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ADVENT SERVICES

During the season of Advent, we focus on God’s promises of a Savior and the preparation for His coming. We are pleased to offer the following special opportunities for Advent worship:

In the first three weeks of Advent, in-person Wednesday Evening Advent Services will be offered on December 3, December 10 and December 17 at 7:00 PM. The theme for this series of services will be “The theme for this series of services will be “The Gift from the Father of the Son by the Spirit.”

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

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 PROGRAM

The Sunday School is pleased to present this year’s Christmas Program, “The Gift", taking place during Divine Service on Sunday, December 14th.

Please arrive no later the 8:45 am this day, to allow time to get costumes on and manage last minute details.

Dress rehearsal on Saturday, December 13 at 3:00pm.

There will be a time of fellowship following Divine Service, so please bring a dessert to share this day. No ABC or Sunday school.

DEVOTIONALS FOR ADVENT

Your complimentary daily devotional for Advent and Christmas, “Every Heart Prepare” by Daniel E. Paavola, is now available.

This year’s daily devotional focuses on how our decorations reflect the coming Savior, Jesus. Please look for your household copy in the narthex or call the office for the prompt mailing of your copy.

Please call the church office is you need your household copy mailed (232-7575).

Look for your household copy in the narthex or call the office (232-7575) for the prompt mailing this uplifting seasonal booklet.

COUNCIL MEETING

Church Council will hold the next monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 16, 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).

LWML MEETING

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 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!

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.

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!