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 – TONIGHT!
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
This Sunday, May 24, Pr. Kristin-Luana is the presider, and Pr. Olaf is the preacher.
Here is the Sermon News:
Pentecost Changes Everything
Imagine living in a world where the gods only cared about the rich, powerful, and connected. Then suddenly someone steps forward and says: “No. God knows you. God hears you. God loves you.”
On Pentecost, frightened fishermen hiding in fear become bold proclaimers of hope. The Holy Spirit does not descend on emperors, generals, or the wealthy—but on ordinary people. The Spirit still has a habit of unsettling the powerful, uplifting the forgotten, and reminding us that God’s love belongs to everyone.
Join us this Sunday at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 745 Front St. S., in Issaquah and on YouTube as we explore how Pentecost turned the ancient world upside down—and why the Spirit may still be doing the same today.
– 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.
No Line Dancing on Monday, May 25
Because of Memorial Day, there’s no Zuzla Line Dancing with Renata class on Monday, May 25. The class will resume at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 1 in Anderson Hall. Classes are $10 per class or pay what you can.
Focus Deadline on Monday, May 25
If you have an article, report, or photo to submit for the June Focus newsletter, the deadline is Monday, May 25. Please email them to Cynthia at office@oslcissaquah.org. Thanks!
Coffee Fellowship Help Needed
At 9:30 a.m. on Sundays, help is needed to set up tables and chairs in Anderson Hall to prepare for Coffee Fellowship. Afterward, help is most needed with cleaning the tables and countertops. Thank you!
We had a fun and delicious Coffee Fellowship on May 17 (Syttende Mai Norwegian feast). Thank you to all who made it possible. Peace and Grace, – from Lois D.
Thank You for Safeway Gift Cards
Thank you to those who donated $25 Safeway gift cards on Sunday, May 17. Your generosity is appreciated! We’re still seeking a few more $25 Safeway gift cards to make sure OSLC’s Benevolence Fund doesn’t run out. With the Safeway gas station right up the hill in the Highlands, Safeway gift cards are in high demand since they can be used for gas or food. Please put them in the offering basket during worship or bring them to Cynthia in the church office. We’ll make sure they go to community members in need. Thank you! — from Cynthia Delaney, Parish Administrator
Pastors’ Schedule and Memorial Day
With Pr. Kristin-Luana taking this weekend off, Pr. Olaf is the pastor to call for emergency pastoral care.
Monday, May 25 is Memorial Day. The church office will be closed. The pastors and Cynthia will return to work on Tuesday, May 26.
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.
Registration Deadline Extended to Tuesday, May 26 for Saturday, May 30 NW WA Synod Gathering
From the Synod: We heard your request to keep registration open a little longer. Registration deadline extended until Tuesday, May 26 at NOON. Please be sure to invite your fellow congregation members and friends to join us in Lynnwood for the May 30 Synod Gathering 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 22 excellent workshop options from local leaders, and then a sending service to close the day. All are welcome to register—lay members and rostered leaders.
Registration Info: Cost is $40/person—includes the full program and lunch. During registration, you will be asked to select your workshops and lunch. BEFORE you register, read about the workshop options here: https://www.lutheransnw.org/events/synod-gathering. Once you have reviewed the workshop options, click the Register button on that same webpage.
Registration Info: Cost will be $40/person—includes the full program and lunch.
For more information and to register, click the button below.
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.
Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027: Sunday, June 21
Anne Ellett, Treasurer, will be sharing the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Mission & Ministry Operating Budget on Sunday, June 21 in Anderson Hall during Coffee Fellowship.
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!
Eastside Pride Event on Sunday, June 7
You’re invited to the Eastside Pride Event at the Issaquah Library on Sunday, June 7 from 12:00-2:00 p.m. It’s hosted by Spirit of Peace UCC and Faith United Methodist Church. There will be giveaways of Pride flags, stickers, and snacks, along with activities such as face painting, music, coloring pages, and bubble makers to share joy and love with the community.
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 24 (WEAR RED!)
10:00 a.m. Worship
11:00 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship Hour (Anderson Hall)
Monday, May 25 – OFFICE CLOSED in observance of Memorial Day
3:00 p.m. Companions Bible Study (Online)
Tuesday, May 26
7:00 p.m. Church Council (Online)
Thursday, May 27
9:30 a.m. Mission Quilters (Anderson Hall)
Friday, May 29
10:00 a.m. Library Reorganization (Library)
Sunday, May 31
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.