May 24, 2026 - News and Notes
The Day of Pentecost - 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. John Westfall; (Thank You) Deacon: Jon Schroeder; Organist: Pam Blakey
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, Mike Howard, Janet Keefe, Cindi Kent, Terry Mattos, Riley Maxson, James Reinhardt, Sheila Ryan, Marlene Schroeder, Judy Stoller, Dorothy Welther, Theresa Willner.
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.
THANK YOU: to Pastor John Westfall for leading us in worship today.
PEW CARDS: In each pew, we are using Pew Cards for special contact with Pastor. There is a visitor’s side that we invite guests to fill out for us. Additionally, members may fill out the card if they desire prayer requests or a visit from Pastor. Cards may be placed in the offering plate and they will get to Pastor’s desk.
GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE: There will be a Blood Drive at the Reynolds Community Building classroom on Wednesday, June 3rd from 1:00 - 6:00 pm. If you would like to schedule an appointment you can call 1-800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: Town of Reynolds. This Blood Drive is being hosted by New Hope Lutheran Church.
2025 ANNUAL REPORTS are available to be picked up in the narthex.
T-SHIRTS: There are a few T-shirts left in the narthex for the taking. Please help yourself!!
PASTOR VACATION: Pastor Keller will be on vacation from May 23rd thru June 6th. Pastor Martin Keller will lead the service next Sunday, May 31st. If a need should arise, please contact a Deacon of the church.
CHURCH CALENDAR & UPCOMING EVENTS:
May 23 - June 6: Pastor Vacation
June 3: Blood Drive at Reynolds Community Building
June 9: Deacons Meeting
June16-18: Vacation Bible School