February 16, 2025 - News and Notes
Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany - 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: Linda Hall (765-430-2173)
Those Who Serve Us this morning: Deacon: Dave Davis; Organist: Cheryl Hites
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 Linda Hall by Friday of each week to add petitions or update current information.) For all the sick, suffering, enduring, and recovering: including Lorie Amick, Joe Bougher, Michael Bortscheller, Jennifer Brushwood, Virginia Casey, Lillian Cleefman, Gary Clouse, Jody Connell, Lisa Crosby, Arnold & Loretta Dahlenburg, Kay Danner, Ginni Davis, Terry Dehning, Jerry Dolick, Carleta Downs, Lisa Drake, Matt Gagnon, Carlita Gossell, Ivory Henry, Sean Higgins, Kathy Howard, Anne Humphrey, Ralph Jennings, Cindi Kent, Jerry Mattos, Lori Mattos, Troy Mattos, Jennifer McClellan, Ronald Miller, Orville Moore, Alex & Katie Lichtle-Mullenix, Andrew & Jenn Mullenix, Gary Noe, Abby Parks, Leighton Profrock, James Reinhardt, Janet Ritter, Garry Ross, Don Ruemler, Tom Ryan, Marlene Schroeder, Mike Schroeder, Anna Stetler, Stephanie Talley, Mary Wade, Doris Wagner, The Walts Family, Wayne Whitaker, Charles Wiese, Jim Willner, Bob Wilkinson, Will & Jeanette Wilson, Rick Yoder.
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 (February 16th) broadcast will be led by Rev. Thomas Eggold. His sermon is titled “Blessed Are You” based on Luke 6:22. This broadcast can be found online at worshipanew.org. Additionally, if you are looking for more Lutheran worship or music, visit kfuo.org.
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.
VBS/FELLOWSHIP MEETING will take place on Tuesday, February 18th starting at 6 PM. All who are interested in helping with VBS are invited as we plan for this summer. Additionally, all are welcome to stay for the Fellowship Meeting as we plan for upcoming events.
PURDUE-IU WATCH PARTY: The Fellowship Committee of St. James would like to invite you on Sunday, February 23rd for a watch party of the big game. Tip-off is at 1:30 PM. There will be food, drinks, games and prizes as we watch these two schools battle for victory. Come dressed representing your favorite school!
SPRINGER ADVENTURES DAY TRIP March 19th will be traveling to Myers Dinner Theater, Hillsboro to see Honky Tonk Angels. I interested in going the cost is $100.00 (includes transportation, entertainment and meal). Call with RSVP and payment by February 28th to 574-583-7777.
ANNUAL REPORTS: All heads of Boards here at St. James, please compile and submit your reports for this year’s Annual Report by the end of February.