September 13, 2026 - News and Notes
Holy Cross Day (Transferred) - 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 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, Ginni Davis, Frank Dent, Carlita Gossell, Gary Gossell, Chris 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.
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.
*HELP NEEDED*: Tuesday, September 15th, 3:30 p.m. we will be preparing the baked steaks for the German Dinner. If you are able, please help!!!
GERMAN DINNER & BAZAAR: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13TH! 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.
MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDY will begin of Wednesday, September 16 at 6:30pm in the Library. We will be examining Christ in the Old Testament. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to come as we study God’s Word!
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.
DIAPER & WIPE DRIVE: During the month of September we will be collecting diapers and baby wipes for Derek & Jessica Carty as they await the arrival of their baby in October. There will be a collection container in the back of the church.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOXES: Now is the time to start thinking about the Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes. We have supported this project for several years and we would like to find someone to spearhead this project. With Thrivent’s unique membership benefits any eligible Thrivent member may apply for a Thrivent Action Team. Once approved, Thrivent will provide $250 seed money, T-shirts for the volunteers and thank you cards. We will need to begin collecting small toys, hygiene products, school supplies, etc. Then in December we will pack the shoeboxes to be sent off. As more information comes in we will keep you updated. If you would be interested in leading this wonderful project, please let Linda or Pastor know.
CHURCH CALENDAR & UPCOMING EVENTS:
September Altar Guild: Jennifer Schroeder
September 15: Circuit Meeting for Pastor
September 15: Prepare Baked Steaks for German Dinner 3:30 pm
September 16: Midweek Bible Study 6:30 pm
October 13: German Dinner & Bazaar
October Altar Guild: Sara Davis