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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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Portals of Prayer

Portals of Prayer

PORTALS OF PRAYER The October-December Portals of Prayer are now available in the lounge and narthex (library) for pick up. Consider taking an extra to share with family or friends!

Mission Sunday

Mission Sunday

Rally/Mission Sunday on September 22 was a huge success. Sherrie Haar (seen here) is organizing the items for Feed Your Neighbor and the church's Personal Needs Pantry. The church family donated over 160 food items for Feed Your Neighbor and multiple items for the...

BIBLE QUIZ & ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL

BIBLE QUIZ & ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL

Get ready for the second annual All-American Bible Quiz on Sunday, September 15th @ 9:15 a.m. in the Lounge. Prizes for first and second place. The quiz covers the journeys of the Apostle Paul. So, plan on joining us for coffee and doughnuts on Sunday, September 15th....

LESSON READERS NEEDED

LESSON READERS NEEDED

As the summer comes to a close, we are in need of weekly lesson readers when we return to two services starting in September. You can choose to read for first service or second service, whatever works best for you! It is a great way to serve, and we would appreciate...

START A NEW DAILY DEVOTIONAL!

START A NEW DAILY DEVOTIONAL!

As a reminder, the First St. John Library has a wealth of Christian literary available to be borrowed. Starting this week, you will find some devotionals featured on the table in the lounge that you are able to check out for up to a year! It is a great time to find...

DARTBALL

DARTBALL

Dartball season is almost upon us. Teams meet every other Monday night starting on September 30th in the church gym. For more information call Bob Haar at 419-250-9409. It is easy, fun and fellowship. No experience required. Join us.