October 20, 2024 - News and Notes
Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost - Pastor: Rev. Andrew P. Keller
Church: Phone 219-984-5421 / Email - stjamesreynolds@yahoo.com Daycare: Phone 219-984-5994
Pastor’s Cell Phone: 812-216-8850; Pastor’s Email: andrewpkeller9@gmail.com
Church Secretary: Mrs. Rachel Whitaker (765-427-2815)
Those Who Serve Us this morning: Deacon: Dave Davis; Organist: Linda Hall
WELCOME to all who have come to St. James to worship our Lord. Whether you are a member or a guest, we are glad that you have joined us here to hear the Word of God and to receive His gifts.
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 Rachel Whitaker by Wednesday of each week to add petitions or update current information.) For all the sick, suffering, enduring, and recovering: including Rachel Blakey, Joe Bougher, Jennifer Brushwood, Virginia Casey, Lillian Cleefman, Laura Clouse, Jody Connell, Lisa Crosby, Arnold & Loretta Dahlenburg, Kay Danner, Ginni Davis, Terry Dehning, Carleta Downs, Matt Gagnon, Carlita Gossell, Sean Higgins, Candace Hill, Kathy Howard, Anne Humphrey, Ralph Jennings, Cindi Kent, Jerry Mattos, Lori Mattos, Troy Mattos, Jennifer McClellan, Ronald Miller, Orville Moore, Alex & Jenn Lichtle-Mullenix, Andrew & Jenn Mullenix, Gary Noe, Abby Parks, Leighton Profrock, James Reinhardt, Janet Ritter, Garry Ross, Tom Ryan, Marlene Schroeder, Anna Stetler, Stephanie Talley, Mary Wade, Doris Wagner, The Walts Family, Wayne & Deb Whitaker, Charles Wiese, Jim Willner, Bob Wilkinson, Will & Jeanette Wilson, Rick Yoder.
The CIRCUIT FORUM will be taking place this afternoon, October 20th, at 3 PM here at St. James.
BIBLE STUDIES: Please join us for our Bible studies that we offer throughout the month. Adult Bible Study and Children’s Sunday School take place after church down in the Parish Hall. LWML will meet on the first and last Tuesdays of each month. All are welcome to join us as we study God’s Word!
LIVE-STREAM of the service is available down in the Parish Hall for those who need to step out of the Nave during the service.
St. James' WEBSITE can be accessed at www.st-james-lutheran.org. Worship services are recorded and an edited audio version is posted each week. Services can also be live-streamed via our Facebook page: (St. James Lutheran Church-Reynolds, IN).
WORSHIP ANEW—This Sunday's (October 20th) broadcast will be led by Rev. Shayne Jonker. His sermon is titled “Beggar Faith” based on Mark 10:47. This broadcast can be found online at worshipanew.org. Additionally, if you are looking for more Lutheran worship or music, visit kfuo.org.
LWML CHEESE SALE: St. James LWML is taking orders for Amish cheese from Heritage Ridge Creamery. The cheese is sold in one pound packages, each being $7. There are 6 different varieties to choose from. Order forms should be returned to Margo Liebner by October 27th. Cheese will be available for pickup on Sunday, November 3rd. Payment is also due that day. All proceeds will go to support the various missions of the Church.
TRINITY GOODLAND REFORMATION FESTIVAL: Trinity Goodland would like to invite the congregations of the area to come celebrate (one day early—Wed., October 30th) Reformation Day with them. They’ll have a light supper and a presentation on the Siberian Evangelical Lutheran Church and their seminary, given by Dr. Timothy Quill. Following the supper and presentation , they’ll have the Divine Service, with Dr. Quill preaching. Please RSVP to Rev. Mueller (219-208-2469); davidmueller66@yahoo.com) if you plan on coming.
REFORMATION FESTIVAL: Our 4th annual Reformation Festival will take place next Sunday, October 27th after church. We will have our Soup Cook-off and Pie Bake-off during the gathering. Please join us for food, trivia, games and fellowship!