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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...

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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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FSJ Family Christmas Party 2024

FSJ Family Christmas Party 2024

Dec 3, 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

Nov 29, 2024

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!

Nov 24, 2024

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...

CHECK OUT A BOOK/DEVOTIONAL!

CHECK OUT A BOOK/DEVOTIONAL!

Nov 24, 2024

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

Nov 24, 2024

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

Nov 24, 2024

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

Nov 24, 2024

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...