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April 2025 Newsletter

First St John Journal April 2025

LENT SEASON SCHEDULE

LENT SEASON SCHEDULE Lenten season is upon us and services will begin on Wednesday, March 5th for Ash Wednesday services at 11am and 7pm, and each Wednesday at 11am and 7pm for Lent until Easter on Sunday, April 20th.

March 2025 Newsletter

First St John Journal March 2025

Job – Director of Music / Choir Director

  First St John - Director of Music / Choir Director       If your interested, Email Us          

February 2025 Newsletter

First St John Journal February 2025

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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First St John – Christmas Decorating

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...

FAMILY CHRISTMAS PARTY RSVPs DUE!

FAMILY CHRISTMAS PARTY RSVPs DUE!

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!

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

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

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

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...

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!