Installation of Pr. Kristin-Luana and Pr. Olaf Baumann on February 24, 2024
As members of the body of Christ in this place and time, we are a welcoming congregation of people who gather to worship God, to share life together, to grow in love for each other and to be shaped by God’s Word, with the purpose of living out God’s love and being a sign of God’s loving and forgiving presence in our community and world. We hope you will join us!
In Home Worship – Sunday, October 27, 2024 – Reformation Sunday and Season of Wisdom
10:00 am Worship
This Sunday, Pr. Kristin-Luana is the presider and preacher since Pr. Olaf will be on vacation. Here is Sunday’s Sermon News:
“Let Me Look Up Again!” Mark 10:46-52
Today’s Gospel tells us about the healing of Bartimaeus. “Go, your faith has made you well,” says Jesus. Now, I don’t know how it is with you, but sometimes, when I read a healing story like this, I feel a lot of pressure! What if I need urgent healing, and my faith is not strong enough to initiate the mystery of healing?
It was helpful for me to review some of Luther’s writings in that respect. In The Freedom of a Christian, Luther makes the point with strong conviction that faith is not some work I do, some activity I pursue to get on Jesus’ good side or procure some perks through my connection with the man in power. No, faith is trust in the saving power of Jesus Christ, no matter what. Faith is independent of the state of my health or my wealth or my reputation.
Review some more of Luther’s teachings in my video class attached to this post as you prepare to commemorate Reformation Sunday. And don’t forget to wear red when you come to church this Sunday, 10 a.m., at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 745 Front Street S, Issaquah and on YouTube.
– Pr. Kristin-Luana
Click the “Worship With Us Live” logo above to worship online with us, and click the button below to view the bulletin and follow along.
“When defined in terms of what can be measured objectively, examined in an X-ray, or captured with a camera, aging is decline. But when measured in spiritual and biblical terms, the experience of aging can become the fulfillment of life, reflecting the glory, the insight, the soul, fulfillment of a fully lived life.”
– Donald Koepke
Church News
Thank You for Your Generosity to Vine Maple Place
Community Outreach Committee thanks you for your donations of hygiene essentials and home care supplies last Sunday. Your generosity will have a positive impact in the lives of women and children at Vine Maple Place.
NEXT Sunday, November 3: Recognition of Ministry for Dianne Tanner
During the 10 a.m. service on November 3, we’ll honor and thank Dianne for her decades of service as Funeral Reception Coordinator. During coffee hour @ 11 a.m., we’ll have cake and celebrate her ministry.
Pr. Olaf on Vacation
Pr. Olaf will be on vacation starting on Sunday, October 27; he will be back for church on Sunday, November 10. For emergency pastoral care during that time, please contact Pr. Kristin-Luana at 360-912-1245.
Pr. Randy Webb will facilitate “Paul’s Letter to Philemon and the Early Church” sessions on Thursday, October 31 and November 7 at 12 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Communion Services at Timber Ridge
Here are the upcoming dates for the services at Timber Ridge Retirement Community:
- Thursday, November 7, led by SALC (St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church) at Timber Ridge
- Wednesday, December 4* led by OSLC at Timber Ridge (*Please note the new date: Due to a scheduling conflict on December 5 with the room where we meet, we’re moving the service to Wednesday, December 4.)
Sunday, November 17: Coffee Chat–Review Labyrinth and Plans for Winter Activation
During coffee hour @ 11 a.m. on November 17, we’ll discuss the labyrinth and Season of Creation and share plans for upcoming art and community events (December 1-January 6).
Sunday, November 24: Holiday Pie Social and Bake Sale Fundraiser
During coffee hour @ 11 a.m. on November 24, we’re hosting a fundraiser to support the annual Women’s Retreat (March 2025). Bakers, jam & jelly makers—sign up to donate your beautiful goods to the cause. We’d love to have pies, cakes, dinner rolls, breads, muffins, cookies . . . your favorite things to make and share. Here’s a chance to purchase something you wouldn’t make while supporting a good cause! We’ll cut some pies for coffee hour and ask that you support us with a donation to the basket on the table. Whole pies, cakes, rolls, and cookies by the dozen, etc. will be available for sale. You’ll find more details in the bulletin and the upcoming November Focus.
Becoming Better Stewards: Composting and Recycling
Please check out the bulletin board in Anderson Hall that shows what items are good to go into recycling and compost bins, and what items need to go into the garbage. Please use the bins below the bulletin board—blue for recycling, green for compost, and black for garbage to dispose of items correctly. Also, green compost bins are now in the bathrooms for paper towel waste. Thanks!
Job Opening: Part-time Organist/Pianist
Our Savior Lutheran Church is seeking an Organist/Pianist for our weekly Sunday Service at 10 AM, plus six services per year in a senior living facility, four seasonal holidays, and five Lenten Midweek Services. We have an Allen Digital Computer Organ and a 6 ft. Samick Grand Piano. Salary range is $15-16,000 annually with four weeks of paid vacation. Send resume, contact info. for two references, and audio/video links to Cynthia Delaney, [email protected], or call 425-392-4169 for more information.
Sunday, October 27
Worship and Reformation Sunday at 10:00 a.m. (Sanctuary) WEAR RED!
Coffee and Fellowship Hour following worship (Anderson Hall)
Monday, October 28
Congregational Care Ministry meets at 10:30 a.m. (Library)
Companions Bible Study meets at 3:00 p.m. (online).
Tuesday, October 29
Church Council meets at 7:00 p.m. (online)
Thursday, October 30 – Happy Halloween!
Mission Quilters meets at 9:30 a.m. (Anderson Hall)
Fall Education with Pr. Randy Webb: “Paul’s Letter to Philemon and the Early Church” starts at 12:00 p.m. (in person in Anderson Hall)
Fall Education with Pr. Randy Webb: “Paul’s Letter to Philemon and the Early Church” starts at 7:00 p.m. (online via Zoom)
Sunday, November 3
Worship at 10:00 a.m. (Sanctuary)
Coffee and Fellowship Hour following worship (Anderson Hall)
Each time you give your regular offering, you are ensuring support for your church community and the work Jesus calls us to do. Whether making offerings when you worship each Sunday, or with a check via postal mail, or giving online using the “Electronic Giving” tab above, together we move forward as God’s generous, caring, supportive people—doing the work Jesus calls us to do! Warmest regards from your Stewardship Committee.
Prayers Your prayer requests are important to us. Requests for prayers can be taken by email or phone, and will be added to the weekly worship bulletin, Prayers of the People, and staff prayers. Email [email protected], or call 425-392-4169 and leave a message with your prayer.
Emergency Pastoral Care
For emergency pastoral care, please contact Pr. Kristin-Luana Baumann at 360-912-1245 or [email protected].