Upcoming Events

It is always a joy to work together to prepare the church for the Advent Season and for the many days of Christmas.

Please join us for the Greening of the Church on Saturday, November 29, beginning at 9:00am.

 

Your complimentary daily devotional for Advent and Christmas, “Every Heart Prepare” by Daniel E. Paavola, is now available.

This year’s daily devotional focuses on how our decorations reflect the coming Savior, Jesus. Please look for your household copy in the narthex or call the office for the prompt mailing of your copy.

Please call the church office is you need your household copy mailed (232-7575).

 Look for your household copy in the narthex or call the office (232-7575) for the prompt mailing this uplifting seasonal booklet. 

The Sunday School is pleased to present this year’s Christmas Program, “The Gift", taking place during Divine Service on Sunday, December 14th.

There are several roles to be filled by members of the congregation of all ages. Support is also needed to prepare costumes.

One dress rehearsal is planned on Saturday, December 13 at 3:00pm. Please express your willingness to serve in this special seasonal program to Keith Jager or via email ChristianEd@orelc.org 

The Social Board always has a pot of coffee ready and delicious treats too. With Christian education classes running now, could you consider buying snack items or baking some goodies for the Social Board’s coffee hour?

Share your favorite coffee hour treats by signing up for a Sunday convenient for you. Cut fruit or veggies, cheese & crackers, or any homemade orstorebought breakfast items are most welcome! December sign-up sheets on a narthex table and Martin Hall kitchen door. 

Our Redeemer Church is again partnering with Tri-County Community Action Agency to provide families in need with gifts and a food basket for Christmas!

The 2026 ORELC Christmas Basket program, presented by Missions & Service and our Youth Group, takes place November 30 – December 21. Gift tags will be on display beginning in Advent.Please help support 12 families in need by signing up to provide food for a Christmas meal and gifts for the children.  All food and wrapped gifts are due back at church no later than Sunday morning of December 21. 

See Jamie Droste with any questions or to make a monetary donation to offset purchasing costs for all food and gift items. Checks payable to ORELC, memo line: Christmas Baskets.

When returning wrapped gifts, please attach the gift tag.  Thank you for your donations and generosity!

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church will be beautifully adorned during the Holy Christmas Season. Please consider a donation to the Flower Fund, which enables us to decorate our beautiful church, and invites everyone to make any size gift.

Christmas Flower Fund Intentions through December 7, 2025

Place completed order forms with payment in the offering basket. Checks payable to ORELC: Memo Line: POINSETTIA. If using online giving, select the “Special Donation” fund, noting ”Flower Fund” in the note section.

If you wish to make a Christmas intention with your donation, please fill out a request envelope and place it in any offering by December 7. 

Christmas Eve service will have special selections of Prelude music for your listening and singing pleasure. If you like to sing and praise God, come join us! We need singers for this choir with all sopranos, altos, tenors, and basses welcome!

Giving Tuesday is the internationally designated day of philanthropy and a great opportunity to support our church! This year it falls on December 2.

Please be aware that except for online donations, your year-end giving to ORELC will conclude with any offerings made as of Sunday, December 28. Donations received after then will not be posted on your 2025 statement. Online credit card gifts must be made before 12 midnight Saturday, December 31. https://secure.myvanco.com/L-Z4JT/home. 

Please be sure to make your gifts by the appropriate deadlines for a 2025 contribution.