St. John’s Lutheran Church ELCA1300 W. Benjamin Avenue

Norfolk, NE 68701(402) 371-1985

stjohn@cableone.netwww.stjohnsnorfolk.com

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

Please remember in prayer:Pr. Mike Sorsen Jo Schaefer Janel Jundt

Leila Uttecht Dallas Esser Susan Hansen Margaret Anding Lloyd Frowick Esther Harrom

Skylar Havranek Elmer Krause Abbie BaackRachel Schoepf Wilma Palmer

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 Darrel & Carol Timperley in celebration of their 20th wedding anniversary; and by Warren & Pat Monson in loving memory of their infant son, Marty Warren Monson.

FIRST COMMUNION: If your child is interested in receiving the Lord's Supper for the first time, please contact Pastor Justin to schedule a time of instruction prior to April 1. We would love to celebrate your child's First Communion on Maundy Thursday (April 2) or Easter Sunday (April 5).

If your cell phone rings aloud during the sermon today, you may be “fined” $20 for Walk for Water.

Holy Week will begin on Wednesday, April 1, with a Service of Healing at 6:30 pm. (There will be no evening meal served prior to the service)

Maundy Thursday, April 2 – Noon and 6:30 pmGood Friday, April 3 – Noon and 6:30 pm

Easter Vigil, Saturday, April 4 – 6 pmEaster Sunday, April 5 – 8:30 & 11 am

Join us between worship services on Easter Sunday for coffee and Resurrection Rolls! Interactive fun for all – make your own rolls and help us celebrate the

risen Christ! Everyone welcome!

Dr. David E. Cox – Interim Senior PastorJustin Wiese – Assistant Pastor, NeLCM-Norfolk Campus Pastor

Jacquie Samway – PMA, Coordinator of Congregational CareJolene Ziebell – Coordinator of Youth Ministries

Gail Volquardsen – Office Manager Jim Carter – Custodian/Grounds Keeper Midge Hedrick – Office Assistant

PALM SUNDAY, MARCH 298:30 am……………………………..Festival Worship9:45 am ……………………………………..Fellowship Bob Schmill, Lifeline Screening9:45 am…………………Life of Christ Bible Study Community Room

9:45 am......................................New Member Class9:45 am......Majesty Choir – Easter Cantata Practice10:00 am............................................Sunday School11:00 am..................................Celebration Worship

MONDAY, MARCH 3010:00 am..............................................Staff Meeting7:00 pm..............................................Praise Forever8:30 pm.....................................................Solid Rock

TUESDAY, MARCH 317:00 pm...................................Congregational Audit

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11:30 pm....................................Searchers ChristCare Connie Hagstrom, 402-649-48626:30 pm...............Holy Wednesday Healing Worship

THURSDAY, APRIL 212 pm…………………..………….. Worship6:30 pm …………………………… Worship

FRIDAY, APRIL 312 pm……………………………..Worship6:30 pm …..……….Tenebrae Service

SATURDAY, APRIL 46:00 pm………………….……….Worship New Members Received

EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 58:30 am………………Easter Worship9:45 am……….……Fellowship Hour Coffee & Resurrection Rolls11:00 am ………..…Easter Worship

SHOP FOR MINISTRYMAR 29 8:30 am Donna Short 11 am Pat StromAPRIL 5 8:30 am Elenore Merritt 11am Michelle Dagerman

OFFERINGS Mission Emphasis (MARCH) ...............World HungerGeneral offering for 3/22/15.....................$5,263.90 The above general offering figure reflects

weekly additions of direct deposits and advance pledges.

