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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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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...

SPECIAL MUSIC IN DECEMBER

SPECIAL MUSIC IN DECEMBER

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

J.A.M.’s CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

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!

ADOPT-A-FAMILY

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....

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