November 30, 2025 - News and Notes
First Sunday in Advent - 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 Tonight: Deacon: Frank Dent Organist: Pam Blakey
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: Ginni Davis, Frank Dent, Carlita Gossell, Gary Gossell, Norma Gossell, Chris Hall, Ralph Jennings, Janet Keefe, Cindi Kent, Matt and Tiffany Kent, Jerry Mattos, Lori Mattos, Troy Mattos, Riley Maxson, Sheila Ryan, Carol Simmons, Judy Stoller.
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.
BAPTISM: We are celebrating the baptism of Hudson Anne Cobb today. She is the daughter of Alex and Maci Cobb. Her sponsors are Lynzi Heimlich, Trey and Marissa Cobb. May you always feel God’s love, Hudson.
DEACONS/BUDGET MEETING will take place on Tuesday, December 9 at 6/7pm. The Voters Meeting will be Sunday, December 14 after church.
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM PRACTICE will take place each Sunday after church. All children are welcome and invited to participate.
ADVENT MIDWEEK SERVICES will take place each Wednesday during Advent. Service will be at 6:30 pm, with a meal before at 5:30 pm.
DECORATING THE CHURCH FOR CHRISTMAS will take place after service today. We would appreciate any and all the help we can get.
ST. JAMES LOGO APPAREL: is the ideal stocking stuffer! Order something for a friend, family member, or treat yourself. We have 3 items pending and need a minimum of eight items to place the order. Use of the order forms in the narthex or email your order to franklindent@mac.com.
WOMEN’S EVENT: Goodie Exchange and Tea Event. Sunday, December 7th. Please bring Christmas Candies, Cookies, etc. to exchange at 2:00 pm.
WHITE COUNTY FOOD PANTRY & WOMEN TO WOMEN NEEDS: There are needs for the following: new warm socks & gloves for women and children, salt, sugar, ketchup, corn muffin mix, coffee, cake mixes and & icing, brownie mixes, salad dressings, and packaged cookies. Please place items in the marked container in the fellowship hall. This will run until December 14th.
DARE TO BE BOOKISH!: The library at St. James is promoting a “soft launch” of our book club. Come browse what we have on the shelves (fiction and non-fiction) and borrow a book. Donate your cast-off books to the library. Read, think, share! More to follow as our soft launch progresses.
UPCOMING SERVICES
Advent Evening Prayer 1- Wednesday, December 3 at 6:30pm, meal at 5:30
Advent Evening Prayer 2- Wednesday, December 10 at 6:30pm, meal at 5:30
Advent Evening Prayer 2- Wednesday, December 17 at 6:30pm, meal at 5:30
Christmas Eve (Children’s Program)- Wednesday, December 24 at 6:30pm
The Nativity of Our Lord Divine Service- Thursday, December 25 at 9am
New Year’s Eve Divine Service- Wednesday, December 31 at 6:30pm