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Christ Lutheran Church

1946 S. Reese Road

Reese, MI 48757-9718

2017 Church Staff and Church Council STAFF HOME PHONE#

Pastor: Rev. Dr. Ed Kloos 914.498.3012

Parsonage 989.863.2105

Office Manager: Jessica Brink

Email: jessicaclcreese@gmail.com

Custodian: Jody White 989-980-8016

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Superintendent: Kendyl Murphy 989.863.2106

Treasurer: Ann Bublitz 693.6418

CHURCH COUNCIL HOME PHONE#

President: Tim Elbers 868-3591

V. President: Chris Bublitz 689-3211

Secretary: Sarah Janson 798-2878

Gen. Treasurer: Debbie Sigelko 751-5120

Spec. Funds Treasurer: Nancy Sylvester 693.6046

Congregation Life Jim Barrett 659-3200

Communication Max Palmreuter 868-4564

Education Dale Bremer 928.6624

Property Alex Squanda 274-2923

Social Ministry Harold Avery 673.3129

Worship & Music Robbie Oldenburg 928.9838

Youth & Family Isaac Zimmer 928.4557

Church Phone #989.868.3281

Church Fax #989.868.1505

Website: www.reesechristlutheranchurch.org

Email Address: christlutheranchurchreese@gmail.com

In an effort to conserve on the use of paper and postage, we are offering to send the newsletter out via e-mail. Please e-mail the office

with your current email information. If you no longer desire to receive this newsletter please email or call the church office. Thank you.

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Christ Lutheran Church April 2017

Rev. Dr. Ed Kloos, Pastor

Jessica Brink, Editor

Inside this issue:

Staff/Council Contact Page 1

Holy Week/Vow Renewal/Family Activities Page 2

Pastor’s Notes Page 3

Monthly Council Minutes Page 4

Min. Cont./LCMC news/Movie/Photographer Page 5

Attendance/Financials/Memorials/Thank You’s Page 6

Women’s Groups/Euchre/Save the Dates Page 7

Special Funds Accounts Page 8

April Birthdays/Anniversaries Page 9

April Worship Assistants Page 10

April Calendar Page 11

Community Service Project

We will be meeting on April 29th at 2:00 PM to help a few congregation members clean up their yards after the winter weather and high winds. Please bring rakes, gloves, appropriate footwear and a chainsaw if you have one available.

Family Fun Day at Dow Gardens

Butterflies House

Join us on April 8th as we explore God’s amazing

creation of butterflies and flowers at Dow garden’s

Butterflies In Bloom exhibit. We will meet at the

church at 1:30PM and carpool to Midland. If you

have never been it is an amazing display of flowers

and butterflies up close and personal. Remember

to wear bright colors and floral patterns to attract

the butterflies to you!

Renewal of Vows Want to celebrate your “Best Day Ever!” AGAIN? The Ministry of Congregational Life is planning a renewal of vows ceremony for couples married 25 years or more. This celebration will take place on Sunday, April 22rd at 2:30 pm at the church. An invitation and RSVP has been sent out. Please Note the date change from the invitation. Thank You.

Holy Week Worship Schedule

Maundy Thursday 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM

Good Friday 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Easter Sunday 7:00 AM & 10:30 AM

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We are nearing that wonderful time of the year when we once again celebrate the Resurrection of Christ. This is the one event in history that distinguishes Christianity from all other religions. Jesus Christ rose from the grave victorious as King of Kings and Lord of Lords and will one day stand in judgment while others bow down before Him. As you know, before the Resurrection an event took place that defined the love of Christ in perfect detail, and that was The Crucifixion. The Bible says in John 15:13 – “Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.” This verse makes it clear that the death of Christ came as a result of the Savior voluntarily sacrificing His life for lost sinners. We read in the Bible that not only did He die for those who loved Him, but He also died for those who hated Him – Romans 5:8 – “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” I am writing briefly to extend an invitation to you, your family and friends to attend a special viewing of “The Passion of the Christ” to be held here at First Christian Church on Good Friday evening, April 14 beginning at 6:30 PM. This would be a wonderful opportunity to invite people who do not know Christ as Savior as we will be extending an invitation for Salvation at the conclusion of the movie. This movie captured the attention of the nation in 2004 as Mel Gibson presented the events of the Crucifixion in detail, and while controversy raged over the violent as-pects, the reality of it is that no movie could ever capture the horrific events that actually took place. The movie has been given an “R” rating due to the graphic nature of many of the scenes, and you will need to determine if it is something your children or grandchildren are ready to see. Please take a moment to write down 5 friends, family, or neighbors you would like to invite, then be in prayer concerning your approach to them. Ask the Holy Spirit to direct you, and I know He will. Please be in prayer about this event and pray that God will touch the hearts of many souls.