End of Feb. Net Profit / (Loss).................($9,151.03)Year-to-Date Net Profit / (Loss)..............($4,670.67)Attendance 3/22/15.........................(43, 98, 94) 205

SUNDAY, MARCH 298:30 AM

COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –

DANNY OLSONWORSHIP ASSISTANT

BRENDA CARHARTGREETERS – Dan Melkus, Danny

OlsonUSHERS – Phil Sykes, Dennis & Lois Braesch,

Jack PraterREADER – Tom HedrickFELLOWSHIP HOUR – WELCACOMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Rollie &

LindaDowns, Sherri Kuk, Carol Waggoner

PRAYER LEADER – Sara FegleySOUND – Ron BensonPOWERPOINT – Mary Lynn Benson

EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 58:30 AM

COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK – DAVE PEDERSEN

WORSHIP ASSISTANTROLLIE DOWNS

GREETERS – Diane Sobotka, Audrey Prater

USHERS – Phil Sykes, Dennis & Lois Braesch, Jack PraterREADER – __________FELLOWSHIP HOUR –COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – _________,

Sherri Kuk, Carol WaggonerPRAYER LEADER – Dave PedersenSOUND – Ron BensonPOWERPOINT – Mary Lynn Benson

Our Stephen Ministers are readyto care for you.

If you or someone you know could benefit from the care of a Stephen Minister, please give us a call:

Stephen LeadersKaren Widhalm (402-694-9031)

Nancy Jacobs (402-841-1770)Jacquie Samway (402-371-1985)

Jolene Ziebell (402-371-1985)

Stephen MinistersJan Henning Kristy BoorasJeann Granstra Kris DahlkoetterLaurel Moore Susan SkogstoeIva Thelander Katrina TomsenNancy Jacobs Karen Widhalm

Jolene Ziebell

MERCY MEALS PACKING Packing Mercy Meals at the Mercy Meals Warehouse at 7th & Madison will be The first Monday / month: 4-5:30 pm or

5:30 – 7pm The first Tuesday / month: 12:30 – 2 pm

If interested in packing, contact Jan Gannon at 402-649-6401.

Sharing Gifts of Extraordinary Love

Personal Care Kits are still being received in the west hallway until the

end of March. Thank you for your kind donations!

Thank you to all who helped with salads, cakes and serving for the Edie Sebade funeral. A special "thanks" to Dick Adams and Allie Sothan for pitching in when we were short handed. It really helped! Thanks to all. Carol Timperley

On March 1, St. John’s began

!! CUFF it UP!! – a fundraiser for the ELCA World Hunger

“Walk for Water” program.

Each weekend random names will be drawn from the church directory -- if

your name is drawn and you do not have insurance, you may be wearing cuffs!

THE CHALLENGE IS ON!The Sunday School challenge has the boys versus the girls to see who can raise the most money for ELCA World Hunger “Walk-for-Water” campaign. The Sunday School offerings will be deposited in a “well” with buckets separately marked BOYS and GIRLS. The bucket with the greatest amount in donations will determine who will receive a pool party at the Norfolk YMCA. The “well” is located in the back of the sanctuary. Everyone is invited to donate to either bucket!

Walk for Water (Totals as of 3/15/2015)Girls..............................................................$184.02Boys..............................................................$167.31

Spring Casserole MealJoin the Fellowship Life Team on Saturday, April 11, immediately following the 6 PM Worship Service as we celebrate the Majesty Choir in their Cantata Presentation with a Fellowship Meal. Fellowship Life will be serving Chicken Casserole, Cranberry Salad, Dinner Rolls, Dessert and Drinks.

We will again be celebrating the “Greening of the Cross” here at St. John’s. On Easter Sunday you are invited to bring flowers to decorate the cross, turning it from the Cross of the Passion to the Cross of the Resurrection. If you forget, don’t worry . . . there will be flowers available at the church for you to use. Come ready to decorate the Passion Cross!

NEW MEMBER SPONSORS

We are seeking St. John's New Member Sponsors! As new members join our church family, we would like to connect them with "sponsors" who are willing to help make connections and answer any questions new members may have about St. John's. If you are willing to be a sponsor, please check the box on the worship registration slip or notify the church office.

You are invited to join the Norfolk Chamber Singers for

“Come To The Water”an evening of sacred music reflecting the events of Holy Week. The performance will be Sunday, March 29, beginning at 7 PM at Grace Lutheran Church (5th & Park). There is no admission charge but a free-will offering will be taken to support Walk for Water and Living Water International, both of which are working to dig wells and help supply water to those parts of the world where there is little or no fresh water.

