June 7, 2026 - News and Notes
Second Sunday after 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. Andrew P. Keller; Deacon: Jon Schroeder; Organist: Linda Hal
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.
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.
ALTAR FLOWERS: The flowers on the altar are given today to the glory of God in celebration of Steve & Linda Decker’s 62nd wedding anniversary.
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: Sunday, June 21st, we will be celebrating Marlene Schroeder’s 90th birthday following worship in the Fellowship Hall. Please plan to join us in this wonderful day.
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!! PLEASE take one!
PORTALS OF PRAYER & LUTHERAN WOMEN’S QUARTERLY: The July - September Portals of Prayer & the Summer 2026 Lutheran Woman’s Quarterly are now available in the narthex.
LAST CALL: the deadline for any additional recipe submissions to our church cookbook is June 21st. Please turn in your favorite recipes to Margo, Abby, Jan, or Krista. Thank you for helping make this project a success!
CHURCH CALENDAR & UPCOMING EVENTS:
June 9: Deacons Meeting
June16-18: Vacation Bible School
June 21: Marlene Schroeder 90th Birthday Celebration
June 21: Deadline for recipe submission for church cookbook.