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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!

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 Journal December 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...

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....

First St John Journal November 2024

First St John - November 2024 Calendar

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 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...