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

Announcements, Updates and Upcoming Events

RALLY DAY 2024

"For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus." Galatians 3:26

Rally Day is on September 8, 2024! On this day we will be drawing together renewing our energy for the common purpose of growing in understanding of what God expects of us as is revealed in His Word. 

We begin in-person Sunday school, Confirmation class and Adult Bible Class growing in Christ together! The church and our families will always be stronger when we are encouraging all our members to attend education hour which will help us in this Christian life. Welcome back! 

 

WHAT IS A.B.C.?

Adult Bible Class follows Divine Worship at 10:45AM in Martin Hall and is led by Pastor Stinnett or an Elder. It is a time for the adults to become more involved in Bible study, conveniently at the same time as children’s Sunday School.

It is so important for us to be studying God’s Word, and ABC is such a wonderful opportunity to do that with our brothers and sisters in Christ. The Social Board always has a pot of coffee ready and delicious treats to snack on. Come, grab a cup of coffee, and meet with your friends, or make new ones, as you Grow in Christ too!

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.” (Colossians 3:16)

 

CALL TO CONFIRMATION

In September, we will begin a new year of Confirmation Class (2024-2025).

Students in the sixth grade and older are eligible for this class.

If you plan to have a student in the class or have any questions about the class, please speak with Pastor Stinnett or call the church office (232-7575)

 

COUNCIL MEETING

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

 

 

POTLUCK MEAL & FOOD BANK COLLECTION

You are invited to a potluck meal in Martin Hall following the Divine Service on Sunday, September 29.

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 September 29, we will be collecting donations for the Northern RI Food Pantry in Cumberland, RI. 

To support others who may be struggling with purchasing food for their families, please bring containers of peanut butter & jelly (all varieties) as these items are especially popular with the children who are heading back to school this month.

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

 

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, September 19, 2024, the LWML Women’s group will be hosting an in-person meeting at 7:00 PM. 

All the ladies of the congregation are invited! Inquiries about this ministry can be directed to ORELC LWML President Nancy Stinnett or call the church office  for more information. (232-7575).

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.

 

BAKE OR BUY - SOCIAL BOARD

The Social Board always has a pot of coffee ready and delicious treats too. As we return to Christian education classes this month, 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. Cookies, muffins, and donuts, homemade or store bought most welcome! September-December coffee hour sign-up sheets on a narthex table and Martin Hall kitchen door. 

 

LWML SUNDAY

We will have the joy of celebrating LWML Sunday on October 6, 2024, in which we thank and praise God for the works of mission and mercy that He accomplishes through the activities of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League.

The mission of  Lutheran Women’s Missionary League is to assist each woman of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod in affirming her relationship with the Triune God so that she is enabled to use her gifts in ministry to the people of the world. Give All Thanks and Praise to God!  The 2023-2025 LWML Mission Grants can be viewed by linking here.

 

Thank you for your support of LWML—and especially for your mite offerings, which help the LWML share God’s love and the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the world. Full mite boxes may be placed in the offering basket or in “MITE BOXES” basket under the narthex mailboxes; please write your name on your box for donation records. Checks can be made out to LWML-NED-Our Redeemer, memo line: Mites. Thank you for your generosity!

 

RECYCLE INK at ORELC!

Recycling is rewarding and with the help of our office supplies vendor Staples, Our Redeemer Church will earn credits for ink and toner cartridges returned to their store by our Office Administrator.

 

Please bring your empty cartridges to church and place them in the marked narthex box near the church mail bin. ORELC receives money credits for 30 cartridge returns per month. You can help the church while helping the environment, so please consider our ink recycling program next time your printer ink runs low! 

 

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

Blood Drive 2024

Thank you so much for all of your time and support of our recent blood drive!

20 people presented to donate and we had 18 blood donations. Since 1 donation can help 3 people, as many as 54 individuals will be helped or saved!

We truly appreciate all of your help and support. It was an amazing turnout for a holiday weekend and the busiest blood drive ORELC has had since 2015! ORELC's drive really made a huge difference for the RI Blood Center.