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Link to the Mt. Carmel Summit Newsletter for May 2021

We are here!!
The church is closed to walk-in traffic, but you can still reach us by phone and email.

Phone: 805-544-2133
Email info@mtcarmelslo.org
on Facebook at facebook.com/mtcarmelslo

Prayer requests may be sent to the church office by email or phone

OUR MISSION
Celebrating God’s grace through worship, learning and service.

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Important Updates

Yes, you heard that right! Indoor worship will resume at 9:30AM on Sunday, June 6. This service will also be available on Zoom. We will continue to hold an outdoor service at 12 noon on June 6 & 13, then at 11:00AM beginning June 20, for those unable to attend the 9:30 service.

Masks and social distancing will be observed at indoor worship per state and local guidelines. Stay tuned to the Vistas for more details, and join the Adult Forum on Sunday, May 23 for a live update.

Permits are expected to be issued soon with construction beginning by mid-June. The first items on the list for the construction crew will be building the new driveway from Fredericks Street to the upper lot, and adding a perimeter fence for safety. The upper lot will be available for Mt. Carmel parking when needed.

We plan on keeping you fully updated throughout the process, so keep your eyes on the Vistas for news and photos.

Worship at Mt. Carmel

Click the picture for the order of worship

Link to WEDNESDAY Evening Zoom Service
Wednesdays at 7:00 PM
For telephone: +1 669 900 9128
Meeting ID: 867 5095 6162
Passcode: 695333

Please use the links listed here to join any of our worship services and Bible studies. We look forward to seeing you!

How to join a ZOOM meeting - Instructions

- Link to SUNDAY morning Zoom Service
Sundays at 9:30 AM
For telephone: +1 669 900 9128
Meeting ID: 849 4786 1947
Passcode: 591300

- Link to WEDNESDAY Evening Zoom Service
Wednesdays at 7:00 PM
For telephone: +1 669 900 9128
Meeting ID: 867 5095 6162
Passcode: 695333

- Link to FRIDAY morning Bible study
Fridays at 10:30 AM
For telephone: +1 669 900 9128
Meeting ID: 829 5418 7961
Passcode: 229122

- Link to SATURDAY morning Bible study,
Saturdays at 8:30 AM
For telephone: +1 669 900 6833
Meeting ID: 831 5325 2589
Passcode: 690622

- Mt. Carmel YouTube channel, in case you missed a service.

Church News and Notes

The Men’s Bible Study will meet in-person at Mt. Carmel for breakfast and Bible Study next Saturday, May 15. Those who are fully vaccinated are invited to meet in person. We will also have Zoom available for those who are not able to attend. Breakfast is served at 8:00 AM, but come a little early for coffee and chat.

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You may join the discussion on Zoom at:
Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 862 7971 6007
Passcode: 419787

Mt. Carmel Annual Meeting
June 13, 2021

It’s time once again for the Mt. Carmel Annual Business Meeting. We have a date, but the time and method (online or in-person) has not been determined. Please watch the Vistas for more information as the church council considers the available options.

COVID-19 Vaccine Updates

COVID-19 vaccines are now approved for ages 12+. Walk-ins and same day appointments are available throughout SLO County.

Safe. Easy. Effective.

All County community vaccine clinics now offer the COVID-19 vaccine for residents 12 years and older. Make an appointment or check the walk-in schedules for our community clinics in San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, and Arroyo Grande.
It's never been easier to #GettheVax.

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Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccines for Kids

The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is now approved for anyone age 12 years and older.
Know the Facts:

Type of Vaccine: mRNA
Number of Doses: 2 doses, 21 days apart
Does NOT Contain: Eggs, preservatives, latex. Not recommended for children who experience severe allergic reactions resulting in anaphylaxis or emergency EpiPen administration.

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Straight from the CDC:
Share these resources with friends, neighbors, and family members so they can be informed about COVID-19 vaccine for children and teens.

Mass Vaccine Clinics Closing June 4

The County of San Luis Obispo plans to demobilize three mass vaccination clinics in Arroyo Grande, Paso Robles, and San Luis Obispo on June 4, 2021. The community clinics have administered over 151,687 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine since December 2020.

Health care providers and pharmacies across SLO County and smaller Public Health clinics will continue to offer the vaccine. Visit MyTurn.ca.gov to make an appointment or read our recent news release.

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How much risk does Covid-19 pose for you? Find out using the easy-to-use tool at:

19 and Me: A COVID-19 Risk Calculator

This tool synthesizes reported COVID-19 geographic case data and rapidly evolving scientific research to help you ballpark how much risk this disease poses to you. You don't need to sign-in, sign-up to use the calculator.

Join the movement and help spread the word!

We need your help in spreading the facts and benefits about COVID-19 vaccines. Let's get our community one step closer to immunity.

Here are 5 easy things you can do right now to help us share the facts:

Sign up for the Vaccine Champions newsletter.
Share one of our ready-to-go social media posts about the vaccine.
Get the facts on our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Add a #VaccineChampion photo frame to your Facebook profile picture.
Post a photo of yourself smiling, flexing your vaccine arm, or showing off your "I got vaccinated!" sticker, and tell us about your vaccine experience-- don't forget to hashtag #VaccineChampion!

Read the full news release here, and sign up to be a Vaccine Champion by visiting www.RecoverSLO.org/VaccineChampion.

Protect Your COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card

Your vaccination record card has personal information that can put you at risk for identity theft. Make sure you protect your card and identity with these tips:

✔️ Do: Snap a picture of the card in case it gets lost or misplaced.
❌ Don't: Share a photo of your card online. Take a picture of your vaccine sticker or bandage instead.
✔️ Do: Keep your card stored in a safe place at home.
❌ Don't: Laminate your card. The heat may damage the card or cause the ink to be illegible.

Anyone who loses their vaccination record card should not print a fake one at home or buy a fake vaccination record card, as it is against the law. Instead, request a new one by calling the County’s Phone Assistance Center at (805) 543-2444. Read the full news release here.

Community Outreach

Thank you to everyone who donated food to our monthly Iglesia Santa Cruz food drive. We delivered a full load again this month, just in time to restock the pantry.

Matching Gifts Challenge Benefitting the SLO County Food Bank

The new donation site is up and running. Please click the link below for more information.

Link to Mt. Carmel matching funds page

If you prefer to donate to the matching funds challenge by check, make your check out to the SLO County Food Bank. Write Mt. Carmel Matching Funds Drive on the memo line so that your donation will be properly credited. Mail to:

Food Bank Coalition of SLO County
1180 Kendall Road
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Please do not route your food bank donations through Mount Carmel. Doing so will delay your donation and make tracking the matching funds challenge donations difficult for the food bank.

Thank you to Mount Carmel for your always generous spirit!

Mt. Carmel receives a plaque at the SLO Food Bank

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