PRAYER CONcERNS
Shirley Endicott, Diane Kugel, Jan Kugel, Kevin Kuhn, Margaret Miller, Steve Siebert, Ted Stachler, and Carl Stuck.
Introducing Pastor Dale Schaefer....
Pastor Dale recently agreed to join our staff of Support Pastors. He should have a familiar face because he has led our worship five times in the past two years. Beginning this week, Pastor Dale will visit Celina on Tuesdays, make phone calls, and visit with members needing pastoral care. He will also serve as a supply pastor on Sunday mornings, roughly once each month.
2026 Offering envelopes
Boxes of 2026 offering envelopes are now available in the Narthex. Contact Donald Trisel to be added to the list or removed from it.
Are you a Thrivent Member?
Are you a Thrivent member? Thrivent is a financial organization with deep roots in the Lutheran Church. Did you know? If you are a Thrivent member with an annuity or life insurance policy, Thrivent gives you two opportunities each year to provide $250 in action team funding (and t-shirts!) to church or community events?
If you have never put your Thrivent Action Team money to work, we can help. Contact the church office, Thrivent, or your Thrivent representative.
If you have never put your Thrivent Action Team money to work, we can help. Contact the church office, Thrivent, or your Thrivent representative.
ALTAR FLOWERS
The 2026 Altar Flower Schedule is posted near the main office and ready for you to sign up.
purple door pacers
Is it too cold for you to walk outside? You can come to the church at 10:00 am Monday and Thursdays and join the Purple Door Pacers walking in the warmth of the church along with warm and friendly fellowship.
One Service - February 8
We will have one service on Sunday, February 8 at 10:30 am, followed by lunch served by the Youth Group in the Fellowship Hall, and a Congregational Meeting.
WOW
Join us for WOW each Wednesday at 5:30 pm for supper (free will donation) and classes/activities at 6:30.
Indoor Playgroup
The 2026 dates for the Indoor Playgroup (an indoor playground located in the Family Life Center) are: Feb. 12 & 26 and Mar. 12 & 26 from 9:30 am—11:00 am. All are welcome.
CALL food Pantry requests
The CALL Food Bank is seeking towels and blankets as donations, along with personal care items, canned goods and pet food. A special thank you to the Weight Watchers, for their generosity in contributing to our cause in supporting CALL. Everyone together did a wonderful job in filling up the cart with donations in December. Let’s keep up the great work!
First Communion
If you have a child who is interested in participating in our First Communion Class, please complete the form that can be found at: https://stjohnlutheranchurch.breezechms.com/form/86f1c63638
"Souper" Bowl Sunday
Our annual Souper Bowl will be held on Sunday, February 8. There will be a free-will offering at our church services that day. The money collected will be given to our local CALL Food Pantry.
Book Club
Our next book will be "The Frozen River" by Ariel Lawhon. This historical mystery novel is inspired by the real diary of an 18th century midwife, Martha Ballard in Hallowell, Maine. The story follows Marth as she investigates a murder and uses her diary to uncover secrets and challenges the patriarchal justice system. Join the Book Club on Wednesday, February 11th at 1:00 pm in the library.
sewing circle
The Sewing Circle is in need of good used or new FLAT sheets, sizes full, queen or king. They use them as backs for the quilts.