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

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events & Announcements

SUMMER TRAVELERS

If you are out of town on a Sunday, you can find a nearby congregation of the Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod (LCMS) to worship with at locator.lcms.org.

You can also find videos of our services on the church's Facebook page and YouTube channel.

Travel ~ Relax ~ Rejoice ~ Pray

SUNDAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION

Sunday School registration is now taking place. Register your child today to participate in our upcoming Sunday School year!

Registration for all returning students is required. Forms are available online by clicking here!. Hardcopies in the narthex.

Rally Day will take place on September 7! Please contact Keith Jager, Sunday School Superintendent (christianed@orelc.org) with any inquiries or call the church office (232-7575).

COUNCIL MEETING

Church Council will hold the next monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 19, 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).

CALL TO CONFIRMATION

In September we will begin a new year of Confirmation Class (2025-2026).

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.

BLOOD DRIVE

Did you know?

Every time you donate blood, you impact the lives of 3 patients in our community (cancer patients, trauma/accident victims, surgeries…etc).

Please register for the RIBC blood drive at ORELC on Sunday, August 31. Sign up at Ribc.org/drives and use code #1411

POTLUCK MEAL

You are invited to a potluck meal in Martin Hall following the Divine Service on Sunday, August 31, 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 August 31, 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 mac & cheese and canned tuna that would help make easy and quick family meals!

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

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.