Laugh, Celebrate, Rejoice!

by Will Salyards

We're better when we laugh. In fact, laughter helps us to relax, improves our immunity to disease, relieves pain and improves cardiovascular circulation.

With these benefits, who wouldn't want laughter in our lives and churches? Centuries before it was popular to promote it, sacred text had already made the case saying, "A cheerful heart is good medicine." So yes, celebration and the sense of happiness that makes it possible is important. In fact, it's essential.

Happiness can be thought of as being satisfied or fulfilled. Satisfaction with life is the degree to which we perceive our relationships, health, work and leisure as being more pleasant than unpleasant. Essentially, it's a subjective way of looking at the world; it places our contentment at its center. Infants realizes form of happiness when dry, fed and in their mother's arms.

A sense of fulfillment is felt when doing what is right and virtuous, which enables personal or spiritual growth. Because you cannot answer everyone's subjective claims and make them happy, it is better to find the enduring reasons for our fulfillment. Rabbi Schachtel said, "Happiness isn't having what you want, but wanting what you have.

Bayside Church of Placerville

Pastor Al Soto

Worship: Sun 10am; Youth: Thurs 6pm

4602 Misourri Flat Rd, Placerville info@baysideplacerville.com · baysideplacerville.com 530-626-7288

Bible Baptist Church

Pastor John Labins, conservative, evangelistic, independent Sun: 10am classes for all ages; 11am & 6pm Preaching; Wed: Bible Study & Prayer 6pm, Bible Club for kids

5391 Mother Lode Dr, Placerville 530-621-0482; www.BetterThanGold.org

Camino Seventh-day Adventist Church

Pastor: Avi Mendoza - Call 1st for updated info. Sat. study session 10:00am; worship 11:00am

3520 Carson Rd, Camino 530-644-2236 • elarsen.office@gmail.com www.caminoSDA.org

Church of Christ • Rescue

Phil Rembleski • Sunday worship only during pandemic!

Worship: Sun 10:30am & 5:30pm; 9:30am Sunday

School classes all ages; Bible class Wednesdays 7pm 4200 Green Valley Rd, Rescue 530-677-4502 • rescuechurchofchrist.org

Church of Our Savior

Rev. Deborah Sabino

Worship: Sun 8am & 10:30am

2979 Coloma St, Placerville

530-622-2441 • oursaviouroffice@gmail.com oursaviourplacerville.org

Church of the Nazarene

Reverend Dan Hopkins

Worship: Sun 10:30am

6040 Mother Lode Dr, Placerville plaznaz@yahoo.com • www.plaznaz.com 530-622-3217

Discovery Hills Evangelical Free Church

Pastor Christopher Feigles

Worship: Sundays 9am, 10:30, 10:15 online 4270 Shingle Springs Dr., Shingle Springs www.discoveryhills.org • zoe@discoveryhills.org 530-677-1875

St. Patrick Catholic Church

Fr. Hernando Gomez Amaya

English Mass: Sat. 4pm; Sun. 8am, 10am; M-F 8:30am; Spanish Mass: Sun. 12:30pm & Wed. 6:30pm; 3109 Sacramento St., Placerville 530-622-0373

St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church

Pastor Trudy Franzen

Pastor George Turnboo

El Dorado Community ChurchCongregational

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Federated Church

Pastor Rev. Dr. Laura Barnes Worship: Sun 10:00am. 1031 Thompson Wy, Placerville www.EldoradoFederatedChurch.org office@eldoradoFederatedChurch.org, 530-622-0273

Freedom Church

Pastor Scott & Pastor Colleen Williams

Worship: Sun 9 & 10:30am. Youth: Tuesdays 6pm.

Men’s Bible Study: Fri 8am. 4414 Commodity Wy, Cameron Park, 530-677-7212 www.freedomchurchcp.org / office@freedomchurchcp.org

Holy Trinity Catholic Parish

Fr. Larry Beck

Mass: Sat. Vigil Mass 5:30pm; Sun. Mass 7:30am, 9am, 11am Weekdays, M-F 8:15am. 3111 Tierra de Dios Dr., El Dorado Hills. holytrinity@holytrinity.parish.org • 530-677-3234 www.holytrinityparish.org

Sentinel Ministries, Inc.

