Catechism Mtg
2025-09-14 09:15 (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 on either Sunday, September 14th, at 11:45 AM and or on Tuesday, September 16th, at 6:30 PM in room 204, to talk about the possibilities for the class schedule. Please send your RSVP or questions to Pastor Rayl at email, Pastor1@firststjohn.com or text, 567-395-0143. Hope to see you there.

Worship/Comm
2025-09-14 10:30, 2025-09-28 10:30 (America/Detroit) | 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!

Bell Choir
2025-09-15 17:30, 2025-09-22 17:30, 2025-09-29 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.

WELCA Mtg (lounge)
2025-09-15 18:30 (America/Detroit)
WELCA NEWS
Hello, and welcome to September! The Board met on August 18th in the Lounge. Four members were present. We discussed a lot of events that will be coming up in the next 4 months. First, we are having a Spaghetti Dinner on October 4th from 4-630 pm. We will be selling tickets after both services starting September 14th. You can also purchase your tickets by calling the office. Tickets will be $10.00 for Adults, $8.00 for 5 and older, Children under 5yrs. old will be free. Spaghetti, Salad, Garlic Toast, Cookie or Brownie will be served. Dine in or carry out. Carry out orders will be picked up in the Lounge. Half of the Proceeds will go to Project Management for maintenance. Second, Our Family Christmas “Lunch” will be on December 7th right after second service in the Fellowship Hall (gym). 12 pm till 2-2:30 pm. We will also have our basket auction again this year. All Circles, Altar Guild, Bells, Sunday School, and Choir hopefully will donate a basket or an item. More details to follow.
Thirdly, We are still looking for a group of ladies to take the Card Party fundraiser over. Emily and Jane are retiring from handling it. This was our big fundraiser for WELCA. Please contact Sue Ann Rogers at 419-280-1310. Please think it over, and consider helping. We will form a committee to help make this a success. Our next meeting will be Monday, September 15th in the lounge at 6:30 pm. All women of the church are invited to come. We would love your input. See you September 15th!! — Sue Ann Rogers, President

Council Committee Mtg
2025-09-16 18:30 (America/Detroit)

Council Meeting in the lounge
2025-09-16 19:00 (America/Detroit)

Choir Rehearsal
2025-09-17 18:00, 2025-09-24 18:00, 2025-10-01 18:00 (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!

Bible Study
2025-09-18 11:00, 2025-09-25 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.

Worship
2025-09-21 10:30 (America/Detroit), 2025-09-28 08:00 (America/New_York) | Sanctuary, 2471 Seaman St, Toledo, OH, 43605, United States

**Newsletter Items Deadline**
2025-09-22 00:00 (America/Detroit)

Dartball Practice
2025-09-22 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.

Day School Pictures (lounge)
2025-09-24 09:00, 2025-09-25 09:00 (America/Detroit)

Adult Bible Study starts
2025-09-28 09:15, 2025-10-05 09:15 (America/Detroit)

Miriam Circle
2025-10-01 09:30 (America/New_York) | Applebee’s in Northwood
The Miriam Circle meets on the first wednesday of each month at 9:30 am.

Adult Bible Study
2025-10-02 11:00 (America/Detroit)

Harvest Festival Setup (church)
2025-10-03

(church)
2025-10-03

Fellowship Breakfast (American Table)
2025-10-04 08:30 (America/New_York) | American Table, 846 S Wheeling St, Oregon, OH, 43616, United States
BREAKFAST FELLOWSHIP
We will not meet as originally planned in September, but instead will meet next on Saturday, October 4th at 8:30 am at the American Table restaurant on Wheeling St in Oregon. Please note the date change. Afterwards, we will reconvene in Founder’s Hall (gym) to set up for the spaghetti dinner and drive thru.

Good Food, Good Friends, and good conversations. Come join us!

Everyone is invited

Rebecca Circle (Lounge)
2025-10-04 11:30 (America/New_York) | Lounge

Spaghetti Dinner
2025-10-04 16:00 (America/Detroit)

HARVEST FESTIVAL
2025-10-05
