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Ministry News

ORELC News, Announcements and Updates

Bags of Hope

Bags of Hope

Our Redeemer Church is happy to again support the mission of Bags of Hope, who is entering their 14th year of providing monogramed duffle bags to local foster children. The goal for this year is 6,000 bags full of comfort items. In addition to providing duffle bags, Bags of Hope hopes to raise awareness of the need for foster and adoptive parents.

Ways You Can Help: Purchase an Ornament for $25, Volunteer to help pack duffle bags, Share on social media: www.bagsofhopene.org

Thanksgiving Baskets

Thanksgiving Baskets

Every year, members of Our Redeemer adopt families for Thanksgiving. This year, the Youth Group and Missions & Service Team will be collecting food for 13 families in need by providing them with a filled food basket and a gift card for a turkey.

If you would like to help, please sign up to bring in a specific food item from the lists in the narthex. All donations should be brought in by Sunday, November 24, and placed in the designated bins in Martin Hall. Monetary gifts are also accepted. Thank you for your generosity!

Youth Group Bake Sale Fundraiser

Youth Group Bake Sale Fundraiser

The ORELC Youth Group will be organizing a Thanksgiving bake sale fundraiser on Sunday, November 24, before and after service.

Proceeds will support their group trip to the LCMS 2025 Higher Things Conference in June 2025.

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

Hanging of the Greens

Hanging of the Greens

Hanging of the Greens will be on November 30 beginning at 9:00 AM.

The Trustees would appreciate your help to decorate this season. Thank you!

Christmas Choir

Christmas Choir

Christmas Eve service will have selections of Prelude music for your listening and singing pleasure. If you like to sing and praise God, come join us! We need singers for this choir with all sopranos, altos, tenors, and basses are welcome!

There will be rehearsals after worship services in November & December. Interested singers should contact Seth Rosenberger (781-405-6073 or seth_rose@msn.com).