First St John

Finance Mtg
2026-07-14 18:30, 2026-08-11 18:30, 2026-09-08 18:30 (America/Detroit)

VBS Decorating during the day (time TBD)
2026-07-17 09:00 - 2026-07-18 09:00 (America/Detroit)
TRUE NORTH VBS registration is now up and running and we already have 20 children signed up! You can register your child, aged 3 years to 5th grade online on our website: www.firststjohn.com/vbs . You can also sign up to volunteer as well. We are in dire need of Crew leaders to help lead groups of children around during the various activities. This is a great way for teens to get service/volunteer hours if needed. VBS is July 14-17th with a free light dinner hosted at 5:15pm and VBS starting at 6pm-830pm each night. It is sure to be a great time for all so make sure to invite all the kids in your life to join us! Extra event flyers are available in the lounge if you would like to hand the information out or hang it at any local businesses. Thanks in advance for helping us spread the word!
VBS DONATIONS NEEDED we are seeking donations to help make this Summer’s VBS a success. To help with this, we are providing a few ways to donate. We have created an Amazon Wishlist (
https://tinyurl.com/vuxrb5mh) and also will accept donations of Amazon gift cards or any monetary donations to help purchase the items needed for crafts, snacks, or decorations. We also will be creating another list of items needed that will be posted in the lounge next week. We are just working on compiling some more specific needs. Thanks in advance!

Worship/Comm
2026-07-19 09:00, 2026-07-26 09:00, 2026-08-02 09:00, 2026-08-09 09:00, 2026-08-16 09:00, 2026-08-23 09:00, 2026-08-30 09:00, 2026-09-06 09:00 (America/Detroit)
Our summer worship schedule changes to one service at 9:00 am starting May 25th and running through September 1st.

VBS Decorating after church
2026-07-19 10:00 (America/Detroit)

Friends & Family Postcards
2026-07-19 10:00 (America/Detroit) | Lounge
This Sunday our entire church family is invited to coffee and donuts after church to help send the Friends and Family postcards out to invite them to the F&F Dinner in August. Each member will be given a few postcards and will write down a prayer, the proper address, and Pastor will be blessing the postcards.

Pre-VBS Supper
2026-07-20 17:15, 2026-07-21 17:15, 2026-07-22 17:15, 2026-07-23 17:15 (America/Detroit) | Dayschool
Vacation Bible School: July 20th—July 23th from 6:00 to 8:30 each night, a light dinner is available at 5:15 pm. We will be in need of volunteers each night to help run stations and other activities. Great for teens and adults who want to serve! If you are interested, please contact Jessica at 419-691-7222.

VBS
2026-07-20 18:00, 2026-07-21 18:00, 2026-07-22 18:00, 2026-07-23 18:00 (America/Detroit)

Mid-Day Concert w/Bradley Baker
2026-07-28 13:00 (America/Detroit)

Rebecca Circle
2026-08-01 11:30, 2026-09-05 11:30 (America/New_York) | Lounge

Miriam Circle
2026-08-05 09:30, 2026-09-02 09:30 (America/New_York) | Applebee’s in Northwood
The Miriam Circle meets on the first wednesday of each month at 9:30 am.

Fellowship Breakfast (American Table)
2026-08-08 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

Day School Mtg
2026-08-12 17:00 (America/Detroit)

Friends & Family Dinner
2026-08-16 17:00 (America/Detroit)
Reconnect, Refresh, and Rejoice Together!
First St. John Lutheran Church warmly invites you to our Friends & Family Dinner.

This special evening is dedicated to celebrating our community and reconnecting with members we have missed in recent months. Our church family is only complete when we are together. Weekly attendance strengthens our shared faith, supports one another, and builds the vibrant community God called us to be.
Come enjoy a delicious meal, catch up with old friends, and rediscover the joy of worshiping side by side.

To help us prepare the perfect welcoming environment, please let us know:

How many family members will attend with you?
If you have any dietary restrictions we should accommodate.
If you need assistance with transportation to the church.

Please RSVP to 419-691-7222 by 7/31/26.
