Santa Clara Clarion
Staying Connected, December 15, 2024
We have been blessed beyond blessed this week God has kept us safe through hours on the road .. setting up tables and music stands .. and more. As we rush around from one thing to do to the next .. He is always there with us, guiding us, and also prompting us to pause and take some moments focused solely on Jesus. This week after a full day of running around, God allowed Desiree, Kimberly, and I the perfect window and weather to see the last showing of Bethlehem on Friday night. Seeing the sites, sounds, the sounds, and the story unfolding, all really came together for me when the crowd sang "Silent Night". It was a great night to remember once again that the reason for the season is Christ, and Christ alone.
This week, we have the opportunity as a church to minister together - both in delivering gifts to the nursing home facilities and greeting customers at the red kettles. Will you join us this last week?
1) We have boxes of socks and magazines to be delivered to nursing homes. We need drivers. Here are the list of locations to deliver gifts to:
West Post Acute
1601 Petersen Ave
San Jose, CA
Mission Nursing and Skill
Sub-Acute Center
410 N Winchester
San Jose, CA
Cupertino Health Care
22590 Voss Ave
San Jose, CA
A Grace & Skill Care
1250s Winchester
San Jose, CA
San Thomas Convalescent
3580 Payne Ave
San Jose, CA
Saratoga Retirement
Health Center
14500 Fruitvale Ave
Saratoga, CA
Valley House Rehab Center
991 Clyde Ave
Santa Clara
2) Saturday, Dec. 21, please sign up for a shift of bellringing where the most important thing is to meet the public and say "Merry Christmas" and "God bless you". There is a sign up sheet in the
foyer. The locations are Stans Donuts from 8 - 10 AM and Safeway on Homestead from 10 AM - 6 PM. We encourage you your family and/or friends to sign up for a two hour shift.
We are blessed to serve with you!
As this season is quickly coming to an end. We remind you that the Ruwethin family will be going on our annual vacation after the holidays. We will be gone from December 25 - January 6. Thank you in advance to those who will be leading while we are away.
Major Shoshannah
Major's Minute
DECEMBER
15 - Third Sunday of Advent
15 - Potluck Sunday
22 - Fourth Sunday of Advent - Christmas Sunday
21 - Church Bellringing Day - Sign up for your slot!
22 - Cookie exchange after church
29 - New Year's Sunday
Blessings of this past week ...
Welcomed at Sharis' home
Women's Christmas fellowship
Bram ordained as pastor
Partners in music
Ron giving back
Serving at Toy Distribution
A great visit with Don Stillwell
Men's fellowship breakfast
Supporting Bram's ordination
New friends at Bethlehem
Scene of live nativity
Desiree meeting a donkey
Volunteer gathering
Crowds at toy distribution
Santa Clara representing
Over 600 families served ..
with toys .. gift baskets ...
and with food baskets.
Major Celestine at Rotary event
Unique Free Educational Opportunity
Winter Term Registration is now open!
Hurry! Hurry, and sign up! Space is limited!
School for Leadership Development Winter Term Registration is now open to ALL Employees! Soldiers and Volunteers!
Dear Western Territory Officers, Employees, Soldiers and Volunteers!
Many reached out and appreciated the idea of opening the SLD classes to employees! ! We are excited to announce that the School for Leadership Development (SLD) is now also extended to all Soldiers and Volunteers!
Join with the others and take a flexible 6-week online course through the School for Leadership Development (SLD). The SLD expands education to all officers, staff, soldiers, and volunteers in the Western Territory to further develop leaders in The Salvation Army.
See the School for Leadership Development newsletter sharing the classes and course descriptions that will be available next Winter Term, in January 2025. Please take advantage of this great opportunity to learn. The deadline for registration is Friday, January 17, 2025.
Winter Term Canvas online training will be on January 22, to January 25, 2025, to give you a chance to familiarize yourself with Canvas Learning System.
The online classes will begin January 27 to March 9, 2025. We are grateful for the instructors who take time to prepare and teach these classes.
Territorial Youth Leader's Conference
This year's conference theme, "At The Table", invites you to engage in meaningful conversations, share your story, and collaborate with fellow youth leaders and officers from across the territory. Together, we will explore how to invite others to the table of youth and young adult ministry.
Registration Link: https://events.usawest.org/Events/EventDetails?id=412
📅 Dates: January 27th - 31st, 2025
📍Location: Mt. Hermon Camp & Conference Center, Scott's Valley, California
🎉 Theme: "At The Table"
$$ Registration Fee: $250 (Will be billed to the division/corps after the event), /$125 delegate fee
What to look forward to:
Corporate worship, interactive workshops, and dynamic speakers who will bring practical teaching and spiritual insight about youth and young adult ministry. There will also be opportunities to network with fellow youth leaders outside of teaching times.
Who can attend:
Officers, staff, and volunteers currently in youth ministry, or those who wish to get more involved. Hearing the same message and learning the same things as a team helps enhance your strategy when you get back to your Corps. Don’t have any youth at your corps? This event is still for you. Don’t have a paid youth worker? This event is for you too! The Territorial Youth Leader's Conference is your opportunity to be inspired, empowered, and equipped to lead with purpose and passion.
Future Officers' Fellowship Retreat Feb. 14 - 16
The Future Officers’ Fellowship retreat is a time for individuals considering full-time ministry as officers in The Salvation Army to come away for the weekend to prepare their heart, mind, and soul for this calling.
This will be a valuable time together as God speaks and confirms in their hearts His calling on their lives. The schedule will include opportunities for classes, interaction with CFOT staff and cadets, and time for discovering what officership looks like.
The FOF Weekend event registration will be open through Feb 3rd! Please read through for key details.
Dates: February 14-16, 2025 (check in starting at 4pm and on Sunday the 16th we will be done after lunch- 1:00pm)
Location: College for Officer Training at Crestmont (CFOT). Lodging will be at CFOT and possibly a nearby hotel.
Delegate Requirements:
- Age: at least 18 years of age to early 50’s (age of eligibility for officership).
- Regularly attends and participates in corps programs
- Strongly considering future officership
- Endorsed by their corps officer and division
Registration Fee: $45 per person (paid by the delegate at registration) on events.usawest.org
Registration: events.usawest.org Delegates will need final endorsement.
Travel: For FOF, 2025 the cost of travel and meals will be the divisions/corps/delegate responsibility. This is up to the discretion of the division. More details to be determined.
Remind App
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General Schedule
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:
- 5:45 PM Beginning Brass Band
- 6:30 PM Dinner for All
- 7:15 PM Adult Bible Study/Youth Chorus
Thursday:
- 7:00 PM Young Adult Volleyball Fellowship
Friday:
- 6:00 PM Teen Youth Group (Monthly 1st Fridays)
Saturday:
- 8:00 AM Second Saturday Sons Breakfast (Monthly)
- 10:00 AM Second Saturday Sisters (Monthly)
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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TSASantaClaraChurch
