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, August 30, Pr. Olaf is the presider, and Pr. Kristin-Luana is the preacher.
Here is the Sermon News:
Season of Creation, Ezekiel 47:1-12: “Immersion in Living Water”
The symbol of this year’s Season of Creation depicts water flowing from the Temple of God—at first a tiny stream that grows deeper and deeper, and as it does so it brings life to dead areas and restores fertility to damaged or barren ecosystems. Through living water comes healing; but in order to receive new life, we too must step into the water and also become part of God’s river of life, taking part in the healing of creation.
Ezekiel’s vision reframes water—the most basic element of life—as a divine agent of renewal, justice, and hope, a life-giving force flowing from God’s sanctuary. The vision begins with a small trickle—droplets of water flowing from the place of prayer. From a tiny stream, it grows to an unstoppable river—the first marvel. The river grows as it flows from the Temple, nourished by the worship of God’s people.
Reconciliation with God results not only in restored worship but in renewed land, healed ecosystems, and abundant life. Care for creation thus emerges as a direct consequence of a restored relationship with God.
Be inspired to care for creation this Sunday!
– 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.
Choir Practice Starts on Sunday, August 30 Before Service
Choir season is starting on Sunday, August 30. Please note the time change for the first choir practice: it’s been rescheduled for 9:10-9:40 a.m. (before service) so members can attend the Zoom meeting with author Pr. Eugenia Gamble after worship in Anderson Hall.
Here’s what the Sunday choir practice schedule looks like for the first few weeks:
- August 30–9:10-9:45 a.m. (before service)
- September 6–9:10-9:45 a.m. (before service) and sing during church
- 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.
Zoom Meeting with Author Pr. Eugenia Gamble on Sunday, August 30
Today, August 30, you’re invited to the launch event for the churchwide book study of Tending the Wild Garden. Author Pr. Eugenia Gamble joins our Coffee Fellowship at 11:15 a.m. via Zoom.
Tending the Wild Garden Book Study Starts September 10
The churchwide book study of the book Tending the Wild Garden: Growing in the Fruit of the Spirit by Eugenia Anne Gamble will start on September 10. If you need a copy of the book, you can sign up to buy one from Rev. Randy Webb via the poster in the Narthex.
The main study happens on Thursdays from 12:15-1:45 PM and will be facilitated by Pr. Kristin-Luana. That study will be repeated in a shortened version on Sundays from 8:30-9:30 AM for those who work or are unable to attend mid-week; Pr. Randy Webb will facilitate this class. Please sign up on the poster in the narthex for the Thursday or Sunday book study group. Let’s dig into this book together and grow!
September 2026 Focus Deadline
The end of August snuck up fast! To submit an article or photos for the September 2026 Focus, email them to Cynthia at office@oslcissaquah.org by Monday morning, August 31. Thanks!
Come Early on Sunday, September 6 to Learn New Service Music
Come learn our new service music on September 6 since that’s the Sunday our new seasonal liturgy starts. We will be practicing the music starting at 9:40 a.m. on September 6, 20 minutes before service. Feel free to come into the sanctuary whenever you arrive at church.
Pictorial Directory Coming Soon!
Congregational Care Ministry will host three photo sessions on Sunday mornings after worship in September and October. You will have the opportunity to have your photo taken for the pictorial directory. The photos will be added to our new Tithe.ly membership database. All members and friends of OSLC are welcome to be in the directory.
The photo sessions are scheduled for
- September 13
- September 27
- October 11
Curiosity Corner
Ever wonder who is on the R.I.C. (Reconciling in Christ) Team?
- Chuck B.
- Barbara F-S.
- Joan F.
- John M.
- Stacy S.
- Jon S.
- Brenda W.
- Randy W.
- Wendy W.
Feel free to contact one of us with your questions or comments.
Inspiration Submitted by the Life of Faith Team
Be creative not
only in your art
but in your life.
“That’s the way
we’ve always done it”
is not reason
enough to keep
doing it that way.
Demand better.
Try something
new today.
Innovate. Play.
KEEP MOVING.
~Maggie Smith, author of Keep Moving: Notes on Loss, Creativity, and Change
OSLC Seeks a Kitchen Manager
Are you someone who craves organization? Do you have a few extra hours a month? We need YOU! We’re in search of a volunteer Kitchen Manager.
Volunteer responsibilities include:
- Ordering and maintaining basic supplies
- Being liaison between all groups using the kitchen
- Coordinating appliance repairs when needed
- Communicating with the cleaning crew
This is not a full-time or even a part-time job; it is a very part-time volunteer position. No cooking involved, just helping to keep the kitchen running smoothly for all the groups using the facility. If you can help out, we would very much appreciate it!! Please contact Connie F. or Lisa D through the church office.
No Line Dancing in August
The next Zuzla Line Dancing class with Renata will be on Monday, September 14 (since September 7 is Labor Day).
Informational Announcement from Mt. Si Lutheran Church
First Amendment Audits: How We Can Respond
Recently, some individuals known as “First Amendment Auditors” have been exercising their constitutional right to record in public spaces, including areas near libraries, police stations, government buildings, and other public places. These individuals often record their interactions and may post the videos online. Sometimes these encounters become confrontational, particularly when someone asks them to stop recording or questions whether they have a right to be there.
We are bringing this up because First Amendment Auditors have also begun recording near churches and other religious organizations. We want everyone in our church community to know how to respond if we encounter someone filming outside the church.
If you see someone recording outside the church, please remain calm and do not assume that they are doing anything wrong. If they are in a public area or otherwise have a legal right to be there, simply recording is not necessarily a reason for concern.
You have two good options:
- Ignore them. You can go about your business without engaging them.
- Offer a friendly welcome. You may approach them, introduce yourself, welcome them to the area, and invite them to attend a service or learn more about our church. If they decline, simply respect their decision and move on.
Please do not argue, threaten, attempt to take their equipment, block their camera, or demand that they stop recording. If you believe someone is trespassing, threatening someone, or otherwise creating a genuine safety issue, notify church leadership rather than attempting to handle the situation yourself.
Our goal is to respond with wisdom, hospitality, and grace.
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, August 30
9:10 a.m. Choir Practice
10:00 a.m. Worship
11:00 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship Hour with author Pr. Eugenia Gamble (via Zoom)
Monday, August 31
9:00 a.m. September Focus Submission Deadline
3:00 p.m. Companions Bible Study (Online)
Thursday, September 3
9:30 a.m. Mission Quilters (Anderson Hall)
Sunday, September 6
9:10 a.m. Choir Practice
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.