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CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE

On Christmas, we celebrate the fulfillment of God's promises and the “good tidings of great joy” that to us has been born a Savior, who is Christ the Lord (Luke 2:10-11).  We are pleased to offer the following opportunities for Christmas worship:

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. We are pleased to offer a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on Wednesday, December 24, at 7:00 PM, featuring traditional Christmas readings and hymns. As a prelude, special seasonal music will be presented starting at 6:30 PM.

Christmas Day Divine Service. We will celebrate the good news of our Savior’s birth in the Divine Service on Thursday, December 25 at 10:00 AM.

— Your servants in Christ, Pastor Stinnett, and the Board of Elders 

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! 

YOUTH GROUP BAKE SALE

The ORELC Youth Group will be organizing a Christmas bake sale fundraiser on Sunday, December 21, before and after service.

Proceeds will support a 2026 Mission trip to Mexico for two of your youth members.

Fill your holiday menu with a treat or two from the bake sale! Your support is appreciated! 

WOMENS WEEKLY BIBLE STUDY

Join the Women's Weekly Bible Study group on Wednesday evenings beginning February 11, 2026 at 7:00PM via ZOOM for an online Bible study from CPH entitled: “LifeLight Foundations – Hebrews.”

Please register before January 7 with Kristin Jager or contact the church office (232-7575) for more details.

Cost is $15 for the study guide with checks made payable to ORELC, memo line: Bible Study. 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 'January - March 2026' 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.

 

STORM COORDINATION

It’s time to prepare for winter with our storm coordination team! WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!

Please consider helping by offering to shovel some of the church property’s doorways and walkways following inclement weather. See and inquire with Ray Czekanski or Jeff Carlson.

 

 

ALTAR FLOWERS

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

The 2026 chart is open to reserve your request this fall and winter of the two altar arrangements ($50).

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

 

 

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!