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!
Sunday, July 6, 2025 – Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
10:00 am Worship
We welcome you to worship this Sunday!
This Sunday, Pr. Larry Thomas will be the presider and preacher since Pr. Kristin-Luana and Pr. Olaf are out of town.
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.
Pastors’ Return
The pastors will return to work on Monday, July 7. For emergency pastoral care through July 6, please contact Rev. Krista Johnson, the pastor at Mt. Si Lutheran Church in North Bend, at 206-473-7460.
The Abundance Budget 2025-26
Since July 6 is the first Sunday of the month, please bring what you’ve collected in your coffee cup to add to the BIG coffee pot for our Abundance Budget.
What is “The Abundance Budget”? It is the budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 that shows that the OSLC congregation believes that our God is a god of ABUNDANCE and not of SCARCITY. It is a step of faith to show that we believe God owns all and we are but caretakers of HIS world including what we think WE “own.”
Based on our current attendance and giving patterns, the approval of this budget at the Annual Meeting on June 8, 2025 is a stretch for this congregation. Can we each give more in contributions to reach the goal? All it takes is the cost of a cup of fancy coffee each week. You are encouraged to “Espresso Your Faith – Give Boldly, One Coffee at a Time”.
To learn more about the “Espresso Your Faith” initiative, read all about it in the July/August (Summer) 2025 Focus Newsletter.
OSLC Stephen Ministry Program – Training Coming this Fall!
Our first Stephen Minister Training Course (SMTC) has been scheduled to start October 8, 2025, and runs through April 15, 2026. Information on the OSLC Stephen Ministry Program, including the Stephen Minister Training Course schedule and a list of volunteer opportunities, is available via the tab at the top of this page.
More Help Needed for Coffee Hour
Each Sunday, two people are needed for coffee hour (for the coffee and treats). Please sign up on the sheet next to the kitchen door. Thanks for your participation in making our time of fellowship truly wonderful.
Next Men’s Group Meeting
The next Men’s Group meeting is on Wednesday, July 16 at 6:00 p.m. at Malarky’s Sports Grill, 1025 NW Gilman Blvd, Issaquah. It’s been changed to 6:00 p.m. to take advantage of Happy Hour!
Beach Church at Lake Sammamish – Wednesdays, August 6, 13, and 20 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Join us at Lake Sammamish for a potluck with grilled hot dogs, S’mores, games and a swim, devotions, and songs. This is an intergenerational event for members and friends of Issaquah and Eastside churches. Please bring your own chair and a dish to share! Consider bringing your own table setting to reduce and recycle. And bring beach games, too, of course!
Directions: Drive west on E. Lake Sammamish Parkway SE; just after the Lake Sammamish Park boat landing ramp, turn left on SE 44th St. and drive to the lakeshore.
We still need volunteers for transporting food, paper goods, etc. to the lake on August 6 and 13. If you can help, contact Cynthia at office@oslcissaquah.org or call 425-392-4169. Thanks!
Bring yarn in bright colors!
In preparation for another round of yarn bombing our beautiful tall trees on Front Street, we are collecting yarn in bright colors. Do you want to start knitting, even in the heat of summer? Go for it! Check in with Cheryl L. through the church office as to what color and length is most needed.
Looking for Representative(s) on the Eastside Lutheran Church Community (ELCC) Steering Committee
We are looking for one or two lay people who are interested in attending the monthly Eastside Lutheran Church Community (ELCC) Steering Committee meetings. At this moment in time, the committee meets Thursday afternoons on zoom. Please let the pastors know if you’re interested.
Sunday, July 6
10:00 a.m. Worship (Sanctuary and online)
11:00 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship Hour (Anderson Hall)
Tuesday, July 8
1:00 p.m. Community Meal Prep (Kitchen)
Thursday, July 10
9:30 a.m. Mission Quilters (Anderson Hall)
Sunday, July 6
10:00 a.m. Worship (Sanctuary and online)
11:00 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship Hour (Anderson Hall)
Pastors Baumann are at Continuing Education from June 22-June 29 and on vacation from June 30-July 6.
Rev. Krista Johnson, the pastor at Mt. Si Lutheran Church in North Bend, is offering pastoral care during this time. Her phone # is 206-473-7460.