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.

Announcements, Updates and Upcoming Events

CHOCOLATE SALES

LWML Valentine Candy Fundraiser in support of Missionary Rev. Eric Stinnett. Please support Missionary Rev. Eric Stinnett in Ethiopia, where he continues to serve the Lord teaching at Mekane Yesus Seminary.

On sale in the narthex beginning February 2 through February 9, or until sold out!

Valentine’s Day Candy sales are sponsored by the LWML Women’s Group. Selling assorted Lindt chocolates for $5.00 each gift bag. On sale in the narthex on January 28, February 4 and February 11, or until sold out! Thank you for your support! 

Read more about Rev. Eric on www.lcms.org/stinnett or www.facebook.com/stinnettsinethiopia 

GREETERS NEEDED

Looking for an easy and convenient way to serve your church? Sign up to be a greeter!

We have five volunteers currently so you would only serve less than ten times a year! 

Greeters are asked to arrive at 8:30 am, pass out bulletins, introduce visitors to Pastor Stinnett, and assist members who worship in the parking lot. If you are interested in serving as a greeter, please contact Jamie Droste, Missions & Service Chair or call the church office at 232-7575. 

LUTHERAN WITNESS

The flagship magazine of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, The Lutheran Witness is a monthly publication (11 issues/year) that offers synodical news, features, columns, Q&A's, and more.

CPH offers a subscription rate through the church of $20.65 delivered to your home.

Sign up with through the church office (232-7575) to take advantage of this special rate by January 26.

 

ALTAR FLOWERS

Altar flower memorials and thanksgivings are a lovely way to remember loved ones or mark a special occasion.

The 2025 chart is open to reserve your request of the two arrangements ($50).

Please call the church office for assistance. 232-7575. Thank you.

 

 

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