July 27, 2025 - News and Notes
Seventh 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: Pam Blakey
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.
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, Abby Parks, Leighton Profrock, James Reinhardt, Janet Ritter, Garry Ross, Don Ruemler, Sue Ryan, Tom Ryan, Marlene Schroeder, Mike Schroeder, Luke Simmonds, 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. 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!
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.
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: today’s July 27th Celebration Service begins at 2:00 p.m. at St. James Lutheran - 800 Cincinnati St. Lafayette.
ST. JAMES MERCHANDISE: If you are interested in purchasing St. James merchandise, order forms are in the back of church.
BAZAAR PREPARATION: Now is the time to be preparing for our Bazaar. Do you sew, knit, crochet, craft, weave, quilt? Whatever your talent is, please contribute to this year’s event. If you have any questions, contact Renee Cleefman.
BIBLE STUDY HOUR: Please join Pastor K.C. Dehning during the Bible Study Hour today on July 27 for a special Bible Study/Presentation on Mental Health, the great need for mental healthcare services, and how a new organization, Cross Connections of Tippecanoe County, is working to bring highly professional Christ-centered counseling to the Lafayette region. Pastor Dehning serves on the Board of Directors for Cross Connections of Tippecanoe County, a non-profit, 501(c3), corporation. Pastor Dehning hopes many, if not all, will join him for this very informative and instructive Bible Study hour.
PASTOR KELLER is on vacation this week. If you have any need for pastoral care, please contact one of the Deacons and they will arrange for a pastor to come and visit you.
THANK YOU to Pastor Dehning for filling in this morning while Pastor Keller is on vacation.