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!
10:00 am Worship
We welcome you to worship this Sunday, either in-person at Our Savior Lutheran Church (745 Front St. S in Issaquah), or on YouTube.
On Sunday, September 6, Pr. Kristin-Luana is the presider, and Pr. Olaf is the preacher.
Here is the Sermon News:
Galatians 1–2:14: What if being a good Christian isn’t what saves us?
Paul was furious. Other missionaries had arrived in Galatia telling his converts that faith in Christ wasn’t enough. They also had to obey the religious rules like food laws and be circumcised. Paul’s answer was explosive: If righteousness comes through the law, then Christ died for nothing.
This Sunday, we begin Galatians and explore one of the central insights of the Lutheran faith, the difference between Law and Gospel—and why grace really means grace.
– 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.
Come Early on Sunday, September 6 to Learn New Service Music
Come learn our new service music on September 6 since that’s the Sunday our new seasonal liturgy starts. We will be practicing the music starting at 9:40 a.m. on September 6, 20 minutes before service. Feel free to come into the sanctuary whenever you arrive at church.
Choir Practice Schedule
Choir has started up again and you are invited to join in and sing! Here’s what the Sunday choir practice schedule looks like for the first few weeks:
- September 6–9:10-9:45 a.m. (before service) and sing during church
- September 13–No practice
- September 20–11:10 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (after)
- September 27–9:10-9:45 a.m. (before)
- October 4–9:10-9:45 a.m. (before service) and sing during church
Please talk to Nora T. if you have any questions.
Death Valley Video at Coffee Fellowship Sunday, September 6
During Coffee Fellowship after worship on September 6, Peter M. will show a short video he made of Death Valley as a response to author Pr. Eugenia’s talk on Sunday, August 30.
Tending the Wild Garden Book Study Starts Thursday!
The churchwide book study classes of the book Tending the Wild Garden: Growing in the Fruit of the Spirit by Eugenia Anne Gamble start this week on Thursday, September 10 and Sunday, September 13. Thanks for signing up!
Preparation for the first class:
- Read the Introduction.
- Write one memorable word or sentence from the Introduction into your notebook or journal.
- Bring the notebook or journal to class.
Pictorial Directory Coming Soon!
Congregational Care Ministry will host three photo sessions on Sunday mornings after worship in September and October. You will have the opportunity to have your photo taken for the pictorial directory. The photos will be added to our new Tithe.ly membership database. All members and friends of OSLC are welcome to be in the directory.
The photo sessions are scheduled for
- September 13
- September 27
- October 11
Line Dancing Classes on Pause for Now
Line dancing classes won’t start up again in mid-September as expected. Due to life circumstances, Renata is pausing classes until a possible future date.
Curiosity Corner – from the the Reconciling in Christ (RIC) Team
“Curiosity opens the door to understanding, compassion, and deeper relationships.”
Inspiration – from the Life of Faith Team
A quote from Chris Johnson, Word & World, Summer 2023:
Being yourself honors God’s promise that you are “enough” and liberates you from the debilitating pressure of trying to be someone else.
Enjoy your liberated life this coming week!
Rwanda Mission Trip/Love with Actions Meeting on September 13 at 4:00 p.m. at Sammamish Hills Lutheran Church
See announcement in the bulletin for more details.
Upcoming Confirmation Class
Sunday, September 13, 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m., Orientation, Sammamish Hills Lutheran Church: Includes orientation for new/current students AND orientation/planning for confirmands/Affirmation of Baptism.
Bell Choir Seeking Ringers
Do you like music? The Bell Choir is looking for ringers! No experience is necessary. Commitment is short-term as we are looking at only three or four seasonal offerings this year. Come play for one season—or all—as your schedule allows. Contact Wendy W. for additional information.
Flannel Fest: Wear Flannel to Worship on Sunday, November 22
Save the date! See announcement in the bulletin for more details.
Women’s Retreat
Mark your calendars for the 2027 Women’s Retreat: March 5-7, 2027!
February 5-16, 2027 Belize Mission Trip with Sammamish Hills Lutheran Church
Sammamish Hills Lutheran Church is organizing a mission trip to Belize in February 2027, and you are invited and encouraged to join them! For more information, click the button below. Registrations and deposits are due by the end of September. If you have any questions and/or would like a registration form, contact Pastor Nyla Schoeld at pastornyla@shlc.org.
Our Eastside Lutheran Church Community (ELCC) has a webpage – you can find it via the button below. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and sign up for their newsletter! There are many interesting events there. Have a look!
Sunday, September 6
9:10 a.m. Choir Practice
9:40 a.m. New Liturgy Practice
10:00 a.m. Worship
11:00 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship Hour and Death Valley video
Monday, September 7 – OFFICE CLOSED (Labor Day)
3:00 p.m. Companions Bible Study (Online)
Tuesday, September 8
1:00 p.m. Community Meal Prep (Kitchen)
Thursday, September 10
9:30 a.m. Mission Quilters (Anderson Hall)
12:15 p.m. Tending the Wild Garden Book Study with Pr. Kristin-Luana Baumann (Anderson Hall)
Sunday, September 13
8:30 a.m. Tending the Wild Garden Book Study with Pr. Randy Webb (Anderson Hall)
10:00 a.m. Worship
11:00 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship Hour and Pictorial Directory photography
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.