Yesterday, we had a great time at the SAY (Salvation Army Youth) Rally. From there we went straight to a 16th birthday party for beautiful Jasmine. We felt exhausted by the end of the night. But, exhausted was probably not the best word to sum up the day. With the kids, sun, activities, teaching, driving, meeting people ... yes, we were tired ... but more so filled. Filled to overflow.
Being involved with each other, connecting in our lives, is the bonus of being part of God's family. I would even say it's necessary and God's calls us to it. Even if it can be tiring at times, we need to be connected to experience growth, give encouragement, and obey God's Word. To be in fellowship not only for the fun of it but to grow with each other in the Word.
This newsletter has MANY events coming up. See how you can connect - through events AND (maybe even more importantly) the Bible studies, Sunday school, youth program and more. That's where the power is at. Have great week!
It's ironic that I say all of this with our weekly program cancelled this week - but you know what I mean! :)
25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10:25
Major Shoshannah
*Superbowl Fellowship and SAY Rally pictures coming soon!
*ENCORE practice after church each Sunday (unless told otherwise).
*Office Closed on Monday, Feb. 20 for President's Day.
*Majors Ruwethin on vacation 2/23-24 - NO FAMILY NIGHT THIS WEEK.
*Majors Freeman lead worship 2/26 while Majors Ruwethin participate in Modesto service.
Territorial Creative Arts Conference - Camp Del Oro
THQ will host a Creative Arts Conference this year. It is a wonderful opportunity for Artists, Creatives + Worship Leaders in your Corps. You will see that THQ has invited professional artists from other territories.
Get ready for the Territorial Creative Arts Conference! The theme for this year is "Rhythms" inspired by Matthew 11:28-30 (The Message)
"Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”
We pray that you will find rhythms of rest, growth, and grace in Jesus and through our time together.
Date: March 10-12, 2023
Location: Camp Del Oro, Nevada City
Camp Del Oro
20864 Rector Rd
Nevada City , CA. 95959
Ages: 18+
Saturday only attendance option available ($75)
Guest Speakers + Performers
Allen Arnold, author and speaker, will speak on 1) Eden Rest: Real Restoration for your Heart and Art and 2) God's Design for Growth: reclaiming voice, union and vision.
Dr. Bonnie Robb, educator and teacher leader, will teach about effective strategies of storytelling to reach more people.
Bill Booth Theater Company will share a drama presentation on Saturday evening.
Douglas Berry – Director of Contemporary Music USA Eastern Territory
Additional workshops in a variety of artistic expressions are available to train and resource individuals for local ministry. You can sign up for a total of 3 workshops. In the registration site, be sure to pick one workshop each workshop time.
Register at https://events.usawest.org
Workshops:
Workshop 1 @ 10:45 am (select one)
- Dance : Learn a lyrical (slow) dance for worship.
- Drama : Scripture Alive! Learn ways to dramatize scripture to use in a worship service.
- Visual Arts: Using decoupage, paints, and a handful of journaling elements you will express your “heart, mind & soul” as you create your own 6” Tiny Me.
- Creative Writing : Questions to ask when creating your next writing project or book. discover how to pursue your idea, your audience, your voice, and your project with renewed passion and purpose.
- Praise and Worship: Worship Leading with Doug Berry
Workshop 2 @ 1:15 pm (select one)
- Dance : Learn an upbeat praise dance.
- Drama : Learn short sketches and scenes.
- Visual Art : Mixed Medium Art Personal Journal: Journey into the world of personal-expressive- healing art that will emerge from layers of mixed media you apply to tell your story of faith amidst struggle.
- Creative Writing :The Three Stages of Creativity, how to avoid its pitfalls, and insights to maximize your time.
- Praise and Worship: Worship Leading with Doug Berry
Workshop 3 @ 2:45 pm (select one)
- Dance : Foundations of movement, technique, and choreography.
- Drama : Learn a Jesus Theater piece.
- Visual Art : Mixed Medium continued
- Creative Writing : Scriptwriting
- Praise and Worship: Worship Leading with Doug Berry
Territorial Holiness Retreat - Camp Del Oro
Come share in the Joy of our Lord with teachings, inspiration, music, laughter, prayer, good food, the beauty of the land and deserved rest .
Guest speaker Rev. Dr. Stephen A. Macchia author and the Founder and President of Leadership Transformations, Inc.
