Weekend Youth Events Postponed, Family Picnic Potluck Remains as Scheduled

The following Youth events for this coming weekend have been postponed: Friday 8/7- Junior High Youth Laser Tag (7:00 PM) Sunday 8/9- Club 56 Extreme Soccer (4:00 PM)Sunday 8/9- High School Youth Hunger Games (7:00 PM)High School Youth will still meet on Sunday night, but the plan for the night has changed. The previously scheduled Family Picnic Potluck will continue as scheduled. 

BJ's Restaurant Fundraiser Total

We would like to thank everyone that participated in our BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse Fundraiser last week! A grand total of $771.95 (20% of Food & Soft Beverage Sales) is being donated by the restaurant and will go directly to Technology in the Classroom! Keep an eye on ChristBrea.org for information about the October Fundraiser! 

A Message of Hope

Last week Christ Lutheran Church was informed that a member of our congregation had taken their own life.

Before services on Sunday, Pastor Pat had a message of hope for the congregants, and a message that there are people in this place that are here to help.  

If you or someone you know is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, you are not alone and help is available.  

God loves you.

Below are just a few of the resources available to you:

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Samaritan's Purse Temporary Job Opportunity

Samaritan's Purse is looking to hire able-bodied Christians for their annual 4-Week Operation Christmas Child Project. Multiple jobs including, but not limited to, customer service, forklift driver, and truck loading are available! 

If you or someone you know are interested in helping out this amazing cause, visit ChristBrea.org/OCC for more information!

Follow @CLCSBrea on Twitter!

Everyone is flocking to Twitter to follow Christ Lutheran Church and School! Find @CLCSBrea on Twitter to follow along with all of the ongoings of our ministry!

A Look Back at a Monumental VBS

Vacation Bible School 2022 was amazing! From great music and exciting lessons to fun games and delicious snacks, VBS 2022 was Monumental in a lot of different ways! Click the link below to take a look back at all fo the fun, and find out about next year's theme as well!ChristBrea.Org/VBS 

August Newsletter Now Available!

Visit ChristBrea.Org/Newsletter to view this month's edition of the Christ Lutheran Newsletter featuring an article by Pastor Eric Clausen, a flyer for the upcoming school fundraiser, and the church's calendar for the month of August! 

Calling All Fun-Loving Seafarers

We are looking for anyone who would like to take a 4-night Carnival Cruise departing Monday, May 1st , 2023, at 5:00pm, out of Long Beach, CA.

Tuesday, spend the day on Catalina Island. Wednesday, spend the day in Ensenada, Mexico. Thursday, fun day at sea. Friday morning return to Long Beach. Standard Balcony cabin for 2 would cost about $500 each. If interested contact Jan Reed 562-400-5262 or reedjanice24@yahoo.com

ChristBrea.Org Now Available on an App!

Having sermons and the church schedule can be nice to have wherever you go! Now you can have them just by opening an app! Download the My Church by ChurchSpring App from the Google Play store or the Apple App Store and find Christ Lutheran Church (Brea, CA) to instantly connect to ChristBrea.Org. You will find recent videos, upcoming events and, the ability to give offering! For more info, visit ChristBrea.Org/App

Giving Envelopes 2022

iving Envelopes have changed! Boxed envelopes will not be purchased for each family. Instead, envelopes have been designed specifically for the Christ Lutheran congregation.

These envelopes will be available in the narthex or in the church office.

Pick up an envelope when you come to church or take a few home for your giving convenience. Put your mailbox/old envelope number on the front of each envelope!

Questions on the new envelopes can be directed to Kathy Jew at mabrle

Flower Chart

Flowers make any space more beautiful, and Christ Lutheran Church is no exception to that rule! Would you like to sign up to provide flowers for a Sunday morning service? It is easy! Just find the sign-up chart in the Narthex of the church, or email jbermudez@christbrea.com for more information! 

Become an Usher at Christ Lutheran Church!

If you have been looking for an opportunity to serve the church, please consider becoming part of an Usher Team.

The church needs more men and women ushers for all services.

New volunteers will be added to an existing and experienced usher team so no experience is necessary, and training will be provided.

Although the work of the Usher is not difficult, it is a very vital and necessary part of our worship service.

Duties include preparing the sanctuary for service, greeting ni

Bible Study - Study Guide

Christ Lutheran Family,

If you are participating in the new Sunday morning Bible study on Philippians led by Pastor Eric and Pastor Pat, either remotely or in-person, and have not yet received the book “study guide,” please contact Joy Ann Bermudez in the church office.

She will provide you with the internet link that will enable you to download the first two weeks of the journal for free.

Be sure to begin “Week 1” independent study this week, since it will be the subject of

New Sunday School Time

Hello Christ Lutheran Church families!

We will be continuing outdoor Sunday School this Sunday, May 9 at our NEW TIME! It will begin at 9:30 AM and will conclude at 10:15 AM.

Drop off and pick up is behind the family life center by the picnic tables. To get there simply walk through the family life center and exit through the back doors on the right.

We would love for your children to join us!

We will be starting a brand new curriculum! Digging into the Bible in one year! F

Message from the Pastors

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Last week we communicated to you some changes regarding our Sunday worship schedule, as well as the start of a new Pastor-led Bible study that will take place between the two Sunday morning services. Thank you for everyone who shared their thoughts and encouragements, we always appreciate and welcome heartfelt feedback.

The primary motivation for these proposed changes is to purposefully get us as a congregation into God’s Word, together, in a