May 17, 2026 - News and Notes
Seventh 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: Don Surprenant; Organist: Cheryl Hites
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, Mike Howard, Janet Keefe, 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.
BAPTISM: We give thanks that Henry Keith Ritter, son of Ryan and Kelsey, will be baptized into Christ today. His sponsors are Logan Ritter and Katie Krisch. The congregation is invited for a reception after service down in the Parish Hall.
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 (white house with green roof & shutters. We will gather at 3:00 for Burgers & Brats then move to Crasian Brewery. For more information, please talk to Steve or Linda Hall.
2005 ANNUAL REPORTS: The 2025 Annual Reports are available in the narthex.
ASCENSION SERVICE: There will be an Ascension Service held at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Rensselaer at 7:00 CST (8:00 EST)
PASTOR VACATION: Pastor Keller will be on vacation May 23rd - June 6th. Pastor John Westfall will be leading the service on May 24th and Pastor Martin Keller will lead the service on May 31st. If a need arises please contact a Deacon.
VBS MEETING: There will be a VBS Meeting following worship.
CHURCH CALENDAR & UPCOMING EVENTS:
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