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Christ Eve Services 12/24/2024 – 7pm & 11pm

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES will be held on Tuesday, December 24th at 7:00 pm and 11:00 pm (candlelight service). Please make plans to join us as we celebrate the birth of our Lord!

FSJ Family Christmas Party 2024

Attending the FSJ Family Christmas Party is a warm and festive experience. The event centers around a delicious catered chicken dinner. The room buzzes with great conversation, as families and friends, new and old gather to enjoy each other's company in the loving...

December 2024 Newsletter

First St John Journal December 2024

First St John – Christmas Decorating

On Friday morning, I stopped by First St John Lutheran Church on Seaman Road and took photos of members decorating the church for the Christmas season.  Dozens of candles, elegant tree decorations, cheery poinsettias—beautiful sanctuary decorations for Christmas...

ADOPT-A-FAMILY

Each year, we participate in the Adopt-A-Family program sponsored by the East Toledo Family Center. This year we are adopting a family of 8 for Christmas who recently lost everything in a house fire. The children in the family range from ages 2 months to 14 years old....

November 2024 Newsletter

First St John Journal November 2024

November 2024 Calendar

First St John - November 2024 Calendar

2024 Operation Christmas Child

2024 OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD Once again we will be packing shoeboxes to be delivered to children in need around the world. Fill any standard size shoebox with items or grab a red and green Operation Christmas Child box in the Narthex (lobby). The last day to return...

Winter Coat Drive Extended

WINTER COAT DRIVE EXTENDED We are a collection site for The East Toledo Family Center’s winter coat and gear drive this year. They are especially looking for new or gently used coats (working zippers please) as last collection season the demand was higher than they...

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FSJ Family Christmas Party 2024

FSJ Family Christmas Party 2024

Attending the FSJ Family Christmas Party is a warm and festive experience. The event centers around a delicious catered chicken dinner. The room buzzes with great conversation, as families and friends, new and old gather to enjoy each other's company in the loving...

First St John – Christmas Decorating

First St John – Christmas Decorating

On Friday morning, I stopped by First St John Lutheran Church on Seaman Road and took photos of members decorating the church for the Christmas season.  Dozens of candles, elegant tree decorations, cheery poinsettias—beautiful sanctuary decorations for Christmas...

FAMILY CHRISTMAS PARTY RSVPs DUE!

FAMILY CHRISTMAS PARTY RSVPs DUE!

FAMILY CHRISTMAS PARTY RSVPs DUE! The Family Christmas party will be held on December 1, 2024, in the gym from 530-8pm. Fried baked chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, salad and a roll with butter will be served. Karaoke will be the entertainment for the night. We...

THE LAYETTE MINISTRY

THE LAYETTE MINISTRY

THE LAYETTE MINISTRY is the Rebecca Circle’s mission as part of WELCA. It is an ongoing mission throughout the year. We will be sending this year’s donations to hurricane victims in Tennessee and North Carolina. We are so thankful to everyone who donated the beautiful...

CHECK OUT A BOOK/DEVOTIONAL!

CHECK OUT A BOOK/DEVOTIONAL!

As a reminder, the First St. John Library has a wealth of Christian literature available to be borrowed. Come check out our book selection on the table in the lounge! For any assistance or questions, please see Emily Kruse or call the office at 419-691-7222.

DAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM COOKIES NEEDED

DAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM COOKIES NEEDED

The Day School Christmas Programs are coming up December 16-19 th. We realize the church is having a cookie sale on December 15 th, but we will also need donations of cookies for the family receptions after the programs. If you could drop off an extra dozen or two,...

CHRISTMAS COOKIE SALE FUNDRAISER

CHRISTMAS COOKIE SALE FUNDRAISER

CHRISTMAS COOKIE SALE FUNDRAISER Please consider helping WELCA with their Christmas Cookie Sale that will be held on Sunday, December 15th after both services. To participate and help raise funds plan to bring your baked cookies on Saturday, Dec 14th between 10-12pm....

PERSONAL NEEDS PANTRY

PERSONAL NEEDS PANTRY

PERSONAL NEEDS PANTRY donation item for the month of October is sanitary pads (24 packs or larger). You can deposit items in the bright green bin in the lounge or the pull-out drawer in the narthex (lounge) or drop them off at the office during the week. This is one...