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, July 19, Pr. Kristin-Luana is the presider and preacher.
Here is the Sermon News:
Image Credit: Orthodox Icon of Mary, the Myrrhbearer, Paracletos Greek Orthodox Monastery, Anderson, SC, USA.
John 11:1-44, “Mary, the Tower”
Throughout recent history, we remembered Mary Magdalene as a sexual sinner, a prostitute and/or adulteress, who gave up her sinful lifestyle after her encounter with Jesus. She is not famous for being one of the most important leaders of the early church, maybe even the leading apostle. She is famous for being the most repentant sinner ever, her core sin being of sexual nature. But in the first 600 years of Christianity, Mary was known as “apostola apostolorum,”, the apostle to the apostles. Writings well known in the first 600 years of Christianity place her as Jesus’ most important companion.
Who is Mary? Repentant sinner or towering leader? Come and find out this Sunday, 10 AM at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 745 Front St. S in Issaquah, WA, and on YouTube!
– 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.
Pastors’ Schedule
Pr. Olaf is taking time off through Monday, July 20. Pr. Kristin-Luana will be in the office and available if you need emergency pastoral care.
Issaquah Food Bank Food Drive on Sunday, July 26
On Sunday, July 26, OSLC will have a food drive for the Issaquah Food Bank. Please click the button below to look at their Priority Needs List when shopping for your donations. We will have a table in the narthex that Sunday for you to leave your donations. If you can’t get out to shop, there will also be a box to put monetary donations in.
If you aren’t going to be at church on July 26, there will be a box in the narthex the week before to leave your donations. The need keeps growing. Please donate!—Submitted by Cheryl L.
Memorial Service on Tuesday, July 28 – Volunteers Needed for Reception
On Monday, July 27 around 12:00 p.m., we will meet to set up tables after the line dancing class to prepare for a memorial reception. Also, if people would like to contribute cookies, that would be welcomed. We will need folks to help during and after the reception as well. Thanks.—Submitted by Connie F., Reception Coordinator
Sunday Worship Greeter Needed
We are looking for a volunteer to fill out our monthly schedule of greeters. Would you like to be a part of this ministry of welcome, nurturing care, and belonging among all who attend worship? Contact Ann Thomas.
Blood Drive at St. Andrew’s on Thursday, July 23
St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in Bellevue is hosting a Bloodworks Northwest blood drive on Thursday, July 23 from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Sign up for your one-hour appt. via the button below.
Line Dancing Continues on Mondays in July
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. There won’t be line dancing classes in August since Renata is taking the month off. Classes will resume in September.
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 will happens on Thursdays from 12:15-1:45 PM, facilitated by Pr. Kristin-Luana, starting September 10 and running through December 10. That study will be repeated in a shortened version on Sundays, 8:30-9:30 AM, facilitated by Pr. Randy Webb, starting September 13 and running through December 13.
Eugenia Gamble will join our Coffee Fellowship on Sunday, August 30 via Zoom.—Submitted by Pr. Kristin-Luana
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 different Eastside Lutheran Church Community (ELCC) churches this summer:
- 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.
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!
Eastside Lutheran Church Community Outdoor Community Worship – Sunday, August 16, at 10:00 a.m. at Ebright Creek Park (1317 212th Ave SE, Sammamish)
Gather your friends, family, and loved ones for a delightful day filled with worship, laughter, delicious food, and the beauty of the great outdoors! Please bring a potluck dish to share.
There will be NO worship at OSLC on Sunday, August 16.
Bring a chair. There will be a picnic after. Please consider helping with setup, serving, and/or cleanup.
If you prefer indoor worship, you are invited to attend worship in Mercer Island:
Summer Sunday Worship at 9 AM
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
8501 SE 40th Street
Mercer Island, WA 98040
Need a ride? Let pastors or Cynthia know!
Sponsored by the churches of the Eastside Lutheran Church Community: Sammamish Hills, Our Savior, Love of Christ, Holy Trinity, Grace Chinese, St. Luke’s, St. Andrew’s, Mt Si, Cross of Christ.
Sunday, July 19
10:00 a.m. Worship
11:00 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship Hour
Monday, July 20
10:30 a.m. Congregational Care Ministry (Library)
11:00 a.m. Line Zuzla Dancing with Renata (Anderson Hall)
3:00 p.m. Companions Bible Study (Online)
6:30 p.m. RIC Visioning Group (Education Room)
Tuesday, July 21
7:00 p.m. Executive Committee Meeting (Online)
Thursday, July 23
9:30 a.m. Mission Quilters (Anderson Hall)
Sunday, July 26
10:00 a.m. Worship
11:00 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship Hour
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.