Summer Help Needed at St. James Lutheran Church & School

St. James is seeking dependable part-time summer help to assist with deep cleaning classrooms, moving furniture, and preparing school facilities for the upcoming year. Duties include cleaning, organizing, lifting, and general facility support. Flexible daytime hours available throughout the summer. Ideal for college students, teachers, or anyone looking for summer work. For more information or to apply, please contact Renae Gross 765-586-1290 or businessmanager@stjameslaf.org.

Issues, Etc. ~ June 14

EXPERT GUESTS, EXPANSIVE TOPICS, EXTOLLING CHRIST … 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 subjects include: The Tragedy of Islam, Purgatory, An Update on the Legal Battle Between the LCMS & Concordia University Texas, Declining Public School Enrollment, Children’s Right’s & Same Sex Marriage and more. You can listen at your convenience at issuesetc.org, the LPR mobile app or a podcast provider.

Congregational Meeting

On Sunday, June 28, we will have a congregational meeting in the Concordia Cafeteria at 12:15 p.m. Although this is the next scheduled meeting of the St. James Voters’ Assembly, the governing body for our congregation, we invite ALL St. James members to attend.

SJLS Classical Academy Supports Heifer Project International

Heifer Project International supports smallholder farmers to sustainably address hunger and poverty in their communities. Since 1944 they have addressed world hunger by giving livestock to help sustain those in poverty. Our Heifer Project chapel offerings raised $302.79! Way to go grades K-8! Your generosity will be able to give one sheep, one goat, one flock of chicks, and a honey bee hive to needy families across the world! PLUS, because we will be turning our money in before June 30, Heifer Project has a donor who will match our school donation which means two sheep, two goats, two flocks of chicks, along with two honey bee hives can be given! Thank you God that we are able to share His gifts to us with others.

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!

Cross Connections of Tippecanoe County Update

The Board and Staff at Cross Connections of Tippecanoe County thanks you for your continued support. We are excited to notify you of a great answer to prayer: as of June 1, another licensed counselor has joined our staff.  

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.

Offerings ~ May 2026

General Fund Offerings, not including Designated Funds:

  • Giving for the month of May was $58,157.02 actual vs. $56,500 budgeted
  • YTD giving is $618,638.37 actual vs. $565,000 budgeted

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.