November 9, 2025 - News and Notes
Twenty-second 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: Jon Schroeder Organist: Cheryl Hites
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: Ginni Davis, Frank Dent, Carlita Gossell, Gary Gossell, Norma Gossell, Ralph Jennings, Janet Keefe, Cindi Kent, Matt and Tiffany Kent, Jerry Mattos, Troy Mattos, Riley Maxson, Sheila Ryan, Judy Stoller.
Please submit names via the pew cards for all you wish to include on the prayer list and what we are praying for. Those cards may be placed in the offering plates.
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 takes place on the first and last Tuesdays of the 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!
DEEPLY ROOTED: Looking for a place to grow in God’s Word and connect with others in the church? Join us for a family-friendly gathering where we’ll talk about life in the church, building habits of faith at home, raising children, and walking together as God’s people. We will meet Sunday, November 9 at noon in the Keller’s home. Lunch will be provided. Singles, couples, parents, and children are all welcome.
SECRET SISTER REVEAL: will be held on Sunday, November 16th, following worship service.
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM PRACTICE will take place each Sunday after church. All children are welcome and invited to participate.
REYNOLDS COMMUNITY DINNER will be held Thursday, November 13 at the school from 4:30-6:30pm. It is a free dinner to anyone who would like a hot meal. If you are interested in helping, please talk to Pastor or John Heimlich.
DECORATING FOR CHRISTMAS will take place Sunday, November 30 after church. We’d appreciate any and all help we can get.
THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE will be Wednesday, November 26 at 6:30 pm.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD is a project of Samaritan’s Purse and aims to demonstrate God’s love to children in need by providing gift willed shoeboxes along with the message of the Gospel. You can participate by packing shoeboxes, volunteering or donating. We will fill the boxes with toys, hygiene products (non-liquid and soap is no longer accepted), washcloths and toothbrushes, plastic cups, flashlights, etc. If you are a member of Thrivent you can boost your efforts with a Thrivent Action Team and receive up to $250 in seed money. This will run from November 17th thru the 24th. We will plan to fill the boxes on November 23rd following worship.
POINSETTIA ORDERS: If you would like to order a Poinsettia to adorn the sanctuary for Christmas, please fill out an order form and turn it and the money in to Laurie Griffin, place it in the offering plate, or take it to the church office. The colors are Red, White, Pink, or Marble and the cost is $11.00 each. Orders are due by Sunday, November 23rd.
WOMEN’S EVENT: We will be holding a Women’s Goodie Exchange and Tea Event on Sunday, December 7th. Please bring Christmas Candies, Cookies, etc. to exchange with others. Time will be 2:00 pm in the fellowship hall.