June 14, 2026 - News and Notes
Third 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: Wayne Schroeder; Organist: Cheryl Hites
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, Linda Hankee, 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.
We will begin a new study for the Adult Bible Study. We will be examining the book Lutheranism 101. Simply put, if you are new to Lutheranism or would like a refresher course, this is the time to join. We will be providing books available for each family starting this coming Sunday.
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.
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 Edition of Portals of Prayer and the Summer 2026 Lutheran Woman’s Quarterly are now available in the narthex.
DEEPLY ROOTED: will take place at the Keller’s house on Sunday, June 28th at noon. If you are able to make it, please RSVP with Pastor Keller or Maggie.
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 Altar Guild: Gretchen Heimlich
June16-18: Vacation Bible School
June 21: Marlene Schroeder 90th Birthday Celebration
June 21: Deadline for recipe submission for church cookbook.
June 23: Childcare Board Meeting 6:00 in the Library
June 28: Deeply Rooted Group @ Pastor’s House at Noon
July Altar Guild: Kathy Bassett