September 7, 2025 - News and Notes
Thirteenth 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: 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, Brooklyn Blount, Joe Bougher, Michael Bortscheller, Jennifer Brushwood, Virginia Casey, Lillian Cleefman, Gary Clouse, Jody Connell, Lisa Crosby, 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, Sheila Ryan, Sue Ryan, Tom Ryan, Marlene Schroeder, Mike Schroeder, Rev. Toby & Rachel Schmidt, Luke Simmonds, Anna Stetler, Jody Stoller, Nora Szabela, Stephanie Talley, Mary Wade, Doris Wagner, The Walts Family, Wayne Whitaker, Charles Wiese, Bob Wilkinson, Will & Jeanette Wilson, Rick Yoder.
Services can be live-streamed via our Facebook page: (St. James Lutheran Church-Reynolds, IN). St. James' WEBSITE can be accessed at www.st-james-lutheran.org. Worship services are normally recorded and an edited audio version posted.
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 Bible Study will begin at 1:30 PM on the first and last Tuesdays of each month. 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!
BRIDAL CARD COLLECTION: We will begin collecting cards for Isaac and Jillian, as the date approaches for their marriage. Collection for cards and gifts will go until today, September 7. There will be a basket in the narthex for the cards and other gifts.
FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR today are given by Jerry & Anita Mattos in honor of their anniversary with thanksgiving to God.
PORTALS OF PRAYER: The new Portals of Prayer are available in the narthex. Please help yourself!
GERMAN DINNER & BAZAAR: The date for our German Dinner and Bazaar is Tuesday, October 14th, 2025. We will be browning the meat on Tuesday, September 16th starting at 4:30 p.m. Please let Mike or Linda Ruemler know if you are coming to help on the 16th or you can text Linda at 219-207-0076. With your help and by working together we can be blessed by the Lord to make it successful.
UNIVERSITY LUTHERAN ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: University Lutheran Church is celebrating its 80th Anniversary of reaching out to students for Christ at Purdue on Sunday, October 26th. A special Vespers Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. with a celebratory, catered dinner to follow. More information to come!