June 28, 2026 - News and Notes
Fifth 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: Don Surprenant 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, Gini Davis, Frank Dent, Carlita Gossell, Gary Gossell, Rodney Hall, Linda Hankee, Mike Howard, Janet Keefe, Cindi Kent, Anita Mattos, 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 following worship. Adults meet in the Parish Hall following coffee time. Elementary children are 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 following 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.
VBS: Thank you to everyone who volunteered, supported and donated to VBS this year. It was a big success! Our offering taken will support Bravely, which offers help to mothers and children in need. If you would like to donate, we are collecting diapers, wipes and monetary donations for the next two weeks.
DEACONS/COUNCIL MEETING: will take place Tuesday, July 14 at 6/7pm respectively. The Voters Meeting will take place after church on Sunday, July 21.
MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDY: will begin again starting Wednesday, July 1 at 6:30pm. We will begin with Responsive Prayer in the sanctuary and continue with our study in the library. All are welcome and encouraged to come!
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 at noon today. We look forward to seeing you.
CHURCH CALENDAR & UPCOMING EVENTS:
June 28: Deeply Rooted Group @ Pastor’s House at Noon
July Altar Guild: Kathy Bassett
July 1: Midweek Bible Study 6:30
July 14: Deacons Meeting 6:00
July 14: Church Council Meeting 7:00
July 18-23: White County 4-H Fair
August Altar Guild: Cheryl Surprenant