Do you know about Our Redeemer Church's chapter of the Lutheran Woman's Missionary League (LWML)? As 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 in the nartehx with essential information to keep you up to date. On Thursday, December 18, 2025, the LWML Women’s group will be hosting an in person meeting at 7:00 PM in Martin Hall.
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,
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM CAST CALL
The Sunday School is pleased to present this year’s Christmas Program, “The Gift", taking place during Divine Service on Sunday, December 14th.
There are several roles to be filled by members of the congregation of all ages. Support is also needed to prepare costumes.
One dress rehearsal is planned on Saturday, December 13 at 3:00pm. Please express your willingness to serve in this special seasonal program to Keith Jager or via email ChristianEd@orelc.org
BAKE OR BUY - SOCIAL BOARD
The Social Board always has a pot of coffee ready and delicious treats too. With Christian education classes running now, 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. Cut fruit or veggies, cheese & crackers, or any homemade orstorebought breakfast items are most welcome! December sign-up sheets on a narthex table and Martin Hall kitchen door.
CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE
Our Redeemer Church is again partnering with Tri-County Community Action Agency to provide families in need with gifts and a food basket for Christmas!
The 2026 ORELC Christmas Basket program, presented by Missions & Service and our Youth Group, takes place November 30 – December 21. Gift tags will be on display beginning in Advent. Please help support 12 families in need by signing up to provide food for a Christmas meal and gifts for the children. All food and wrapped gifts are due back at church no later than Sunday morning of December 21.
See Jamie Droste with any questions or to make a monetary donation to offset purchasing costs for all food and gift items. Checks payable to ORELC, memo line: Christmas Baskets.
When returning wrapped gifts, please attach the gift tag. Thank you for your donations and generosity!
CHRISTMAS FLOWER FUND
O
ur Redeemer Lutheran Church will be beautifully adorned during the Holy Christmas Season. Please consider a donation to the Flower Fund, which enables us to decorate our beautiful church, and invites everyone to make any size gift.
Christmas Flower Fund Intentions through December 7, 2025
Place completed order forms with payment in the offering basket. Checks payable to ORELC: Memo Line: POINSETTIA. If using online giving, select the “Special Donation” fund, noting ”Flower Fund” in the note section.
If you wish to make a Christmas intention with your donation, please fill out a request envelope and place it in any offering by December 7.
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 store credit for cartridges returned every month. You can help the church while helping the environment, so please consider our ink recycling program next time your printer ink runs low!