VISION STATEMENT:
Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church is committed to empowering the Body of Christ, to share the Love of CHRIST, through caring service to ALL GOD's people, in the Name of CHRIST.
Pastor Phil Bromhal
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Worship With Us
WORSHIP SERVICES
Sunday Service at 8:30 am.
Contemporary Service at 11 am.
Wednesday Service at 4 pm.
Sunday School at 9:45 am Sunday from the first Sunday after Labor Day until the Sunday before Memorial Day weekend.
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Communion is celebrated at every service.
TO GIVE ONLINE, click here: https://secure.myvanco.com/L-Z2B2
The Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, January 18th. DUE TO THE ANNUAL MEETING, THERE IS NO SUNDAY SCHOOL OR CONTEMPORARY CONTEMPORARY SERVICE. THE 8:30 AM SERVICE WILL BE MOVED TO 9:30 AM FOLLOWED BY THE ANNUAL MEETING. Positions up for election are: Vice President, Secretary, and representatives for the Ministry of Congregational Life and Outreach, Education and Communication. If you are interested in running for any of these positions, please call the church office or talk to Sandy Schafsnitz or Lora DeLong. We will also be voting on the constitution and bylaws changes to allow absentee voting. Proposed changes are on the information sheet in the lounge area. Reports are due in to the office no later than January 9th.​
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL meets on Sunday mornings at 9:45 am January 11th and 25th.Our study is "What is a Christian" by Francis Chan. Feel free to join each week for a deeper study of God's word.
YOUTH BIBLE STUDY for 7th through 12th grades is Sunday evenings from 6 - 8:30 pm at Christ Lutheran Church. We will not have study January 25th. Dinner is provided. Please come and invite your friends to join us for food, games and Bible study.
CLCW will meet on January 5th at 10 am to take down Christ- mas decorations. FAITH CIRCLE will return in February.
SEW FOR FAITH group meets on Wednesdays at 9:30 am. Come and join us for fellowship and project ideas - you do not need to sew.
JOY CIRCLE will meet on Thursday, January 8th at 6:30 pm. All women of the church are welcome.
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY - All Women of the Congregation are welcome to come join us on Thursday, January 8th from 7 - 8 pm as we continue our study, “God's Reluctant Leaders - The Biblical Stories of Jonah, Gideon, and Moses”. Jonah, Gideon and Moses are three examples of people who creatively attempted to escape the call God made to them. Overwhelmed by their own fear, insecurity, and skepticism, they would have turned God down. But God overcame their reluctance, by proving Himself faithful to His Word and by shaping their lives with the Holy Spirit. By making these ordinary people His servants, God eventually formed them into the leaders He had called them to be. It is my prayer that as you read about God’s call in their lives, you may be reminded of God’s call in your life as well.
Session 4 – Protecting God - Jonah
As Christians we see many people run to God only when they want something; and thus take advantage of God. A common response among believers is to try to protect God. God is not bound by our sensibilities, or by any need to be protected. God refuses to be restricted in His grace and mercy. Try as we may, there is nothing we can do to keep God from being the God that Jonah knew all along, “a gracious God and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love.”
YOUTH & FAMILY - Saturday, January 10th at 9 am we will be going to SeaLife Aquarium at Great Lakes Crossing.
EUCHRE FUN GAMES are January 10th and 24th at 3 pm. Mark your calendar and bring your family and friends for fellowship and fun on the following dates: February 14 & 28, March 14 & 28, April 11 & 25, and May 9 & 30.
WORSHIP AND MUSIC COMMITTEE MEETING is January 12th @ 6:30 pm.
COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT - Saturday, January 17th at 4 pm we will meet in the Fellowship Hall to make No-Sew Blankets.
CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING is Monday, January 19th at 7 pm.
HANDBELL CHOIR will have practices on Wednesday, January 21st and 28th at 5 pm in the sanctuary.
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH FISH FRY: Friday, March 20, 2026 from 4 - 7 pm. Lots of help and cookies will be needed. Please plan on attending the planning meeting on January 21st at 6:30 pm.
7th -12 GRADE YOUTH - Friday, January 23rd - Sunday, January 25th - SpringHill Winter Retreat: We will meet in the church parking lot at 6 pm. Please feel free to call Kelly with any questions at 989.239.6912.
SUB SANDWICH ORDERS for Super Bowl Sunday are being taken now through Wednesday, February 4th. Sandwiches will be available for pickup Sunday, February 8th between services. Cost is $8. Order forms are available on the bulletin boards or call the church office.
2025 GIVING STATEMENTS are available for pick up on the table in the lounge area.
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2026 OFFERING ENVELOPES are also available for pick up on the table. If you would like a set and don't see your know, let the office know.
Thank you to everyone who donated food, money and helped on packing day. God has truly blessed our organization with the continued support of our community, churches and individuals that have kept this ministry going since 1990. Our 2025 food bag give away assisted 175 families.
United Christian Community Service
GOOD SAMARITAN RESCUE MISSION OF BAY CITY
has a need for the following: Underwear - men’s (M,L), men’s jeans (32 x 30, 32 x 32), women’s pajamas (S - 4X), women’s boots (9 - 12), twin sheets (deep pocket), diapers (6,7). Youth shelter needs are women’s hoodies (M,L) and body spray/perfume. Kitchen needs are coffee, drink mixes and tea, chicken and beef broth, salad dressing, canned fruit. Items can be placed in the tote under the coat rack. Thank you!
Christ Lutheran Church Welcomes YOU
On behalf of the entire congregation here at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Reese, Michigan we want to take this opportunity to thank you for visiting our website. We are a church that believes in the life changing power of Jesus Christ, and do our best to share His love both at church and in our community, we are privileged to serve.
If you are looking for a “perfect church,” then I encourage you to click away quickly because we’re not that church, yet we are doing our best to become more like our Lord and Savior every single day. Sometimes we fail, but we believe in learning from those failures and moving forward in faith and victory!
We want to encourage you to take a look at the various links on our site and become acquainted with us, and then join us for worship services!
We like to call our website our “Online Visitor’s Packet” because it’s such a great way for prospective guests to see what we’re all about before actually walking through the doors!
Lives are being changed here at Christ Lutheran Church, and it’s to the honor and glory of Jesus Christ! We are all different, and while we have distinctive needs and situations in our lives, we believe He is more than up to the task of meeting those needs!
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us through our online contact information, or give us a call at the church at 989-868-3281 and we will do our best to answer your question(s)!
I want to encourage you to put the Lord first in your life and see what God can do through you! Matthew 6:33 “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
May you have a blessed pilgrimage with Christ serving His creation.
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Watch Church Services Online!
Click the YouTube button to direct you to our live broadcasts every Sunday at 8:30 and 11 am.
CHURCH CONTACTS
ROBBIE OLDENBURG
SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT
SANDRA SCHAFSNITZ
CHURCH COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Tel: 989-928-9838
Tel: 989-996-0399
PHIL BROMHAL
PASTOR
Tel: 240-405-2729
CONTACT
Reese Christ
Lutheran Church
OUR ADDRESS
Christ Lutheran Church
1928 S. Reese Road
Reese, MI 48757-9718
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Email: christlutheranchurchreese@gmail.com
Website: www.clcreese.com
Tel: 989-868-3281
Fax: 989-868-1505
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