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, November 15, Pr. Kristin-Luana is the presider, and Rev. Judy Brennan is the guest preacher.
Rev. Judy Brennan, Director for Evangelical Mission at the Northwest Washington Synod, will be our guest preacher during worship. Let’s give her a warm welcome as she brings greetings from our synod!
Worshipping online? Let us know!
If you regularly worship with us here on YouTube on Sundays, please let Cynthia know at office@oslcissaquah.org.
Don’t Forget to Wear Flannel to Church on Sunday, November 15!
Flannel and Food Bank Sunday: Sunday, November 15 is ELCC (Eastside Lutheran Church Community) Spirit Day! We’ll all wear flannel and bring a can of soup or chili for the Issaquah Food Bank. We’ll take a group picture of the congregation (during announcements at the end of worship) in flannel to submit to the ELCC.
Gift Card Collection for the Issaquah Food Bank Ends on Sunday, November 15
Sunday, November 15 is the last day we’ll collect $25 gift cards for the Issaquah Food Bank’s Holiday Gifts Program. The gift cards requested are for Amazon, Target, or Fred Meyer. There’s a drop box for them in the narthex. They’ll be distributed to Food Bank clients to purchase holiday gifts for their children. The Food Bank also requests donations of wrapping paper and family-sized holiday candy. There’s a table to collect them in the narthex. Thank you for donating!
Community Clothing Closet Coat Drive: You may drop new or gently used coats in the marked box in the narthex for the Community Clothing Closet. The coat collection will wrap up on November 29.
Together, we can make a meaningful difference for our neighbors this November. Thank you for giving generously and helping our community feel supported and cared for!–Submitted by Cheryl L.
Meet Your Neighbors Is Back!
On Sunday, November 15, at 11:15 a.m., Coffee Fellowship will include Mini-Bible Studies with your neighbors titled, “Jesus at the Table.” It’s a great chance to sit at tables based on where you live and get to know your church neighbors better.
We are excited to announce that giving to Our Savior Lutheran Church is about to become easier and more convenient than ever!
We are officially moving from VANCO to Tithely Giving.
Tithely Giving is an easy-to-use platform. You can make both one-time and recurring gifts, give with a credit/debit card or ACH transaction, and even select “Cover the Fees” (which ensures that the church receives 100% of your donation).
If you have previously been giving electronically using VANCO, click the button “Switch from VANCO to Tithely”. If you are new to electronic giving and wish to set up a new account with Tithely, click the button “Start Giving with Tithely.” When you set up an account, you will be able to reference your giving record at any time–we highly recommend this choice.
If you run into any questions, please do not hesitate to get hold of our Financial Secretary at FinancialSecretary@oslcissaquah.org.
Thank you for your generosity. Your financial partnership helps to build the kingdom of God in our community and world.
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 next month or so:
- November 15–9:10-9:45 a.m.
- November 22–9:10-9:45 a.m. (and sing Freedom Is Coming during Offering)
- November 29–No practice.
- December 6–9:10-9:45 a.m.
Please talk to Nora T. if you have any questions.
Tending the Wild Garden Book Study Schedule
For the next book study class sessions on Thursday, November 19 and Sunday, November 22, please read Chapter 9 and do the exercises in Chapter 8. (For class on Sunday, November 15, please read Chapter 8.)
The main book study is held on Thursdays from 12:15 pm to 1:45 pm through December 10.
The repeat book study is held on Sundays from 8:30 am to 9:30 am through December 13.
Curiosity Corner
Deadline on November 15! Sign up on Sunday to participate in the Journey of Welcome. One-on-one conversations are currently being conducted by the members of the Reconciling in Christ Team. Signup sheets are located in Anderson Hall.–Submitted by the Reconciling in Christ Team
Weekly Inspiration from the Life of Faith Team
“The seed of faith is within each of us. It will find its way to the light one way or another.”–From Tending the Fruit of the Spirit by Eugenia Gamble
Bell Choir Rehearsals Continue on Tuesdays
Through December 15, Bell Choir rehearsals will be held on Tuesdays at 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the sanctuary.–Submitted by Wendy W.
Pie Social Fundraiser for the Women’s Retreat on Sunday, November 22
There will be a Pie Social on Sunday, November 22 at 11:00 a.m. in Anderson Hall. Donations are welcome to benefit the Women’s Retreat Scholarship Fund for the next Women’s Retreat in March.–Submitted by Suzanne D.
Free Clothing Event at OSLC on Monday, November 30
On Monday, November 30 from 2:00-5:00 p.m., the Community Clothing Closet will hold a Free Clothing Event in Anderson Hall. All are welcome.
Semi-Annual Congregational Meeting – Sunday, December 6
More details to come, but mark your calendars now!
ELCC Advent Events
Advent Wednesdays at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church on Mercer Island
December 2, 9, & 16
5:45-7:00 p.m. Soup and Pie; 7:00-7:30 p.m. Holden Evening Prayer
Sammamish Hills Lutheran Church Christmas Concert
Saturday, December 12 at 6:30 p.m.
Bless This Night Evening Vespers at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Bellevue
November 29 at 6:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve at OSLC
Our Savior’s Christmas Eve Candlelight Service will be on Thursday, December 24 at 7:00 p.m., featuring the music of Issaquah Suzuki Strings.
Women’s Retreat
Mark your calendars for the 2027 Women’s Retreat: March 5-7, 2027!
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, November 15 – WEAR FLANNEL! and Gift Card Collection for Issaquah Food Bank
8:30 a.m. Tending the Wild Garden Book Study (Anderson Hall)
9:10 a.m. Choir Practice
10:00 a.m. Worship with Guest Preacher Rev. Judy Brennan
11:00 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship Hour and “Meet Your Neighbor”
Monday, November 16
10:30 a.m. Congregational Care Ministry (Library)
3:00 p.m. Companions Bible Study (Online)
6:30 p.m. RIC Visioning Committee Meeting (Education Room)
Tuesday, November 17
7:00 p.m. Bell Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
7:00 p.m. Executive Committee (Online)
Wednesday, November 18
2:00 p.m. Life of Faith Meeting (Education Room)
Thursday, November 19
9:30 a.m. Mission Quilters (Anderson Hall)
12:15 p.m. Tending the Wild Garden Book Study (Anderson Hall)
1:00 p.m. Community Meal Prep (Kitchen)
7:00 p.m. Finance Committee (Online)
Sunday, November 22
8:30 a.m. Tending the Wild Garden Book Study (Anderson Hall)
9:10 a.m. Choir Practice
10:00 a.m. Worship
11:00 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship Hour and Pie Social Fundraiser for Women’s Retreat
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.