Pastor Veronica Parker

Worship 1st Sunday only 1pm, Parish Hall at St.Stephen’s Lutheran Church 1001 Olson Ln, El Dorado Hills. 916-968-7844

Sun. Worship: Zoom Service 8:30; In-Person is 9:30am 1001 Olson Lane (at EDH Blvd), El Dorado Hills 916-933-1441 • st-steph@sslcedh.org, www.sslcedh.org

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Perhaps this simple structure will help:

1) Pursue personal growth, relationships, community, and health, rather than wealth, fame, image, and power.

2) Behave purposefully and with mutual consent toward others, rather than in ways that emphasize individual contentment.

3) Be mindful and act with a sense of awareness.

It's helpful to see that celebration occurs in our life and church when we intentionally move away from a sense of self fulfillment and celebrate the achievements that make others successful.

I think that's the way New Testament believers lived. Did the New Testament Church celebrate? It's difficult to find examples of an office party, corporate cookout, or some other artifact that gives proof of early church celebration, but I think so.

Their celebration was congregational rejoicing as part and parcel of what they did. In that common task they found reason to celebrate their shared achievement.

What I hope to learn from their example is the commitment to mission and each other rather than personal advancement or advantage. I see this when Peter, released from jail by an angel, made his way to the prayer meeting at Mary's house.

Is there any doubt that his release and appearance before them was cause of great joy?

Yet, no mention is made of a specific time of rejoicing. It appears that they're celebrating God's works was to be taken in stride with seeing the mission advance.

Maybe there really is something to keeping celebration and mission linked.

Will Salyards is an executive coach and mentor in the El Dorado Hills area.

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Every Friday & Saturday

Night Sky Viewing * 7:30p Community Observatory - free public viewing with docents on hand. Clouds, bad weather cancels. Check website after 3p. CommunityObservatory.com

Every Sunday

Live Music * 5p - 7p

Smith Flat House - Carol Tuttle & the Jazz Trio

March 4

All About Roses * 9a - 12p

Sherwood Demonstration Gardencovers topics from selection and planting to pests, care and pruning. mgeldorado@ucanr.edu

March 8

All About Berries * 9a - 12p

Cameron Park Community CenterMaster Gardeners will discuss how to grow and care for the various berry plants, and the most common diseases and pests in our area. Then Master Preservers will show you how to make f rom basic jams and jellies, flavored vinegars, pie fillings, and more. mgeldorado@ucanr.edu

March 11

Living History Days * 10a - 4p

Marshall State Park - Hands-on history day features many historical interpreters who come out to demonstrate different aspects of pioneer life during the Gold Rush. $10/parking. Marshallgold.com

Spurs & Sparkles * 5p - 9p White Barn @ Powell Ponds, Gold Hill - Fundraiser for Ponderosa FFA includes dinner, live auction and live music.

Events

Become a California Naturalist! March 8 - May 17, 2023

This 40 hour course combines science curriculum with guest lecturers, field trips and project-based learning to explore the unique ecology and natural history of the Sierra Foothills. Geared towards adults ages 18+.

Ten virtual classroom sessions via Zoom and three in-person, Saturday field trips. Early registration (by February 17th) $425 or late registration (Feb. 18th – March 8th, if not full) $455. Registration includes materials.

