December 14, 2025 - News and Notes
Third 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 Today: Deacon: Jon Schroeder 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, 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.
VOTERS MEETING will take place after church.
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.
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.
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. Today is the last day for collection.
CAROLING: Mark your calendars for Caroling on December 21st.
UPCOMING SERVICES
Advent Evening Prayer 3- 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