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Rally Day - September 8, 2024!

Rally Day - September 8, 2024!

No, Rally Day isn’t just for kids. It is for everyone in the church!

On Sunday, September 8, we will be drawing together renewing our energy for the common purpose of growing in understanding of what God expects of us as is revealed in His Word. Come join us!

The church and our families will always be stronger when we are encouraging all our members to attend education hour which will help us in this Christian life. Welcome back!

Bake or Buy for the Social Ministry!

Bake or Buy for the Social Ministry!

The Social Board always has a pot of coffee ready and delicious treats too. As we return to Christian education classes this month, 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! September-December coffee hour sign-up sheets on a narthex table and Martin Hall kitchen door. Thank you so much!

Food Bank Collection

Food Bank Collection

Leading up to our 5th Sunday potluck meal on September 29, we will be collecting jars of peanut butter and jelly (all varieties) to donate to the Northern RI Food Pantry in Cumberland, RI.

These food items are especially popular with the children who are heading back to school this month. Collection basket in the foyer. Thank you for your generosity!

Oktoberfest 2024!

Oktoberfest 2024!

Save the date for the Oktoberfest Dinner (Saturday, October 19). Plan to sign up to reserve your seat!

This event is open to the public. More details soon!

Altar flower Intentions

Altar flower Intentions

There are many fall and winter openings available for your special intentions, occasions, or memorials. The flower chart is accessible for these requests, and you’ll find it on the bulletin board in the church office.

Please print your name on the requested date, along with the intention name or occasion. Cost is $50 for two altar bouquets and donors can take their flowers after Sunday Worship. Payments indicating “Altar Flowers” on check memo line can be placed in any collection at the time request is made. Call the church office to sign up by phone (232-7575). Thank you.

Ink Recycle program at ORELC!

Ink Recycle program 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 money credits for 30 cartridge returns per month. You can help the church while helping the environment, so please consider our ink recycling program next time your printer ink runs low!