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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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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...

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...