August 23, 2026 - News and Notes
Thirteenth 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. Martin 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: Lisa Crosby, Ginni Davis, Frank Dent, Carlita Gossell, Gary Gossell, 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.
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.
SPECIAL VOTER’S MEETING: There will be a special Voter’s Meeting held on Sunday, September 6th, following worship. It will be on replacement of the boiler system.
LWML FALL GATHERING: Save the date for the LWML Fall Gathering on Saturday, September 12th. It will be held at St. James Lutheran Church, 800 Cincinnati Street, Lafayette, IN. More details will be forthcoming.
PASTOR KELLER VACATION: Pastor Keller will be on vacation August 17-26. Pastor Martin Keller will be preaching on Sunday, August 23rd. If you have a need during this time please contact a Deacon.
DEACONS MEETING will be on Tuesday, September 8th at 6 pm here at church.
GERMAN DINNER & BAZAAR: The German Dinner and Bazaar is rapidly approaching. It is time to get started on those wonderful items for the bazaar. You can bring Fudge, Peanut Brittle, Home Canned Goodies (pickles-relishes-jams-jellies etc.) crafts (if you are crafty), sewing, needlework, etc. We look forward to this time of year so we all need to pitch in! Don’t forget Tuesday, October 13th.
THANK YOU to Pastor Martin Keller for filling in for our worship this morning.
FLIERS FOR THE GERMAN DINNER: There are fliers in the back of the church advertising the German Dinner. Please pick them up and distribute them in your area.
CHURCH CALENDAR & UPCOMING EVENTS:
August Altar Guild: Cheryl Surprenant
August 17-26: Pastor Vacation
August 23: Guest Preacher - Rev. Martin Keller
September 6: Special Voter’s Meeting following worship
September 12: LWML Fall Gathering
October 13: German Dinner & Bazaar
September Altar Guild: Jennifer Schroeder