Announcements

Here's what's going on

PRAYER CONcERNS

The family of Mary Clapp, Sandy Dieringer, Lila & Joe Downey, Todd Marquis, Kevin Meyer, and Margaret Miller.

Summer HOliday schedule

Mark your calendars!  The following Sundays will only have one service beginning at 10:30 am:
  • July 5th, (Independence Day Weekend), and
  • September 6th, (Labor Day Weekend).

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.

ALTAR FLOWERS

Altar flowers for 6/21/26 were given by Sheryl Frahm in memory of Ron Frahm and to honor the anniversary of their June 22 wedding 58 years ago.

The 2026 Altar Flower Schedule is posted near the main office and ready for you to sign up.

purple door pacers

Let's walk! Oh, the places we'll go.

Flower Beds at Church

It’s that time of year again, all of the church’s wonderful flower beds are starting to grow and will soon be in full color. It takes a great deal of work and time though to keep them looking fabulous as they have in the past years. If you have a few spare moments to help maintain them, please contact Lynne Fuelling. We are also ready to do some mulching!

Car show and Ice cream social

Snowball Mountain Challenge VBS is Coming!

Join St. John Lutheran July 27–30 for four exciting evenings of faith, fun, friends, and adventure at this year's Vacation Bible School!

📅 July 27–30
🍽 Free Will Dinner: 5:00–6:00 PM
🎉 VBS: 6:00–8:00 PM

👧🧒 For ages 3 (potty trained) through those entering 6th grade (Fall 2026)
✨ VBS is completely FREE
👕 Optional VBS T-shirts available for $12
🎤 On Thursday, families are invited to join us for a special closing celebration. More details coming soon!

💦 Pool Party Celebration
📅 July 31 | 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Bryson Pool
Everyone is welcome!

Ready to join the adventure?
👉 Register for VBS:
tinyurl.com/PD-VBS-26

👉 Volunteer for VBS:
tinyurl.com/PD-VBS-help

Mission Trip

Please pray for all of our youth and adult chaperones who are participating in the mission trip to Belle, WV this week.

Parade volunteers?

Seeking Veterans to ride on the St. John Pacers’ float during the Celina Lake Festival Parade on Saturday, July 25th. If you are interested or know of someone who is, Please Contact Ron Heindel.

email news: Looking Out my window

We send a weekly email with news and updates.  If you would like to receive this email, please send your request to d.trisel@purpledoorchurch.org

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. We also are seeking volunteers who can tie a simple knot to join us for a morning of fun on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month! We are also in need of large boxes. Contact Lorna Saddler to ask about dimensions. 

Snacks for after worship

If you are baking cookies, brownies or any type of finger desserts, please consider baking a couple extra dozen to be put into the freezer for the Welcome Center.  Thank you!

Church campout

ATTENTION CAMPERS AND CABIN DWELLERS, SAVE THE DATE: September 11-13 is the St. John and St. Paul Annual Campout at Lake Loramie State Park. There will be a carry in dinner at 5:00pm on Saturday evening with chicken being provided. A service will follow dinner. (Don’t forget your lawn chairs.) For campsites and cabins, contact: Jim Rismiller, Jen Roidt, Sue Buxton, or Myron Buxton. Deadline is August 9th. 

Young adults

Contact Ingrid to be added to the group. We have in-person and online options! Email: i.tebbe@purpledoorchurch.org