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 October 25, Pr. Kristin-Luana is the presider and preacher.
Here is the Sermon News:
Image Credit: A painted rock at the Route 91 Memorial Rock Garden. The rock has a heart and says “love.” Noah Wulf 2017, Wikimedia Commons.
Matthew 22:34-46: To Be Tamed
This is the core of the Gospel, the core of our faith:
“ ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the greatest and first commandment. 39 And a second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.”
This passage fills half of the New Testament Charge in our liturgy! It is what we strive to build our lives on and what defines the path of faith, the Jesus Way.
Working Preacher commentator Zina Jacques asks herself: If this commandment is so important, why is it so hard to do?
Come this Sunday at 10 AM to Our Savior Lutheran Church, 745 Front St S in Issaquah, and on YouTube and find out how to make it easy!
– 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.
Pastor Olaf on Vacation
Pr. Olaf will be off through Monday, October 26.
Blessing of the Quilts on Sunday, October 25
During worship on Sunday, October 25, the beautifully crafted quilts made by Mission Quilters during this last year will be blessed. We hope you can make it to sit among and celebrate the quilts before they’re boxed and mailed to Lutheran World Relief to be given to people in need. Thank you, quilters!
Sunday, October 25 Is the Final Day to Sign All Saints Day Banner
Sunday, October 25 is your final chance to add the names of deceased family and friends to the banner for an All Saints Day blessing. The banner and markers have been on the table in the narthex for the last few weeks. The banner will be displayed during All Saints Day next Sunday, November 1.
Rite of Confirmation on Sunday, October 25 at St. Andrew’s
All are invited! ELCC Confirmation Service on October 25, 4 PM at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in Bellevue. You can also watch the service here: (1) Affirmation of Baptism Service, October 25, 2026 – YouTube
Access the bulletin with Faith Statements included here: 10.25.2026-Confirmation-Service-ELCC.pdf –Submitted by Pr. Kristin-Luana
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:
- October 25–9:10-9:45 a.m.
- November 1–9:10-9:45 a.m. and sing during church
- November 8–9:10-9:45 a.m.
- November 15–9:10-9:45 a.m.
Please talk to Nora T. if you have any questions.
Tithely Transition: Change Is Here!
Behind the scenes we have been, and are, transitioning our church management system (your names, addresses, and emails), your giving records, and even our church website to a new integrated Program called Tithely. Why? Less money, fewer computer programs, systems that will “talk” to each other, and it puts us in alignment with what our sister churches in the ELCC (Eastside Lutheran Church Community) are doing, making us more compatible.
Now for your participation! It is time for those who give, via direct bank withdrawal (ACH) or bankcard, to say goodbye to Vanco and hello to our new provider–Tithely! Directions are available via the button below.
On Sunday, October 25, Wendy W., Financial Secretary and her trusty laptop will be available in the narthex following worship to help you with the transition from old giving platform Vanco to the new Tithely giving program.
Come see us if you have any questions regarding recurring giving.
Coffee Hour Thank You
Thank you to all the people who stepped up and cleaned up after Coffee Fellowship this past Sunday (October 18). It was so greatly appreciated. Lori and I were surprised and so thankful that it was done. Blessings, Lois D.
Thank You for a Record-Breaking Donation Drive!
A big thank you to our wonderful members for supporting families with children at Vine Maple Place. Last Sunday’s donation drive was record-breaking! In addition to the many donated items and those bought with the $500 allotted to Vine Maple Place from the church’s budget, members donated $1,575 in checks and cash. Thank you for your generosity!–Submitted by Dianne T.
November Focus Deadline
The deadline for the November Focus newsletter is on Monday, October 26. If you have any articles or photos to submit, please email them to Cynthia at office@oslcissaquah.org. Thanks!
Tending the Wild Garden Book Study Schedule
For the next class sessions on Thursday, October 29 and Sunday, November 1, please read “Chapter 6: Tending the Shoots of Kindness” and do the exercises in “Chapter 5: Tending the Shoots of Patience.” (For class on Sunday, October 25, please read Chapter 5.)
