December 17, 2025 - News and Notes

Third 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: Dave Davis 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: 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, Donna (Hartke) McCormick, 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.

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM PRACTICE will take place each Sunday after church. All children are welcome and invited to participate.

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.

CAROLING: Mark your calendars for Caroling on December 21st.

UPCOMING SERVICES

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