July 26, 2026 - News and Notes
Ninth 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: Pam Blakey
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: Lori Allen, Lisa Crosby, Ginni Davis, Frank Dent, Carlita Gossell, Gary Gossell, Linda Hankee, Mike Howard, Janet Keefe, Cindi Kent, Anita Mattos, Terry Mattos, Riley Maxson, Judy Mohler, 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.
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.
BAPTISM: We give thanks to God that Henry Keith Ritter (son of Ryan and Kelsey) was washed by water and the Word and made an heir of Christ’s death and resurrection this morning. His sponsors are Logan Ritter and Katie Krisch. God’s continued blessings to you, Henry!
MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDY: will take place each Wednesday 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.
HELP NEEDED: We are in need of someone to serve on the Altar Committee for the month of September. It includes: > Setting up and taking down communion for the month (2 Sunday’s) > Laundering the purificators from Sunday and laundering the Altar cloth if there are stains. > Changing the paraments if needed.
If you are interested, willing to help, or have questions please contact Renee Cleefman or Cheryl Hites.
CHURCH CALENDAR & UPCOMING EVENTS:
July 29: Bible Study 6:30
August Altar Guild: Cheryl Surprenant
August 4: Deacon’s Meeting 6:00
August 11: Pastor Circuit Meeting
August 17-26: Pastor Vacation