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November 2026 Newsletter

First St John Journal November 2026

Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity taking place on December 1, 2026, falling on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. The movement encourages people, communities, and organizations to give back through donations, volunteering, and acts of kindness following Black...

2026 Operation Christmas Child

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD Our goal this year is to collect 100 shoeboxes! We can do it with your help. Empty shoeboxes are in the lounge for you to use. A pamphlet with a label and instructions are in each box. Take a box and fill it up! We will collect boxes through...

Win A Trip To Disney!

Click HERE to buy tickets online First St. John Day School 2471 Seaman Rd. Toledo, Oh 43605 501(c)(3) 34-0898547 All profits raised from this promotion will go towards First St. John Day School general fund which supports the school, teachers and scholarships. Tickets...

October 2026 Newsletter

First St John Journal October 2026

St. John’s Diamond Jubilee 1861-1936

Founded in 1861 in East Toledo, Ohio, First St John Lutheran Church features a rich historical legacy deeply intertwined with the local community, originally sharing its grounds with a parsonage and the Toledo Orphanage.

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HOMEBOUND COMMUNION

HOMEBOUND COMMUNION

If you or a loved one would like a homebound communion visit, please call the church office at 419-691-7222.  Bob Haar is temporarily communing the homebound at their request, and he will call you to set up an appointment.

NURSERY OPEN!

NURSERY OPEN!

The church nursery is now available during the 10:30 am service. The nursery is in the church basement in the kindergarten classroom and will be staffed with 1-2 volunteers each week. Parents/Guardians can fill out a quick release form for children aged 5 and under...

J.A.M SUNDAY SCHOOL UPCOMING EVENTS

J.A.M SUNDAY SCHOOL UPCOMING EVENTS

Here are a few upcoming events: On Sunday, March 9th the JAM Kids will be singing at the 10:30 am service. They will practice during the regular Sunday School time before performing. Save the Date for Saturday, April 6th for the JAM Family bowling event. This fund...

FIRST ST. JOHN ALTAR GUILD EASTER FLOWER SALE

FIRST ST. JOHN ALTAR GUILD EASTER FLOWER SALE

It’s time to buy flowers that will decorate the church on Easter Sunday. The price is $15.00 per plant. You can choose an Easter lily, yellow daffodil, hyacinth and/or tulip plant. The last day to order is April 6th. Please complete the order blank below and place it...

SPONSOR A SCOUT

Starting this month, blue envelopes for our FSJ Scouting ministry will be in the pews. It is our hope that cost is never an obstacle for area children who would like to join our program. Please consider a donation towards the program that will directly be used to...

WINSLOW SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE

WINSLOW SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE

This scholarship helps members of First St. John attending college for the 2025/2026 year. Applications are in the church office; they must be completed and returned to the church office by March 30th to be considered. If you want one emailed to you, please contact...

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