July 6, 2025 - News and Notes
Fourth 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: Deacon: Dave Davis 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, Brooklyn Blount, 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, Chris Hall, 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, Gerald Panfil II, 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 is taking a break until September.
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.
MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDY takes place every Wednesday at 6:30 PM starting in the Sanctuary and then in the Library. All are welcome to join us as we study God’s Word!
VBS OFFERING: This year’s offering went toward Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a program that helps build beds for children here in White County. If you would like to donate goods or money towards this cause, we are collecting in the back of church.
DEACONS/COUNCIL will take place on Tuesday, July 8th, at 6/7 PM respectively. The Voters’ Meeting will be Sunday, July 13.
FLOWER CHART SIGN-UP: Would you like to donate flowers to beautify our altar? If so, please add your name to the flower chart and the flower committee will be glad to help you.
GRACE Lutheran Church 50th Anniversary Celebration: Sunday, July 27th Celebration Service begins at 2:00 p.m. at St. James Lutheran - 800 Cincinnati St. Lafayette.