Ministries

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
Current Ministries Where YOU Can Serve Our Lord

Acolytes	Children enrolled in the confirmation class aid in worship services.
Adult Information Class (AIC)	This is a 10-week class lead by Pastor Draeger for adults wishing to learn more about Lutheranism.
Altar Guild	Teams of ladies prepare the altar and communion elements for worship.

Bible Studies	Adult Bible Class - Sunday mornings. Women's - Tuesday mornings all year. Men's - Tuesday morning Bible Breakfast @ Romeo Big Boy. Small Group Studies - Held in various homes of members on various evenings.
Cemetery Ministry	Our Redeemer has a cemetery on 25 Mile Road in Shelby Township. There are special rates for grave sites for our members. This ministry maintains the upkeep and appearance of the grounds.
Children's Ministry	Sunday School - Each Sunday during the school year for children through 8th grade. Vacation Bible School- usually the second week in July. MLF (Mission: Life Fellowship) - Weekday school (Wednesdays) for children from 3rd grade through 8th to learn about Jesus and prepare for confirmation.
Choirs / Music	Sacred Choir - Men and women adult choir
Church Art & Decor Ministry	Ministry is responsible for the development of the church banners and assists in the selection of the interior colors of paint, fixtures, furniture, finishes, etc. for the entire church facility
Special Music	Throughout the year, special choirs are assembled - Christmas, Easter, patriotic, in addition to the regular choirs.
Bell Choir	The Bell Choir is adult ringers. This is a musical group (both vocal and instrumental) that plays at the Saturday night contemporary worship service.
Counters	After the last worship service people are needed to assist in counting the offering money. This is a weekly rotation.
Fellowship	Baking or purchasing snacks to go with the coffee that is provided by the church after each worship service. There is a sign up sheet in the church narthex.
Greeters	Before and after the 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship service a pair of greeters are needed to warmly welcome members and visitors alike.
LWML (Lutheran Women's Missionary League)	Ladies of any age may join this enthusiastic group dedicated to building up Christ's kingdom. - Rummage Sales twice a year. - Layette projects. - Mission projects.
Prayer, Care and Spiritual Growth Ministry	Working to provide care and prayer for those who need it most. Learn more here.
Properties Ministry	Let's face it. Something is always in need of repair or replacement around the church. This ministry always needs more helping hands.
Rainbows	This is a support group for children (1st through 8th grades) who have had a loss in their life through death (death of parent, sibling, someone close to them), or divorce. The facilitators in this group have had special classes from the National Rainbows trainers.
Salvation Army	The first Thursday of each month we prepare and serve a noon-time meal at the Mt. Clemens kitchen facility for about 75-100 people.
Samaritan House	Samaritan House is located at 62324 Van Dyke between 28 & 29 Mile Road. This non-profit organization helps the needy in the community with emergency requests. They have a food panty and e-mail clothing needs. Our Redeemer supports it with funding, groceries and volunteers.
Sound Board	Each worship service requires a person to adjust the speaker system in the sanctuary.
Women's Ministry	The Women's Ministry organizes at least one retreat each year. They are always looking for new ideas.
Youth Ministries	The Youth at Our Redeemer are an active group. The church maintains a Youth House where high school teens meet every other Sunday night.