Reese United Methodist Church

01/28/2024

Good morning!
The service of Reese Faith Community Church is now on the new site.
Please look to watch it there.

12/11/2023

Thank you to the kids for getting us into the holiday spirit!
Great job!
Merry CHRISTmas!

12/01/2023

Christmas in the Village tomorrow!
Added this year at our church is “The Christmas Thrift Sale !” Lots of fun items for Christmas gifts and decorating. Stop by for cookies, punch and Bake Sale!!

11/26/2023

During Christmas in the Village 2023 Event December 2,12-3pm, Reese United Methodist Church will be serving cookies, coffee and punch. Also a Bake Sale to start your Holiday Season! New this year, we will have a craft/gift sale!
See you Saturday 12-3pm🎄

10/15/2023

October 15, 2023, announcements from the bulletin: Children’s Sunday School following worship in Faith Hall. • Coffee hour following worship • “The Chosen” Bible study will meet on Sunday afternoons at 4:30 p.m. We will view an episode each week followed by a discussion. All are welcome! This week is episode 2. • The annual sewing bee has been set for October 21, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. We will be making fleece hats and neck warmers. Ways for you to help include providing fleece, cutting out hats, or sewing; we hope you can join us for all or part of the day. • Exercise at 8:30 a.m. in the church basement on Monday and Wednesday. • It's time to pack our shoe boxes. Start with a WOW item like a teddy bear, doll, or ball and fill in from there. Older boys like tool kits, older girls sewing kits, fabric and scissors. Other ideas: hygiene items, wet wipes, play dough, rubber bugs, reusable plastic containers, compact mirror, or school supplies. Remember NO candy, toothpaste, war related items, lotions or liquids. You may include a family picture, letter and your address in case your child is able to write back. Pray for your child as you are packing the box. There are 3 ways to pay: 1. Online allows you to print a label and be notified when your box reaches its destination. https://www.samaritanspurse.com 2. Check payable to Samaritans Purse (put OCC in the memo line). 3. Cash. If you are paying for multiple boxes you may write one check or place all cash in one box on top of packed items. Cost is $10.00 per box, tape label on box and close with a rubber band. Boxes and Labels for boy/girl are on the back podium. Shoe boxes are due Sunday, November 12, 2023. Donations may be made to UMW and we will do the shopping for you. • Our church voted to disaffiliate from the UMC and align with the Global Methodist church. Watch for more information as we make plans for the transition. • Proposed mission statement for Our Church: We are a fellowship of believers, centered on Christ and the unchanging Word of God, doing our best to proclaim Jesus to the people around us through our words and actions. What do you think? Please let someone in leadership know. • Please pray for: Betty Elbers, Sharon Ball, Matt Kern, Betty Russell, Wendy Murphy, Fred & Judy Kubic, Bob Hubbard, and our church leaders as we move forward.

After sharing the story of the Good Samaritan, Jesus said “Go and do likewise.” That is the mission of Samaritan's Purse—to follow the example of Christ by helping those in need and proclaiming the hope of the Gospel.

10/10/2023

Sunday October 15, 2023, announcements from the bulletin: Children's Sunday School following worship. · Coffee Hour following worship. · Adult Sunday School starts at 11:10. · We will be starting a weekly Bible Study around the TV Series "The Chosen". Discover what it means when Jesus chooses YOU! Come and be blessed by this awesome story about Jesus and his disciples as they figure out their roll in the kingdom of God. We will meet Sunday afternoons at 4:30. Mark your calendars!! · Exercise at 8:30 a.m. in the church basement Mondays & Wednesdays. · It's time to pack our shoe boxes. Start with a WOW item like a teddy bear, doll, or ball and fill in from there. Older boys like tool kits, older girls sewing kits, fabric and scissors. Other ideas: hygiene items, wet wipes, play dough, rubber bugs, reusable plastic containers, compact mirror, school supplies. Remember NO candy, toothpaste, war related items, lotions or liquids. You may include a family picture, letter and your address in case your child is able to write back. Pray for your child as you are packing the box. There are 3 ways to pay: 1. Online allows you to print a label and be notified when your box reaches its destination. https://www.samaritanspurse.com 2. Check payable to Samaritans Purse (put OCC in the memo line). 3. Cash. If you are paying for multiple boxes you may write one check or place all cash in one box on top of packed items. Cost is $10.00 per box, tape label on box and close with a rubber band. Boxes and Labels for boy/girl are on the back podium. Shoe boxes are due Sunday, November 12, 2023. Donations may be made to UMW and we will do the shopping for you. · Breast Cancer Fun Run, October 14, Reese Park Pavilion 9 a.m. $20. All proceeds will be dontated to Metavivor to support research for stage 4 breast cancer. Supported by [email protected] · We voted to disaffiliate from the UMC, and align with the Global Methodist church. Watch for more information as we make plans for the transition. · Proposed Mission Statement for Our Church: A fellowship of believers, centered on Christ and the unchanging Word of God. Doing our best to proclaim Jesus to the people to the people around us through our words and actions. What to do you think? Let someone in leadership know!!

