May 4, 2025 - News and Notes
Third Sunday of Easter - 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: Deacon: Bryan Heimlich Organist: Linda Hall
WELCOME to all who have come to St. James to worship our Lord. Whether you are a member or a guest, we are glad that you have joined us here to hear the Word of God and to receive His gifts.
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: including Lorie Amick, Joe Bougher, Michael Bortscheller, Jennifer Brushwood, Virginia Casey, Lillian Cleefman, Gary Clouse, Jody Connell, Lisa Crosby, Arnold & Loretta Dahlenburg, Kay Danner, Ginni Davis, Terry Dehning, Frank Dent, Judy Dodd, Carleta Downs, Lisa Drake, Matt Gagnon, Carlita Gossell, Sean Higgins, Kathy Howard, Ralph Jennings, Cindi Kent, Jerry Mattos, Lori Mattos, Troy Mattos, Jennifer McClellan, Orville Moore, Alex & Katie Lichtle-Mullenix, Andrew & Jenn Mullenix, Gary Noe, Abby Parks, Leighton Profrock, James Reinhardt, Janet Ritter, Garry Ross, Don Ruemler, Sue Ryan, Tom Ryan, Marlene Schroeder, Mike Schroeder, Anna Stetler, Jody Stoller, Stephanie Talley, Mary Wade, Doris Wagner, The Walts Family, Wayne Whitaker, Charles Wiese, Bob Wilkinson, Will & Jeanette Wilson, Rick Yoder.
St. James' WEBSITE can be accessed at www.st-james-lutheran.org. Worship services are recorded and an edited audio version is posted each week. Services can also be live-streamed via our Facebook page: (St. James Lutheran Church-Reynolds, IN).
BIBLE STUDIES: Please join us for our Bible studies that we offer throughout the month. Adult Bible Study and Children’s Sunday School take place after church down in the Parish Hall. LWML will meet on the first and last Tuesdays of each month. All are welcome to join us as we study God’s Word!
WORSHIP RESOURCES: If you are interested in supplementing your biblical knowledge or looking for additional services, consider the following: Worship services based out of Fort Wayne are broadcast online at worshipanew.org. If you are seeking broadcasting on different topics, preparation for Sunday and so on, consider listening to Issues ETC. You can listen at your convenience at issuesetc.org or anywhere that you stream your podcasts. Additionally, other devotionals and studies can be found at kfuo.org.
PEW CARDS: In each pew, we are using Pew Cards for special contact with Pastor. There is a visitor’s side that we invite guests to fill out for us. Additionally, members may fill out the card if they desire prayer requests or a visit from Pastor. Cards may be placed in the offering plate and they will get to Pastor’s desk.
VBS MEETING will take place Tuesday, May 6th at 6:30 up in the Library. All are welcome to attend.
MIDWEEK SERVICES AND & BIBLE STUDY are every Wednesday at 6:30 PM. We will have Responsive Prayer followed by Bible Study and refreshments. We hope to see you there!
BAPTISM: We give thanks that Emilia Nicole Alder, daughter of Jason Alder and Micaela Benitez has received the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit this morning. Her sponsors are Marissa Cobb, Artemio Benitez, Corey Schweinler, and Kristina Hillyard. Please pray for her as she grows in the faith.
LWML SPRING GATHERING will be held Saturday, May 17th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Mellow Mug Cafe, 712 Main St., Rochester, IN. The theme is “Tea with Christ”. For more info see Margo Liebner.
ITILIAN STYLE DINNER will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Goodland, IN today, May 4 from 4:00-6:30 (CST) 5:00-7:30 (EST). Free Will Donation at the door. Carry Outs available.