First St John

Adult Bible Study
2025-12-18 11:00, 2025-12-11 11:00, 2025-12-04 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.

Day School Christmas Program in Sanctuary
2025-12-17 19:00, 2025-12-16 19:00, 2025-12-15 19:00 (America/Detroit) | Dayschool

Choir Rehearsal
2025-12-17 18:00, 2025-12-10 18:00, 2025-12-03 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!

Hannah Circle @ Luckies Barn & Grill
2025-12-15 18:30 (America/Detroit)

Bell Choir
2025-12-15 17:30, 2025-12-08 17:30, 2025-12-01 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.

Chapel Comm
2025-12-14 14:00 (America/New_York) | Chapel
CHAPEL COMMUNION
Chapel communion begins again on Sunday, September 14th at 2:00 pm. Note: The second Sunday of the month at 2:00 pm will be our regular schedule for Chapel Communion.

Worship/Comm and Christmas Program
2025-12-14 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!

Ephesians Study
2025-12-14 09:15, 2025-12-07 09:15, 2025-11-30 09:15 (America/Detroit)

Worship
2025-12-14 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!

Rebecca Circle at The Old Bag of Nails
2025-12-13 11:30 (America/New_York) | Lounge

Church Council
2025-12-09 19:00 (America/Detroit) | Lounge

Committees
2025-12-09 18:30 (America/Detroit)

Altar Guild Meeting
2025-12-08 18:30 (America/Detroit)

CHURCH CHRISTMAS PARTY
2025-12-07 12:00 (America/Detroit)
THE CHURCH CHRISTMAS PARTY sponsored by our church council, will be Sunday, December 7th after second service, food served by noon. All our invited to attend, but reservations are required. Butch’s Country Catering will provide Beef Stroganoff, mac & cheese, salad, and a roll & butter. Desserts and beverages will also be provided by the board. There will be a sign-up sheet in the Narthex (lobby) to write your name and the number of people that will be attending. The deadline for reservations will be November 23, 2025. At the Church Christmas Party, there will be a silent auction of Gift Baskets. If you could, we would appreciate if you could donate a gift basket or if you do not have time to put together a basket, could you consider donating Gift Cards.

Catechism
2025-12-07 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.

Fellowship Breakfast at Bob Evans
2025-12-06 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

Ruth Circle at Ralphie's
2025-12-02 11:00 (America/New_York) | Lounge
“The Woman of Consistency”
The Ruth Circle meets on the first tuesday of the month at 11 am.

Dartball (Home)
2025-12-01 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.

Worship/Comm (Service is Canceled)
2025-11-30 08:00 (America/New_York) | Sanctuary, 2471 Seaman St, Toledo, OH, 43605, United States
Our 8:00am service is canceled, but the 10:30am service will be held as usual. See you there.

CLOSED
2025-11-28