Yours in Christ, Pastor Ed

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Someone so accurately reflected about Resurrection Day in this way; “The stone was rolled away from the door, not to permit Christ to come out, but to enable the disciples to go in”. Death could not hold Him in the grave as he arose victorious on the third day morning! Jesus was, is, and will be alive for all of eternity and for that we are forever grateful because as He lives, we too have everlasting life if we simply accept Him as Savior. 1 Cor. 15:20 “But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.” This is a time of year when things are coming to life all around us. The birds are singing, grass is growing, and flowers are blooming and winter months have given us a greater appreciation for the advent of Spring. What a deep appreciation we can have for the life of Christ when we pause and reflect on the darkness of His death. From the moment Jesus was born we know that the Cross was always in the horizon and with each passing year not only did the Cross get nearer, but the ultimate victory as well…the Resurrection! The Bible makes it clear as well that Jesus looked far beyond the Cross; Hebrews 12:2b “…who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” I know that He now sits at the right hand of the throne of God and is presently making intercession for each one of us as we go through our “dark moments” of life. If you are going through difficulty at this time, rest assured that “weeping may endure for the night, but joy comes in the morning”. As we here at First Christian Church celebrate the Resurrection, I encourage you to give thought to the fact that Jesus is “on your side” and the Resurrection proves it! Resurrection Day Blessings,

Pastor Ed

An Invitation

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March 21, 2017 Church Council Minutes -

UNAPPROVED

CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

(Tuesday) March 21, 2017 6:30pm

Attendance: Tim Elbers, Isaac Zimmer, Deb Sigelko, Chris Bublitz, Al Squanda, Jim Barret, Pastor Ed, Max Palmrueter, Robbie Oldenburg Opening prayer by Pastor Ed at 6:35 Monthly Reports Secretary / Minutes: motion to approve minutes by Deb, seconded by Al, motion carried. Current Expense Fund: motion to approved by Al, second by Isaac, motion carried Check Register Approval Check #28682 to check #28726: motion to approve by Al, seconded by Jim, motion carried. Had discussion about the credit card that has been issued for Christ Lutheran Church, Jessie is the only assigned person to use it. Treasurers Report: Deb –Payroll Mate is on order for $99. When it gets installed she hopes to get the first quarter entered in. The pr gram had to be updated. Motion to approve by Jim, seconded by Al. Motion carried. Special Funds Treasurer Report: motion to approve by Jim, seconded by Al, motion carried. Pastors Report: Report included. Had discussion on the new service to be between 8 and 10:30 service. Guests: Deva Webber – We pay for trash pickup with Bluemfield TWP, Tim said it will be done the end of March. Deva said we need to be better stewards with recycling. Right now Jessie and Jody take things home to put out on their recycle day. Would like us to reconsider paying to have the recycle picked up. Tim will check with the township for the cost. We do have a bin. Office report: Report included. Unfinished Business: Sound and Video Status: Up and running, Dave posted Sunday’s 10:30 service to the church web site. Electrical Update: Everything is here, waiting to be installed, the light controls will be update when the lights are installed.

