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Santa Clara Clarion

Staying Connected, December 15, 2024

Santa ClaraClarionStaying Connected, December 15, 2024
REMEMBER POTLUCK SUNDAY IS TODAY! 😄


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

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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

Register to Ring

Register to Ring

Register to ring a bell for The Salvation Army. Come join in Doing the Most Good!

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Blessings of this past week ... Blessings of this past week ...

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Welcomed at Sharis' home

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Women's Christmas fellowship

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Bram ordained as pastor

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Gift of lemons

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Gift of the cross

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Gift of stuffed animals

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Partners in music

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Ron giving back

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Serving at Toy Distribution

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A great visit with Don Stillwell

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Men's fellowship breakfast

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Supporting Bram's ordination

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New friends at Bethlehem

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Scene of live nativity

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Desiree meeting a donkey

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Volunteer gathering

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Crowds at toy distribution

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Santa Clara representing

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Over 600 families served ..

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with toys .. gift baskets ...

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and with food baskets.

Major Celestine at Rotary event Major Celestine at Rotary event

Unique Free Educational Opportunity Unique Free Educational Opportunity

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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 Territorial Youth Leader's Conference

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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 Future Officers' Fellowship Retreat Feb. 14 - 16

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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.

Need prayer? We'd love to hear from you. Click here.
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Remind App

Please keep informed by signing up for the Remind App. The goal is to touch base with a newsletter once a week and send communication in a secure way. Text to: 81010, Send the message: @chkhc6. Please share the info. Thank you in advance.

To Give Your Tithes, Offering and/or World Services
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Tithes & Offering

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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)
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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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TSASantaClaraChurch

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