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, June 8, 2025 – Day of Pentecost
10:00 am Worship
We welcome you to worship this Sunday! Even if you are watching from home, we hope you are following the Christian tradition of wearing RED this morning!
This Sunday, Pr. Olaf is the presider, and Pr. Kristin-Luana is the preacher.
Here is Sunday’s Sermon News:
Image Credit: Pieter Brueghel, The Tower of Babel, 1563, Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria, from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN. https://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=56948 [retrieved June 4, 2025]
Genesis 11:1-9: The Tower of Babel and Godʻs Love for Holy Scattering
This Sunday is the Day of Pentecost, the birthday of the church. The Holy Spirit touches Jesusʻ followers and sends them out into the world to spread Godʻs love which they experience in Jesus Christ.
God is passionate about sending Godʻs people out into the world. He already did so with Adam and Eve, when he asked them to be fruitful, multiply, and fill the earth (Genesis 1:28). He did the same with Noahʻs family after the big flood: Be fruitful and increase in number and fill the earth (Genesis 9:1). God scattered the people of Babel from there over all the earth (Genesis 11: 8-9). And God sends Abram out from his country to be a blessing for all peoples on earth (Genesis 12:1-3).
God really is into “holy scattering.” God loves to send people out and connect them with other people and make them all feel Godʻs love together in blessed diversity.
Come and experience Godʻs love in Christ this Sunday, 10 AM at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 745 Front St. S., Issaquah, WA, and on YouTube!
– Pr. Kristin-Luana
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OSLC’s Annual Congregational Meeting TODAY Sunday, June 8
Join us TODAY Sunday, June 8 in Anderson Hall immediately following worship as we set the church’s course for next year at our Annual Congregational Meeting. Your attendance is important, and we hope to see you there! Printed copies of the Annual Report and Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget are available in the narthex.
Men’s Group Meeting this Tuesday, June 10
The next Men’s Group Meeting will be held this Tuesday, June 10 at 7:00 p.m. at Gaslamp Bar & Grill, 1315 NW Mall Street, Issaquah.
The WORD in Our Worship (WOW) Bible Study – continues on Wednesdays thru the month of June
God’s Word is woven throughout our liturgy, so knowing the biblical stories that inform our liturgy can open up whole new worlds of meaning in our worship. You’re invited to attend The WORD in Our Worship (WOW), a bible study of the scriptures in our liturgy with Dr. Randall (Randy) Webb on Wednesdays in June. This bible study will meet in person at 12:00 noon and 7:00 p.m. in Anderson Hall.
Front Street Closed on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 15
With the “Fenders on Front Street” event on Father’s Day (June 15) in downtown Issaquah from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., please note that Front Street will be CLOSED between Gilman Blvd and Sunset Way. That morning, please leave extra time to get to church. Thanks.
Thank You to Suzanne and Everly
Thank you to Suzanne D. and Everly for the decorations and delicious treats for our coffee hour. Thank you for your dedicated service.—Submitted by Lois D.
Companions Bible Study: Off for the Summer
Last Monday, June 2 was the final session of Companions Bible Study this spring. The group will resume in the fall.
Spiritual Writing
Message from Pr. Olaf: I have received requests from several people to continue the spiritual writing class. I am happy to offer this class if there is sustained interest. One possibility is to have an ongoing class that breaks for summer, Lent, and Advent. Another possibility is to have two six-week blocks, one in spring and one in fall. If you are interested in such a class, please email Pr. Olaf (pr.o@oslcissaquah.org) and indicate your format preference (blocks or ongoing). We would need at least five people who commit to attend most sessions. Thanks for your interest.
Eastside Pride Event on Sunday, June 22
You’re invited to the Eastside Pride Event on Sunday, June 22 from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at the Issaquah Library. There will be face painting, bubble makers, snacks, giveaways, and music, as well as joy and love to share with the community. This event is hosted by Spirit of Peace UCC, Faith United Methodist Church, and OSLC.
Mariners Game Group Event—Faith and Family Day on Saturday, August 2 at 1:10 p.m. at T-Mobile Park vs. the Texas Rangers (Register by June 30)
Come and join your fellow Mariners’ fans at a baseball game! Joan Friel, the office administrator at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church in Kirkland, has secured a block of seats with her work church in the main level behind 1st base, and she is inviting OSLC to join them! Tickets are $21 each. We’ll watch the Seattle Mariners battle our A.L. West rival the Texas Rangers, and then after the game, there’ll be a postgame concert and player panel. So, grab your seats and enjoy a celebration of faith with your family, friends, and fellow community members! We have to give the Mariners’ office final numbers a month in advance; the registration deadline is Monday, June 30. Please sign up online at hslckirkland.org/ms-game today! Questions? Contact Joan through the HSLC church office (425-823-2727 or office@hslckirkland.org).
Sunday, June 8 – Pentecost – WEAR RED!
10:00 a.m. Worship (Sanctuary and online)
11:00 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship Hour and Annual Meeting (Anderson Hall)
Tuesday, June 10
7:00 p.m. Men’s Group Meeting (Online)
Wednesday, June 11
12:00 p.m. The WORD in Our Worship (WOW) Bible Study with Pr. Randy Webb (Anderson Hall)
7:00 p.m. The WORD in Our Worship (WOW) Bible Study with Pr. Randy Webb (Anderson Hall)
Thursday, June 12
9:30 a.m. Mission Quilters (Anderson Hall)
Sunday, June 15 – Father’s Day
10:00 a.m. Worship (Sanctuary and online)
11:00 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship Hour (Anderson Hall)
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.