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 20, 2024 – 22nd Sunday after Pentecost—Season of Wisdom
This Sunday, Pr. Olaf is the presider, and Pr. Kristin-Luana is the preacher. Here is Sunday’s Sermon News:
Photo Credit: Olaf Baumann
Mark 10:35-45
Jesus’ disciples James and John ask to receive the place of honor at Jesus’ side. They imagine Jesus to be king in the kingdom of God, just like in the real world: king on top, court below him, rule over the common people. But Jesus says his kingdom will be ruled by servants, not kings.
The church was never called to rule; it was always called to serve God’s people. Like our quilters serve people here and elsewhere by providing quilts and other needed items through the work of Lutheran World Relief. This Sunday, the quilts will be displayed and blessed before they are shipped out to those who need them. You don’t want to miss this! Come and see at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 745 Front St S, Issaquah and on YouTube, at 10 a.m.
– Pr. Olaf
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.
“Older adults are not over the hill. In fact, they have climbed the hill called life and from that hard won perch are able to see the hand of God intertwining with their lives in the past that enables them to trust the hand of God in the future.”
– Donald Koepke
Church News
Welcome, New Members!: TODAY Sunday, October 20
Today we’re excited to welcome Cecilia K. and Wayne H. as new OSLC members.
Blessing of the Quilts: TODAY Sunday, October 20
The dedicated members of Mission Quilters have made dozens of beautiful quilts this year. The quilts will cover the back of the pews and be blessed during worship.
Hygiene Drive for Vine Maple Place: TODAY Sunday, October 20
Community Outreach Committee is hosting a Hygiene Drive for Vine Maple Place on Sunday, October 20. The most vulnerable local families cannot afford the rising costs of hygiene essentials. The list of much-needed hygiene and homecare items is included at the end of the bulletin (click the button above) so you can take it with you when you go shopping. (The list will also be inserted into bulletins on Sunday.) Please help us support women and children at Vine Maple Place by bringing donations to church next Sunday, October 20. Thanks!
Fall Community Game Nights – TODAY Sunday, October 20
You’re invited to join in and play games once a month during Fall Community Game Nights at a local Lutheran church. Last year, Family Game Nights were initiated by Mount Si Lutheran Church in North Bend, and the event has grown. Here is the list of upcoming game nights:
All dates are from 5pm-7pm
10/20 – St. Luke’s Lutheran Church – Bellevue
11/17 – Mt. Si Lutheran Church – North Bend
OSLC will host Community Game Night next April.
Fall Education with Pr. Olaf Continues on Thursdays
There’s still plenty of time to join in the education series, “Paul’s Letter to Philemon and the Early Church.” The series continues every Thursday at noon in Anderson Hall and 7 p.m. on Zoom through November 21. Each session will be one hour long. You can also do the study alone at home and proceed at your own pace. If you haven’t yet picked up a book, more are available in the narthex. Don’t forget to do the exercises in the book. Any questions, contact Pr. Olaf. Thanks!
OSLC Fall Grounds Final Work Party: Saturday, October 26
Thank you, Rick, Jane, Chuck, & Mike for helping with Thursday’s Work Party. We pruned & trimmed the trees and bushes in the front of the church and solved some electrical problems in the library, shed, & kitchen. The 2nd and final work party of the year is October 26, Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. Come any time, and any length of time, for friendly fall fun. Questions? Contact Anne E.
Reformation Sunday, October 27
Next Sunday, October 27, is Reformation Sunday, when Lutheran churches commemorate Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation. Please wear red next Sunday. Thanks!
Communion Services at Timber Ridge at Talus – First Thursday of the month
Services at Timber Ridge Retirement Community are always on the first Thursday of the month at 2:00 p.m. One month is led by OSLC, and the next month by St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church (SALC). Here are the upcoming dates:
• November 7, led by SALC
• December 5, led by OSLC
Do you have musical talents and feel called to be part of this ministry? Let Pr. Kristin-Luana know by emailing her at [email protected]. Thank you!
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 20
Worship and Blessing of the Quilts at 10:00 a.m. (Sanctuary)
Coffee and Fellowship Hour following worship (Anderson Hall)
Fall Community Game Night at 5:00 pm at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church – Bellevue
Monday, October 21
Companions Bible Study meets at 3:00 p.m. (online)
Tuesday, October 22
Council Executive Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. (online)
Thursday, October 24
Mission Quilters meets at 9:30 a.m. (Anderson Hall)
Fall Education with Pr. Olaf: “Paul’s Letter to Philemon and the Early Church” starts at 12:00 p.m. (in person in Anderson Hall)
Community Meal Prep starts at 1:00 p.m. (Kitchen)
Fall Education with Pr. Olaf: “Paul’s Letter to Philemon and the Early Church” starts at 7:00 p.m. (online via Zoom)
Finance Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. (online)
Saturday, October 26
Fall Grounds Final Work Party at 9:00 a.m.
Sunday, October 27
Worship and Reformation Sunday at 10:00 a.m. (Sanctuary) WEAR RED!
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. Olaf Baumann at 360-912-1830 or [email protected], or Pr. Kristin-Luana Baumann at 360-912-1245 or [email protected].