I really did have a very big fright this past week. I was in my kitchen standing at my sliding glass door when I saw ... and this is not a joke ... I saw a human foot sticking out of a black trashbag on my backporch. I was so scared and briefly thought of all of the 20/20 and Dateline shows that I have watched in my life. I was in unbelief that this evil was at my own house.

In the end, I did not call the authorities, because I realized that the foot in the trashbag was ... my own!! Yes, I saw the reflection of my own foot, which happened to line up just perfectly so it looked like it was sticking out of the trashbag someone left outside. After a good laugh, I thought, that I just had to share about this.

Although, it wasn't real, the appearance of it really shocked and truly scared me. It made me think about the appearance of evil and the scripture "Abstain from all appearance of evil. And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ." 1Thessalonians 5:22-23.

As I end this section, we relay again that long time Salvationist, Arvona Stillwell, was Promoted to Glory last Sunday, at a beautiful age of 92. We ask that you please continue to pray for Don Stillwell, who will miss His loving wife, but knows her whole spirit, soul, and body is now with the Lord Jesus. We do not know details about her Celebration of Life at this point, except that it will be next week. We will pass along information as we receive it.

Major Shoshannah Ruwethin

*Reminder - Thanksgiving Potluck is next week, November 12! If you can think along the lines of a traditional Thanksgiving meal that would be great: stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green been casserole, salad, fruit, candied yams,rolls, etc. But, in the end, again, what we desire most is your presence!!

*Zoom Corps Council meeting, Monday, 7 PM.

*There are several announcements of new events in this newsletters - please check them all out.

Del Oro & Golden State Division

United Young Adult Retreat 2024

Overflow - Romans 15:13

DATE:

January 19th-21st, 2024

AGES:

18-35

LOCATION:

Zephyr Point Conference Center
660 Hwy 50
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:

Friday, January 5th, 2024

Register Now

We are excited to announce that YAR 2024 will be a united retreat with Del Oro Division! Young adults will get to see a bigger picture of the Army. We also hope that they make new friends and use that opportunity to share their faith with others.

Please make your payments to The Salvation Army Santa Clara Corps. Any question about fees, please speak with Major Shoshannah.

We are all focused on the upcoming holiday season, but I wanted to give you a bit of information regarding the upcoming Territorial Congress:

• Date: June 13-16, 2024
• Location: Pasadena Convention Center
• Theme: Testify!
• Visiting Leaders: General Lyndsay and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham
• Mission Statement/Scripture: Teach, Train and Motivate Salvationists to tell the Story of Jesus more often, and to more people, through words and actions. “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” (1 Peter 3:15)
• ARC Command will be receiving their own travel subsidy for current beneficiaries. Those who have graduated and attend your corps can be included in your non-officer counts.

Registration is now open, and the registration website also has links to the hotels that we have negotiated room rates for. We encourage everyone to register and book rooms early. PLEASE note Retired Officers must book their hotel room directly through Major Nancy Dihle. https://events.usawest.org/

The Ordination and Commissioning ceremonies will take place as part of the Friday night opening celebration session of the Congress, with the appointments being given out in the final meeting on Sunday afternoon. What an exciting way to start the Congress!

Meals

Registration at the congress includes 5 meals for the entire family. This will be a wonderful time for fellowship.

There is a goal of sending 200 delegates (no officers or retired officers included in this count) from the Golden State Division. There will be a subsidy available of $350 per delegate for the first 200 delegates. We are still working out details regarding the subsidy and how it will be distributed.

As more information becomes available, it will be shared. Here is the link to an article on The Landing about the Territorial Congress: https://usawest.sharepoint.com/sites/NewFrontierChronicle/SitePages/General-to-attend-2024-Congress-in-Pasadena.aspx

Continue to keep Lahaina in your prayers.

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Sunday:

• 9:30 AM Sunday School for Youth and Adults
• 10:30 AM Worship service
• 11:00 AM Junior Church
• 12:30 PM Potluck & Fellowship (3rd Sunday unless scheduled otherwise)

Wednesday:

Illuminate Youth Schedule

• 2:00 PM Arrival/Open Gym
• 2:30 PM Welcome - devotions
• 2:45 PM Snacks
• 3:00 PM Troops
• 4:00 PM Brass, Drums, Piano, Hula, Art
• 5:00 PM Parent Pick Up

6:30 PM Young Adult Fellowship at Ruwethin's house

Thursday:

• 5:45 PM Intermediate Brass
• 6:30 PM Family Night Dinner
• 7:15 PM Adult Bible Study/Youth Choir

Friday:

• 5:00 PM Teen Youth Group (Monthly - Dates vary)

• 7:00 PM Women's Fellowship - Ladies Night Out (Monthly - Dates vary)

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