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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

December 2024 Calendar

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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Job

Job

Feb 24, 2024

      First St John - Facility Maintenance Manager         If your interested, Email Us          

LENT/HOLY WEEK SERVICES

LENT/HOLY WEEK SERVICES

Feb 14, 2024

Feb 21st, Feb 28th, Mar 6th, Mar 13th, Mar 20th – Lent Services at 11am / 7 pm Mar 24th Palm Sunday 8:00 am, 10:30 am Mar 28th Maundy Thursday 11:00 am, 7:00 pm Mar 29th Good Friday 12:00 pm Mar 31st Easter Sunday 8:00 am, 10:30 am

Souper Bowl of Caring

Souper Bowl of Caring

Feb 14, 2024

We are collecting money and canned goods to help fund the Lutheran Social Services of Northwestern Ohio’s local food pantry. Every dollar you donate will go directly to purchase food for the pantry. (Lutheran Social Services Food Pantry will be our monthly ministry...

SOCKS FOR SALEM

SOCKS FOR SALEM

Feb 14, 2024

The Quilting group is collecting socks for Salem Lutheran Church’s neighborhood ministries. They accept new or gently used socks for men, women, and children. Last time, we collected 250 pairs of socks! Collection boxes are in the lounge and the Narthex (lobby)....

EASTER FLOWER SALE

EASTER FLOWER SALE

Feb 14, 2024

Lilies, daffodils, hyacinths, and tulips are again available to choose from. Plants are $15 this year, and the deadline for turning in orders is Sunday, March 17th. Order forms are in the Sunday bulletins and the February newsletter.

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Feb 14, 2024

HOW KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM HELPS FIRST ST. JOHN: By creating an account with Kroger and linking your card to our church’s code, your purchases automatically begin accumulating rewards every time you use your card (excluding some purchases). Visit the website...

WINSLOW SCHOLARSHIP NEWS

WINSLOW SCHOLARSHIP NEWS

Feb 14, 2024

This scholarship is for high school seniors who are members of First St. John and will attend college for the 2024/2025 school year. Applications are in the church office M-F 9:30am-4pm. Turn in your completed application to the church office by March 29th to be...