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

ALLELUIA! ALLELUIA! HE IS RISEN!

 

MOTHER'S DAY - SUNDAY, MAY 11, 2025

Wishing you God's unending favor, kindness and love

on Mother's Day and always!

Happy Mother's Day!

 

 

ARMED FORCES DAY - May 17, 2025

Armed Forces Day is celebrated in the United States on Saturday, May 18, 2024. It is a day to pay special tribute to the men and women of the Armed Forces.


Thank you to those currently serving our country! The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s (LCMS) Ministry to the Armed Forces (MAF) is authorized as the mission arm of the Synod to support and serve all military chaplains — active and reserve — their families and the veteran population. Learn more: www.lcms.org/ministry-to-the-armed-forces

 

LWML MEETING

Do you know about Our Redeemer Church's chapter of the Lutheran Woman's Missionary League (LWML)? Maybe you've never heard of us before. 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 with essential information in the narthex to keep you up to date.

On Thursday, May 15, 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, 

 

COUNCIL MEETING

Church Council will hold the next monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 20, 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 ITALIAN DINNER

You're invited to an Italian Dinner hosted by ORELC's Lutheran Women's Missionary League on Saturday, June 7, at 6:00 pm.

Menu includes spaghetti & meatballs, chicken parmesan, gluten free vegetable lasagna, salad & garlic bread with homemade strawberry shortcake for dessert.

Reserve your seats today! Suggested donation of $15 Adults, $8 (children 12 & under), ages 5 & under Free, and a Large Family $45.  Hope to see you there!

To benefit the work of the LWML and the nonprofit charity work of "phil's friends" read more about phil's friends here

Reservations thru June 4. Please call the church office (232-7575) to reserve your seat! Open to the public.

 

CLEAN TEAM MINISTRY - HELP WANTED

We are incredibly blessed to have four dedicated Clean Teams at ORELC! These folks maintain all the rooms and hallways that Our Redeemer uses from the Sanctuary to the classrooms to the bathrooms.

If you are interested in serving in this ministry, please know that you can give as much or little time as your schedule allows, but usually only one or two hours per month. Please speak with Jeff Carlson, Head Trustee, with any inquiry about this volunteer opportunity.

 

GRADUATION TIME!

2025 Graduation time is here! Please call or email the church secretary (232-7575, office@orelc.org) with names of family members graduating high school or college. We would like to list everyone’s achievements and honors in the June announcements. The deadline for publishing is June 1.

 

TRAFFIC INFORMATION

Notice of Possible Traffic Congestion.

On Sunday, May 18, there are 5K & 10K events at Deerfield Park, in Greenville. This is near ORELC but Cedar Swamp & Tunmore Roads are not directly in these running loops. Both events begin around 8:00am.

Look for increased traffic in the vicinity of the church. 

To see a map of the routes, link here:https://runsignup.com/Race/TheBlazinBattleAgainstBrainCancer/Page-2