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Aug 14
ELCA Churchwide Assembly
The annual churchwide meeting of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is taking place from August 12-17, 2013. Among the decisions to be made is the election of a new Presiding Bishop to lead the ELCA. Check out all the news and catch the live video stream at www.elca.org.
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Jul 06
Midweek Community Campfires!!!
There is nothing quite like gathering around a campfire on a cool summer evening. Each Wednesday evening from July 24 through August 28, OSLC will hold a series of community campfires on the shores of Lake Sammamish. These campfires are relaxed and informal and include a simple evening worship service on the beach. Hot dogs, condiments, water, and SMORES are provided. Just bring yourself, a friend, and something to sit on. We gather beginning at 6:30 PM each Wednesday. All are welcome.
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Jul 06
Summer Series: Community in Christ
During the summer months at OSLC, we are exploring the theme of Community in Christ. As it says in 1 Corinthians 12:27, we “are the body of Christ and individually members of it.” During our summer worship services, we are refreshed by this hopeful word. Each Sunday features a special reading on community, simple joyous music and prayer, and an opportunity for children to participate through artistic response. Come and be renewed by your connection to God’s works of love and mercy this summer.
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Jul 06
The Focus Newsletter – Summer 2013
The Summer (July-August) 2013 Edition of The Focus newsletter is now available online. To go to the newsletter now, click on this link: The Focus – Summer 2013. For archived issues of The Focus, see the menu under the “News & Events” tab.
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Jun 08
All Church Picnic, June 9th
Join us for our annual All Church Picnic with softball game and kids’ carnival this Sunday, June 9, 2013 from 1-3 PM at Tibbetts Valley Park Field #3 (965 12th Ave NW, Issaquah, WA 98027). There will be a bounce house and cotton candy for the kids plus lots of food and fun for all ages. Hot dogs, brats, beverages, and condiments are all provided. Simply come out and join the fun.
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Jun 04
Restoration & Dreaming
It was recently my turn to provide devotions for our OSLC staff meeting. This was the day the staff was to, at the Long Range Planning Committee’s request, devote some time reflecting on the vision, mission and guiding principles of our faith community. This was also in the days leading up to Pentecost Sunday. Perfect! Pentecost and visioning…
[Lead article from June Focus Newsletter by Scott Hafso] Click link to read more.
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Jun 04
The Focus Newsletter – June 2013
The June 2013 Edition of The Focus newsletter is now available online. To go to the newsletter now, click on this link: The Focus – June 2013. For archived issues of The Focus, see the menu under the “News & Events” tab.
Permanent link to this article: https://oslcissaquah.org/2013/06/04/the-focus-newsletter-june-2013/
May 08
Featured Sermon: God’s Already There
Sermon by Pastor Larry Thomas preached at OSLC on May 5, 2013 (Sixth Sunday of Easter). Biblical texts: Acts 16:9–15; John 14:23-29. Theme: God’s work, listening, discipleship, loving.
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Apr 30
Featured Sermon: I Give Water to the Thirsty
Sermon by Pastor Ryan Fletcher preached at OSLC on April 28, 2013 (Fifth Sunday of Easter). Biblical texts: Revelation 21:1-16; John 13:31-35. Theme: thirst, generosity, faithfulness, image and word, Bible and daily life, worship.
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Apr 25
Featured Sermon: In God’s Grip
“In God’s Grip” sermon by Pastor Larry Thomas preached at OSLC on April 21, 2013 (Fourth Sunday of Easter). Biblical text: John 10:22-30. Theme: trouble, bad news, security, God’s presence.
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