On Sunday August 30, the church sanctuary will be closed due to a recarpeting project, so instead of our regular services at the church, we’ll have a mini-service at 10:45am at Folsom Lake, followed by baptisms and a bunch of fellowship!

There are picnic tables, grills, restrooms, volleyball, plenty of sand and lots of water. Bring a chair, blanket, shade, towels, food, drinks, paddleboard, swim trunks, etc. It’ll be a great chance to spend time together.

Directions: Douglas Blvd (eastbound) ends at the Folsom Lake entrance and pay station. Parking is $12 unless you have the Golden Poppy Pass. Go straight until you see the sign for Granite Bay Main Beach, and turn right. Our reserved picnic sites (A and B) are on the far right side of the beach.

A couple weeks ago, we talked about how Jesus commanded us to wash one another’s feet. Pastor Aaron told us it’s a call to vulnerability, humility, and courageous love because we all have dirty feet. Over 100 people responded to the message by writing down something they typically hide. We pinned them to the wall in the lobby and encouraged everyone to find one that resonates with you, take it off the wall, and pray for that person. About half the cards have been taken (praise God!), but we’ll leave the rest up for 2 more Sundays.

If you didn’t get a chance to write something down, there are index cards next to the green giving box.

Interested in serving the homeless in our community? It’s such a blessing to serve, share a meal and love like Jesus.  Many helpers are needed and families are invited to serve together. Join us on 8/15 from 4:30-8pm in the gym.

Contact Kari Beauchamp at 530-368-6840 or Lisa Casey at 916-995-6470.

Ladies are invited to come to a Women’s Ministry Team Building Meeting 8/20 from 6-8pm in the Fellowship Hall.

Whether you’ve been serving for years, you want to get involved, or don’t know what you may do, come hear about the exciting things God has on the horizon for Women’s Ministry. Your JOYFUL hearts are needed!

Grief Share support group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. At this 13-week group, you’ll receive valuable guidance and tips leading you to relief, comfort, and peace of mind. Join us on Sundays beginning 8/23 at 1pm. We meet in the upstairs classrooms.

Scan the QR code or register below. Cost is $25

We all have problems that linger-on, whether it’s bad health, work layoff, challenging attitudes, or hurting relationships, Stephen Ministry Care Givers are trained to listen to and relate to these problems in a non-judgmental way. We offer one on one care to anyone open to asking Jesus for healing. We are a group of trained caregivers that support one another in providing care for others.

Here are some situations we may help:

• Things that you may not share with others because you are stuck, and would welcome confidential care.

• Helping you to bear burdens that are difficult to share.

• Giving encouragement and confidential help in overcoming your problems.

• Realizing that problems are large and need assistance or referrals for professional help.

We are also 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’re slowly starting a discipleship program here at Sierra Grace. If you are interested in being discipled, fill out a Connect Card and write “disciple” or leave a message for Jan Keller at 530-305-8756.

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.