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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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2024 POINSETTIA SALE

2024 POINSETTIA SALE

2024 POINSETTIA SALE is now underway. Please see the order form located in the bulletin or included in the November Newsletter to order. Extra order forms will also be printed in the back of the church. Each poinsettia is $15 each and you can choose between red or...

A QUICK DONATION NOTE

A QUICK DONATION NOTE

When donating to the Monthly Ministry - for example, Toledo Gospel Rescue Mission, it is recommended that you make out your check to First St. John Lutheran Church. Your envelope and/or check memo line should be annotated with “Monthly Ministry” or the name of the...

SPECIAL MUSIC IN DECEMBER

SPECIAL MUSIC IN DECEMBER

We have two special music guests in December. On Sunday, December 8 th at both services, Patricia McCauley will join us again to sing for the Advent season. On Sunday, December 29th during both services, Dana Baker, baritone, will join us again to sing music for the...

MONTHLY MINISTRY

MONTHLY MINISTRY

The ministry outreach for November is The Toledo Gospel Rescue Mission. The Toledo Gospel Rescue mission is a local ministry that ministers to the spiritual & physical needs of the homeless and low income throughout northwest OH & Southeast MI. They rely on...

J.A.M.’s CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

J.A.M.’s CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

J.A.M.’s CHRISTMAS PROGRAM will be on 2nd service on Sunday, December 15th. If your child is interested in being a part of the program, please make sure that they attend J.A.M. Sunday School each week at 9:15am in the basement as we will be practicing every week!

ADOPT-A-FAMILY

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....

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...