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Back to School Bash & Build
Summer may be winding down, but there's still time for one more afternoon of fun, fellowship, and giving back!
Join St. John's at the Ottawa County Fairgrounds for our Back to School Bash & Build featuring food, inflatables, water slides, games, and a community bed build with Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Together, we'll enjoy time with family and friends while helping build beds for children in our community who need a safe, comfortable place to sleep.
To register for the SHP build click here.
It's a day to connect, serve, and celebrate together. We hope you'll join us!
Labor Day Outdoor Worship
Join us over Labor Day weekend as we praise God and lift up our voices outside in the St. John’s Parking Lot!
All are welcome and comes as you are!
High School Ministry
High school students are invited to be part of a brand new High School Ministry at St. John's! We'll kick things off on Tuesday, Sept. 9, with a bonfire, pizza, and time to connect with other students.
This first gathering is all about getting to know one another, learning what the new ministry is all about, and helping shape what the year ahead can look like. Whether you've been involved at St. John's for years or you're just looking for a place to belong, we'd love to have you join us.
Need a ride? No problem! If transportation is keeping you from coming, reach out to Tyler, and we'll help make it happen: tyler@oakharborchurch.com
Come hungry, bring a friend, and join us as we get this new ministry started!
Praise by the Lake
Join Lakeside Chautauqua on Sept. 12 and 13…this is a FREE event for all!
Lift your voice and celebrate your faith during Praise by the Lake, Sept. 12-13. This free two-day Christian music festival brings nationally acclaimed artists to Lakeside, Ohio, for powerful performances and a weekend centered on worship, connection and community.
Featuring Katy Nichole, David Leonard, Chris Byrd and Jabari Johnson, Praise by the Lake welcomes guests of all ages to experience inspiring music, God’s faithfulness and the beauty along the shores of Lake Erie.
All the details can be found: https://lakesideohio.com/event/2026/09/13/praise-by-the-lake-sunday/
Trunk or Treat 2026
Bring the kids, friends and family for a fun evening. Free and open to all!
Mud Hens Game
Join St. John's for a day at the Toledo Mud Hens on Sunday, Aug. 9! Tickets are just $5/person
Deadline to order is Friday, July 24 @12pm! Call or email the office to reserve your seats: 419-898-6474 or secretary@OakHarborChurch.com
The Mud Hens take on the Omaha Storm Chasers. It is Sesame Street Day and children can run the bases after the game!
Outdoor Worship
Join us as we praise God and lift up our voices outside in the St. John’s Parking Lot!
All are welcome and comes as you are!
The River One Year Anniversary Party
Help us celebrate The River turning ONE!
Saturday, August 2, from 6:30–9:30 PM
Join us for an evening of food, music, family fun, and community!
Bring the whole family and enjoy:
Free-will donation chicken breast dinner
Homemade desserts
FREE Kona Ice
Inflatables, gaga ball, basketball, and more!
Raffles and giveaways
Live music from The River, Jerry Whitman, and Kendra German
Come celebrate, connect, and enjoy a great summer evening together. Everyone is welcome
Family Advocacy Center Volunteer Event
Help make a difference in the lives of families here in Ottawa County. Join Tyler and The River team on July 28 to help pack lunches for distribution to youth and families.
Contact Tyler to RSVP and for more info: tyler@oakharborchurch.com
Ottawa County Fair The River Youth Gathering
Join Tyler and The River team for Monster Trucks at the Ottawa County Fair on Tuesday, July 21!
Connect with Tyler to RSVP and for more info: tyler@oakharborchurch.com
Ottawa County Fair
Did you know that St. John’s runs the entry booth at the Ottawa County Fair?! YES we do! By volunteering our time and talents, St. John’s receives a portion of proceeds from admissions to the fair every year to help fun our youth organization activities and events, including the National Lutheran Youth Gathering.
Ottawa County Fair is set for July 19-26, 2026! Many hands make light work and we need you!! Check out the Sign-up Genius link and sign up for a shift or two. THANK YOU! Not only do you volunteer your time but you also get in free to the fair either before or after your shift!
The River Youth Day Retreat
Join Tyler for a day of adventure at Lakeside! All youth are welcome and invited…please reach out to Tyler directly for more information and to RSVP: tyler@oakharborchurch.com
4th of July Outdoor Worship
Join us as we celebrate Independence Day weekend and praise God outside in the St. John’s Parking Lot!