Worship Leader Jenna Grace May a recording artist, worship leader, and songwriter.
Our Workshop Leaders: You will be able to sign up for workshops at registration when you arrive.
- Intimacy with God (in Spanish) – Major Lex Giron
- Relational Holiness – Captain Ryan Bearchell
- Minimalism or Listening – Major Janene Zielinski
- Spiritual Disciplines – Stephen Macchia
There will be Spanish translation for the weekend and an option of a Spanish language workshop.
TRANSPORTATION:
- The retreat will begin with registration at 3:00, dinner on Thursday evening and conclude with lunch on Sunday.
- Camp Del Oro
20864 Rector Rd
Nevada City , CA. 95959
Thursdays Brass and Family Music Night Schedule
We're having a great time reviewing and getting back to the very basics with brass instruction. Join us if you're interested in learning. If not, come for dinner and stay for Adult Bible Study or youth programs. This is an awesome night to get to know your family better.
Thursdays
5:45 - 6:30 Brass Band
6:30 - 7:15 Dinner
7:15 - 8:00 Troops Programs, Bible Study
All of the music instruction is for all youth and adults who are interested (as long as they can pay attention and participate). If you can help, please let Majors know how you can help - whether it be teaching, cooking, cleaning, preparing lessons, and etc.
Divisional Youth Retreat
Divisional Youth Retreat 2023 is less than two months away! We are excited to see you enjoy a great Christ centered weekend.
General Information
Dates: March 24th-26th, 2023
Location: Camp Redwood Glen
Cost: $180 (Regular Santa Clara attenders pay $135, 25% off!)
Age : 13-18 years old
Registration due: March 10
Theme: Remix
- Remix is a term used in the musical world to define the process of altering a song to produce a different version of that same song. It consists of adding, removing, and/or balancing the many different tracks to create that new version. In the same way, Jesus is the remix of our lives. When we come to know who Jesus is, He removes the bad tracks in our lives, adds powerfully new tracks, and even amplifies the tracks we already have. Through Jesus, we are made new!
- “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” – 2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV
Guest Speaker : Former NFL player, Ray McElroy (Flag football with him during afternoon free time!) (Ray McElroy’s website)
Guest Performer: Christian Rapper, Jaae Kash
The Western Territory will be hosting a retreat to meet the needs of young adults with varied disabilities! This is an area of ministry that is a crucial part of our service to others. It is also a great opportunity to provide those with varied disabilities and their caregivers a space to experience Jesus according to their needs.
Our division is allowing 3 individuals with varied disabilities to participate in the retreat. They can bring along with them 3 buddies and/or caretakers to help them get around.
Territorial Adaptive Retreat For Young Adults With Varied Disabilities
Who: Young adults with varied disabilities (18-35 years of age)
Why: Provide a space of inclusion for young adults who have different needs and don’t always fit into events that typical individuals are a part of.
Where: Crestmont Campus, 30840 Hawthorne Blvd, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
When: April 28-30, 2023
Promotional materials will be distributed soon, but we wanted to make sure you aware of this retreat so you can share the information to those who would benefit most from this event.
ENCORE - May 6 Competition
Participation in ENCORE! also provides opportunities for other life lessons. ENCORE! can help in the development of self-assurance and confidence. It can help our young people to understand the importance of proper preparation and of presenting themselves in a positive way. Those in groups can learn the importance of a collaborative creative process – that each part of a group can contribute to the overall presentation of the whole group.
Who Should Participate in Encore?
We hope that the ENCORE program will help corps growth. Prospective Junior & Senior Soldiers are both allowed and encouraged to participate.
Encore practices are right after church for 1 hour each Sunday except for special occasions.
SUMMER CAMP IS AROUND THE CORNER
Summer Camp Schedule:
June 12 - 17 Discovery Camp 1 & Outdoor Adventure Camp A
June 19 - 24 Discovery Camp 2 & Outdoor Adventure Camp B
June 26 - July 1 Discovery Camp 3 & Outdoor Adventure Camp C
July 3 - 8 Salvation Army Youth (SAY), Music Camp, & Outdoor Adventure Camp C
July 10 - 15 Teen SAY & Music Camp & Outdoor Adventure Camp D
July 17 - 22 Discovery Camp 4 & Outdoor Adventure Camp E
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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
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