I had a bad dream this past weekend. We were having an event at the church. We also invited another corps to come. In the beginning of the dream, I was so excited because we had our youth gathered and getting reading to start when the other corps showed up. They had triple the amount of people come into the church. After my initial joy, I felt inadequate, jealous, and a failure. I know this was just a dream, but it might have as well been real life.
I have experienced those times where I felt like I was competing with who I think I should be and who I guess others thing I should be. But, I often go back to an Amy Grant song from my youth:
All I Ever Have To Be
When the weight of all my dreams
Is resting heavy on my head
And the thoughtful words of help and hope
Have all been nicely said
But I'm still hurting
Wondering if I'll ever be the one
I think I am
I think I am
Then You gently re-remind me
That You've made me from the first
And the more I try to be the best
The more I get the worst
And I realize the good in me
Is only there because of who You are
Who You are
And all I ever have to be
Is what You've made me
Any more or less would be a step out of Your plan
As you daily recreate me help me always keep in mind
That I only have to do what I can find
And all I ever have to be
All I have to be
All I ever have to be
Is what You've made me
God reminds me that He hasn't called me to perform or to do in order to have a relationship with Him. He wants me, us, to love Him first and the rest will fall in to place.
Major Shoshannah
Thursdays Brass and Family Music Night Schedule
We're having a great time reviewing and getting back to the very basics with brass instruction. Join us if you're interested in learning. If not, come for dinner and stay for Adult Bible Study or youth programs. This is an awesome night to get to know your family better.
Thursdays
5:45 - 6:30 Brass Band
6:30 - 7:15 Dinner
7:15 - 8:00 Troops Programs, Bible Study
All of the music instruction is for all youth and adults who are interested (as long as they can pay attention and participate). If you can help, please let Majors know how you can help - whether it be teaching, cooking, cleaning, preparing lessons, and etc.
This year’s theme is “One-of-a-kind”, with the verses found in Job 12:10 - “In his hands is the life of every living creature and the breath of all mankind.”
Our kids will learn about the one-of-a-kind snake that spoke to Adam and Eve, the one-of-a-kind lions whose mouths were miraculously closed, the one-of-a-kind fish that swallowed a man, and the one-of-a-kind donkey that spoke, and one-of-a-kind Lamb who died for our sins.
Through this rally, we hope to reignite youth programs in our division!
Invite your family, friends, coworkers kids ... for the sake of the children!
Golden State SAY Rally Details
Location: Camp Redwood Glen
Ages: 6-18
Cost: $10 per person
Date: Feb. 18th, 2023
Registration Deadline: Feb. 10th, 2023
General Schedule
11:00am - 12:00pm Registration and Lunch
12:00pm - 1:00pm SAY RALLY Main Session
1:00pm - 3:00pm Free time Activities
Who can you invite? Can you clear the schedules of your kids, family, and friends to attend? Please spread the word. We want to bring as many kids as we can to cultivate relationships that will last all year long.
Future Officer Fellowship (F.O.F.) Weekend
The 2023 Future Officers Fellowship weekend's theme is "Find Purpose".
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.
Dates: February 10-12
Location: College for Officer Training at Crestmont (CFOT).
- Lodging will be at CFOT and possibly a nearby hotel.
Check in: 4 PM
Check out: After lunch on Sunday, 1 PM
Delegate Requirements:
- Age: at least 18 years of age (by September 6th) to early 50’s (age of eligibility for officership).
- Regularly attends and participates in corps programs
- Soldier in the Corps
- 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 is open now through Feb. 1.
The Western Territory will be hosting a retreat to meet the needs of young adults with varied disabilities! This is an area of ministry that is a crucial part of our service to others. It is also a great opportunity to provide those with varied disabilities and their caregivers a space to experience Jesus according to their needs.
Our division is allowing 3 individuals with varied disabilities to participate in the retreat. They can bring along with them 3 buddies and/or caretakers to help them get around.
Territorial Adaptive Retreat For Young Adults With Varied Disabilities
Who: Young adults with varied disabilities (18-35 years of age)
Why: Provide a space of inclusion for young adults who have different needs and don’t always fit into events that typical individuals are a part of.
Where: Crestmont Campus, 30840 Hawthorne Blvd, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
When: April 28-30, 2023
Promotional materials will be distributed soon, but we wanted to make sure you aware of this retreat so you can share the information to those who would benefit most from this event.
ENCORE - May 6 Competition
Participation in ENCORE! also provides opportunities for other life lessons. ENCORE! can help in the development of self-assurance and confidence. It can help our young people to understand the importance of proper preparation and of presenting themselves in a positive way. Those in groups can learn the importance of a collaborative creative process – that each part of a group can contribute to the overall presentation of the whole group.
Who Should Participate in Encore?
We hope that the ENCORE program will help corps growth. Prospective Junior & Senior Soldiers are both allowed and encouraged to participate.
Brief Encore meeting after church on January 29.
SUMMER CAMP IS AROUND THE CORNER
Summer Camp Schedule:
June 12 - 17 Discovery Camp 1 & Outdoor Adventure Camp A
June 19 - 24 Discovery Camp 2 & Outdoor Adventure Camp B
June 26 - July 1 Discovery Camp 3 & Outdoor Adventure Camp C
July 3 - 8 Salvation Army Youth (SAY), Music Camp, & Outdoor Adventure Camp C
July 10 - 15 Teen SAY & Music Camp & Outdoor Adventure Camp D
July 17 - 22 Discovery Camp 4 & Outdoor Adventure Camp E
Remind App
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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