As members of the body of Christ in this place and time, we are a welcoming congregation of people who gather to be shaped by God’s Word and Sacrament, with the purpose of living out God’s love in our community and world. We hope you will join us!
Featured Event
Join us for “Praise and Worship” on Saturday, May 23 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm – a partnership between New Creation Church and Our Savior Lutheran Church as a fundraiser for Rihalo Christian School in Burkina Faso.
10:00 am Worship
We welcome you to worship this Sunday!
On Sunday, May 10, Pr. Kristin-Luana is the presider, and Pr. Olaf is the preacher.
Here is the Sermon News for Sunday, May 10:
Sermon News for May 10, 2026: John 14:23-29
What happens when faith becomes a beach chair?
This Sunday’s sermon on John 14 asks whether Christianity is merely about admiring God from a safe distance — sunsets, stars, inspiring moments — or whether following Christ actually moves us somewhere communal and alive.
Martin Luther, Cha Cha on church roofs, “spiritual but not religious,” hockey equipment, and the possibility that God sometimes sounds less like a whisper and more like an overcaffeinated drill instructor all make an appearance.
Faith has consequences. The question is: what kind?
Join us this Sunday, 10 AM, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 745 Front St. S, in Issaquah, WA, and on YouTube!
– Pr. Olaf
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.
Parish Administrator Taking Day Off on Monday, May 11
Cynthia is taking the day off on Monday, May 11 and will return on Tuesday, May 12. The pastors will be at work on Monday.
Line Dancing with Renata Continues on Mondays in May
You’re invited to have fun and get moving at Zuzla Line Dancing with Renata on Mondays at 11:00 a.m. in Anderson Hall. Classes are $10 per class or pay what you can.
Visioning Group Meetings
Here are the dates and times for the next meeting of these Visioning Groups:
- Property/Tiny House Group: Wednesday, May 13, 6:00 p.m. on Zoom
- RIC Group: Monday, May 18, 6:30 p.m. in the Education Room
- Life of Faith Group: Wednesday, May 20, 2:00-4:00 p.m. in the Education Room
Wednesday AA Meeting Starts on Wednesday, May 13
A new Alcoholics Anonymous meeting is starting up at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesdays in the Education Room. There will be childcare available in the Children’s Classroom next door.
Journey of Generosity Retreat on Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16
The next Journey of Generosity retreat will take place on Friday, May 15, 4:30-9:00 p.m., and Saturday, May 16, 8:00 a.m.-noon. Most people who talk to you about money want something from you. Generous Giving is privately funded, so you will never be asked for money at our retreat. We want to give you the gift of conversation. We want to provide a pressure-free environment for you to listen to God and draw closer to Him while exploring passages from Scripture, listening to engaging video stories from people who have expanded their own generosity, and reflecting on topics that examine the joy of being a disciple of Christ. We don’t want something from you—we want something for you.
Meals and refreshments are provided for both Friday dinner and Saturday breakfast. To sign up for the Journey of Generosity retreat, or if you have any questions, please contact Jeff Jewell through the church office.
St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church Blood Drive on Thursday, May 28
To sign up to donate blood on Thursday, May 28 between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in Bellevue, use the button below.
NW WA Synod Gathering in Lynnwood on Saturday, May 30
You are invited join other members of the Northwest Washington Synod of the ELCA to celebrate, learn, and connect around the theme of generosity. On Saturday, May 30, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., we will gather at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lynnwood AND the new Lynnwood Neighborhood Center. There will be worship with Bishop Shelley Bryan Wee, give thanks for Synod VP Kay Edgerton who is concluding her term this summer, and hear from keyenote speaker Rev. Tim Brown, ELCA Director for Congregational Stewardship. After lunch, there will be afternoon workshops, and then a sending service to close the day. All are welcome to register—lay members and rostered leaders. There are so many wonderful workshop options, you will want to bring a group from your ministry site to capture as many of the offerings as you can!
