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!
Dear friends,
It has come to our attention that someone is impersonating Pastor Olaf and contacting people to request favors, gift cards, or cash, while another email asks for a PDF copy of our member directory. Please be advised that these are both scams.
The pastors will never ask for gift cards, cash, or similar financial assistance through email, text message, or social media. If you receive such a request appearing to come from one of the pastors, do not respond and do not send any money or information.
If you are unsure whether a message is legitimate, please contact the church office directly using our official contact information. Our email addresses are: pr.o@oslcissaquah.org, pastorolaf@gmail.com; pr.kl@oslcissaquah.org, kristinluana@gmail.com.
Thank you for your vigilance.
Featured Event
Pizza and Prayer – Wednesdays at 6:15 pm and 7:00 pm
Join us on Wednesday evenings during Lent (now through March 25) for Pizza and Prayer. At 6:15 p.m., we’ll share a pizza meal in Anderson Hall. At 7:00 p.m., we’ll have Holden Evening Prayer in the sanctuary.
10:00 am Worship
We welcome you to worship this Sunday!
On Sunday, March 8, Pr. Kristin-Luana is the presider, and Pr. Olaf is the preacher.
Here is the Sermon News:
March 8, 2026: John 4:5-42
In a world full of lines that divide—religion, culture, politics—Jesus crosses them all. At a well in Samaria, he asks a stranger for a drink and turns centuries of hostility upside down. What if the real question isn’t what religion we belong to, but whether our faith makes us kinder or crueler?
Join us this Sunday (at 10 AM at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 745 Front St S, in Issaquah and on YouTube), as we explore how grace breaks barriers and calls us to love the neighbor—even the one we struggle to love.
– 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.
Worshipping online? Let us know!
If you regularly worship with us here on YouTube on Sundays, please let Cynthia know at office@oslcissaquah.org or 425-392-4169.
Remember: Daylight Savings Time starts on Sunday, March 8!
Daylight Savings Time starts on Sunday, March 8 at 2:00 a.m. So, please don’t forget to “spring your clock forward” before you go to bed on Saturday night (to lose an hour of time) so you don’t come one hour late to church! Thanks.
Pizza & Conversation Book Study Continues on Monday, March 9
The next Pizza & Conversation Book Study with Pr. Olaf will take place on Monday, March 9, at 6:00 p.m. in the Education Room (and on Zoom for snowbirds). This study is based on Dan McClellan’s The Bible Says So: What We Get Right (and Wrong) About Scripture’s Most Controversial Issues, and facilitated by Pr. Olaf on the 2nd Monday of each month through May. More details in the Dec./Jan. Focus.
Thank You for Filling the BIG Coffee Pot on Sunday, March 1!
Sunday, March 1 was the 9th of 12 in-gatherings for the coffee pot. We received $709.60 for Espresso Your Faith. THANK YOU for your generosity! The next ingathering for our Abundance Budget will be on Easter Sunday, April 5.
Visioning at Coffee Fellowship on Sunday, March 15
On Sunday, March 15 during Coffee Fellowship in Anderson Hall, join Pr. Kristin-Luana for another round of discerning our vision and mission together!
Visioning Group Meetings
Here are the dates and times for the next meetings of these Visioning Groups:
- Life of Faith Group: Wednesday, March 11, 2:00-4:00 p.m. in the Education Room
- RIC Group: Monday, March 16, 6:00 p.m., in the Education Room
- Tiny House/Property Group: Wednesday, March 18, 5:00-6:00 p.m. on Zoom
Bible Views and the News Series – Thursdays through March 19
Rev. Dr. Randy Webb is facilitating a series titled Bible Views and the News, which is looking at some of the key scriptures we have as followers of Jesus. It is live at noon in Anderson Hall and at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom on Thursdays through March 19. Contact the church office if you need the Zoom link. Hope you can attend!
Mark Your Calendars for Pre-Palm Sunday Outdoor Cleanup
Wednesday, March 25, 9 a.m. to noon and/or Saturday, March 28, 9 a.m. to noon
Plant, weed, and rake. Tools, coffee, and donuts provided. Bring gloves. Suggestions or questions? Contact Anne E. or Chuck B.—Submitted by Chuck B.
No Need for Tape!
If you need to hang up a poster/sign in the church, please do NOT use tape anymore. Cynthia in the OSLC office has a supply of poster putty/hang tack available. It is reusable, easy to remove, and does not damage the walls. Check it out!—Submitted by Pr. Kristin-Luana
Palm Sunday – March 29 – 10:00 am service with communion
We relive Jesus’ joyful journey into Jerusalem, followed by his sorrowful journey to the cross.
Maundy Thursday – April 2 – 7:00 pm service with communion
We remember Jesus and his friends, family, and disciples at their last meal together.
Good Friday – April 3 – 7:00 pm service
We join together in a vigil for Jesus’ suffering and death.
Easter Sunday – April 5 – 10:00 am service with communion and brunch following
We tell Jesus’ resurrection stories and celebrate our eternal life together!
Helpers Needed for Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 5
Easter Sunday is a day of great celebration, and for some in our community, it is an opportunity to worship with us in our church. We are planning a very informal brunch for after service:
- Coffee, tea, juice
- Pastries, sweet rolls, gluten-free goodies
- Fruit
- Decorated/colored hard-boiled eggs
If you are willing to provide any of these items, and/or are willing to help with the preparations and/or cleanup, please contact Connie F. through the church office. Thanks much.
ELCC Newsletter
The Eastside Lutheran Church Community (ELCC) ia publishing an electronic newsletter on the third Monday of each month. Sign up for the newsletter here: https://www.eastsidelutherancc.org/
ELCC All-Call Stakeholder Meeting – Saturday, April 11 from 10:00 am to noon at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church (3030 Bellevue Way, Bellevue)
Please attend our next stakeholder meeting to discuss important updates and strategies. This is a great opportunity to meet people and to gain insight into what has been accomplished and where we hope to go. Light refreshments will be provided. All are welcome, so please join us in Pierson Hall for a lively discussion about all things ELCC.
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, March 8
10:00 a.m. Worship (Sanctuary and online)
11:00 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship Hour (Anderson Hall)
Monday, March 9
10:30 a.m. Congregational Care Ministry (Library)
3:00 p.m. Companions Bible Study (Online)
6:00 p.m. Pizza & Conversation Book Study (Education Room and Online)
Tuesday, March 10
1:00 p.m. Community Meal Prep (Kitchen)
Wednesday, March 11
10:00 a.m. Bulletin Announcements Deadline
10:30 a.m. Stephen Minister Training Course (Education Room)
2:00 p.m. Life of Faith Visioning Group (Education Room)
6:15 p.m. Pizza and Prayer (Anderson Hall)
7:00 p.m. Holden Evening Prayer (Sanctuary)
Thursday, March 12
9:30 a.m. Mission Quilters (Anderson Hall)
12:00 p.m. Bible Views and the News (Anderson Hall)
7:00 p.m. Bible Views and the News (Online)
Sunday, March 15
10:00 a.m. Worship (Sanctuary and online)
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.