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, May 31, Pr. Olaf is the presider, and Pr. Kristin-Luana is the preacher.
Here is the Sermon News:
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The Holy Trinity
“I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit, because apart from me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5)
Like many of the images of God, this description is deeply relational. It connects God and the believer like branches are connected to a vine, a tree; and it declares the fruit of that tree to be the product of both God and the believer in their interconnectedness. As believers, our main task is to let the light, love, fire, and word of God flow through us and dwell in us so that they might bear good fruit in the world. Not to disturb the flow of God’s spirit in our bodies and minds is a more difficult task than it might seem. After all, we are used to taking things into our own hands, to pulling ourselves up by our bootstraps, to competing with each other, and to celebrating our successes as individual achievements.
But, as Eugenia Gamble writes (the author of Tending the Wild Garden, which we will read together this fall):
“We do not acquire the fruit of the Spirit like a trophy at a soccer match.” [1]
Tending to the Spirit within us is much more like making room for it than capturing it and wielding it like a tool or a weapon. How does that work?
Come this Sunday to Our Savior Lutheran Church in Issaquah, WA, or on YouTube, and find out!
– Pr. Kristin-Luana
[1] Eugenia Gamble Tending the Wild Garden, Louisville, Kentucky: Westminster John Knox Press, 20024, 2.
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If you regularly worship with us here on YouTube on Sundays, please let Cynthia know at office@oslcissaquah.org or 425-392-4169.
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.
Communion Service at Timber Ridge on Thursday, June 4
On Thursday, June 4 at 2:00 p.m., you’re invited to attend the Communion Service at Timber Ridge Retirement Community. This service will be led by OSLC.
Coffee Fellowship Help Needed
At 9:30 a.m. on Sundays, help is needed to set up tables and chairs in Anderson Hall to prepare for Coffee Fellowship. Afterward, help is most needed with cleaning the tables and countertops. Thank you!
Thank You for Safeway Gift Cards
Thank you to those who donated $25 Safeway gift cards the last two Sundays. Your support and generosity are appreciated! People are so grateful to receive gift cards for gas and/or groceries. Thank you! — from Cynthia Delaney, Parish Administrator
Preparing for OSLC’s Annual Congregational Meeting on Sunday, June 28
Due Date for Committee Reports: Monday, June 1
Committee chairs and church leaders need to submit their reports on or before Monday, June 1 for Cynthia to complete and print the Annual Report so it’s ready for Sunday, June 14. The congregation needs two Sundays—June 14 and 21—to review it before the Annual Meeting. Also, if you’ve taken photos of your committee or church events in the last year, please submit those as well. Please email your report (and photos) to Cynthia at office@oslcissaquah.org.
Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027: Sunday, June 21
Anne Ellett, Treasurer, will be sharing the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Mission & Ministry Operating Budget on Sunday, June 21 in Anderson Hall during Coffee Fellowship.
Annual Congregational Meeting: Sunday, June 28
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!
Skills for Disagreeing Better Workshop on Saturday, June 6 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Bellevue
Would you like to learn how to disagree better? How to explore where we differ, and how to recognize what we share across the gap of political views? Then please join us at this FREE workshop conducted by Braver Angels. We will learn and practice skills for listening carefully, looking for common ground, and sharing our perspectives in ways that connect rather than create more misunderstanding. We encourage you to invite those from your circle with different views. This workshop is about sharing experiences and finding common ground, not about debate or persuasion. All viewpoints are welcome. We hope you’ll join us!
LAST CHANCE for Espresso Your Faith on Sunday, June 7!
This is the LAST CHANCE for Espresso Your Faith on June 7, the 1st Sunday of June. To date (July 2025-May 2026) we have brought in $4,700 through coffee pot donations. Empty the cupholder in the car, spring clean the junk drawer, or consider a “Thank Offering” for an abundant year. The coffee pot also takes bills and checks.—Submitted by Wendy W., Financial Secretary
Meet Your Neighbor on Sunday, June 7
The next Meet Your Neighbor gathering will occur on Sunday, June 7 at 11:00 a.m. during Coffee Fellowship in Anderson Hall. You can sit at tables with folks who live near you to get to know each other better.
Eastside Pride Event on Sunday, June 7
You’re invited to the Eastside Pride Event at the Issaquah Library on Sunday, June 7 from 12:00-2:00 p.m. It’s hosted by Spirit of Peace UCC and Faith United Methodist Church. There will be giveaways of Pride flags, stickers, and snacks, along with activities such as face painting, music, coloring pages, and bubble makers to share joy and love with the community.
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.
Sunday, May 31
10:00 a.m. Worship
11:00 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship Hour (Anderson Hall)
Monday, June 1
10:30 a.m. Congregational Care Ministry (Library)
3:00 p.m. Companions Bible Study (Online)
Thursday, June 4
9:30 a.m. Mission Quilters (Anderson Hall)
2:00 p.m. Communion Service at Timber Ridge (OSLC-led) (Timber Ridge Retirement Community)
Sunday, June 7 – last “Espresso Your Faith” collection
10:00 a.m. Worship
11:00 a.m. Coffee and “Meet Your Neighbor” Fellowship Hour (Anderson Hall)
12:00 p.m. Eastside Pride Event (Issaquah Library)
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.