Serve

Our Sunday music ministries rotates between organ, piano, clavinova or our Praise Band. Our handbell choir practices on Tuesday evenings and plays once a month during the school year. We welcome anyone gifted with musical talents to contact us.

There are three serving groups at Our Redeemer that provide food and labor to serve meals after funerals and other special events held at the church.  

This is a very special ministry of the church and we thank you for your participation.  Serving lists are updated on a regular basis and handed out to the women listed.   If you have questions or concerns, please contact the kitchen coordinator. 

For use of the fellowship hall/kitchen contact the kitchen coordinator, Diane Clough, regarding the policy and to reserve a date.

Sanctuary support: Projection & sound systems operation during worship, funerals & special events.

Live-stream team:  Make sanctuary events available on-line.

IT support: Computer maintenance, software & network administration.

Climate control: Manage heating & cooling systems to ensure year round comfort.

Security System: Keeps the church safe & secure.

It's clear that volunteers are the backbone of Our Redeemer's technological capabilities, enabling everything from worship services to building management. We would love to have you involved.

Prepares and maintains the Alter for Sunday service; communion set up/clean up and linens. To volunteer contact MaryKay James or click below to contact the church office.

Volunteers are scheduled for both the reading of scriptures and greeting/ushering during services. Contact the church office for more information.

Quiliting for Christ’s Children is an active and fun group that meets every Thursday at 9am to make quilts. We make mission, baby, and wedding quilts. If you can tie a knot you can quilt so please join us!

Take the opportunity to serve on a Sunday during service and grow closer to parents of young children by creating an inviting and peaceful environment in our Nursery. Contact Sarah Stelling to volunteer in the Nursery.

Life Ministry Coordinators:  Lutherans For Life is a national organization whose mission is to witness to the sanctity of human life through education based on the Word of God.  We seek opportunities to educate and motivate all groups of Our Redeemer for service as Christian witnesses and citizens on life and family issues. Contact Marilyn Carlson for more information.

The main focus of this group is to gather as Christian men to discuss various issues we face as men, and let the Bible speak to us for insights we can apply in daily living.  This group also performs service projects as needed to address requests that are left in the “Needs Box” in the narthex.

Contact: Jim Eckert and Ron Larson. All men are invited to join Christ’s Crew on the third Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. 

The ladies actively serve the Lord throughout the year holding several social events, rummage sales, a cookie walk and more. All funds raised are distributed to local missions. Quarterly luncheon meetings are held and all are welcome. For more information contact President Shelia Brogger or Vice President Irene Eckert for more information.

Our Redeemer is blessed to actively support several missions locally, nationally and internationally. Active mission support to: New Beginnings, local Christian Radio stations, Muslim Ministries in Chicago, and Alaska as well as have sent support teams to Honduras and South Sudan. Contact Diane Klenotich for more information.

Building and grounds maintenance involves a comprehensive set of tasks focused on ensuring the facility is safe, clean, and functional for worship services, events, and community activities. It's crucial for preserving the church's assets, providing a welcoming environment, minimizing disruptions, and promoting responsible resource management.