September 21, 2025 - News and Notes
St. Matthew, Apostle & Evangelist - 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: Cheryl Hites
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, 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, 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!
PORTALS OF PRAYER: The new Portals of Prayer are available in the narthex. Please help yourself!
DIAPER AND WIPE COLLECTION: We are collecting diapers and wipes for Alex and Maci Cobb, as they anticipate the birth of their child. If you would like to participate, the items will be gathered in the Narthex.
GERMAN DINNER & BAZAAR: The date for our German Dinner and Bazaar is Tuesday, October 14th, 2025. Set-up and food preparation will be Saturday, October 11th beginning at 8:00 a.m. Please try to be here if you can. “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” Bazaar projects can be brought in on Tuesday morning, October 14th” Please have them marked with a price and who they are made by.
HELP NEEDED: There will be a new refrigerator delivered for our childcare use on Tuesday, September 23rd, between 10:00 and 2:00. If you are able to give us a few minutes please let Linda know. When I find out the time I will pass it on.
LWML FALL GATHERING: The LWML Fall Gathering will be held October 4th with registration beginning at 9:00 a.m. at St. James Lafayette. It will be held from 9:30 to 1:00. A monetary in-gathering will benefit Cross Connections of Tippecanoe County (Christ centered Mental Health Counseling).
NOMINATIONS FOR SYNODICAL POSITIONS are due by October 18. Nominations are sought for Secretary of the Synod, LCMS Board of Directors (at-large and regional), LCMS Boards for National and International Mission (regional), Commission on Theology and Church Relations, Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors, Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors, Lutheran Church Extension Fund Board of Directors, LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees, Concordia University System Board of Directors, Synod University and Seminary Board of Regents. To complete a nomination, please go to forms.lcms.org. If you need any assistance, please talk to Pastor.
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!