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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 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...

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...

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 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!

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....

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 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 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...