Major's Minute
Last week, as a family we did our best to do a "deep clean" of our house - clear out closets, wipe down baseboards, get the gunk out of the sliding door rails, scrub the bathtubs ... but nothing could have prepared me for the refrigerator! Only after taking out all of food and drawers of the refrigerator could I see just how disgusting the fridge had become. Sauces and food spilled and settled behind and under drawers formed thick, sticky, hard to remove gunk. Anyone losing their appetite? It was bad.
But after cleaning the refrigerator and putting everything back together, we really had sense of peace and order. Looking back every once in a while on what was, will make us thankful for what is now. Remember who we were before Christ and see what God has done in our lives should make our every day more ordered, at peace, because we know we are cleansed and new creations in Christ Jesus.
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! 2 Corinthians 5:17
Majors Ruwethin
- RSVP for the Protecting the Mission Training by June 2. See details below.
- Potluck Sign Up
- Back to School Shopping Volunteers Needed
Back to School Shopping Volunteers Needed
Hi church! This is a wonderful opportunity for you to help families on July 15. Hoping that many of you will register, this event fits one of the greatest needs for underserved families w/school-aged children!
Description:
Back-to-School Shopping Chaperones will assist underserved children in our local community, helping at least one child “shop” for new uniforms and clothing for school using a Student Profile listing any colors, sizes for that child. Children K-12th grade will be matched w/Shopping Chaperones will be matched with a child (optional to help another), the amount per child is $100-$150 and will vary per grade, (more info later.)
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, July 15, 2023,
- Time: Arrive between 6:15am-6:30am/end time 10am
- Address: Old Navy Westgate Mall, 1600 Saratoga Avenue, SJ, CA 95129 (meet outside)
- Mandatory Orientation: 6:45am. If you are late, you may be re-assigned to alternate area.
- Check-In: Use your personal Confirmation Number & bring DL, ID or Student ID (w/pic).
- Event ends at 10am: Shopping Chaperones and child, must at least be at check-out counters.
- Store opens to the public @ 10 am
If you register, will receive notification and respond w/a Confirmation Number that you will need to remember and use that day, during check-in. Age Requirements do apply (refer to link). Shopping Chaperones agree to follow detailed instructions sheet and follow mandatory orientation, (at least 15 minutes) before event starts.
**Parent aren’t allowed in store unless child is “special needs.” More info will be emailed once volunteers register and are confirmed by Volunteer Coordinator. Questions go to: liwayway.gimenez@usw.salvationarmy.org.
Santa Clara Corps Link to Register:
https://volunteer.usawest.org/OpportunityDetail.aspx?ID=7366
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The Salvation Army - Santa Clara
Email: shoshannah.ruwethin@usw.salvationarmy.org
Website: siliconvalley.salvationarmy.org
Location: 3090 Homestead Road, Santa Clara, CA, USA
Phone: 408.247.4588
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TSASantaClaraChurch