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March 14

FamilySearch Wiki * 10a/6p

Come get an overview of what this site offers. 3275 Cedar Ravine Rd, 530.621.1378

March 17

Monthly Presentation * 1p - 3p

Mother Lode Lions Club - Speaker: El Dorado Fire Council. Free to members; non-members may attend two presentations/year at no charge. SRS is dedicated to Life Long Learning. Visit srsedc.org

March 18

Back to Basics * 9a - 12p

Union Mine Football Crab Feed Placerville Fairgrounds - More info coming soon on umboosters.com

Placerville Art Walk * 4p - 8p Main Street - Galleries stay open late and have special events like music, preforming arts, and artists’ reception. Visit facebook.com/ PlacervilleArtWalk

March 18 & 19

Pacific Airgun Expo * 9a

Placerville Fairgrounds - Only airgun show West of the Rockies! Two days of buying, selling, trading, shooting, learning about or displaying airguns. 3/18 - 9a - 5p, 3/19 - 9a - 12p pacificairgunexpo.

March 19

Train Rides * 10a, 11a, 12p, 1p El Dorado Western Railroad - Trips from El Dorado Station, 4650 Oriental St. Rides are on historic gang cars. First come, first serve. $3$8; Doors open 9:30a. Information on Facebook: El Dorado Western Railroad, or call: 530-663-3581 (Sun)

March 25 & 26

Ride the Line Bike Show * 10a Placerville Fairgrounds - Live music, bike games, food trucks and vendors. 3/25 - 10a - 10p, 3/26 - 10a - 6p. 41live.com

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Sherwood Demonstration GardenThis presentation will cover topics such as soil types, watering techniques, planting methods, sun/ shade exposure, mulch, proper tools to use and much more.

March 28

Saving in FamilySearch * 10a/6p

Placerville Family History Center - Learn to get your photos and documents into FamilySearch. 3275 Cedar Ravine Rd. 530.621.1378

March 29

Bridge Party * 9:30a

Placerville Shakespeare Club - Bridge, food and door prizes. $50/pair, applications must be received by 3/22. Call Ruthie (530) 919-6362 for reservations.

March 30

Lunafest * 6p - 9p

Cameron Park Community Center - Film festival by, for and about women. Fundraiser for Soroptomists of EDH and CP. Tickets and info at sicpedh.org or si.cpedh@gmail.com

March 31

Homeschool Fridays * 9:30a - 12p

Wakamatsu Farm - Get your hands in the dirt with the farmers at FogDog and Freehand Farms. Make some compost, plant some seeds, meet the animals and try some fresh veggies as we spend the day with our farmers and families! Best for K-8. app.donorview.com/WGOXy

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April

Sneak Peak!

1st & 3rd Sundays

Train Rides * 10a, 11a, 12p, 1p

El Dorado Western Railroad - Trips from El Dorado Station, 4650 Oriental St. Rides are on historic gang cars and first come, first serve. $3-$8; Doors open 9:30a. Information on Facebook: El Dorado Western Railroad, or call: 530-663-3581 (Sun)

April 1

Folsom Lake Falcon Crest Trail Run

* 8a

Monte Vista Trailhead, EDH - 5k, 10k, 8 mi, half marathon. tctruns.com

April 1 & 2

Subaru WinterFest * One-of-a-kind music and mountain lifestyle tour. sierraattahoe.com

April 7

Music at the Fairgrounds * 6p - 10p Placerville Fairgrounds - Fabulous Liars kick off this warm weather series.

April 15

California Gold Rush Trail Run *

8:30a

Marshall State Park - 5k, 10k 15k, half marathon. tctruns.com

April 15 & 16

Mineral & Gem Show * Placerville Fairgrounds - Hosted by the El Dorado County Gem & Mineral Society. edcmgs.org

April 16

All Aboard! 5k & 5 miler * El Dorado Trail - celebrate the history of the El Dorado Western Railroad on this scenic run. Information coming soon to Facebook.com/ ElDoradoWesternRailroad

April 22

Friends of the NRA Dinner * 4 - 10p

Placerville Fairgroundsfriendsofnra.org

April 28

Comedy Night with MORE * 5:30p - 9p

Placerville Fairgrounds - Proceeds benefitting MORE. Additional information at morerehab.org

April 30

Author's Day * 12p - 3p

Placerville Shakespeare ClubAuthor presentations, book sales, book signings, door prizes and light refreshments. Proceeds fund scholarships for local students. placerville-shakespeare.com