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     401-232-7575   office@orelc.org    54 Cedar Swamp Road  |  Smithfield  |  RI  |  02917
    Worship: 9:15 AM  |  Sunday School: 10:45 AM   

Welcome to Our Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church! We organize our thinking and doing into four basic areas of focus: Home, Church, Groups and Others. These four areas are interconnected and work together motivated by the love of Christ.

What We Believe Get In Touch About Our Redeemer

Who are we?

Our Redeemer is a beacon of faith, hope and love in Jesus Christ.

What is our purpose?

Leading with the Gospel, Our Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church is a family of faith, built by God's Grace, fed by His Word, sharing the saving love of Christ.

What is our mission?

What impact will we have? Anchored in Christ, we will be a congregation known for shining His light into the world, joyfully speaking of our love for Him, and enfolding people in all stages of life into the household of faith.

What are our core values?

Steadfastness - Firm, Fixed, Steady
Compassion - To suffer along side another
Prayer - An act of worship wherein we bring our petitions before God with our hearts and lips and offer up praise and thanksgiving to Him.
Joy - A response of gladness to the work of God

RIBC BLOOD DRIVE

RIBC BLOOD DRIVE

The Rhode Island Blood Center Bloodmobile will be at ORELC with the bloodmobile on Sunday, August 31, from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm.

 

Plan to stop by before or after Divine Service to donate please. Appointments are needed to maintain social distancing. LINK HERE TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT

 

If you need help preregistering or have questions, please reach out to the Missions & Service Chair, Jamie Droste (missions@orelc.org) or call the church office at 232-7575. Thank you!

Announcements and Events

LWML ITALIAN DINNER

You're invited to an Italian Dinner hosted by ORELC's Lutheran Women's Missionary League on Saturday, June 7, at 6:00 pm.

Menu includes spaghetti & meatballs, sausage & peppers, gluten free vegetable lasagna, salad & garlic bread with homemade strawberry shortcake for dessert.

Reserve your seats today! Suggested donation of $15 Adults, $8 (children 12 & under), ages 5 & under Free, and a Large Family $45.  Hope to see you there!

To benefit the work of the LWML and the nonprofit charity work of "phil's friends" read more about phil's friends here

Reservations thru June 4. Please call the church office (232-7575) to reserve your seat! Open to the public. 

GUEST PREACHER and MISSION SPEAKER

On Sunday, June 8, 2025, Pastor Aaron Stinnett’s brother, Rev. Eric Stinnett, will be with us to share a special mission presentation and message.  Rev. Eric Stinnett is an LCMS missionary who works in partnership with the Ethiopian Lutheran Church and teaches at the Mekane Yesus Seminary in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

 
He will be preaching in the Divine Service and giving a presentation on his work in Ethiopia following the service. For more information about his work in Ethiopia, see his page on the LCMS web site:  www.lcms.org/stinnett
 

Praise the Lord!  Please come and hear God's message through Rev. Stinnett's experiences. 

PENTECOST SUNDAY - JUNE 8, 2025

This year, the Church celebrates the Day of Pentecost on June 8, marking the end of the season of Easter. The word “Pentecost” literally means “fifty,” as it falls fifty days after Easter Day. Red is an appropriate color for Pentecost Sunday. On this day we remember the power and fire of “the Lord and Giver of Life,” who revealed himself as the promised one.

Pastor Stinnett welcomes Guest Preacher and Mission Speaker, Rev. Eric Stinnett, to the 9:15AM Divine Worship.

Facebook Livestream should be available and the opportunity to park & pray in the lot while listening on 96.7FM radio station. 

COUNCIL MEETING

Church Council will hold the next monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 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).

 

ADULT INFORMATION CLASS

A new series of Adult Information Classes is being scheduled for this summer. This class provides an overview of our church’s beliefs, with a focus on showing where these teachings are found in the Bible. It also gives you an opportunity to ask any questions you might have about what we believe and why.

 
These classes serve as preparation for membership and Communion at Our Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church—but everyone is welcome to attend the class, without any obligation to join. The class can also serve as a refresher for those who are already members.
 

If you have any questions, please speak with Pastor Stinnett, or call the church office at 232-7575. 

POTLUCK MEAL

You are invited to a potluck meal in Martin Hall following the Divine Service on Sunday, June 29, 2025. Please bring an appetizer, salad, entrée, or dessert to share.

Signup sheet in the narthex for proper kitchen planning.

See you there!

 

FOOD DONATION DRIVE

Leading up to our 5th Sunday fellowship meal on June 29, we will be collecting donations for the Northern RI Food Pantry in Cumberland, RI, in support of local families in need. 

Please bring donations of pasta and pasta sauce that would help make easy and quick summertime meals!

A basket is in the foyer for your donations. Thank you so very much! 

ADOPT-A-SPOT

The Board of Trustees is in need of your green thumb to take care of a flower bed on the church grounds. Fresh mulch is available near garage.

Please sign up for your favorite plot to tend to in 2025!

The signup/property map is in the Narthex and needs a few volunteers!  Thank you!
 

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 'July - September 2025' 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.