Welcome!

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!

This Sunday, Pr. Kristin-Luana is the presider, and Pr. Olaf is the preacher.

Here is this week’s Sermon News:

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 or 425-392-4169.

Stephen Ministry Sunday: Thank You, Commissioning, and Celebration on April 26

Here are the names of those who will be honored during worship on Sunday, April 26:

• Twelve Supporters/Volunteers: Cynthia D., Debby B., Guy M., Jan W., Joan F., John S., Pastor Kristin-Luana, Larry T., Lori D., Pastor Olaf, Randy W., Rick W.
• Thirteen Students: Ann T., Barbara F-S., Bonnie B., Brenda W., Doug F., Jane W., Jen W., Joyce L., Ken K., Randy W., Sandy A., Sue F., Wendy W.
• Stephen Ministry Launch Team: All members of the Congregational Care Ministry: Ann T., Bonnie B., Brenda W., Jen W., Lori D., Sandy A.
• New Stephen Ministers: Ann T., Barbara F-S., Jen W., Sandy A.

Thank you for supporting Stephen Ministry and celebrating the commissioning of four Stephen Ministers. You’re also invited to the celebration in Anderson Hall following the service on April 26.

May Focus Deadline on Monday, April 27

The deadline for articles, reports, and photos for the May Focus newsletter is Monday, April 27. Please email submissions to Cynthia at office@oslcissaquah.org. Thanks!

Line Dancing Classes with Renata Finish on Monday, April 27

The last ZUZLA Line Dancing with Renata class is on Monday, April 27 at 11:00 a.m. in Anderson Hall. The fun and welcoming one-hour class has easy, simple steps and is open to adults of all ages. You can move at your own pace. Cost is $10 per class, but if $10 is difficult, pay what you can. Wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes (no cowboy boots allowed on the Anderson Hall floor!). You can register using the button below, or it’s fine to show up and register in person.

Choir Practice Update

We will be singing Shine, Jesus, Shine on Sunday, May 10 during worship.

• There’s no choir practice on Sunday, April 26.
• Choir practice will be on Sunday, May 3 from 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
• Choir practice will happen before church (starting at 9:10 a.m.) on Sunday, May 10

– submitted by Nora T.

Volunteers and Clothing Donations Needed for Spring Clothing Fest  

The Community Clothing Closet is gearing up for their big donation and distribution event in April: Spring Clothing Fest at Pickering Barn in Issaquah! 

April 27—Donation Day & Set Up

April 28—Invited Free Shopping Day

April 29—Community Free Shopping Day

They have enjoyed our partnership over these past few months, and they’re hoping this event can provide another opportunity for our church–specifically, the people of our congregation. They have MANY slots in their volunteer schedule that need to be filled. Click the link below to register to volunteer. Individuals can register separately to come on their own, or you can organize a group to come together (they will all still need to register individually through the link).

2026 Day of Service on Saturday, May 2

Each year the Day of Service brings hundreds of volunteers together to help give back. The Day of Service began in 2012 as a way for Sammamish Hills Lutheran to volunteer in the local area. It has grown to be a large interfaith and community event we plan to continue annually as a way to lift up those in need. We promise it will be a day that you will remember. Join them! Find more details about the 30+ local volunteer opportunities via the button below.

ELCC Newsletter

The Eastside Lutheran Church Community (ELCC) ia publishing an electronic newsletter on the third Monday of each month. Sign up for the newsletter here: https://www.eastsidelutherancc.org/

Youth Events

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.

Monday, April 27 – May Newsletter Submission Deadline

11:00 a.m. Line Dancing with Renata Class (Anderson Hall)
3:00 p.m. Companions Bible Study (Online)

Tuesday, April 28

7:00 p.m. Church Council Meeting (Online)

Thursday, April 30

9:30 a.m. Mission Quilters (Anderson Hall)
10:00 a.m. Library Reorganization (Library)

Saturday, May 2

all-day Day of Service

Sunday, May 3

10:00 a.m. Worship
11:00 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship Hour (Anderson Hall)

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.