Santa Clara Clarion

Simple picture with a simple thought - God can use us to change the world around us - but first - we must be changed by having Christ in our lives. Second - we have to be around people to share the light. That's it.

Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age. Matthew 28:19-20.

Major Shoshannah

Zoom Corps Council Meeting, Monday, 3/11, 7 PM.

Preparing our Hearts for the Easter Season. We will be joining in the Lenten Awakening Series. Weekly themes for the series are as follows:

Week 1—February 18, 2024: Jesus Revealing Us

Week 2—February 25, 2024: Jesus Humbling Us

Week 3—March 3, 2024: Jesus Healing Us

Week 4—March 10, 2024: Jesus Re-Creating Us

Week 5—March 17, 2024: Jesus Uniting Us

Palm Sunday—March 24, 2024: Jesus Gifting Peace (United Worship at San Jose Temple, 10 am brunch, followed by 10:30 am service)

Good Friday—March 29, 2024: Gifting Paradise (Details coming soon.)

Easter—March 31, 2024: Easter People (Breakfast Potluck @ 9:30 am, worship 10:30 am, followed by Easter Egg Hunt)

Our Women's Ministries Retreat theme is "Overflow." Our weekend will focus on Romans 15:13 - May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit (NIV).

Registration packets will be sent soon! The registration fee has not risen and is the same as last year - $200 for cabins, $250 for Lodge rooms, and $100 for those choosing to stay off-site (commuting from home/staying in a hotel) or choosing to be a Saturday-only attendee. Any questions about the cost, please contact Major Shoshannah.

WORKSHOPS & BIBLE STUDIES!

This year we will continue to offer a selection of Bible studies and Workshops in the morning, with the same offered again in the afternoon. This will give our ladies the opportunity to choose more than one workshop, or Bible study.

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

If you're a Salvationist with a passion for art, this is for you! The theme is "Testify" – teach, train, and motivate others to share Jesus' story through their words and actions. 1 Peter 3:15 reminds us to "Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope

that you have."

To enter, submit your original artwork that represents your ideas and thoughts on the theme. All submissions must be the original work of the participant, and open to Salvationists of all artistic abilities across the Western Territory.

1 Winner per category will have their art featured on an item sold during Congress, June 14-16, 2024.

Each winner will also receive a $50 Amazon gift card! Entries are due by April 7, 2024.

Email submission must include your name, age and Corps/Division

artcontest24@usw.salvationarmy.org

Creating Artwork for the “Testify” Theme

If you're a Salvationist with a passion for art, this is for you! The theme is "Testify" – teach, train, and motivate others to share Jesus' story through their words and actions. 1 Peter 3:15 reminds us to "Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope

that you have."

To enter, submit your original artwork that represents your ideas and thoughts on the theme. All submissions must be the original work of the participant, and open to Salvationists of all artistic abilities across the Western Territory.

Your artwork may be hand-drawn or digital but must include The Salvation Army red shield. It should be no larger than 8 1/2" by 11", and submitted in JPEG, JPG, PDF, or PNG format. Only one entry is allowed per person.

Categories:

Adults 20+

Teen 19-13

Children 12 below

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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

• 4:00 PM Troops Youth Character Building Program
• 5:00 PM Music Instruction: Singing, Timbrels, Drumming, Solo Practice
• 6:30 PM Dinner for All
• 7:15 PM Adult Bible Study/Youth Drama

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