April 19, 2026 - News and Notes
Third Sunday of Easter- 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: Pastor: Rev. Andrew P. Keller; Deacon: Jon Schroeder; Organist: Cheryl Hites
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: Lisa Crosby, Ginni Davis, Frank Dent, Carlita Gossell, Gary Gossell, Norma Gossell, Linda Hall, Mike Howard, Rebecca Hutton, Linda Jennings, Janet Keefe, Walter Kelley, Cindi Kent, Anita Mattos, Terry Mattos, Riley Maxson, Jennifer McClellan, James Reinhardt, Sheila Ryan, Marlene Schroeder, 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 the 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.
DEEPLY ROOTED will be meeting today at noon over at the Parsonage. Lunch will be provided. Singles, couples, parents and children alike are all welcome to come for fellowship and the building up of faith in Christ as a congregation.
VBS MEETING will take place after church on Sunday, April 26. VBS will be held on June 16-18.
CHURCH CALENDAR & UPCOMING EVENTS:
Pastor’s Office Hours: Wednesday at 10 A.M.-noon; by appointment other days.
April 19: Voter’s Meeting following worship today.
April 26: VBS Meeting following worship
April 28: LWML Bible Study: 1:30 PM
April 30: Childcare Board Meeting 6:00 PM.
May 3: Italian Dinner @ Trinity in Goodland.
May 5th & 6th: Northern District Pastor’s Conference
May 13: St. James Preschool Graduation
June 16-18: VBS
KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS: If you shop at Kroger you can direct reward dollars to our Childcare or Church. It is easy to sign up: just go to Kroger.com and under About Us click on Community Rewards and just follow the prompts. Every dollar helps!
WE HAVE EXTRA T-SHIRTS: If anyone in the congregation could use some T-shirts there are extras leftover from our Thrivent events. If you could use some they are in the church office. There are ALL sizes available!!
MARK THE DATES ON YOUR CALENDAR: VBS will be held on June 16-18 this year.