December 10, 2025 - News and Notes
Second Midweek of 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: Bryan Heimlich Organist: Pam Blakey
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.
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 today, 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 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