CALL COMMITTEE REPORT The Ministry Site Profile has now been completed, approved by council and submitted to the Synod office for review. This profile communicates the congregation’s hopes and dreams to the synod and provides candidates with a picture of the congregation’s needs and

opportunities. The profile also includes the history of St. John’s along with information about the community. We appreciate the input from all who participated in the survey at our annual meeting. The information you provided was very helpful in the completion of the Ministry Site Profile. The call committee will be meeting with the synod representative in April to determine the process for interviews. As we move forward with the call for a new pastor for St. John’s, let us pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

ST. JOHN’S EXECUTIVE BOARDMike Widhalm, President.......1-402-316-5382John Skogstoe, VP......................402-379-3148Danny Olson, Treasurer.............402-379-1036Diane Sobotka, Secretary...........402-371-3583

If your child is interested in receiving the Lord's Supper for the first time, you and your child(ren) are invited to attend a one-session First Communion Class from 5-6 PM on Wednesday, April 1, in the sanctuary. We will then celebrate your child's First Communion on Maundy Thursday, April 2, at the 6:30 PM worship service. First Communion opportunities are offered throughout the year at St. John's. If you cannot attend this class at this time, ask one of the pastors for future First Communion opportunities.

First Communion

Class

SATURDAY, MARCH 286 PM

COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –

DANNY OLSONWORSHIP ASSISTANT

BRENDA CARHARTGREETERS/USHERS – Lonnie & Clare

KleensangREADER – Shirley HughesPRAYER LEADER – Jacquie SamwaySOUND – Jacquie Samway

SUNDAY, MARCH 298:30 AM

COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –

DANNY OLSONWORSHIP ASSISTANT

BRENDA CARHARTGREETERS – Dan Melkus, Danny

Olson

USHERS – Phil Sykes, Dennis & Lois Braesch,

Jack PraterREADER – Tom HedrickFELLOWSHIP HOUR – WELCACOMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Rollie &

LindaDowns, Sherri Kuk, Carol Waggoner

PRAYER LEADER – Sara FegleySOUND – Ron BensonPOWERPOINT – Mary Lynn Benson

SUNDAY, MARCH 2911 AM

COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –

DANNY OLSONWORSHIP ASSISTANT

BRENDA CARHARTGREETERS—Carol Severa, Lisa

EchtenkampUSHERS – Kevin Bonderson, Don Meister,

Carol SeveraCOMMUNION ASSISTANTS –Beth Bonderson,

Janet Erickson, Brenda Carhart, Kristy Booras

PRAYER LEADER – Carol SeveraSOUND – Logan StromPOWERPOINT – Trey Porter

LECTIONARY READINGS:Isaiah 50:4-9aPsalm 31:9-16

Philippians 2:5-11Mark 14:1—15:47

SATURDAY, APRIL 46 PM

COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –

DAVE PEDERSENWORSHIP ASSISTANT

ROLLIE DOWNSGREETERS/USHERS – Rod & Shirley

HughesREADER – Carolyn WilcoxPRAYER LEADER – Jacquie SamwaySOUND – Jacquie Samway

EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 58:30 AM

COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –

DAVE PEDERSENWORSHIP ASSISTANT

ROLLIE DOWNSGREETERS – Diane Sobotka, Audrey

PraterUSHERS – Phil Sykes, Dennis & Lois Braesch, Jack PraterREADER – __________FELLOWSHIP HOUR –COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – _________,

Sherri Kuk, Carol WaggonerPRAYER LEADER – Dave PedersenSOUND – Ron BensonPOWERPOINT – Mary Lynn Benson

EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 511 AM

COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –

DAVE PEDERSENWORSHIP ASSISTANT

ROLLIE DOWNSGREETERS—Michelle Dagerman,

Martha ThompsonUSHERS – Kevin Bonderson, Don Meister,

Carol SeveraCOMMUNION ASSISTANTS –Beth Bonderson,

Brenda Carhart, Kristy Booras, __________PRAYER LEADER – Carol SeveraSOUND – Logan StromPOWERPOINT – Marcus/Adam Echtenkamp

LECTIONARY READINGS:Acts 10:34-43

Psalm 118:1-2, 14-241 Corinthians 15:1-11

Mark 16:1-8