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 Tyrone Uhlir Thad Murren Nancy Jacobs Don Freese Britany Sandles Jana Kramer Boston DeWald Rosemary Westerhold Dennis & Sara Fegley

Ron Jahde Betty Low Lee Stingley Lynnette Waugh Glenda Hansen

Family of Faythe Jaroska

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 Kristy Booras, thankful for God’s many blessings; and by Jim & Kayla Mertz in honor of grandson Lucas’ 15th birthday.

The 2016 Flower Chart in the west hallway is filling up, but there are still many dates available. If you would like to remember a special date or person with flowers on

the altar, please sign up today!

If you are considering becoming a member of St. John’s or would just like more information about who we are as a church, classes will begin Sunday, Feb. 28 and

continue March 6 & 13 @ 9:40 am. If you plan to attend, please check today’s registration slip.

ASH WEDNESDAY, February 10 Worship Services: 12 Noon & 6:30 pm

Lenten Meal: 5:45 pm

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, FEB 7 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 6:00 pm .................... God’s Ambassadors ChristCare Kristy Booras, 402-371-6218

MONDAY, FEB 8 10:00 am ............................................. Staff Meeting 7:00 pm ............................................. Praise Forever 8:30 pm………… .......................................... Solid Rock

TUESDAY, FEB 9 2:00pm ................................................ WELCA Board 5:15 pm ...................................... Finance Committee 5:30 pm ........................... NeLCM Governance Board 6:00 pm ........................................ Temple ChristCare Pat Monson, 402-371-8803 7:00 pm ....................................... Beloved ChristCare Tracy Meister 402-379-2484 7:00 pm ....................................... Benefaction Board

WEDNESDAY, FEB 10

12 Noon ............................. Ash Wednesday Worship 2:30 pm .......................7th & 8 th Grade Confirmation 3:30 pm .................................................. Youth Choir 5:00 pm ...................... 7th & 8th Grade Confirmation 5:45 pm ................................................. Lenten Meal 6:30 pm ............................. Ash Wednesday Worship THURSDAY, FEB 11 7:00 pm ................................. Majesty Choir Practice SATURDAY, FEB 13 5:00 PM ........................................................ Worship

SHOP FOR MINISTRY

FEB 7 8:30 am Alice Gentzler 11 am Terri Denkinger FEB 14 8:30 am Linda Downs 11 am Lisa Echtenkamp

OFFERINGS Mission Emphasis (FEB) ..................... World Hunger 40 Days of Giving Greenfiber Funds for JAN - MARCH .. Salvation Army General offering for 1/31/16 .................... $4,102.50 End of Dec. Net Profit / (Loss) ................... 16,056.04 Year-to-Date Net Profit / (Loss) .............. ($7,396.42) Attendance 1/31/16 ......................... (54, 88, 66) 208

Sunday, February 14

Serving from 9:30am – 1pm Tickets -- $10 adults

$5 children 10 & under

(At the door -- $12 & $7) Come and enjoy a buffet featuring

pancakes, scrambled eggs, biscuits & sausage gravy, cheesy hashbrown

casserole, French toast bake, fruit coffee

cake, breakfast pizza, orange juice, coffee & water.

For tickets and additional information,

call St. John’s at 402-371-1985.

Interested in joining the membership of St. John's or just want to know more about our church and the ELCA? Come take part in a three-week session on basics in new member classes led by Pastor Justin Wiese. The three-week sessions include: February 28 -- Session One: St. John's

Congregational Basics

March 6 -- Session Two: Nebraska Synod ELCA Churchwide Ministires

March 13 -- Session Three: Tour St. John's Building & Ministries

Classes will begin each Sunday at 9:40 AM in the Nazareth Room, and conclude at approximately 10:45 AM. Please plan to attend all three classes to take part in the full St. John's 101 experience!

Majesty Choir is rehearsing for the Easter Cantata, “The Rose of Calvary” and the

members would like to invite YOU to join them in this important ministry. Easter comes early this year! A change in rehearsal schedule was suggested last fall, so we are switching times. Choir will rehearse Sunday music from 6:30 -

7:15 pm and rehearse the music for the cantata afterward from 7:15 - 8pm.

If Thursdays don’t fit your schedule, we will also rehearse on Sunday mornings between

services (9:50ish to 10:50ish am). If you like to sing, if you have the gift of music, please give

prayerful consideration to joining us!

