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November 2026 Newsletter

First St John Journal November 2026

Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity taking place on December 1, 2026, falling on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. The movement encourages people, communities, and organizations to give back through donations, volunteering, and acts of kindness following Black...

2026 Operation Christmas Child

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD Our goal this year is to collect 100 shoeboxes! We can do it with your help. Empty shoeboxes are in the lounge for you to use. A pamphlet with a label and instructions are in each box. Take a box and fill it up! We will collect boxes through...

Win A Trip To Disney!

Click HERE to buy tickets online First St. John Day School 2471 Seaman Rd. Toledo, Oh 43605 501(c)(3) 34-0898547 All profits raised from this promotion will go towards First St. John Day School general fund which supports the school, teachers and scholarships. Tickets...

October 2026 Newsletter

First St John Journal October 2026

St. John’s Diamond Jubilee 1861-1936

Founded in 1861 in East Toledo, Ohio, First St John Lutheran Church features a rich historical legacy deeply intertwined with the local community, originally sharing its grounds with a parsonage and the Toledo Orphanage.

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ALTAR FLOWERS NEEDED

ALTAR FLOWERS NEEDED

Flowers on Sundays beautify the sanctuary and are dedicated to the glory of God. You can assist by signing up and using this as an opportunity to honor/remember a loved one. The flower sign up book is in the Narthex, $15/vase, or call the church office. There are also...

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA If you would like a Christmas wreath placed on your departed veteran spouse, parent, sibling or friend's gravesite, please let Bob Haar know by seeing him in church or calling him at 419-250-9409. The cost is $17 each or 3 for $34. We are also...

FAMILY CHRISTMAS PARTY

FAMILY CHRISTMAS PARTY

FAMILY CHRISTMAS PARTYMark your calendars! The Family Christmas party will be held on December 1, 2024, in the gym. 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 will...

THANKSGIVING FEAST VOLUNTEERS

THANKSGIVING FEAST VOLUNTEERS

THANKSGIVING FEAST VOLUNTEERS are needed for the FSJ Day School’s upcoming Thanksgiving Feasts. If you have time and would like to help prepare and serve the meal, volunteers are appreciated. We need help on Nov 18-21st each day from 9:30am to 1:30pm. Call Andrea at...

Another successful Mission Sunday!

Another successful Mission Sunday!

As a congregation, we collected another 179 canned goods for the Feed Your Neighbor Program and 206 items for the Personal Needs Pantry!  The Perrysburg Rowing Team also held a donation collection for our Personal Needs Pantry that brought in an additional 608 items,...

2024 Operation Christmas Child

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

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 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...

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