Endowment Distribution $4,400.00 Status: No update Church Inventory: Isaac reported this is half done Roof Update: Buchinger’s will be back to install Boards Boiler Project Update: Tom and Rick are getting bids. They will do a presentation at the next meeting. Pastor Ed reported that the asbestos removal people were here. New Business Painting lower portion of the parish hall: Jodi has tried to wash the scuff marks off the walls and they won’t come off. Estimated time would be 8 hours to paint. Motion by Jim to let Jodi pick color and paint, seconded by Max, motion approved. The base boards in the fellowship hall classrooms need to be replaced. Motion made by Jim to have them done, seconded by Max, motion approved Al thinks we should have CO2 detectors throughout the church Audit Results – Done by Chris Bublitz, Mike Connelly and Deva Webber. Had discussion about accounts with Thrivant, Deb will check into the benefits vs closing the accounts. Tim said our contact person for the church is Luke. Motion to accept audit report by Jim seconded by Al. Ministry Officers Reports/ needs for future council

consent or approval Ministry of Youth & Family – Isaac Zimmer – Report Included. We had a good showing of kids at the Fish Fry. Pastor Ed got good reports from the parents of kids who attended Spring Hill. Had discussion about turning rooms 8 and 9 into a teen room. Issac would like to see new furniture for the kids and paint the room. Add some board games. This room should be lockable with only Issac, Pastor Ed, Kelly, Jodi and Jessie having keys. If someone wants to use the room, they would need permission. Jodi will replace the base boards and paint when she does the fellow hip hall. Ministry of Property – Al Squanda – Report Included. Working with Harold to replace bulbs. Need to get a cabinet to lock cleaning/chemical supplies in. Ministry of Worship & Music – Robbie Oldenburg - Report included. Social Ministry & Outreach – Harold Avery - Report included. Ministry of Congregational Life – Jim Barret – Report included. – April 23rd will be Wedding vowel renewal for those married 25 years or longer. Other events being planned are Euchre, trip to the Casinos, ball game.

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Movie with Pastor

Join us for not only Christian fellowship, but also a time to reflect on where God is in your life today. There will be two showings. Potluck style lunch will be at 12:00 p.m. with the movie to follow at 1:00 p.m. And a dinner at 6:00 p.m. and the movie at 7:00 p.m. The movie for April 26th will be Risen: Follows the epic Biblical sto-ry of the Resurrection, as told through the eyes of a non-believer. Clavius, a powerful Roman Mili-tary Tribune, and his aide Lucius, are tasked with solving the mystery of what happened to Yahshua in the weeks following the crucifixion, in order to disprove the rumors of a risen Messiah and prevent an uprising in Jerusalem.

OFFERING EVNVELOPES

Are in and on a table in the lounge. If you did not

receive a box and would like one, please contact Jessie in the office.

Council Minutes Cont. Ministry of Education – Dale Bremer - Report include. We have had some scholarship applications picked up. Sunday March 19th one of the classrooms had no adult supervision. This should not happen. Ministry of Communications – Max Palmrueter - Report included. This years fish fry attendance was down due to other churches also having fish fry’s. Pastor Ed said that everyone who helped needed a pat on the back. Would like to see someone to be in-charge. LCMC Great Lakes Conventions: This year is the 1st Great Lakes LCMC Convention and we have been asked to host the event here. Christ Luther an Church in Birch run will be assisting us. There is a meeting Monday march 27th and April 3rd for more details. Will need people to host the Pastors over night because many Pastors are from small congregations. All congregations are welcome to come. Expecting about 400 people. Great Lakes LCMC area is all of Michigan and Ohio. LCMS will also be having a Great Lakes LCMC Youth Conference. Other business: Deva has lists of people who have not communed or given to the church since before 2016. Had discussion on what to about the list. Some of the people have died and they have been removed. Tim asked if our records are up to date for Baptisms, weddings, etc. Deva said she doesn’t know, they were not up to date when Linda left. Deb made a motion to follow the by- law rules that state the anyone who hasn’t communed and made a contribution to the church in 2 years be made inactive. Beginning of next year 2018 people would be put in the Inactive status. Seconded by Jim, recommendation accepted. Jessie ordered a new Church Seal for the LCMC. Pastor Ed said any document with the church raised seal is a legal document and it needed to be updated. Tim suggested to keep all documents in a fire proof box. Church council closed with the Lords Prayer at

9:03 Submitted by Robbie Oldenburg

LCMC NEWS

We have the honor of being asked to host the first Gathering of the Great Lakes District on April 28th and 29th. The Great Lakes District is comprised of all LCMC churches in Michigan and part of Ohio. More information will follow in the Sunday bulletins.