JANUARY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS

On December 11, 1966, the first worship

service was held at this church at 13th and

Benjamin. The St. John’s Council approved a

celebration of this event at their January 20th

meeting. On Sunday, December 11, 2016 - exactly

50 years later - St. John’s will plan recognition of

this important event and look forward to everyone

being present to participate. Save the date!

The Council heard about the progress of our

sound system upgrade and the need for replacing

several wireless microphones. We hope to have the

project completed prior to Easter. We look forward

to this improvement to the worship experience.

The roster of candidates for the various

elections to be held during the Annual Meeting was

reviewed. Final reports from the Ministry

Committees will be included in the report packet as

well as the 2013 and 2014 Audit Reports. The

Council celebrated the many ways St. John’s

served the community and the greater church this

past year.

A complete copy of the minutes is available by

mail or email by contacting the church office.

PERSONAL CARE KITS

When LWR distributes Personal Care Kits, it’s often to people who have lost everything. In the wake of an earthquake, or having fled from violence as their homes were overtaken, they clasp a towel from a faraway place, with a bar of soap, a toothbrush…and washing up, they know that they have not been forsaken by the world.

The very simple gesture of giving a Personal Care Kit can give someone the nudge to start anew, starting with a bath. You can share God’s grace and love by providing that simple comfort.

What to Include:

One light-weight bath-size towel (between 20"×40" & 52"×27"), dark color recommended

Two or three bath-size bars of soap equaling up to 8-9 oz, any brand, in original wrapping

One adult-size toothbrush in its original packaging*

One sturdy comb, remove packaging

One metal nail clippers (attached file optional), remove packaging

Wrap all the items in the towel and tie securely with ribbons or yarn

NOTE: Toothbrush multi-packs may be used by sealing an individual toothbrush in a business-size envelope; no plastic bags or wrap

Do not add other items or leave out any of the items listed. All items should be new and in good condition. Do not enclose the Kit or any of its contents in plastic bags.

Please give new items only, except where otherwise noted

Please do not donate items with any religious symbols, messages or your congregation’s name.

Please do not donate any items decorated with a U.S. flag, patriotic or military symbols, or references to the armed forces, including camouflage.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6

5 PM

COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –

CATHY ERWIN

WORSHIP ASSISTANT

MIKE/KAREN WIDHALM

GREETERS/USHERS – Lonnie & Clare

Kleensang

READER – Shirley Hughes

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7

8:30 AM

COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –

CATHY ERWIN

WORSHIP ASSISTANT

MIKE/KAREN WIDHALM

GREETERS –Dick & Barb Adams, Claribel Wulf

USHERS –Dennis & Lois Braesch, Phil Sykes

READER – Rollie Downs

FELLOWSHIP HOUR – Tracy Meister & Diane

Sobotka

COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Rollie & Linda

Downs, Sherri Kuk, Diane Sobotka

POWERPOINT – Midge Hedrick

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7

11 AM

COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –

CATHY ERWIN

WORSHIP ASSISTANT

MIKE/KAREN WIDHALM

GREETERS—Michelle Dagerman,

Martha Thompson

USHERS – Kevin Bonderson, Don Meister,

Carol Severa

COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Beth Bonderson,

Janet Erickson, Tracy Meister,

Kristy Booras POWERPOINT – Emma Dagerman

LECTIONARY READINGS:

Exodus 34:29-35

Psalm 99

2 Corinthians 3:12—4:2

Luke 9:28-36

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13

5 PM

COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –

JOHN SKOGSTOE

WORSHIP ASSISTANT

TRACY MEISTER

GREETERS/USHERS – Lonnie & Clare

Kleensang

READER – Pat Monson

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14

8:30 AM

COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –

JOHN SKOGSTOE

WORSHIP ASSISTANT

TRACY MEISTER

GREETERS – Richard & Leona Pfeifer, Jack &

Audrey Prater

USHERS –Mark Polenske, Mike Frank,

Mike Kai

READER – Richard Pfeifer

FELLOWSHIP HOUR – Chosen ChristCare

COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Duane & Barb

Timperley, Rick & Diana Uhlir

POWERPOINT – John Skogstoe

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14

11 AM

COUNCIL PERSON OF THE WEEK –

JOHN SKOGSTOE

WORSHIP ASSISTANT

TRACY MEISTER

GREETERS—Ken Wragge, Terry Hall

USHERS – Dennis & Brenda Smith,

The Echtenkamp Family

COMMUNION ASSISTANTS – Carol Severa,

Ken Wragge, Terry Hall, __________ POWERPOINT – Claire Thompson

LECTIONARY READINGS:

Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16

Romans 10:8b-13

Luke 4:1-13