May 3, 2026 - News and Notes
Fifth Sunday of Easter- Pastor: Rev. Andrew P. Keller
Church: Phone 219-984-5421 / Email - stjamesreynolds@yahoo.com Daycare: Phone 219-984-5994
Pastor’s Cell: 812-216-8850; Pastor’s Email: andrewpkeller9@gmail.com
Church Secretary: Linda Hall (765-430-2173)
Those Serving Us Today: Pastor: Rev. Andrew P. Keller; Deacon: Bryan Heimlich; Organist: Linda Hall
CONCERNING HOLY COMMUNION: According to Christ’s Word in Holy Scripture, and in confession of the true Christian faith, we observe the ancient evangelical practice of closed communion. We believe that those who commune together must confess the same holy faith, just as the Scriptures teach. Since one’s church affiliation indicates one’s confession of faith, only those aught to commune who are communicant members of, or whose church is in confessional fellowship with, the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. If you have any questions, or have never communed at St. James before, please contact Pastor. If you would like to receive a blessing, please cross your arms over your chest.
THOSE WE ARE KEEPING IN OUR PRAYERS: (Please contact Pastor or Linda Hall by Friday of each week to add petitions or update current information.)
For all the sick, suffering, enduring, and recovering: Lisa Crosby, Frank Dent, Carlita Gossell, Gary Gossell, Norma Gossell, Linda Hall, Mike Howard, Janet Keefe, Sammy Keller, Cindi Kent, Terry Mattos, Riley Maxson, James Reinhardt, Sheila Ryan, Marlene Schroeder, Judy Stoller, Dorothy Welther, Theresa Wilner.
SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDIES: All members and guests are encouraged and invited to join one of our Bible Studies that we have here at St. James after Church. Adults join in the Parish Hall studying the Fruits of the Spirit. Elementary children are down in the Childcare Wing. Junior and Senior High students are invited to join us in the Library (Pastor’s old office) for an Apologetics Study. Catechesis will take place after Sunday school.
DEACONS MEETING will be held on Tuesday, May 7 at 6 P.M. at Crasian in Brookston.
MEN’S GATHERING: St. James will be holding a Men’s Gathering on Sunday, May 17th at Steve & Linda’s house @ 602 East 3rd Street (E. Hwy. 18), Brookston. We will gather at 3:00 for Burgers & Brats then move to Crasian Brewery. For more information, please talk to Steve or Linda Hall.
TRINITY LUTHERAN GOODLAND: The Sunday School of Trinity Lutheran in Goodland is holding an Italian Style Dinner of Sunday May 3rd, from 4:00 - 6:30 CST. Freewill donation at the door.
CHURCH CALENDAR & UPCOMING EVENTS:
May 3: Italian Dinner @ Trinity in Goodland 4-6:30 CST
May 5th & 6th: Northern District Pastor’s Conference
May 13: St. James Preschool Graduation-6P.M.
May 17: VBS Meeting following worship.
May 17: Men’s Gathering at Steve & Linda Hall’s. 3:00 PM
May 23 - June 6: Pastor Vacation
June 16-18: VBS
KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS: If you shop at Kroger you can direct reward dollars to our Childcare or Church. It is easy to sign up: just go to Kroger.com and under About Us click on Community Rewards and just follow the prompts. Every dollar helps!
WE HAVE EXTRA T-SHIRTS: If anyone in the congregation could use some T-shirts there are extras leftover from our Thrivent events. If you could use some they are in the church office. There are ALL sizes available!!
PASTOR UPCOMING VACATION: Pastor Keller will be on vacation from May 23—June 6. Pastor John Westfall will be filling in on May 24th and Pastor Martin Keller will fill in on May 31st. If there is a need in the congregation during this time please contact a Deacon.