These are hard times at Sierra Grace Fellowship.  Folks are grieving.  Some have left.  It is certainly a time for reflection, for self-examination.  For those of us in leadership it is a time for us to evaluate the ways in which we have failed in our task, and to strive to be more effective shepherds for the people who meet here, whom Jesus loves, and laid down his life for.  This, with God’s help, we intend to do.

And yet, I find myself encouraged in the midst of these days.  I have seen so many rising to the occasion, rolling up their sleeves, demonstrating in practical ways their commitment to this fellowship.  Our little part in the great church of Jesus Christ will most certainly continue, come through these days, and flourish again.  I know this because I know the love that we share—love for one another and love for our Lord Jesus.  I don’t doubt it because I’ve seen it again and again.   So, yes, the storm may rage for a while, but since Jesus is in the boat with us, we can’t help but come safely to harbor.

Beginning September 20 we will return to a single service starting at 10am. It will be great to have our community of faith gathered together in a single meeting.

Children’s programs will be available during the service.

Ladies, rise and shine and join a new study beginning on 9/23 at 6am. We meet in the downstairs youth room and will be studying Abide John 1, 2, 3 by Jen Wilkins. Text Pam Tweet if you’re interested in joining 530-320-7815.

Vince would like to invite his church family to attend the memorial service for his son, Vincent James Licata. The service will be on 9/26 at 11am in the sanctuary. A reception will be held in the Fellowship Hall afterwards.

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.

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.

The deacons request the honor of your presence at a Church Work Day on 10/10 at 8am. They have several outdoor projects they are hoping to complete before winter. Wear your work clothes and come help spruce up our grounds.

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.