Registration Info: Cost will be $40/person—includes the full program and lunch.
For more information and to register, click the button below. Registration closes at noon on Monday, May 18.
Preparing for OSLC’s Annual Congregational Meeting on Sunday, June 28
Due Date for Committee Reports: Monday, June 1
Committee chairs and church leaders need to submit their reports on or before Monday, June 1 for Cynthia to complete and print the Annual Report so it’s ready for Sunday, June 14. The congregation needs two Sundays—June 14 and 21—to review it before the Annual Meeting. Also, if you’ve taken photos of your committee or church events in the last year, please submit those as well. Please email your report (and photos) to Cynthia at office@oslcissaquah.org.
Annual Congregational Meeting: Sunday, June 28
Join us on Sunday, June 28 in Anderson Hall immediately following worship as we set the church’s course for next year. Agenda items include voting on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Mission & Ministry Operating Budget and discussing mission priorities. Your attendance is important, and we hope to see you there!
Skills for Disagreeing Better Workshop on Saturday, June 6 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Bellevue
Would you like to learn how to disagree better? How to explore where we differ, and how to recognize what we share across the gap of political views? Then please join us at this FREE workshop conducted by Braver Angels. We will learn and practice skills for listening carefully, looking for common ground, and sharing our perspectives in ways that connect rather than create more misunderstanding. We encourage you to invite those from your circle with different views. This workshop is about sharing experiences and finding common ground, not about debate or persuasion. All viewpoints are welcome. We hope you’ll join us!
Book for OSLC Fall Study Is on Sale!
This fall, Pr. Kristin-Luana will facilitate a 12:00 p.m. study of the book Tending the Wild Garden: Growing in the Fruit of the Spirit by Eugenia Anne Gamble. This book is currently on sale (35% off!) at pcusastore.com. You can buy your copy via the button below. More information about the book study will be forthcoming.
ELCC Webpage
Do you know that the Eastside Lutheran Church Community (ELCC) has a webpage? You can find it here: https://www.eastsidelutherancgdc.org/ And, even better, if you scroll down to the bottom of the page, you can sign up for their newsletter! There are many interesting events there. Have a look!
Youth Events
Summer Mission Trip—Lantern Hill, Mexico
June 26-July 2, 2026, Cost: $700 per person plus airfare and other accommodations (additional hotels, shuttles, etc.); Who can come: All ages, an intergenerational mission trip!
This is not your normal mission trip. You, as a participant, will be part of the leadership and planning of this trip, using your gifts and talents to help shape what we do over the course of our time with the wonderful people of Lantern Hill. The main goal of this trip is to learn and grow in relationship with the people of Lantern Hill, not to come and “fix” their problems. During the course of the trip, you could help to prep a meal in the kitchen, tutor a student, play games or soccer with the kids, help build, or whatever you and our team decides in partnership with the people of Lantern Hill! While you are there you will experience the people, the community, the food, and the hospitality of the Lantern Hill Community.
For any questions, email Doug Johnson at doug@salc.church or doug@shlc.org.
Sunday, May 10 – Mother’s Day
10:00 a.m. Worship
11:00 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship Hour (Anderson Hall)
Monday, May 11
11:00 a.m. Line Dancing with Renata Class (Anderson Hall)
3:00 p.m. Companions Bible Study (Online)
Tuesday, May 12
1:00 p.m. Community Meal Prep (Kitchen)
Wednesday, May 13
6:00 p.m. Property/Tiny House Visioning Group (Online)
Thursday, May 14
9:30 a.m. Mission Quilters (Anderson Hall)
Friday, May 15
4:30-9 p.m. Journey of Generosity Retreat (Anderson Hall)
Saturday, May 16
8 a.m.-12 p.m. Journey of Generosity Retreat (Anderson Hall)
Sunday, May 17
10:00 a.m. Worship
11:00 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship Hour (Anderson Hall)
Emergency Pastoral Care
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.