All are welcome and comes as you are!
Blessing of the Pets Outdoor Worship
Join us as we praise God and lift up our voices outside in the St. John’s Parking Lot! Bring your pets and Pastor Becky will bless them during worship service.
All are welcome and comes as you are!
Vacation Bible School
Ocean Commotion: Diving into Noah’s Flood!
Join us for Vacation Bible School Monday, June 15 thru Friday, June 19: 9 am to 1 pm everyday!
VBS is open to any child who has completed Kindergarten through 6th grade
Cost is $10/student for the week! Call the church office at 419-898-6474 to reserve your child’s spot today
Already signed up and need to fill out forms? Here’s the link to the online paperwork!
Outdoor Worship
Join us this Memorial Day weekend as we praise God and lift up our voices outside in the St. John’s Parking Lot!
All are welcome and comes as you are!
Graduate Sunday
Calling all 2026 Graduates! We will celebrate YOU during worship! More details coming as we get closer but make plans now to join us for a celebration of your accomplishments.
Confirmation
Where will bear witness to our eight Confirmands who will re-affirm their Baptism and receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
The River Sunday Easter Service
Join us at The River this Easter for powerful music, a message to carry you into the week ahead, and the joy of new life. Everyone who joins us will receive a special wooden cross engraved with The River on it.
Easter Worship Service
Join us for our 9:30 AM worship service where will celebrate Jesus’ Resurrection!!
Easter Egg Hunt
Sunday School Egg Hunt! We’ll meet in the Sunday School room, on the lower level of the educational building! Then, weather permitting, we’ll head outside!
Easter Breakfast Potluck
Join us for fellowship and breakfast! Christian Ed. Committee will provide meat, drinks, & tableware. Everyone is encouraged to bring a favorite breakfast / brunch item to share (egg casseroles, quiches, potatoes, breads, coffee cakes, fruit, pastries, etc.).
Let’s celebrate the Resurrection by sharing our cooking and baking skills! Please be sure to join us even if you are not able to bring a dish!
Easter Sunday Sunrise Service
A joyful sunrise service celebrating the resurrection of Jesus as we welcome the new day together.
Good Friday Evening Service
A contemplative service reflecting on the final hours of Jesus’ life through Scripture, sound, and silence.
Good Friday Afternoon Service
The afternoon service is in partnership with St. Paul UCC and OH UMC!
Join us for a special Good Friday prayer service that starts at St. John’s and ends with the crowd walking to St. Paul’s, as we recognize the final walk that Jesus took to the cross.
Maundy Thursday Evening Service
Join us for a Maundy Thursday service with Holy Communion as we remember the Last Supper, concluding with the Stripping of the Altar.
Maundy Thursday Afternoon Service
Service featuring In Pew Communion as we reflect on this final day of Jesus’ life.
Palm Sunday
Join on Sunday Morning as we walk with Jesus as he enters Jerusalem. There will be blessing and receiving of palms during service.
Mid-week Lenten Presentation - Holy Week
Pastor Larry & "Holy Week in Jerusalem” - We'll show pictures of the places in Jerusalem where Jesus was from Palm Sunday to the resurrection on Easter. This was not only the week that shaped Christianity, but it also could be said to be the most important week in the history of the world.
Midweek Lenten Presentation - ODNR
ODNR - will discuss the studies on various Lake Erie species and update about some of the major fisheries
(Walleye, Perch, & Smallmouth Bass)
Kendra German/Change of Plans
Kendra German and her band, Change of Plans, will join The River service @ 5 pm. Hear Kendra’s music and message about the power of taking chances and listening to God’s plan for you.
Pack the PEWS!
Faith is stronger when it’s shared.
On Sunday, March 8, St. John’s is hosting a special Pack the Pews worship service, and you’re invited, whether you’ve been here every week or it’s your very first time.
Bring a friend. Invite a neighbor. Let’s fill the sanctuary with voices, hearts, and hope as we worship God together through song, prayer, and community.
Everyone is welcome. No expectations—just come and be part of it.
OHHS Mixed Choir Performance
Join us as we welcome the Oak Harbor High School Mixed Choir! Under the direction of St. John’s own Tracey Nycz, the OHHS men and women’s mixed choir will perform uplifting songs during worship.