We will be assisted by Pastor Steve and members of Christ Lutheran Church in Birch Run. The Great Lakes District needs our help. Many pastors and delegates will be attending from small congregations throughout Michigan and Ohio. Many of these churches cannot afford the expense of putting up their pastor and delegates up in a motel for the night. Therefore the District has asked Christ Lutheran Reese and Christ Lutheran Birch Run to ask its members if they would be kind enough to open their homes for one night and host a visiting pastor or delegate.

I know that you will do your best (as you always do) to help make this event a fruitful and blessed event.

Pastor Ed

PHOTOGRAPHER NEEDED

We are looking for someone who would be willing

to take photos at the Renewal of Vows

Celebration on Sunday, April 23. If you would be

willing to help out, please contact Ellen Schultz or

Linda Babechenko. Thank You.

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Weekly Attendance Worship SS

2/26 200 25

3/5 132 17

3/12 106 24

3/19 205 17

Memorials To: Betty Spiekerman

From: Ramon Spiekerman, Dean & Dorothy Heartwell,

To: Elinor Dinsmoore

From: Lloyd & Lynn Smith

Thank You’s

A BIG THANK YOU to the kitchen help and Pastor Ed for all the help with Duane Edward’s funeral. It was a beautiful service and meal. Also THANK YOU to everyone who has sent prayers and well wishes to Rosalie. They have helped and are very much appreciated. God’s Love and Peace,

Dave and Rosalie Edwards & Family

Thank you to the church for supporting the youth and helping send them to Spring Hill. We had 9 kids attend and they had a wonderful time. They said the sermons and music were really inspiring and paintball and broom ball

were a blast! Kelly Waz

Dear Pastor Kloos & Church Family,

Being homeless is never easy, but it’s downright awful in winter. Cold, windy, wet weather brings new miseries and challenges every day. That’s why your gift to the City Rescue Mission means so much to me. You ensure our homeless neighbors find warm safe shelter and escape the winter. Thank You! Because of your compassion, we can warmly welcome all those who seek our help with food, clothing, and shelter. We also provide counseling, life skills classes, case management and other vital services that enable people to leave the cold streets for good. Thank you and God bless you! Your partnership of care

is such a blessing! Dan Streeter

Dear Pastor Kloos & Church Family,

Thank you for your monetary gift. With 9,750 meals to prepare and serve this Easter season, your generosity is truly a blessing. However, your gift will offer so much more than food. When someone sits down to a meal at Good Samaritan Rescue Mission, they will also find hope in the Gospel message we share and through our supportive services and recovery programs. Because you care, everything a hurting man or woman needs to transform his/her life in Christ is right at hand. May God bless you for your compassion during this season of renewal. Thank you for investing in the lives of our neighbors in need! With gratitude, Dan Streeter

Funerals Duane Edwards, Brother of Dave Edwards, Passed away March 10th Pastor Ed performed the funeral ceremony and Duane was to rest in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Saginaw

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Memorials

Project Linus The next meeting of Project Linus will be Wednesday, April 12th , 9:30 to 11:30 Please come and help make baby quilts or just come out for the fellowship Everyone is welcome.

Blockhead Quilters

The next meeting will be Wednesday, April 19th, 9:30 to 11:30. Our last project is completed and was donated to the Annual Habitat for Humanity auction being held March 31-April 2 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in

Saginaw.

Faith Circle Bible Study The Faith Circle will meet Monday, April 3rd, at 10:00. Our current Bible study is The Lord’s Prayer.

COLLECTION FOR THE MILITARY

During the month April we will be collecting bath/hand/wash towels (dark colors) and body wash/bars of soap. Please place donations in the box under the coat rack.

Joy Circle

The Joy Circle will meet Thursday, APRIL 20TH at 8:00 p.m. in the church lounge. Women of all ages are welcome to join us.

BIBLE STUDY

Come join us for the monthly Bible Study on Thursday, April 20th, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Women's Bible Study: "In Harmony with the Word" This eight-session Bible Study focuses on Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, from Matthew 5-7.

Session 4: Forgiveness – Faith involves not

merely our relationship with God, but our rela-tionship with our neighbors as well One of the ways our lives are lived in harmony with God’s Word is when we treat others with forgiveness and mercy.

