The elders will be hosting an open forum in the sanctuary tonight, 10/5 at 7pm. They will be providing an update and answering questions regarding the current situation of our congregation.

On this first day of October we welcome with joy Kassandra Ray as our Interim Youth Director.

Kassandra is a member of the Executive Implementation Team. As this team was meeting to
discuss how to move forward with youth ministry, Kassandra’s knowledge of the ministry and
passion for serving the youth of our congregation and community made it clear that she would
provide excellent leadership during the time of transition and preparation to hire a Youth
Director.

Kassandra has been a volunteer leader with the Junior High ministry and has strong relationships with the other volunteers serving both the Junior High and Senior High students. There are currently 14 volunteers committed to sharing the love of Jesus with our youth.

The Church Health Assessment recommended a combined ministry that provides a smooth path for
students from 6th through 12th grade, with age-appropriate breakout sessions and activities
based on junior or senior high grade levels.

After prayer and discussion with her husband and employer, Kassandra agreed to accept the role and begins her paid service as of today! If you see Kassandra around the church, please take a moment to say hello and introduce yourself. She is looking forward to getting to know you and hearing how she can serve and support our students and families.

If you’d like to sit down and chat with Kassandra, you’re welcome to reach out and schedule a
time to meet her during her office hours. She’d love the opportunity to connect with you. You
can contact her at kassandra@sierragrace.org. Her office hours at the church are Monday
through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

We’re thankful to have Kassandra serving alongside us and are excited to see how God will use
her in the life of our church and student ministry!

Church Work Day on 10/10 at 8am. The deacons have several outdoor projects they are hoping to complete before winter. Wear your work clothes and come help spruce up our grounds. And we will be deep cleaning the downstairs kitchen. There’s something for everyone to do, so please come lend a hand.

Join the other seniors for lunch and fall themed fellowship on 10/14 at 12pm in the Fellowship Hall. Invite a friend who’s never come (or has) and RSVP to Kristen at 530-401-7289.

Ladies are invited to come on Wednesday evenings 5:30-7pm to a 5 week Bible Study by Priscilla Shirer called Breathe. Books are $15 each (scholarships available if needed). Bring your bagged dinner to enjoy while we fellowship and study.

Text Barbara at 530-320-7515 to sign up.

Interested in serving the homeless in our community? Join us on 10/17 from 4:30-8pm in the gym. We need many hands to prep, serve, fellowship and show Jesus’ love to our guests. Families are welcome! Contact Kari if you have any questions 530-368-6840. We look forward to serving with you.

We are looking for people interested in a 2-year commitment to become trained Stephen Ministers. Training will begin in October. 

Contact us through the church office 530-889-9089 or monica@sierragrace.org.

More general information is available on the Stephen Ministry website below.

We are excited to announce that live translations of the worship service will be available in multiple languages including Spanish.  The program will also transcribe in English, which will give our deaf and hard of hearing community a way to participate.

This is a great opportunity to tell others about how they can be connected in their native language while attending here at Sierra Grace.

There is a poster in the lobby with a QR code and instructions to access the translation.

Below is the link that is only live during our second worship service which begins at 10:45am.