting 6:30 pm ............................ Stephen Ministry Training 7:00 pm ............................................. Praise Forever 8:30 pm………… .......................................... Solid Rock

TUESDAY, OCT 27 7:00 am ................................ Men’s Prayer Breakfast 7:00 pm .............................. Coming Together Forum Bethany Room

WEDNESDAY, OCT 28 5:30 pm ................................ Last Wednesday Lectio Prayer Room 7:00 pm ............................. Education Team Meeting

THURSDAY, OCT 29 7:00 pm .............................. Majesty Choir Rehearsal

SATURDAY, OCT 31

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

SHOP FOR MINISTRY

OCT 25 8:30 am Margie Frank 11 am Nancy Jacobs NOV 1 8:30 am Carol Waggoner 11 am Cathy Erwin

ST. JOHN’S EXECUTIVE BOARD Mike Widhalm, Pres. .............. 402-316-5382 John Skogstoe, VP .................. 402-379-3148 Danny Olson, Treas. ................ 402-379-1036 Diane Sobotka, Sec. ................ 402-371-3583

OFFERINGS Mission Emphasis (NOV) .... Norfolk Rescue Mission Greenfiber Funds for OCT-DEC ...................... Mosaic General offering for 10/18/15 .................. $5,335.79 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 10/18/15 ..................... (24, 101, 73) 198

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

The 5th meeting of the

COMING TOGETHER Forums

will be held on Tuesday, October 27, from

7-8:30 pm in the Bethany Room.

Session 5 – Interactive discussion

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.

Thank you all

for the

donations of

winter clothing!

Your generosity

will help keep folks warm when the

temperatures drop. We are

especially in need of

winter items for children.

Collection bins are in the

west hallway.

Giveaway Date Nov.15

Honey Sunday

November 1 All 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!

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.

LWR Update

Because of your generous donations,

30 Personal Care Kits, 4 Fabric Kits, 150

School Kits and 40 quilts were packed and

are ready to ship for Lutheran World Relief.

An additional 12 quilts were sewn and

given to Good Neighbors in Norfolk.

Thank you!

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.

Anyone who thinks fallen leaves are

dead has never watched them dance

on a windy day. -- Shira Tamir

Family

Game Night

Wednesday,

Nov. 4

6-7:30 pm Bring your

favorite game, your family and friends, and join us for dinner. After a bite –

GAME ON!

The St. John’s Sunday School

Christmas Program is scheduled for

Saturday, Dec. 12, @ 5 PM. We will be

presenting “Follow the Star”, a 30-min.

musical about why the Magi (Wise Men)

of the Christmas Story sought after

Christ and why we still do today!

We will start rehearsing songs

before Sunday School at 9:15 AM

during November (Nov. 1st, 8th, 15th,

22nd and 29th) and Dec. 6th. We would

also like to have an additional dress

rehearsal on Saturday morning, Dec.

12 from 9-11 AM.

FUNDRAISING UPDATES

As Pastor Justin mentioned last week,

WE DID IT! The ELCA Malaria Campaign

reached its financial goal of $15 million.

Malaria programming has taken place

throughout 13 countries in Africa.

St. John’s has also played a part in

helping the ELCA reach its goal of

$500,000 in the Walk for Water Campaign.

By working together, we have brought

about lasting change!

THANK YOU ST. JOHN’S

IN MAKING A

DIFFERENCE IN OUR

FIGHT AGAINST WORLD

HUNGER

On Sunday, October 18th, St. John’s was

represented by 35 enthusiastic volunteers

who participated in the MERCY MEALS

PACK AWAY HUNGER DAY held at

Divot’s DeVent Center. We had a

wonderful time packing 11,400 meals for

hungry children. Thank you for your time

and thank you to the Benefaction Board for

their generous donation used to purchase

supplies for the packaway event.

~Mercy Meals of Norfolk

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. Dear Benefaction Board – Thanks so much for the opportunity

to meet with the Benefaction Fund Committee at St. John’s.

I appreciated greatly the chance to share with all of you the vision and strategies in campus ministry at Midland University. We want to ensure that we always have a full-time ordained campus pastor for our growing number of students and for the whole campus community.

I was impressed with the obvious dedication of the Committee members to their stewardship responsibilities for the Benefaction Fund at St. John’s. We have appreciated very much the special partnership activities we have enjoyed with St. John’s, especially over the past 3 years. God’s blessings to you and all the members of St. John’s in your ministry and service. Sincerely,

Rev. Dr. William Nelson University Minister

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24

5 PM

COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK

JOHN SKOGSTOE

WORSHIP ASSISTANT

ROLLIE DOWNS

GREETERS/USHERS – Lonnie & Clare

Kleensang

READER – Carolyn Wilcox

PRAYER LEADER – __________

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25

8:30 AM

COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK

CINDY NELSON

WORSHIP ASSISTANT

ROLLIE DOWNS

GREETERS – Lynn Milander, Carol Sorsen

USHERS – Richard Uhlir, Merlin Milander,

Linda Downs

READER – Sherri Kuk

FELLOWSHIP HOUR – Searchers ChristCare

COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Jim & Elenore

Merritt, Carol Waggoner, Sherri Kuk

PRAYER LEADER – Diane Sobotka

POWERPOINT – Brenda Carhart

SOUND – Hannah Carhart

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25

11 AM

COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK

CINDY NELSON

WORSHIP ASSISTANT

ROLLIE DOWNS

GREETERS—Jana Kuhlman, Cindy Nelson

USHERS – Jeff & Cathy Erwin, Mark Nelson

COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Lon & Jeanne

Timperley, Jeff & Cathy Erwin

PRAYER LEADER – Carol Severa

SOUND – Spencer Dagerman

POWERPOINT – Marcus/Adam Echtenkamp

LECTIONARY READINGS:

Jeremiah 31:31-34

Psalm 46

Romans 3:19-28

John 8:31-36

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31

5 PM

COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –

KEVIN BONDERSON

WORSHIP ASSISTANT

CONNIE HAGSTROM

GREETERS/USHERS – Lonnie & Clare

Kleensang

READER – Carolyn Wilcox

PRAYER LEADER – __________

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1

8:30 AM

COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –

KEVIN BONDERSON

WORSHIP ASSISTANT

CONNIE HAGSTROM

GREETERS – Dick & Barb Adams, Bob Henning

USHERS – Dennis & Lois Braesch

READER – Diane Hansen

FELLOWSHIP HOUR – Rollie & Linda Downs

COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Rollie & Linda

Downs, Sara Fegley, Diane Sobotka

PRAYER LEADER – Carol Waggoner

POWERPOINT – Midge Hedrick

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1

11 AM

COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –

KEVIN BONDERSON

WORSHIP ASSISTANT

CONNIE HAGSTROM

GREETERS—Michelle Dagerman, Martha

Thompson

USHERS – Kevin Bonderson, Don Meister,

Carol Severa

COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Beth Bonderson,

Janet Erickson, Tracy Meister,

Kristy Booras

PRAYER LEADER – Lon Timperley

POWERPOINT – Emma Dagerman

LECTIONARY READINGS:

Isaiah 25:6-9

Psalm 24

Revelation 21:1-6a

John 11:32-44