Auction Update

SUCCESS!

Thank you to all who participated in our 17th annual St. James Crusader Auction. Because of your help, and that of our community and former St. James graduates, we raised over $106,000! We are able to fully pay for our fund-a-need projects (renovate the main level historic building) and provide Latin and history Classical Curriculum for next school year! Our teachers are all receiving money ($10,000 in total!) to use for their classrooms, whether it is items or upgrades or beautification! And, we are providing approximately $45,000 for tuition assistance for next school year!

A huge shout-out to the committee members who gave of their times and talents to accomplish this:
Caren Bunch, Sara Ripke, Ann Benham, Janelle Griffin, Renae Gross, Jaelyn Keller, Karen Snelling

THANK YOU!

Mark your calendars: **Possible date of April 17, 2027 for our auction next year**

Contact: Stephanie Fahler, Auction Coordinator at auction@stjameslaf.org or 614-364-0561

Issues, Etc. ~ May 3

PROVIDING ARTILLERY SUPPORT FOR THE CHURCH MILITANT ON THE FRONT LINES … Issues, Etc. is a podcast and radio talk show produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL, and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. Recent topics include: Intercessory Prayer in a Post-Christian Culture, Understanding Difficult Old Testament Passages, Roman Catholicism on Free Will, “The Population Bomb” by Paul Ehrlich, Luther’s Large Catechism on Holy Baptism and more. You can listen at your convenience at issuesetc.org, the LPR mobile app and your favorite podcast provider.

Philosophy Seminar

Philosophy explores life’s most important questions. Sometimes philosophy gets things right. Sometimes it gets things wrong. If you or your student ages 12 and older would like to explore the good, the bad, and the ugly in the history of philosophy in the Western tradition, especially as it relates to and interacts with Christianity, then join Pastor Bombaro in the Holy Family Hall on Friday, May 8 from 3:15-4:00 p.m. Bring a notebook and an inquisitive mind.

Koinonia

Seniors, do you like to eat and have fun? Well, of course! Then it’s time to get out of the house and attend Koinonia (formerly known as “Fellowship Communion”) at St. James! We will meet in the sanctuary at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27 to rejoice in God’s Word, then head over to the Holy Family Hall to enjoy a nutritious lunch (cost $5.00) and fellowship. Please contact Janet Clark at 464-6015 for lunch reservations. This is a great opportunity to socialize with friends and make new friends. All are welcome!
 

Cross Connections of Tippecanoe County Update

As we move continue to move forward, we are excited to have our first clients meeting with Executive Director and Counselor Jean Hines. Please join us in praying that we can expand our counseling team with master’s-level licensed therapists who feel the call to join the organization. If you would like more information about our services, please visit our website at crossconnectionsTC.org or speak with Jason Plassard, Barb Westfall, or Pastor John Westfall.

Altar Flowers

Sponsoring the flowers that are placed on the altar is a beautiful way to thank God for the special blessings of birthdays, anniversaries, and personal remembrances. If you would like to grace the sanctuary in this manner, please click on the image below. Thank you!

Augsburg Academy

Many suppose that the main difference between the worldview held by early Christians and the world we grew up with is that the first is “ancient” and the second is “modern.” It is then assumed that because we live in the modern world we should dismiss the ancient worldview as out of date, prescientific, and based on ignorance and superstition. This is radically misleading. The main difference between the world of the first Christians and that of most modern Western persons has nothing to do with ancient and modern or science. The main difference is a biblical understanding that God and spiritual realities remain active in the world and in dynamic relation to it. The Psalms will help us to see the world again as it truly is. Join Pastor Bombaro in the Concordia Cafeteria Sundays at 9:30 a.m.

Offerings ~ April 2026

General Fund Offerings, not including Designated Funds:

  • Giving for the month of April was $68,330.07 actual vs. 58,457.00 budgeted
  • YTD giving is $557,006.48 actual vs. $518,291.00 budgeted

Stewardship Thoughts

We invite all members to prayerfully consider setting up online recurring offerings to support the General Fund. Recurring giving nurtures regular, intentional stewardship and provides stability for responsible budget planning. Your faithful support helps care for our staff, strengthen our school, and maintain our facilities. For those age 70½ and older, Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) offer a meaningful way to give directly from an IRA. These gifts can help fulfill your required minimum distribution, and may help lower taxable income. CLICK HERE to give online, and see flyers in the lobby for more information on online giving and Qualified Charitable Distributions.

We are excited to help you get connected!
Please use the links below for more information.

As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.
1 Peter 4:10

  • Music Ministry – Join the choir, handbell choir, or play your instrument
  • Sewing Groups:
    • Bridal to Baptism Sewing Group – Making baptismal gowns/outfits or confirmation dresses out of donated bridal gowns. Join us in the Holy Family Hall on the 1st Monday of each month from 9:30-11:00 a.m.
    • Sewing Circle – Making burial garments for infants. Join us in the Holy Family Hall on the 3rd Monday of each month from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. We can always use more help with sewing, cutting out patterns, hand sewing, etc. (If you come, we will find something that you will enjoy doing!) We need to replenish our layettes at the different hospitals in the area, so please consider joining us for this very worthwhile ministry.
    • Quilters – Assembling quilts for those in need. Join us in the Holy Family Hall on the 4th Monday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to noon.