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!

Sunday, June 1, 2025 – Seventh Sunday of Easter

10:00 am Worship

We welcome you to worship this Sunday!

This Sunday, Pr. Kristin-Luana is the presider, and Pr. Olaf is the preacher.

Here is Sunday’s Sermon News:

Click the “Worship With Us Live” logo above to worship online with us, and click the buttons below to view the bulletin and the hymns and follow along.

The WORD in Our Worship (WOW) Bible Study – Starts Wednesday, June 4

God’s Word is woven throughout our liturgy, so knowing the biblical stories that inform our liturgy can open up whole new worlds of meaning in our worship. You’re invited to attend The WORD in Our Worship (WOW), a bible study of the scriptures in our liturgy with Dr. Randall (Randy) Webb on four Wednesdays in June: June 4, 11, 18, and 25. This bible study will meet in person at 12:00 noon and 7:00 p.m. in Anderson Hall.

Communion Service at Timber Ridge on Thursday, June 5

The next Communion Service at Timber Ridge Retirement Community will be held on Thursday, June 5 at 2:00 p.m. (led by OSLC).

OSLC’s Annual Congregational Meeting NEXT Sunday, June 8

• Annual Report to the Congregation: The Annual Report was emailed to members on May 23, so check your email inbox. Please read it so you are informed for the Annual Congregational Meeting NEXT Sunday, June 8. Printed copies of this Annual Report are also available in the narthex.
• Annual Congregational Meeting: NEXT Sunday, June 8 after worship

You can find more details in the May Focus newsletter.

Spiritual Writing

Message from Pr. Olaf: I have received requests from several people to continue the spiritual writing class. I am happy to offer this class if there is sustained interest. One possibility is to have an ongoing class that breaks for summer, Lent, and Advent. Another possibility is to have two six-week blocks, one in spring and one in fall. If you are interested in such a class, please email Pr. Olaf (pr.o@oslcissaquah.org) and indicate your format preference (blocks or ongoing). We would need at least five people who commit to attend most sessions. Thanks for your interest.

Thank You for Your Generous Donations to the Food Drive

Thank you to everyone who made the food drive for the Issaquah Food Bank so successful. We received a generous amount of food donations and $420.00 in monetary donations. The Food Bank will be able fulfill the needs of the ever-growing number of clients they are seeing. Many thanks! When we dropped the food off, they weighed the food. We collected 317 lbs. of food! –Submitted by Cheryl L., Community Outreach Liaison

Thank You for Supporting Rihalo Christian School

Thank you to all who came to our joint worship service with New Creation Church on Saturday, May 17 in support of Rihalo Christian School in Rihalo, Burkina Faso. We are grateful for $2,674 in donations. Would you still like to give? Please write your check to Messenger Evangelistic Ministries International or MEMI, with this subject line: Rihalo Christian School, and then put it in the offering basket this Sunday.

News from the Synod Assembly

Rev. Shelley Bryan Wee was re-elected for six years as Bishop of the Northwest Washington Synod, ELCA.

Join Eastside Lutheran Fellowship in Building a Tiny House!

You are invited to help build a Tiny House to support the work of the Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI). There will also be additional service projects in support of our local community, including tying blankets for the Seattle Humane Society, organizing and putting together donations for a backpack ministry, and building a walkway for a local preschool. Anyone from 6th grade and older is invited to help! Construction will take place at Mt. St Lutheran (411 NE 8th St. in North Bend). Dates are:

• June 23, 9am-4pm (Material prep: cutting, organizing, and more!)
• June 24-27, 9am-4pm
• June 28, 8am-6pm (this Saturday we will be focusing on building the house and a special side project)
• June 30-July 3, 9am-4pm

Cost is $50 per person, and the registration deadline is June 1. For more information and to register, click the button below.

Play bunco. Eat a burrito. Build a Home! Come to Saint Andrew’s Lutheran Church (2650 148th Ave SE, Bellevue ) on June 1, from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. to support the adults and youth who are building a Tiny House for Low Income Housing Institute later in June. Cost: $20 per person. For more information and to RSVP, click the button below.

Eastside Pride Event on Sunday, June 22

You’re invited to the Eastside Pride Event on Sunday, June 22 from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at the Issaquah Library. There will be face painting, bubble makers, snacks, giveaways, and music, as well as joy and love to share with the community. This event is hosted by Spirit of Peace UCC, Faith United Methodist Church, and OSLC.

Mariners Game Group Event—Faith and Family Day on Saturday, August 2 at 1:10 p.m. at T-Mobile Park vs. the Texas Rangers (Register by June 30)

Come and join your fellow Mariners’ fans at a baseball game! Joan Friel, the office administrator at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church in Kirkland, has secured a block of seats with her work church in the main level behind 1st base, and she is inviting OSLC to join them! Tickets are $21 each. We’ll watch the Seattle Mariners battle our A.L. West rival the Texas Rangers, and then after the game, there’ll be a postgame concert and player panel. So, grab your seats and enjoy a celebration of faith with your family, friends, and fellow community members! We have to give the Mariners’ office final numbers a month in advance; the registration deadline is Monday, June 30. Please sign up online at hslckirkland.org/ms-game today! Questions? Contact Joan through the HSLC church office (425-823-2727 or office@hslckirkland.org).

Clergy Will Be Mandatory Reporters in Washington

On May 2, 2025, Governor Bob Ferguson signed Washington Senate Bill 5375 into law, designating clergy as mandatory reporters of suspected child abuse or neglect. The law requires clergy to report such suspicions to law enforcement or the Department of Children, Youth, and Families within 48 hours of becoming aware of the potential harm. Notably, this requirement applies even to disclosures made during confessions or counseling sessions. The law will take effect on July 27, 2025.

Sunday, June 1

10:00 a.m. Worship (Sanctuary and online)
11:00 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship Hour (Anderson Hall)

Monday, June 2

3:00 p.m. Companions Bible Study (Online)

Wednesday, June 4

12:00 p.m. The WORD in Our Worship (WOW) Bible Study with Pr. Randy Webb (Anderson Hall)
7:00 p.m. The WORD in Our Worship (WOW) Bible Study with Pr. Randy Webb (Anderson Hall)

Thursday, May 29

9:30 a.m. Mission Quilters (Anderson Hall)
2:00 p.m. Communion Service at Timber Ridge (Timber Ridge)

Sunday, June 8 – Pentecost – WEAR RED!

10:00 a.m. Worship (Sanctuary and online)
11:00 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship Hour and Annual Meeting (Anderson Hall)

For emergency pastoral care, please contact Pr. Olaf Baumann at 360-912-1830 or Pr.O@oslcissaquah.org, or Pr. Kristin-Luana Baumann at 360-912-1245 or Pr.KL@oslcissaquah.org.