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, either in-person at Our Savior Lutheran Church (745 Front St. S in Issaquah), or on YouTube.
On Sunday, September 13, Pr. Kristin-Luana is the presider, and Pr. Olaf is the preacher.
Here is the Sermon News:
Galatians 2:15—3:22
Do we read the Bible to discover something—or to confirm what we already believe?
This Sunday, Paul’s letter to the Galatians challenges us to reconsider who belongs, what the law is for, and how God’s love reaches beyond the boundaries we draw.
– 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.
Greetings, Members and Friends of Our Savior,
The staff has learned that scam emails are being sent to congregation members again. Scammers pretend to be Pr. Kristin-Luana (sometimes Pr. Olaf) and ask if you can talk, send gift cards to someone in need, or request OSLC’s membership directory. They are preying on your generosity.
DO NOT respond to any of these emails. They are scams. The pastors won’t request money. DO NOT send anyone OSLC’s membership directory.
A few members have emailed and called Pr. Kristin-Luana and the office to notify us about these emails. That’s the right thing to do. We appreciate that you’re aware and diligent.
If you have questions or concerns about an email or request you receive, please call or email the pastors or the church office directly:
Pr. Kristin-Luana Baumann, 360-912-1245 (cell), Pr.KL@oslcissaquah.org;
Pr. Olaf Baumann, 360-912-1830 (cell), Pr.O@oslcissaquah.org;
Cynthia Delaney, 425-392-4169, office@oslcissaquah.org
Tending the Wild Garden Book Study Continues
The book study is off to a great start! The first Thursday class was on September 10 at 12:15 p.m., and the first Sunday class is on September 13 at 8:30 a.m. (For the first class, read the introduction and write one memorable word or phrase in your notebook.)
Classes continue weekly on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. or Sundays at 8:30 a.m. in Anderson Hall.
Preparation for the second class: Read chapter 1 and write one memorable sentence in your notebook.
Pictorial Directory Photo Session on Sunday, September 13
All members and friends of OSLC are invited to have their photo taken for the new pictorial directory. The first photo session will take place after worship on Sunday, September 13. Photos will be taken in the library by Alice Lewis. Congregational Care Ministry team members will assist you in signing up at the Welcome table in the Narthex.
After worship, you will be notified during coffee fellowship when it is your turn, and you will be directed to the library. On your way to the library, you will be asked to review your contact information as it is listed in the current directory and make necessary corrections.
Two additional photo sessions are scheduled for Sunday, September 27 and Sunday, October 11. Special arrangements will be made for those unable to come to the church for a photo session and for those unavailable to have their photo taken on one of the three scheduled dates.—Submitted by Ann T.
Rwanda Mission Trip/Love with Actions Meeting on Sunday, September 13 at 4:00 p.m. at Sammamish Hills Lutheran Church
See announcement in the bulletin for more details.
Upcoming Confirmation Class
Sunday, September 13, 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m., Orientation, Sammamish Hills Lutheran Church: Includes orientation for new/current students AND orientation/planning for confirmands/Affirmation of Baptism.
Next Men’s Group on Tuesday, September 15 at 7:00 p.m.
The next men’s group is this Tuesday, September 15 at 7:00 p.m. at the Issaquah Masonic building, across from the library next to the movie theater. The location change is because the church building is busy that night.
Please come for poker night. There is no money involved. We will just play for bragging rights. We will have sheets printed out for hand description and winning order. It will be a fun game even if you haven’t played before.
Plan to bring a poker snack to share and your own beverage. We will have the space to our selves. Come enjoy a rare look at one of Issaquah’s historic buildings. You can park in the fish hatchery lot, the library lot, or on the street. The entrance is on the side towards the back of the building. We will be on the third floor. There is an elevator.
If you have any poker chips you can bring, please let Doug F. know through the church office. We have some, but we could use more. Thanks!
Two additional photo sessions are scheduled for Sunday, September 27 and Sunday, October 11. Special arrangements will be made for those unable to come to the church for a photo session and for those unavailable to have their photo taken on one of the three scheduled dates.—Submitted by Ann T.
Choir Practice Schedule
Choir has started up again and you are invited to join in and sing! Here’s what the Sunday choir practice schedule looks like for the first few weeks:
- September 13–No practice
- September 20–11:10 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (after)
- September 27–9:10-9:45 a.m. (before)
- October 4–9:10-9:45 a.m. (before service) and sing during church
Please talk to Nora T. if you have any questions.
Curiosity Corner – from the the Reconciling in Christ (RIC) Team
“Our invitation is simple:
Come with curiosity,
Listen carefully,
Trust God can work through our questions as well as our answers.”
Weekly Inspiration from the Life of Faith Team
“Each of us has an ‘overarching story’ with themes that summarize our lives. What is yours? What are the themes of your life thus far? Where is God present and moving in your story? God is there—open your eyes this coming week!”
—Tammy Devine, Word & World, Summer 2023
Bell Choir Seeking Ringers
Do you like music? The Bell Choir is looking for ringers! No experience is necessary. Commitment is short-term as we are looking at only three or four seasonal offerings this year. Come play for one season—or all—as your schedule allows. Contact Wendy W. for additional information.
Northwest WA Synodical Women’s Organization 2026 Fall Retreat on Saturday, October 3 from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Everett
See announcement in the bulletin for more details. Registration forms can be found on the table in the Narthex.
Flannel Fest: Wear Flannel to Worship on Sunday, November 22
Save the date! See announcement in the bulletin for more details.
Women’s Retreat
Mark your calendars for the 2027 Women’s Retreat: March 5-7, 2027!
February 5-16, 2027 Belize Mission Trip with Sammamish Hills Lutheran Church
Sammamish Hills Lutheran Church is organizing a mission trip to Belize in February 2027, and you are invited and encouraged to join them! For more information, click the button below. Registrations and deposits are due by the end of September. If you have any questions and/or would like a registration form, contact Pastor Nyla Schoeld at pastornyla@shlc.org.
Our Eastside Lutheran Church Community (ELCC) has a webpage – you can find it via the button below. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and sign up for their newsletter! There are many interesting events there. Have a look!
Sunday, September 13
8:30 a.m. Tending the Wild Garden Book Study with Pr. Randy Webb (Anderson Hall)
10:00 a.m. Worship
11:00 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship Hour and Pictorial Directory photography
Monday, September 14
3:00 p.m. Companions Bible Study (Online)
Tuesday, September 15
7:00 p.m. Executive Committee (Online)
7:00 p.m. Men’s Group (Issaquah Masonic Lodge)
Wednesday, September 16
2:00 p.m. Life of Faith Team Meeting (Narthex)
6:00 p.m. Property Group Meeting (Online)
Thursday, September 17
9:30 a.m. Mission Quilters (Anderson Hall)
12:15 p.m. Tending the Wild Garden Book Study with Pr. Kristin-Luana Baumann (Anderson Hall)
1:00 p.m. Community Meal Prep (Kitchen)
7:00 p.m. Finance Committee (Online)
Sunday, September 20
8:30 a.m. Tending the Wild Garden Book Study with Pr. Randy Webb (Anderson Hall)
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.