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, August 23, Pr. Kristin-Luana is the presider, and Pr. Olaf is the preacher.
Here is the Sermon News:
Matthew 16:13-20
Why would Jesus tell his disciples not to tell anyone he was the Messiah?
To modern Christians, Matthew 16:20 sounds almost absurd. Shouldn’t they shout it from the rooftops?
But Jesus didn’t live in 21st-century America. He lived in a world where honor worked very differently, and once we understand that world, his strange command suddenly makes sense.
This Sunday: “Don’t Tell Anyone!” Matthew 16:13–20 if you want the people to believe you. Amen.
– 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.
Speaker from City of Issaquah at Coffee Fellowship on Sunday, August 23
Gillian Straub from the City of Issaquah will be at Coffee Fellowship at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 23 to talk about the community feedback survey on equity and access to city services.
No Line Dancing in August
The next Zuzla Line Dancing class with Renata will be on Monday, September 14 (since September 7 is Labor Day).
OSLC Seeks a Kitchen Manager
Are you someone who craves organization? Do you have a few extra hours a month? We need YOU! We’re in search of a volunteer Kitchen Manager.
Volunteer responsibilities include:
- Ordering and maintaining basic supplies
- Being liaison between all groups using the kitchen
- Coordinating appliance repairs when needed
- Communicating with the cleaning crew
This is not a full-time or even a part-time job; it is a very part-time volunteer position. No cooking involved, just helping to keep the kitchen running smoothly for all the groups using the facility. If you can help out, we would very much appreciate it!! Please contact Connie F. or Lisa D through the church office.
Hello, Music Lovers!
Choir season is coming up. Once again, we will be doing a “Monthly Musical Melody,” so this means that you can pick what months you can sing with the choir (hopefully, it will be all of them). Practices will be before or after services, depending on the week, so you can attend coffee time and the book study meetings. Here is what the schedule looks like for the first few weeks:
- August 30–11:10 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (after service)
- 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.
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.
CAN YOU BE CURIOUS?
Reconciled in Christ (RIC) is not a directive from the Synod or National Church. RIC is not a program led by our pastors. It is a movement of the laity (you and me). The grassroots movement at OSLC began in January 2020.The RIC declaration (All Are Welcome) has been around for 30 years. Currently, over 50% of churches in our Synod have made RIC statements.—from your RIC Visioning Team
Fruit of the Spirit
From Eugenia Anne Gamble, “The fruit of the Spirit are the living expressions of God’s love within you.” Think of that, God’s love in you, not just with you,and in each one of us! How WONDERFUL! Blessings on your week!–from your Life of Faith Visioning Team
Tending the Wild Garden Book Study Starts in September
The churchwide book study of the book Tending the Wild Garden: Growing in the Fruit of the Spirit by Eugenia Anne Gamble will start in September. This book is currently on sale (35% off!) at pcusastore.com. You can buy your copy via the button below.
The main study happens on Thursdays from 12:15-1:45 PM and will be facilitated by Pr. Kristin-Luana. That study will be repeated in a shortened version on Sundays from 8:30-9:30 AM for those who work or are unable to attend mid-week; Pr. Randy Webb will facilitate this class. Please sign up on the poster in the narthex for the Thursday or Sunday book study group. Let’s dig into this book together and grow!
Eugenia Gamble will join our Coffee Fellowship on Sunday, August 30 via Zoom.—submitted by Pr. Kristin-Luana
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, August 23
10:00 a.m. Worship
11:00 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship Hour with guest speaker from the City of Issaquah, Gillian Straub
Monday, August 24
3:00 p.m. Companions Bible Study (Online)
Tuesday, August 25
2:00 p.m. Life of Faith Visioning Group (Narthex)
7:00 p.m. Church Council (Online)
Wednesday, August 26
6:00 p.m. Property Visioning Group (Online)
Thursday, August 27
9:30 a.m. Mission Quilters (Anderson Hall)
Sunday, August 30
10:00 a.m. Worship
11:00 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship Hour with author Pr. Eugenia Gamble (via Zoom)
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.