On our vacation, we were chatting with some friends after church. As we were walking outside the parking lot, we couldn't find one of their little girls. Yes, the area was large. She didn't want to go home and she was doing her best to hide. As we walked down the sidewalk, we realized it wasn't too hard to find her. I had to take a picture of her hiding place. It was so amusing.

It makes me think of us and how we want to hide sometimes. Hide from God, responsibility, confrontation, growth ... it's kind of funny. But, God knows us and lovingly carries through.

We are sharing our heartfelt thanks for the prayers for us while on vacation. We are also so appreciative of those who took care of all of the details for Sunday worship and the regular operations of the week (Kristen). We are so blessed knowing that we have your support. Thank you!

Major Shoshannah

**Note - We are updating our volunteer files. We'll be asking current and new volunteers to complete the volunteer packet. We will also be giving you instructions on how to get additional fingerprinting (now required by law) for those who work with youth. You will not need to pay for anything. We will guide you on how to get this done.**

AUGUST

19 Corps Council Meeting on Zoom, 6 pm

24, Music Day, 9:30—3:30 @ Suisan KROC Center

28 Family Night 5:30 pm (Music), 6:30 (Dinner), 7:15 (Study)

29 Young Adult Volleyball 7 PM (Seniors in Highschool also)

SEPTEMBER

6 First Friday Teen Group 6 PM

14 Second Saturday: Men and Women’s Groups

15 Rally Day Potluck - Sunday gearing up to celebrate everyone back from summer. Bring a side to share if able.

21 Earthquakes Match, Join us for the fun. Free tickets.

We are so proud of Lillian for receiving the Stillwell Award at the Western Music Institute. This is the highest award and is well deserved! In addition Lillian also received recognition for excelling in the trombone and received an additional pin.

What a blessing to visit Amber and Braden in Eugene, Oregon. We saw their town, new apartment, and worshipped with them on Sunday.

We praise God for the opportunity to visit church members in homes, restaurants, the coast, on hikes, in freezing cold water. We even got to visit the missed sea lions in Newport.

We'll miss Rhys Jones who helped us during the week for music and youth programs. We enjoyed volleyball with him, meals, and so much more. He is on the move to Oregon. He is now the Divisional Music and Creative Arts Director for the Cascade Division. We are proud of him and will continue to pray for growth in the Lord and the ministry he's been given.

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Sunday:

• 9:30 AM Small Groups for All Youth and Adults
• 10:30 AM Worship service
• 11:00 AM Junior Church for kids 1 - 5 grades and Nursery
• 11:45 AM Potluck & Fellowship (3rd Sunday unless scheduled otherwise)

Wednesday:

• 6:30 PM Dinner for All
• 7:15 PM Adult Bible Study

Thursday:

• 7:00 PM Young Adult Volleyball Fellowship

Friday:

• 5:00 PM Teen Youth Group (Monthly 1st Fridays)

Saturday:

• 8:00 AM Second Saturday Sons Breakfast (Monthly)
• 10:00 AM Second Saturday Sisters (Monthly)

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