September 20, 2026 - News and Notes
Seventeenth 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 Keller; Deacon: Dr. Mike Liebner; Organist: Cheryl Hites
CONCERNING HOLY COMMUNION: According to Christ’s Word in Holy Scripture, and in confession of the true Christian faith, we observe the ancient evangelical practice of closed communion. We believe that those who commune together must confess the same holy faith, just as the Scriptures teach. Since one’s church affiliation indicates one’s confession of faith, only those aught to commune who are communicant members of, or whose church is in confessional fellowship with, the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. If you have any questions, or have never communed at St. James before, please contact Pastor. If you would like to receive a blessing, please cross your arms over your chest.
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.
GERMAN DINNER & BAZAAR: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13TH. This will mark our 42nd annual German Dinner and Bazaar. Please be thinking about your crafts (wood, yarn, jewelry, etc.) baking, and needlework. We will be preparing the dinner on Saturday, October 10th, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Please plan to be here to help. If you have any questions please call or text Linda Ruemler at (219) 207-0076.
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 that advertise the German Dinner. Please take them and distribute them in your area.
DIAPERS & WIPES DRIVE: During the month of September we will be collecting diapers and baby wipes for Derek & Jessica Carty. Please place the donations in the narthex of the church.
OAK GROVE CHRISTIAN CHURCH CHILI & SOUP SUPPER: Saturday, October 3rd from 5:00—8:00 p.m. Includes Sides, Desserts, & Beverage. 11810 N 900 W Monticello.
ST. JAMES COOKBOOKS ARE HERE!! You can claim yours downstairs in the fellowship hall following worship. The cost is $15 each.
IMPORTANT LWML MEETING: Ladies, please attend an important LWML meeting on Monday, September 28th at 6:30 pm. Discussions include changes to future funeral dinners, St. James hosting the LWML Spring Gathering, and Cookbook sales.
The new Portals of Prayer and LWML Quarterlies are now available in the narthex.
CHURCH CALENDAR & UPCOMING EVENTS:
October Altar Guild: Sara Davis
September 28: Pastor’s Circuit Visitor’s Meeting - Ft. Wayne
September 28: LWML Meeting 6:30 pm
October 10: German Dinner Preparation - 8:00 a.m.
October 13: German Dinner & Bazaar 4:30 pm
October 19-20: Fall Pastor’s Conference - Noblesville
October 20: Deacons Meeting at 6 pm/Church Council at 7pm
November Altar Guild: Laurie Griffin