First St John

SCHOOL SPRING BREAK
2026-04-01 - 2026-04-06

Miriam Circle
2026-04-01 09:30 (America/New_York) | Applebee’s in Northwood
The Miriam Circle meets on the first wednesday of each month at 9:30 am.

MAUNDY THURSDAY
2026-04-02
Maundy Thursday, observed the Thursday before Easter, commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with his disciples, where he instituted the Eucharist (Holy Communion) and washed their feet. The name stems from the Latin mandatum (“command”), referring to Jesus’ new commandment to “love one another as I have loved you”.

Maundy Thursday Service
2026-04-02 11:00, 2026-04-02 19:00 (America/Detroit)
Lenten season is upon us and services will begin on Wednesday, March 5th for Ash Wednesday services at 11am and 7pm, and each Wednesday at 11am and 7pm for Lent until Easter.

Choir Rehearsal
2026-04-02 17:30 (America/Detroit)
JOIN US FOR CHOIR REHEARSAL! The choir is off to a great start! If you have ever considered joining the choir this is a great time to check it out! The next practice will be on Wednesday, September 10th at 6pm. Our new choir director, JoAnne Chrysochoos is eager to meet you and hopes you will join her! Come make a joyful noise to the Lord!

GOOD FRIDAY
2026-04-03
Good Friday is celebrated by Christians to commemorate the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ, viewed as the ultimate sacrifice for humanity’s sins. It is a solemn day focusing on Jesus’ love and redemption, serving as a vital precursor to the joy of his resurrection on Easter Sunday.

Good Friday Service
2026-04-03 12:00 (America/Detroit) | Sanctuary, 2471 Seaman St, Toledo, OH, 43605, United States

Rebecca Circle
2026-04-04 11:30 (America/New_York) | Lounge

EASTER
2026-04-05
Easter is a major Christian festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, which is believed to have occurred three days after his crucifixion by the Romans, as described in the New Testament. It marks the culmination of the Passion of Jesus, representing victory over death and the promise of salvation.

Worship/Comm
2026-04-05 08:00 (America/New_York) | Sanctuary, 2471 Seaman St, Toledo, OH, 43605, United States
RETURN TO FALL/WINTER SERVICE SCHEDULE We will return to two services on Sept 7th at 8 am and 10:30 am. Please plan to join us on Sunday, Sept 7th at either service. The church nursery will resume during 2nd service starting September 14th. See the contents of the newsletter for more festivities happening on Sept 7th as well!

Worship/Comm
2026-04-05 10:30, 2026-04-12 10:30 (America/Detroit) | Sanctuary, 2471 Seaman St, Toledo, OH, 43605, United States
RETURN TO FALL/WINTER SERVICE SCHEDULE We provide two Sunday services now at 8 am and 10:30 am. Please plan to join us on Sunday, at either service. The church nursery is available for your use. See the contents of the newsletter for more festivities happening as well!

Bell Choir
2026-04-06 17:30, 2026-04-13 17:30, 2026-04-20 17:30 (America/Detroit)
FIRST ST. JOHN BELL CHOIR
Our fabulous Bell Choir is looking for people to join us starting Sept. 15h in the church at 5:30 pm. We will give you instructions on how to hold and ring the bell. Come and give it a try! Contact Cheri Sergent for any questions at (419) 410-3572.

Dartball (Home)
2026-04-06 19:30 (America/Detroit)
DARTBALL STARTS SOON!
Dartball season is almost upon us. Teams meet every other Monday night starting on September 29th in the church gym. On Monday, September 22nd we will have a dartball practice up in Founders Hall (gym) before the season starts at 7pm, so come check it out! (For more information call Bob Haar at 419-250-9409. It is easy, fun and fellowship. No experience required.

Adult Bible Study
2026-04-09 11:00, 2026-04-16 11:00 (America/Detroit)
ADULT BIBLE STUDY
Adult Bible Study, led by Pastor Rayl, will resume on Thursday, September 18th in the lounge. They will meet every Thursday at 11am. The subject of the study will be determined by the class the first meeting. If you would like more information, please contact Pastor Rayl (pastor1@firststjohn.com) or by calling the church office: 419-691-7222.

Fellowship Breakfast (American Table)
2026-04-11 08:30 (America/New_York) | American Table, 846 S Wheeling St, Oregon, OH, 43616, United States
FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST the next fellowship breakfast will be held on Saturday, April 5th at 8:30 am at the American Table restaurant on the corner of Wheeling and Navarre (note the location change). See you there! Good Food, Good Friends, and good conversations. Come join us!

Everyone is invited

Calvary Card Group
2026-04-11 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Detroit)

Adult SS/JAM SS
2026-04-12 09:15, 2026-04-19 09:15 (America/Detroit)

Chapel Comm
2026-04-12 14:00 (America/Detroit)
CHAPEL COMMUNION
Chapel communion begins again on Sunday, February 8th at 2:00 pm. Note: The second Sunday of the month at 2:00 pm will be our regular schedule for Chapel Communion.

Finance Mtg
2026-04-14 18:30 (America/Detroit)

Day School Mtg
2026-04-15 17:00 (America/Detroit)

Catechism
2026-04-19 11:45 (America/Detroit)
FIRST & SECOND YEAR CATECHISM
It is time to organize a new Catechism Class. Pastor Rayl is inviting parents of kids in fifth through seventh grades to meet with him in the catechism classroom. Please send your questions to Pastor Rayl at email, Pastor1@firststjohn.com or text, 567-395-0143. Hope to see you there.

WELCA Mtg
2026-04-20 18:30 (America/Detroit)
WELCA NEWS
Good morning! Welcome to March, Spring is just around the corner!! The Board met on February 16th, with 6 members present. Chris Hunsaker will check on the plants we are having in late April. You will be able to purchase vegetable plants, hanging baskets, and flowers. They will be in on time for Mother’s Day. More details will be in April’s newsletter.
Chris Hunsaker also called Sailors & Soldiers Caring Facility to see if they could use some quilts. They were very appreciative to receive them. Chris delivered 20 quilts. Instead of the Collectable Treasures
we had planned for in August, we came up with something different. The Board will let you know in the July Newsletter. Our next meeting scheduled is March 14th in the lounge at 6:30 pm. “All women of the church are invited to attend. ~Have a safe and Happy St. Patrick’s Day!”
––WELCA President, Sue Ann Rogers

Committee Mtg
2026-04-21 18:30 (America/Detroit)

Council Mtg
2026-04-21 19:00 (America/Detroit)
