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Family Blessing Sunday

FAMILY BLESSING SUNDAY During worship on Sunday, January 19th you can come to the altar as a family (and yes, one person is a family in God’s eyes) and receive a blessing. You can come with different people in your family (you and your spouse, you and your extended...

MONTHLY MINISTRY

MONTHLY MINISTRY This month’s monthly ministry focus will continue to be the Isaiah 117 House in Lucas County. The Isaiah 117 project exists to reduce trauma on removal day for children who are being placed in the foster care system. The house helps lighten the load...

January 2025 Newsletter

First St John Journal January 2025

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...

ALL SAINTS SUNDAY 11/3/24

ALL SAINTS SUNDAY is Sunday, November 3rd. We will remember those of our church family who passed away from November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024.  If you would like to honor a friend or family member who passed away prior to November 2023, please sign the book which...

New First St John Website

Announcing Our New Website Welcome to our new website! We hope you enjoy it! Stay tuned for future updates coming soon! Click below to see a short video tour of the website. Take the First St John website Tour What is a responsive website? Click here to watch our Live...

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START THE NEW YEAR WITH A DEVOTIONAL!

START THE NEW YEAR WITH A DEVOTIONAL!

As a reminder, the First St. John Library has a wealth of Christian literature available to be borrowed. A few new books have been donated and are showcased on the table in the lounge. One devotional is for caregivers of Alzheimer’s and dementia patients, but...

DARTBALL

DARTBALL

DARTBALL will resume on Monday, January 13th. Both FSJ Team #1 and #2 will play away with Team #1 at Trinity and Team #2 at Prince of Peace.

GARDENS OF ST FRANCIS PNP DRIVE

GARDENS OF ST FRANCIS PNP DRIVE

GARDENS OF ST FRANCIS PNP DRIVEWe were pleasantly surprised to hear that the Gardens of St Francis held a donation drive for our very own Personal Needs Pantry right before Christmas, and also held a Mashed Potato bar with funds benefiting the pantry as well. It was...

First St John Scouting Ministry

First St John Scouting Ministry

BE A PART OF OUR SCOUTING MINISTRY! Our FSJ Scouting ministry is in full swing and gaining some momentum. We now officially have our pack number (58)! At our most recent church council meeting, Mike Joseph presented the new flag. Now we just need a few more dedicated...

SPECIAL MUSIC DESIGNATED FUND

SPECIAL MUSIC DESIGNATED FUND

A special music fund was recently created specifically to support the talented musicians invited to play at our church. Money from this fund will be used at the discretion of Dr. Tony, our Church Musician, when securing guest musicians. To contribute, donate cash or...

Souper Bowl of Caring

Souper Bowl of Caring

FAMILY BLESSING SUNDAY During worship on Sunday, January 19th you can come to the altar as a family (and yes, one person is a family in God’s eyes) and receive a blessing. You can come with different people in your family (you and your spouse, you and your extended...

Family Blessing Sunday

Family Blessing Sunday

FAMILY BLESSING SUNDAY During worship on Sunday, January 19th you can come to the altar as a family (and yes, one person is a family in God’s eyes) and receive a blessing. You can come with different people in your family (you and your spouse, you and your extended...

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...

MONTHLY MINISTRY

MONTHLY MINISTRY

MONTHLY MINISTRY This month’s monthly ministry focus will continue to be the Isaiah 117 House in Lucas County. The Isaiah 117 project exists to reduce trauma on removal day for children who are being placed in the foster care system. The house helps lighten the load...