March 16, 2025 - News and Notes
Second Sunday in Lent - 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, Judy Dodd, 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 RESOURCES: If you are interested in supplementing your biblical knowledge or looking for additional services, consider the following: Worship services based out of Fort Wayne are broadcast online at worshipanew.org. If you are seeking additional broadcasting on different topics, preparation for Sunday and so on, consider listening to Issues ETC. You can listen at your convenience at issuesetc.org or anywhere that you stream your podcasts. Additionally, other devotionals and studies can be found at 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.
SECRET SISTERS FELLOWSHIP: Today is our random drawing of names for Secret Sisters. Please meet Margo Liebner at the front of church following the worship service.
LENTEN MIDWEEK SERVICES will take place throughout the Wednesdays in Lent. Services will be at 6:30 PM with a meal beforehand at 5:30 PM. All are welcome to join as we meditate upon Christ this Lententide.
DEVOTIONAL APPS: If you are looking for additional or more convenient ways to read devotions or Scripture, Concordia Publishing House has put out the Lutheran Study Bible app and a devotional app called InPrayer for both IOS and Android. Each are $9.99/year and offer a wealth of knowledge and aid to help further and strengthen your spiritual life.
EASTER LILIES: It is time to order Easter Lilies. Orders for 2025 must be in no later than Sunday, March 30th. Cost is $9/lily. Order forms are available in the narthex.
DONATIONS FOR PASTOR’S OFFICE: If you would like to donate toward Pastor’s new office and renovation, there is a basket available in the narthex. Any donation toward this project is greatly appreciated.