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!
On Sunday, June 14, Pr. Olaf is the presider, and Pr. Kristin-Luana is the preacher.
Here is the Sermon News:
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Romans 5:1-8, Love Casts Out Shame
Paul unapologetically states that we are who God made us to be, and not what others think about us. God pours love into our hearts, generously and abundantly. No human being can take this away from us; no human being has the right to close the door between God and the believer. It is not easy, though, not to care about what others think about you. And you should care. It can be super helpful if a spouse or friend or parent tells you: “This is not ok, you need to do better.” We need such outside correctives.
But nowadays, unhealthy shame is on the rise, especially among younger people. Social media exposes folks to horrific and mean-spirited attacks for all and no reasons. People are ashamed because of the shape of their bodies, the color of their skin, their sexual orientation, their age, all things over which they have no control. Shame is not used as a helpful tool for behavioral correction, but as a sledgehammer to bring people down. We can do better!
Come this Sunday to Our Savior Lutheran Church, 745 Front St S, Issaquah, WA , 10 AM, or on YouTube, and learn how!
– Pr. Kristin-Luana
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.
Count the Coins Party on Sunday, June 14 at Coffee Fellowship!
Here is your riddle for the day: “What do you do with a 2-gallon jug of coins?” Answer: “Have a coin-counting party!” The Espresso Your Faith campaign received a 2-gallon jug of coins. Yes, we could visit the local CoinStar machine, but let’s save the 15% fee and have a party instead! Join me in Anderson Hall after worship Sunday, June 14 and help me wrap these coins. Let’s prove that old saying, “Many hands make light work.” Coin wrappers and special snacks provided for party goers.—Submitted by Wendy W., Financial Secretary
OSLC Office Closed on Monday, June 15 and Friday, June 19
On Monday, June 15, Cynthia will take the day off (to make up for working on Saturday). On Friday, June 19, the office will be closed in observance of Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
Line Dancing Continues on Mondays in June
You’re invited to have fun and get moving at Zuzla Line Dancing with Renata on Mondays at 11:00 a.m. in Anderson Hall. Classes are $10 per class or pay what you can.
Preparing for OSLC’s Annual Congregational Meeting on Sunday, June 28
Sunday, June 14—Distribution of 2025-2026 Annual Report
The 2025-2026 Annual Report, proposed OSLC Constitution, and proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget are available in the narthex. Please pick up a copy so you can read and review them before the Annual Meeting.
Sunday, June 21—Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
On Sunday, June 21, Anne Ellett, Treasurer, will be sharing the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget in Anderson Hall during Coffee Fellowship.
Sunday, June 28—Annual Congregational Meeting
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!
Mariners Game Group Event—Faith and Family Day
Saturday, August 1 at 1:10 pm at T-Mobile Park (1250 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA) vs. the Minnesota Twins
Come and join your fellow Mariners’ fans at a baseball game! Joan F. has secured a block of seats in the main level through her work church, and you’re invited too! Tickets are just $21 each. We have to give the Mariners office final numbers a month in advance, so the registration deadline is Monday, June 29. Please click the button below for more information and to sign up for tickets as soon as possible! Questions? Contact Joan via the church office.
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
Vacation Bible School – “At the Table”
Come and gather “At the Table” as we explore five Biblical stories featuring bread and God’s Word. Learn more about what it means to be a share a meal with a neighbor, make crafts, bake bread, and more!
This program is being held at three different Eastside Lutheran Church Community (ELCC) churches this summer:
- Monday, July 13 through Friday, July 17 at Mt. Si Lutheran Church in North Bend,
- Monday, July 20 through Friday, July 24 at Sammamish Hills Lutheran Church in Sammamish
- Monday, July 27 through Friday, July 31 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Bellevue
For more information, visit our Christian Education page via the button below.
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.
Beach Church at Lake Sammamish in August – Wednesdays, August 5, 12, and 19, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
We meet for potluck, grilled hotdogs, and smores; games and a swim; devotions and songs. This is an intergenerational event for members and friends of Issaquah and Eastside churches. Please bring a dish! Consider bringing your own table setting to reduce trash and recycle. Bring a chair and beach games, of course!
Directions: Drive west on East Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE. Just after Lake Sammamish Park Boat Loading Ramp Road, turn left on SE 44th Street and drive to the Lakeshore.
Volunteers needed: Shoppers and grillers for all dates. Can you help? Email office@oslcissaquah.org or call 425-392-4169. Thank you!
Sunday, June 14
10:00 a.m. Worship
11:00 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship Hour and Count Your Coins party (Anderson Hall)
Monday, June 15 – OFFICE CLOSED
3:00 p.m. Companions Bible Study (Online)
6:30 p.m. RIC Visioning Team Meeting (Education Room)
Tuesday, June 16
7:00 p.m. Executive Committee (Online)
Thursday, June 18
9:30 a.m. Mission Quilters (Anderson Hall)
1:00 p.m. Community Meal Prep (Kitchen)
7:00 p.m. Finance Committee (Online)
Sunday, June 21
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.