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Mid-day Concert w/Dr. Tony

Listen to Dr. Tony's first summer 2026 Mid-Day Concert.

June-July 2026 Newsletter

First St John Journal June-July 2026

Job – Facility Maintenance Manager

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

October 2025 Newsletter

First St John Journal October 2025

MEET OUR NEW CHOIR/MUSIC DIRECTOR: JO-ANNE CHRYSOCHOOS

MEET OUR NEW CHOIR/MUSIC DIRECTOR Jo-Anne Chrysochoos is a seasoned mezzo-soprano and voice educator with over three decades of performance and teaching experience. She has performed a wide range of classical and operatic repertoire, including arias from roles such as...

August 2025 Newsletter

First St John Journal August 2025

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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...