Bell Choir
2026-04-20 17:30, 2026-04-27 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
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)

Adult Bible Study
2026-04-23 11:00, 2026-04-30 11:00, 2026-05-07 11:00, 2026-05-14 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
2026-04-26 08:00, 2026-05-10 08:00 (America/Detroit)
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!

Adult SS/JAM SS
2026-04-26 09:15 (America/Detroit)

Worship/Comm
2026-04-26 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!

Rebecca Circle
2026-05-02 11:30 (America/New_York) | Lounge

Worship/Comm
2026-05-03 08:00, 2026-05-17 08:00 (America/New_York) | Sanctuary, 2471 Seaman St, Toledo, OH, 43605, United States

JAM SS/Adult SS
2026-05-03 09:15, 2026-05-10 09:15 (America/Detroit)

Worship
2026-05-03 10:30 (America/Detroit)

Catechism
2026-05-03 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.

Movie Night
2026-05-03 17:30 (America/Detroit)
Come to our Movie Night!
It is time for our next Movie Night on Sunday, May 3rd. The movie’s name is “Faith of Angels”. It is based on a true story and rated one of the best faith-based movies of 2024. There will be a light dinner at 5:30 pm. The light dinner will consist of hot chicken sandwiches (with cheese slice on top), dill pickle slice, popcorn, Costco cookies, snacks, pop, and water. A free will donation will be taken, and any extra funds will go to the Sunday School. The movie will start around 6:15 pm. Please plan to join us and bring a comfy chair. This movie is great entertainment for all, come and see what “faith can accomplish”.
Film synopsis

A true story set in 1989 Utah, where ten-year-old Joshua Dennis becomes lost in the labyrinthine tunnels of the abandoned Hidden Treasure Mine. As search efforts intensify, John Skinner, a man with intimate knowledge of the mine, feels a divine prompting to assist in the rescue. Despite initial resistance from authorities, Skinner’s unwavering faith and determination lead him to navigate the perilous passages, guided by mysterious callings, in a race against time to save Joshua.

Release Date September 4, 2024

Director/Writer Garrett Batty

Executive Producer Wayne Ball

Altar Guild Mtg.
2026-05-04 18:30 (America/Detroit)

Miriam Circle
2026-05-06 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)
2026-05-09 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
2026-05-09 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Detroit)

MOTHERS DAY
2026-05-10

Worship/Comm
2026-05-10 10:30 (America/Detroit)

Chapel Comm
2026-05-10 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
2026-05-12 18:30 (America/Detroit)

Day School Mtg
2026-05-13 17:00 (America/Detroit)
