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

OCTOBER IS APPRECIATION MONTH

Thanks be to God for those who work in our LCMS congregations and schools! In His great love and mercy, God cares for His people through the men and women serving in church work vocations. The LCMS rejoices and gives thanks for the more than 11,000 faithful church workers who service in congregations and schools across our Synod!

Pray for the church workers at Our Redeemer Church and all the workers of the LCMS, thanking God for their service. Also please pray to the Lord of the harvest for those future church workers whom God will raise up to fill these sacred and joyful roles in His Kingdom.

LWML SUNDAY

We will have the joy of celebrating LWML Sunday on October 5, 2025, in which we thank and praise God for the works of mission and mercy that He accomplishes through the activities of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League.

The mission of Lutheran Women’s Missionary League is to assist each woman of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod in affirming her relationship with the Triune God so that she is enabled to use her gifts in ministry to the people of the world. Give All Thanks and Praise to God! The 2025-2027 LWML Mission Grants can be viewed by linking here.

Thank you for your support of LWML—and especially for your mite offerings, which help the LWML share God’s love and the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the world. Full mite boxes may be placed in the offering basket or in “MITE BOXES” basket under the narthex mailboxes; please write your name on your box for donation records. Checks can be made out to LWML-NED-Our Redeemer, memo line: Mites. Thank you for your generosity!

ANNUAL VOTER'S MEETING
On Sunday, October 5, 2025, following the conclusion of Worship Service, all members are called to attend the Annual Voters Meeting to review and approve the budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal new year.

Sunday school and Confirmation will run but no Adult Bible Class this day. Your participation is most requested. Thank you. Council President, Matt Crowshaw, president@orelc.org.

HALLELUJAH TRUNK -or- TREAT

Christian Education is excited to announce that we will be doing trunk or treating this year on Sunday October 19, following Sunday School.

Kids of all ages are invited to dress up after Sunday School and get some sweet treats.

Members of the congregation are invited to decorate their cars and pass out goodies to the children as they make their way around the parking lot.

If you are not planning to stay that day but want to join in the fun too, consider providing a donation of candy/ water/ granola bars, etc.

Please no witches, ghosts, vampires, zombies, or anything of a scary/evil nature.

LWML - MITES FOR MISSIONS

Based on the Biblical account of the widow's mite (Mark 12:41-43), the Mite Box is intended for regular contributions of "mites" — offerings above and beyond the support given to the congregation and the Synod. Mite Box contributions amount to millions of dollars that fund district and national mission grants. These coins have, and will, continue to make a difference. Thank you for contributing to the Mite Box and providing the opportunity for us to spread the Gospel to the world.

Your check donations can be made payable to “LWML-NED-Our Redeemer.” Please place your MITE offerings in the LWML basket beneath the member mailboxes or give them to Kristin Jager or Nancy Stinnett. Thank you for supporting LWML Mission Projects!

ADULT INFORMATION / NEW MEMBER CLASSES
Join us for adult information classes that provide an overview of our church’s beliefs, with a focus on showing where these teachings are found in the Bible. It also gives you an opportunity to ask any questions you might have about what we believe and why.

These sessions serve as preparation for becoming a confirmed member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church — but everyone is welcome to attend the class, without any obligation to join. The class can also serve as a refresher for those who are already members.

The class meets at the church on Saturdays at 10:00 AM, beginning on October 11, 2025.

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. Cookies, muffins, and donuts, homemade or store bought most welcome! October, November & December sign-up sheets on a narthex table and Martin Hall kitchen door.

HARMONY WOMEN'S CARE EVENT
Register for the Harmony Women's Care annual fundraising banquet:

When: Thursday, October 16, doors open 6PM, dinner served at 7PM, program to follow.

Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Warwick, RI

How: Register at Banquet 2025 and type ORELC in the "Church Group or Seating Request" field.

Why: To stand with Harmony as they serve women facing crisis pregnancies, supporting them to choose life and showing them the love of Jesus Christ.

NOTE: There is no cost to attend the banquet. A free will offering will be collected at the event.

Can't attend the banquet? Show your support by helping to sponsor. Donate online at: https://www.harmonyfriends.org/donate/ or if you prefer to donate by check, you tax deductible gift to Harmony Women’s Care is greatly appreciated! 845 North Main Street, Suite 3, Providence, RI, 02904 indicating CHURCH-ORELC on memo line.

LUTHERAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION
At the Higher Things conference this summer, our youth were introduced to an organization called Lutheran Heritage Foundation. The Lutheran Heritage Foundation is a Registered Service Organization of the LCMS, whose mission is to translate, publish, distribute and introduce books that are Bible-based, Christ-centered and Reformation-driven to churches around the world.

The Board of Missions & Service and the ORELC Youth group are sponsoring a fundraiser for the LHF to raise funds to support their Bible story book (and Small Catechism) translation programs for Ethiopian children. Please stop by the Youth table to grab a sweet treat and learn more about this great program and how you can help!

EVERY STITCH COUNTS
Bags of Hope New England (https://www.bagsofhopene.org/) is preparing for the holidays and needs your assistance! Bags of Hope provides duffel bags of gifts and necessities to children in foster care, and they are requesting hand knitted or crocheted cotton washcloths by mid-November. These washcloths will be part of the gifted duffel bags for babies.

There are many free craft patterns on the internet for these 8” X 8” washcloths. Kate Bosch is overseeing this service project and has details about sharing your creative talents with Bags of Hope New England!

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 'October - December 2025' 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.