February 15, 2026 - News and Notes
The Transfiguration of Our Lord - 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: 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, Rhett Glebe, Carlita Gossell, Gary Gossell, Norma Gossell, Chris Hall, Ralph Jennings, Janet Keefe, Pastor Keller & Family, Cindi Kent, Matt and Tiffany Kent, Jerry Mattos, Lori Mattos, Troy Mattos, Riley Maxson, James Reinhardt, Leah Ritter, Sheila Ryan, Judy Stoller, Dorothy Welther.
SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDIES: All members and guests are encouraged and invited to join one of our Bible Studies that we have here at St. James after Church. Adults join in Parish Hall studying the Fruits of the Spirit. Elementary children are down in the Childcare Wing. Junior and Senior High students are invited to join us in the Library (Pastor’s old office) for an Apologetics Study. Catechesis will take place after Sunday school.
CATECHESIS AND CONFIRMATION: If anyone would like to enroll in youth or adult catechesis, please talk to Pastor.
ST. JAMES LWML is cooking up something special. We’re creating a church cookbook and need YOUR favorite recipes. Please share several of your tried-and-true dishes to help us fill the pages with flavors of our church family. Please submit your recipes to Margo Liebner, Jan French, Abby Byrd, or Krista Griffin.
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE is this Wednesday, February 18th at 6:30pm. There will be a meal before at 5:30. All members are encouraged to attend as we prepare for the Lenten season.
CHILDCARE DONATIONS: Over the Lenten season and into Easter, we will be taking a collection for the St. James Lutheran Childcare Ministry. Each meal will have a donation taken up. Additionally, there will be a list of items that could be donated as well as an Amazon Wishlist. If you would like to know more about what is needed, please talk to Pastor or Linda Hall.
DEEPLY ROOTED will once again meet on Sunday, February 22, 12pm at the Keller household. Lunch will be provided. Singles, couples, parents, and children all welcome.
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK:
February 16: Pastor’s Day Off
February 17: Pastor at St. Matthew’s, Delphi for Circuit Meeting 9-2
February 18: Ash Wednesday Divine Service (6:30pm, meal at 5:30)
February 20: Dartball Tournament (5pm)