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On May 5th we will have a single service at 10:00 am as this is our second annual Rogation Day procession. We meet in front of Sweetie Pies at 9:00 am and walk down Main Street to the pedestrian overpass by the parking garage. During our procession we give thanks for the community in which we live, and pray for those who work in agriculture, farmers markets, restaurants, public-safety workers, government, military workers and places of healing. We plan to enter the church at 10:00 am where we will bless our new front doors (thank you Steve and Karen Boilard) and begin our worship service. If you will be joining us from home for this special service on May 5, Click Here for the bulletin and Here for our Facebook page.
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TAKE THE MOMENT
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
NAMI El Dorado County has been serving the needs of families and individuals living with mental health issues in El Dorado County for over 20 years! We started our 27th year of service in July 2023 as an official affiliate (but have been advocating for improved services and supports since the early 1980’s). We provide educational classes for families, individuals, and community organizations, and provide support groups and advocacy for improved services and support. http://www.namieldoradocounty.org NAMI is hosting FREE community events in May. Click Here to see the flyer.
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The Chosen Series
Our study group for The Chosen series started on April 14. This is a seven-week class to explore the question, “Who is Jesus?” We watch episodes from the video series, The Chosen. Each episode of The Chosen chronicles the ministry of Jesus Christ as he preaches, gathers disciples, and cures the sick. Click Here to see the class flyer. If you have questions, please contact Mark Leighton at 530-721-3613 or Dona Adams at 530-919-5075 (texts are best).
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We had another lively concert in April for Our Saviour's series of events to raise money for the preservation and maintenance of church facilities. This concert featured the Pleasant Valley Boys.
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Quilts For Peirce Hall
Michelle Miller is creating 6 quilts of her own design for Peirce Hall. All will have center panels that highlight Bible verses. For this particular quilt, she purchased the center panel from an artist who does screen printing, and then designed the Celtic knot work that accents the panel.
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Please enjoy this video of the Millington Strings Concert held at the church in November.
Millington Strings at Church of Our Saviour
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And here's a song from the Colton Mountain Band Concert at our Church!
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Potluck Supper and BUNCO, 5:30 pm, second Monday of each month: All women are invited for an evening of conversation and fun playing the easy to learn game of BUNCO. Bring a dish to share, a pantry item to donate, and $5. Be prepared for a good time. For questions contact Kathy Fritschi, t.fritschi@comcast.net or 530-651-4056.
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Women's Bible Study, Wednesdays, 11:00 - 12:00: We study "Women of the Bible", by Jean E. Syswerda. Come join us for our lively discussion.
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Fulfill Your Pledge With Tax Free Dollars
If you have an IRA, IRS rules allow you to make charitable contributions through your financial institution directly to your charities. Under the IRS program Qualified Charitable Distributions, these dollars count towards your Minimum Distribution Requirement but are not taxed as income. This could be a tax saving to you. Contact your financial institution for further information as not all retirement savings accounts are eligible. Click here to read the latest information from IRS about this: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/reminder-to-ira-owners-age-70-and-a-half-or-over-qualified-charitable-distributions-are-great-options-for-making-tax-free-gifts-to-charity
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Click Here to view the 20-minute video created in 2011 in honor of the Church of Our Saviour's 150-year anniversary.
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Save Our Saviour: We thank those of you who have already donated and hope more of you can help preserve our precious church building. All contributions of any size are deeply appreciated. Bring or mail your donations to church or go online https://oursaviourplacerville.org/give to make your donation. In the memo line of your check or in the "Notes" box online be sure to write Building Fund.
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S.HA.R.E.: We donate food to this ministry that provides for those in need in our community. The S.H.A.R.E pantry is run primarily by Federated Church with organizations across our community donating food. It is currently open three days a week. Phyllis Smith will be taking in our donations on a regular basis. Please bring your contributions of canned and packaged, easy to prepare, foods for the bin labeled S.HA.R.E.. If you are bringing canned goods, please bring those that open with pull tops if at all possible.
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Click here for El Dorado County's COVID vaccine updates.
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Recycling: Bring your CRV bottle and can recyclables to church. Place them in the bins in the Robing Room (that area outside the Parish Hall bathroom). Boyd Roberts will collect them and the funds from the returns go to the church.
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Discretionary Fund: Rev. Debra maintains a Discretionary Fund that she can use to provide assistance as needed. She can provide emergency assistance for food, transportation, and help with medical bills. The Vestry provides some funding for this every year, but additional donations would expand what Rev. Debra can do during the year. Donations may be made to Church of Our Saviour, with "Discretionary Fund" in the memo line.
