Job Opening at St. James Lutheran School

We are seeking someone special to join our Early Childhood program as the lead nursery teacher. Could it be you? Please CLICK HERE to see the full job description and to apply for the position. If you have questions, please feel free to email Early Childhood Director Caren Bunch. 

Position Summary: The Early Childhood Lead Teacher is responsible for the academic, social-emotional growth and development of all children in their care, which may include toddlers and/or preschool age children; develops partnerships with birth parents/child’s caregivers to engage and encourage parent participation in the program. The teacher will provide a warm, nurturing, Christ-centered, safe, and loving environment where children’s faith is nurtured and independence is encouraged. The Lead Teacher is also responsible for assuring compliance with codes of all state and local governing agencies; and works collegially with other staff members of St. James Lutheran Church & School.

Cross Connections of Tippecanoe County

To my friends at St. James Lutheran Church and School,
Thank you for allowing the members of our Cross Connections Board of Directors to share with you on June 8 about the great need for mental health counseling in our community and the way forward through professional, Christ-Centered care.  We believe that with God’s guidance, and through the help from churches and people like you, this type and level of care will soon be available in our community. Please continue to share with those who would also like to support this mission.  If you would like to contribute to the financial needs for starting up our organization, you may do so on our website at www.crossconnectionstc.org. Alternatively, you can make a contribution to St. James and designate the donation for “Cross Connections.” If you have any questions at all, please reach out to Barb Westfall or me, or send an email to info@crossconnectionstc.org. Thank you for your financial support and for your continued prayers. 
In Christ,
Jason Plassard
Board Chair of Cross Connections of Tippecanoe County

Popsicles on the Playground

Join us on Wednesdays from 10:00-11:00 a.m. from June 18 to July 30 for a sweet treat and playdate with your friends. Parents must stay to supervise children.

Habitat for Humanity's Apostle Build House Blessing

We can't thank you enough for all the work you did building this beautiful home and the donations you gave. We're excited to celebrate together! Join us at 615 Wabash Avenue on Tuesday, July 1 at 5:30 p.m. (You'll want to park at the church across the street like you did for the wall raising.) We will have cookies and water. Pastor Bombaro will be doing the welcoming prayer and Barb from St. Andrews will be doing the blessing. There will be a time for sharing and showering encouraging blessings on Saul and Katie. If you had something from the blessing sheet you wanted to bring, please do so. Please contact Ginny Flood if you have any questions.

Lutheran Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO)

A 1:1 match of all new donations from our church/school to the SGO will be offered beginning July 1, 2025. Each donation earns a state tax credit. Ask how you can help offset a child’s tuition by emailing financialaid@stjameslaf.org to learn more.

Bridal to Baptism Sewing Group

We will not meet in June, but please join us on Monday, July 7 for our next session. Our group sews baptism outfits, First Communion gowns and vests, and Confirmation gowns. If you are interested is sewing or would like a gown /vest for your child, call Judy Nixon at (765) 490-4920.

Logos & Lager - Theological Talk for Thirsty Thinkers

Join Pastor Bombaro for a slide presentation and discussion on The Shroud of Turin on Friday, July 25 at 7:00 p.m. at the Bombaro home. Beverages provided & BYOB. Flyers are available in the east lobby if you would like to spread the word and invite a friend!

Lafayette Aviators Baseball Game 2025

Take me out to the ball game,
Take me out with the crowd;
Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jack,
I don’t care if I never get back.
Let me root, root, root for the home team,
If they don’t win, it’s a shame.
For it’s one, two, three strikes, you’re out,
At the old ball game.

It’s summertime and it’s Aviators baseball time! Come join the St. James family as we cheer on our hometown team and have a great evening celebrating our 175 years of church heritage and fellowship!

Tuesday, July 29 will find us cheering the AVIATORS on against the Terre Haute REX, with a game time of 7:00 p.m. Even though you have reserved seating, you’ll want to come by 6:15 for the pregame fun BECAUSE St. James gets to do the high five tunnel when the team comes out and Pastor Bombaro gets to throw the first pitch! Meet at the marketing table between 6:15 and 6:30 to be part of the tunnel gang. We will take everyone who can get down on the field–the rest of you can take pictures from our reserved seats!

To get your tickets, go online or call/go to the ticket office BEFORE JULY 27 to get our promo price of ONLY $6 per ticket! This is a real deal! Use STJAMES175 and pick your seats in either section 113 or 114. Do this as soon as possible because they could fill up! These are not just saved for us, but let’s fill them up by the end of June so we can all sit together!

We will be handing out prizes to the oldest and the youngest in attendance, the most family members in attendance, and the largest kid friend group present. There will probably be a few other prizes. Remember that Loeb Stadium is a cashless facility and usually you will want to buy a drink!

Come dressed for the weather–there is no rain date!

Bring a friend; bring your family–it will be a good time!

Go AVIATORS!  HOORAY for ST. JAMES!

If you have questions or have problems getting your tickets, contact Lynn Keiser or contact Aviators' Brendan Ballou at (765) 464-6810 and tell him you are with the St. James group.

St. James Church Picnic for All Ages - Invite a Friend!

Come to church on Sunday, August 17 and then come to Columbian Park to be together for an afternoon of fun! We have Brown Shelter #1 reserved at Columbian Park on from 12:30-3:00 p.m. Please park on Park Avenue. Our Board of Youth Ministry and the 175th Anniversary Committee will be providing chicken, chips, drinks, and paper goods. Please bring a side dish to share - desserts, veggies (hot and cold), salads, fruits, etc. and please bring lawn chairs. 

We are celebrating our church family and having a fun day together (there is no rain date).  Feel free to invite friends of all ages! We will have lawn and board games available and hope to hang out at least until 3:00. If you want to stay longer, you can! The shelter can be the central location for lots of activities – walking, playground play, Tropicanoe Cove (open 12:00-6:00 p.m., general cost is $8-12), the zoo (open 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., $3 per person age 3 and up). We are thinking 
 hang together at the shelter for food and games, then you can decide what else you want to do with others, etc. The last person standing must be sure the area is spic and span. The Youth Board will clean up at 3:00, but then it’s up to everyone left to keep it cleaned up.

Seeking Housing

Retired child psychiatrist who will be moving to Lafayette soon to do research work in philosophy and religious studies needs a short-term place to stay while searching for a permanent apartment. If you have a room to offer/rent, please contact the church office.

Financials

May offerings (General Fund, not designated funds) totaled $52,115 received vs. $55,081 budgeted.

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, you can SIGN UP HERE.

Free Resource for Kids from Concordia Publishing House

As a Christian parent or teacher, your top goal is to help children grow in their faith. We’re offering a free download—25 Bible Memory Verses from Jesus—to help you in this vocation. With this list, which is inspired by The Growing in Faith Bible, children can work through verses, commit them to memory, and treasure them for a lifetime.

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

 

  • Bridal to Baptism Sewing Group - Making baptismal gowns/outfits or confirmation dresses out of donated bridal gowns. Join us in the fellowship hall on the 1st Monday of the month from 9:30-11:30 a.m.
     
  • Sewing Circle - Making burial garments for infants. Join us in the fellowship hall on the 3rd Monday of the month from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
     
  • Quilters - Assembling quilts for those in need. Join us in the fellowship hall on the 4th Monday of the month from 9 a.m. to noon.
     
  • Music Ministry - Join the choir, handbell choir, or play your instrument
     
  • Adult Bible Classes
     
  • Worship Volunteers - There are a number of ways to serve God and His community in worship:

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