After sharing the story of the Good Samaritan, Jesus said “Go and do likewise.” That is the mission of Samaritan's Purse—to follow the example of Christ by helping those in need and proclaiming the hope of the Gospel.

10/01/2023

Good morning!
We will not be going Live this morning.
Sorry for any inconvenience.
See you next week.

09/17/2023

September 17, 2023, announcements from the bulletin: At 2:00 p.m. TODAY, is the vote to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church. As long as you are a member, come and let your voice be heard. • Thank you to all who helped make our 150th Birthday Celebration a success. The food and fellowship were great... except for the bees!! • Sunday School will start today for the children and on the 8th of October for the adults. We are going to continue to have coffee hour (for 40 minutes) after our worship service; the Adult Sunday School Class will begin at 11:10 and will end shortly after the noon hour. We are continuing our walk through the Gospel of John, picking up at chapter 16, so read up and come join us as we discuss the scripture and most any other topic that arises through our time together. • We will be starting a weekly Bible Study around the TV Series, "The Chosen". Discover what it means when Jesus chooses YOU! We will have a viewing of the first episode on Sunday, October 8th, at 4:00 p.m. at the church. Come and be blessed by this awesome story about Jesus and his disciples as they figure out their role in the kingdom of God. We will decide when and where future studies will be held once we determine who is interested in joining with us on this adventure. Mark your calendars!! • Exercise at 8:30 a.m. in the church basement on Monday & Wednesday. • Proposed Mission Statement for our Church: A fellowship of believers, centered on Christ and the unchanging Word of God. Doing our best to proclaim Jesus to the people around us through our words and actions. What do you think? Let someone in leadership know!! • The Church Wi-Fi system has been upgraded. There are new login names you will need in order to use the service. Contact Pastor Denny, Lori Fleischmann, or John Elsesser to get the information you need.

09/10/2023

September 10, 2023, announcements from the bulletin: September 17, 2023, at 2 p.m., is our date to vote on disaffiliating from the United Methodist Church. We hope to see everyone there. • UMW, Thursday, September 14th at 6:30 p.m. This will be the first UMW meeting of the fall season. Janet Elsesser has the program, Lori and Nancy H. are hostesses. We will be planning our fall events. We hope to see you there. • Exercise in the church basement Monday & Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. • "Coffee hour" after Sunday service during the summer. A sign-up sheet to provide a snack will be passed around. • Proposed Mission Statement for our Church: A fellowship of believers, centered on Christ and the unchanging Word of God. Doing our best to proclaim Jesus to the people around us through our words and actions. What do you think? Let someone in leadership know! • The church Wi-Fi system has been upgraded. There are new login names you will need in order to use the service. Contact Pastor Denny, Lori Fleischmann, or John Elsesser to get the information you need.

09/03/2023

September 3, 2023, announcements from the bulletin: There is a Zoom meeting with the DS and the Church Council on Thursday, September 7th, at 7 p.m. We will meet in Faith Hall. If you cannot make it to Faith Hall see Pastor Denny for the Zoom meeting address to join that way. • Mission and Vision Planning Meeting Part 2 this Saturday, September 9th, at 9.a.m. until noon Faith Hall. Come with your ideas and input and be ready to work. Hope to see you there! • Church Picnic on September 10th, after morning worship in the Reese Community Park. We will be celebrating 150 years of fellowship here in Reese. There will be loads of fun and fellowship with a potluck lunch and activities. (There is a sign-up sheet for the meal.) • September 17th at 2 p.m. is our date to vote on disaffiliating from the United Methodist Church. Hope to see you there. • UMW Thursday, September 14th at 6:30 p.m. It will be the first UMW meeting for the fall season. Janet Elsesser has the program, Lori and Nancy H. are hostesses. We will be planning our fall events. Hope to see you there. • Proposed Mission Statement for our church: 'A fellowship of believers, centered on Christ and the unchanging Word of God. Doing our best to proclaim Jesus to the people around us through our words and actions.' What do you think? Let someone in leadership know!! • The church Wi-Fi system has been upgraded. There are new login names you will need in order to use the service. Contact Pastor Denny, Lori Fleischmann, or John Elsesser to get the information you need. • Happy Labor Day!! Please be careful as you celebrate the holiday with family and friends.

08/22/2023

Sunday, August 20, 2023: announcements from the bulletin: On Saturday, August 26th, we are going to be coming together for a time of visioning; what does the future hold for our church here in Reese? How do we see Jesus using us in the future? How can we be the light of Christ for our community going forward? Let's get together and talk/brainstorm/pray about the direction our church needs to go. We will gather at the church from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. A light "working' lunch will be provided with hot dogs, drinks and condiments provided; bring chips, veggies or fruit if you would like, but please come. • September 17th, at 2 p.m. is our date to vote on disaffiliating from the United Methodist Church. Hope to see everyone there. • Summer Connections are underway. You should be hearing from someone soon about joining for food and fellowship. If no one has contacted you please contact Pastor Denny. • Our Church Picnic is scheduled for September 10th following morning Worship, mark your calendars! • "Coffee Hour" after each Sunday service during the summer. A sign-up sheet to provide snacks each Sunday will be passed around.