First St John

Choir Rehearsal
2026-01-07 18:00, 2026-01-14 18:00, 2026-01-21 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!

Adult Bible Study
2026-01-08 11:00, 2026-01-15 11:00, 2026-01-22 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)
2026-01-10 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

Officer Installation
2026-01-11

Worship
2026-01-11 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!

Ephesians Study
2026-01-11 09:15, 2026-01-18 09:15, 2026-01-25 09:15 (America/Detroit)

Worship/Comm
2026-01-11 10:30, 2026-01-25 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!

WELCA Board Meeting
2026-01-11 14:00 (America/Detroit) | Applebee’s in Northwood
WELCA BOARD will meet on Monday, January 6th at 6:30 pm at Applebee’s in Northwood for their Christmas party.

Chapel Comm
2026-01-11 14:00 (America/Detroit)
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.

Quilting
2026-01-12 09:30, 2026-01-19 09:30, 2026-01-26 09:30 (America/Detroit)
Everyone is welcome to join us! Bring a sack lunch. Workshops on Mondays from 9:30 am – 1:00 pm in January, February, and March.
If Oregon schools are closed for weather, NO QUILTING

Bell Choir
2026-01-12 17:30, 2026-01-19 17:30, 2026-01-26 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 (Away)
2026-01-12 19:30 (America/Detroit)

Afternoon Piano Concert in church
2026-01-13 13:00 (America/Detroit)
AFTERNOON CONCERT SERIES
Please join us on Tuesday, January 13th at 1:00 pm in the church for a wonderful music concert! Pianist Tumaini Sango, completing his master’s degree from BGSU will present a diverse program of both classical music and jazz. See you there!

Day School Board Mtg
2026-01-14 19:00 (America/Detroit)

Family Blessing
2026-01-18

Catechism
2026-01-18 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.

MLK DAY
2026-01-19

OFFICE/SCHOOL CLOSED
2026-01-19

Council Dinner & Mtg at Packo's on Front St
2026-01-20 00:00 (America/Detroit)
JANUARY CHURCH COUNCIL DINNER
Our upcoming Council/Dinner meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 20th at 6:30 pm at Tony Packo’s on Front Street. All new incoming members as well as outgoing members and their spouses or significant others are invited. The church will donate $10 toward each person’s meal.
Please make sure to RSVP to Dave Wilbarger at email.dow@gmail.com or 419-205-7855 or to the church office at 419-691-7222. Please RSVP by January 19th.
