401-232-7575   office@orelc.org    54 Cedar Swamp Road  |  Smithfield  |  RI  |  02917
    Worship: 9:15 AM  |  Sunday School: 10:30 AM   

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events & Announcements

HOLY WEEK

In-person and live-streaming service times as follows:
Palm Sunday, March 24: 9:15 AM
Maundy Thursday, March 28: 7:00 PM with the Lord's Supper
Good Friday, March 29: 7:00 PM Tenebrae Service
Resurrection of Our Lord with Easter Divine Service, March 31: 9:15 AM

 

WEDNESDAY EVENING LENTEN SERVICES

During the season of Lent, we will be offering a series of Wednesday Evening Lenten Services to help focus our hearts and minds on Jesus Christ, the price He paid for our salvation, and the eternal blessings we have in Him.

In these services, we will be focusing on the theme “The Gospel in Genesis: Good News from the Beginning.”  From beginning to end, all Scripture was written to point us to Christ.  In these services, we will look back to see how God’s promise of a Savior is seen throughout the first book of the Bible, from Adam and Eve through Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph.

The series runs on Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm both in person and live streaming.

The Gospel in Genesis: Good News from the Beginning  

Ash Wednesday, February 14: The Lord in the Garden and the Good News of a Savior Who Covers Our Sin. (Genesis 3:1-13,21)

Wednesday, February 21: Adam, Eve, and the Good News of a Savior Who Conquers Evil. (Genesis 3:14-15)

Wednesday, February 28: Noah and the Good News of a Savior Who Gives Us a New Beginning. (Genesis 6:1-22)

Wednesday, March 6: Abraham, Isaac, and the Good News of a Savior Who Gives Himself in Our Place. (Genesis 22:1-18)

Wednesday, March 13: Jacob and the Good News of a Savior Who Unites Heaven and Earth. (Genesis 28:10-22)

Wednesday, March 20: Joseph and the Good News of a Savior Who Brings Good from Evil. (Genesis 50:15-21)

 

COUNCIL MEETING

Church Council will hold the next monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 7:00PM. 

Virtual guests are welcome with a link to the Microsoft Teams meeting available upon request. Minutes available by request to the office (232-7575).

 

 

LWML MEETING

Do you know about Our Redeemer Church's chapter of the Lutheran Woman's Missionary League (LWML)? Maybe you've never heard of us before. An auxiliary organization of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, our mission is to assist people in their relationship with the Triune God so that they can use their gifts in ministry to people of the world.

Regular meetings are held every third Thursday of the month and there is a LWML bulletin board with essential information in the narthex to keep you up to date.

On Thursday, March 21, 2024, the LWML Women’s group will be hosting an in-person meeting at 7:00 PM. Monthly meeting includes be going over the list of proposed Mission Projects that will be considered at the LWML-NED District Convention in April. Kristin Jager & Sue Smith will be serving as our voting delegates. Hope you can join us to hear about the possible mission projects that will be supported by your generous mite offerings in the next biennium! 

All the ladies of the congregation are invited! Inquiries about this ministry can be directed to ORELC LWML President Nancy Stinnett, aastinnett@hotmail.com.

On Thursday, December 15, the LWML Women’s group will be hosting an in-person meeting in Martin Hall beginning at 7:00 PM.

This month they’ll be having a devotion, cookie swap and Christmas ornament project for the Sunday School/Confirmation students.

Would you like to know how you become involved in reaching others with the love of our Lord Jesus Christ? Talk with ORELC LWML President Nancy Stinnett, aastinnett@hotmail.com.


On Thursday, December 15, the LWML Women’s group will be hosting an in-person meeting in Martin Hall beginning at 7:00 PM.

This month they’ll be having a devotion, cookie swap and Christmas ornament project for the Sunday School/Confirmation students.

Would you like to know how you become involved in reaching others with the love of our Lord Jesus Christ? Talk with ORELC LWML President Nancy Stinnett, aastinnett@hotmail.com.

 

ANNUAL SPRING CLEANUP

It's time to spring clean the church building on Saturday, March 23 beginning at 9:00AM!

Please consider helping whether for a few minutes or a few hours! Please help make the celebration of Easter even more beautiful. 

The ORELC Trustees thank you in advance for your participation!

 

EASTER FOOD BASKETS

Our Redeemer is adopting local families in need this Easter by providing food baskets.

If you would like to help, please sign up in the narthex to bring in a specific item from the list. 

All donations need to be brought in by Palm Sunday, March 24. If you have any questions or would like to make a monetary gift, please call the church office, 401-232-7575. Thank you for your support! 

 

EASTER EGG HUNT

We are excited to offer an Easter Egg Hunt for younger children on Easter Sunday (March 31). 


Following the service, a shortened Sunday School class will be offered for the younger children, while the older kids hide the Easter eggs for them—and then the hunt will begin! Adult Bible Class and Confirmation class, and Sunday School will not meet on Palm Sunday or Easter Sunday.


Weather permitting, the hunt will take place outdoors. All children are invited! Bring your baskets and smiles for some family fun! Happy Easter!

 

PORTALS OF PRAYER

Start your day. End your day. Take a break in the middle.  No matter when you need it, Portals of Prayer inspire you to live each day in Jesus' name. 

Your complimentary 'April  - June 2024' copy can be mailed to you by calling the church office (232-7575) or find one in the narthex literature case.

Two sizes available: Pocket and Digest.

 

PALM SUNDAY BREAKFAST

The Social Board is pleased to announce the return of Palm Sunday Breakfast, on Sunday, March 24, 2024, following Divine Worship service.

A free will offering will be collected in Martin Hall.

All are welcome and no sign ups are needed!