Ministry of Education

Education Scholarship applications will be available

in the church office and are due by May 1. Any

active member accepted/attending an accredited

college or vocational school beyond high school

may apply. All guidelines are available with the

application.

WORSHIP & MUSIC

The next meeting will be Tuesday, April 11th at

6:30pm.

April 8th at 6:30 pm join us for Euchre Fun Night and be sure to bring your family and friends.

SAVE THE DATE

Sunday, May 7, 2017 12:00 Noon

"Enriching Lives One Meal At A Time!" Real Food, Real Health, with a Real Woman!

Mandi Sylvester, an Advanced Director with the Pampered Chef, will be teaching us how to make an entire week’s worth of meals that are filling, healthy, and delicious! AND she's giving them away, prepped to pop into your freezer (or to serve that night) to SIX lucky attendees! We'll be sampling the 7th meal that afternoon, along with taste testing other Pampered

Chef favorites with Mandi!

Tickets: 13 & Up $8.00; Age 5-12 $5.00; 4 & Under Free - See Denise Felske on Sunday Mornings or contact her at 989-659-3190

Menu: Chicken Noodle Soup

Chicken Salad Sandwiches Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches

Brownies Beverages

CLCW

The next meeting is April 17th @ 6:30 p.m. ALL women of the church are invited to attend

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Best wishes for a Happy Birthday! We are recognizing those persons who have

reached the milestone of 80 years old and above. May God bless you.

April Birthdays

1 Kendyl Murphy

2 Phyllis Felske

4 Duane Ward

Matthew Johnson

Max Palmreuter

Michelle Schneider

Baily Felske

Ryan Hull

5 Meg Redwanz

6 Jason Mallory

Trenton Hill

Ashlyn Szilagyi

7 Dennis Felske

Greg Mossner

Janet Milne

Jack Bittner

8 Blaise Zimmer

Nathan Bublitz

9 Marc Watkins

Devin Elbers

10 Denise Felske

Don Merrow

Nancy Stockmeyer

Marla Lefler

11 Nancy Walz

Brian Oldenburg

Lindsay Beyerlein

Taylor Fachting

12 Eileen Spiekerman

David Kowalski

Nicole Davis

13 Ryan Woolever

14 Carol Belger

15 Tammy Gillespie

Jessica Hillborg

16 Debra Sigelko

Walt Zissler

17 Jason Kuhne

Jackie Schillinger

18 Roy Aven

Eric Duperon

Jessica VanOchten

19 Hank Kuhne

Debbie Wright

20 Kelly Walz

Ryan Avery

Tina Mielens

Glen Nowak

Anthony Costello

21 Ian Houghtaling

22 Rick Wascher

23 Nola Liebknecht - over 80

Bryan Histed

Dan Cole

24 Andria Pelkey

Zachary Hadaway

Jerzie VanOchten

25 John Redwanz

Max Schillinger

Owen VanDenBoom

26 Katelyn Humpert

Elizabeth Palmreuter

Lincoln Sylvester

27 Richard Sylvester

Malisha Boulton

28 Lewis Kolak

Tara Bernthal

Jennifer Krieger

29 Steve Schmitzer

Aidan Costello

30 Tom Janson

Shari Hadaway

April Anniversaries 3 Ted & Sheri Hull 1993

5 Chris & Patty Spiekerman 1997

9 Bill & Mary Palm 1977

10 Dan & Julie Palm 2010

11 Dennis & Mary Felske 1970

13 Mark & Jean Chalker 2004

17 Tim & Missy Elbers 2000 John & Nancy Kosha 1971

Reed & Nancy Swanton 1982

Scott & Dana Schember 1999

“So they are no longer two, but one flesh: Therefore what God has joined together, let

no one separate.” Matthew 19:6

19 Dale & Susan Bremer 1980

20 Anson & Jennifer Kuehnemund 1991

Trevor & Shirley Merrick 1968

21 Randy & Mary Morley 1979

22 Ralph & Marcy Bublitz 1950

25 Travis & Renee Cragg 1998

28 Jeff & Shannon Osantowski 2012

29 Gary & Sharon Haske 1967

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