Have you ever felt a little overwhelmed, feeling a bit smothered? Maybe something like the picture above. Yes, maybe sleeping but feeling like there's no space to move or to take a breath? I have to admit the last couple of months have been one thing after another and it's been hard to keep up. I've purposely had to let some things go (this newsletter for example) and it's a battle to be okay with it.

But, then I think, what am I losing sleep over, working so hard to achieve? Who am I trying to please? Is what I am doing having lasting Kingdom impact? Sometimes, yes, sometimes no. Then the feelings of guilt, inadequacy, and all come roaring back again. But, God, says, in Matthew 11: 28-30 "Come to me all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."

Maybe if we let that verse penetrate our hearts, we can rest more like Ollie (see dog below).

Major Shoshannah Ruwethin

Ladies Night Out, Potluck, and more coming up.

From Last year, the San Francisco Kroc (located in the Tenderloin) started selling Christmas sweaters as a part of our Red Kettle Campaign. The vision was to tell the story of our collective narrative of the Red Kettle. The sweater was intentionally universally branded. We thought there would be some fun social media interaction and we would raise a little money. There was fun interactions and we did raise some money… but something even more magical happened. Our team in the Tenderloin got to hear stories of what God was doing all across the Army world. Last Christmas we looked up from the streets we love so much (that are in crisis) and were gifted with seeing God’s larger story. Everyday we saw posts of people sharing about how they are serving and the hope God is providing. We got to celebrate with our extended family.

This year our offerings have expanded. Once again, we are selling our Red Kettle Sweater. If you like socks, we have Red Kettle socks to match. We are unveiling our Christmas 2023 limited edition Advent themed sweater. Just like the Red Kettle sweater, our hope is that it is a conversation starter and that as you wear it, people come up to you and you have the opportunity to tell your story whether it is about the life changing efforts of the Red Kettle or the incarnation of our loving Savior who moved into the neighborhood.

The proceeds from this fundraiser go to The San Francisco Kroc Center Red Kettle Campaign and are used to serve the vulnerable youth and families that call the Tenderloin their home.

This is the fundraiser link: https://paybee.io/quickpay.html?handle=krocsf&ppid=3#optionList.html

We are currently taking pre-orders. Sweaters will star shipping the week of October 16th. If you have any questions, please reach out to Arwyn.Rodriguera@usw.salvationarmy.org.

If you would like to put in a group order for a discounted rate see Major Shoshannah.

Our first divisional music rehearsal of the program year is next Saturday in Suisun. I have updated the Del Oro Brass & Chorus folders in the dropbox and hope to update the youth group ones by the end of this week. Please note the following dates for this fall:

Rehearsals: 8/19, 9/16, 10/14, 11/4

Christmas Concert: 12/3

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/cuuuok3scof6gp20zaiao/h?rlkey=oq7wlww7b2t6t1zohmo1b0s9i&dl=0

Daniel Prince

Divisional Music & Worship Director

The Salvation Army Del Oro Division

3755 North Freeway Blvd

Sacramento, CA 95834

(916) 563-3760

Continue to keep Lahaina in your prayers.

Media Contact:

David Sayre/Sayre Public Relations

808-221-5025/david@sayrepr.com

September

02 - 08 Uganda Territory

09 – 15 Mexico Territory

16 – 22 Finland and Estonia Territory

23 - 29 India South Western Territory

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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 Program:

• 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

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