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.
Daylight Saving Time Ends on Sunday, November 1
Don’t forget to set your clocks back by one hour when you go to bed on Saturday, October 31 or you’ll be early for church the next day!
Please Save Your Voters’ Guides
After voting (deadline is November 3), please bring your WA and King County Voters’ Guides to church for Nora T. to collect (if you haven’t already recycled them). Nora T. is a middle school history teacher who is teaching a unit on voting, and these guides will be helpful for her students. Thanks.—Submitted by Jane W.
Curiosity Corner from the Reconciling in Christ Team
What is the difference between “tolerating,” “welcoming,” and “belonging?
Sign up today for a one-on-one conversation with a team member. Sign-up sheets are located on the bulletin board in Anderson Hall.
Weekly Inspiration from the Life of Faith Team
“Patience is not a convenient excuse for inaction. It is a power for love in action according to God’s timing. It allows us to act as God would act, when we are led in love to act. It gives us the capacity to withstand hardship, particularly hardship associated with injustice and oppression, with dignity, grace, wisdom, and power and without retaliation, despair, or desperation that can lead to damaging action.”—from Tending the Wild Garden by Eugenia Gamble
Requests for Endowment Funds
The Endowment Fund needs requests. We have about $5,000 to spend. Our requirements are for youth programs and scholarships to church-related camps, colleges, and training opportunities, or such other programs or training which will enable members of this congregation to grow in Christian faith and service to God’s people.
Click the button below to fill out the Mission Endowment Fund Request.–Submitted by Chuck B.
Bell Ringers
Let’s have a Bell Choir for Christmas! Rehearsals begin in November. No prior experience needed. Contact Wendy W. for more information.
Photos for the Directory
If you missed the photo sessions and still need your photo taken for the upcoming OSLC Directory, please contact Cynthia at office@oslcissaquah.org who will connect you with photographer Alice L.
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.
November Giving Opportunities
Gift Card Collection for the Issaquah Food Bank: On Sunday, November 8 and Sunday, November 15 we will be collecting $25 gift cards for the Issaquah Food Bank’s Holiday Gifts Program. The gift cards requested are for Amazon, Target, or Fred Meyer. There will be a drop box for them in the narthex. They will be distributed to Food Bank clients to purchase holiday gifts for their children. The Food Bank is also requesting donations of wrapping paper and family-sized holiday candy. There will be a table to collect them in the narthex.
Flannel and Food Bank Sunday: Mt. Si Lutheran is challenging the Eastside Lutheran Church Community to wear your flannel to worship on November 15 (Other ELCC churches will take the photo on November 22.). Wear your flannel and bring cans of soup or chili to donate to the Food Bank. We will take a group picture of the congregation in flannel to submit to the Eastside Lutheran Church Community. We are participating with our partner churches.
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.
Generosity
GENEROSITY flows when we remember whose we are: children of a gracious Heavenly Father.
–Submitted by Jeff J.
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, October 25
8:30 a.m. Tending the Wild Garden Book Study (Anderson Hall)
9:10 a.m. Choir Practice
10:00 a.m. Worship and Blessing of the Quilts
11:00 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship Hour
Monday, October 26
10:30 a.m. Congregational Care Ministry (Library)
3:00 p.m. Companions Bible Study (Online)
Tuesday, October 27
7:00 p.m. Church Council (Online)
Thursday, October 29
9:30 a.m. Mission Quilters (Anderson Hall)
12:15 p.m. Tending the Wild Garden Book Study (Anderson Hall)
Sunday, November 1 – Daylight Saving Time Ends (turn clocks back an hour)
8:30 a.m. Tending the Wild Garden Book Study (Anderson Hall)
9:10 a.m. Choir Practice
10:00 a.m. Worship and Blessing of the Quilts
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.