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A few things were missing this week that I couldn't not find ...

1) An email regarding the Divisional Youth Retreat. I wanted to get the word out to the youth so they had a little more time to prepare. I kept looking through my email - the inbox, the deleted box, the send messages. I even searched for the email by topic, different possible senders and nothing.

2) Celestine's passport. I kept counting the same three passports over again and couldn't find the fourth. I looked in different areas - my purse, drawers, under the bed, in the kitchen. Nothing.

3) My contacts. I had two boxes of contacts, one for the left eye and the other for the right eye. But, for some reason, I could only find the box for the left eye. I definitely need both contacts for the right prescription for each eye.

Well, come to find out later - that ..

1) An email was never sent regarding the Divisional Youth Retreat. I only thought that I received it and was looking for something was never there.

2) When taking the time to slow down and look at the passports again, I realized that I had Celestine's passport all along! It was Janae's passport that was missing becuase she had it in her room.

3) My contacts are still missing. But, I happened to find an older box of contacts that I was able to use. However, the prescription is slightly different.

Maybe if I had my proper eyesight, I would have been able to see things better these past weeks. I'm sure there's an application in there regarding seeing correctly. But, I really wanted to share these things because I had a good laugh!

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33

Major Shoshannah

FEBRUARY

2/9 Corps Cadet Sunday

2/14 - 2/16 Future Officer Fellowship Retreat

2/16 February Potluck - ARC will provide meatloaf. Please bring a side to share if you can.

2/17 Presidents Day - Office Closure

2/17 - 2/21 School break for kids (no weekly programs)

The theme for last year’s congress, Testify, was designed to encourage each one of us to tell more people about Jesus, more often. The most effective way of sharing about Jesus is to tell your own story. Over the next 20 weeks we will be sharing with you a short “testimony” video from the leadership team of the Territory, and our cadets who will be commissioned as officers this year.

Feel free to share these with others as encouragement, and share your own story. (If you are not sure what your story is, or are searching for the answers to your spiritual questions please talk to any officer)

The second testimony of the series is Cadet Antonio Rio:

The 2025 Holiness Retreat is open to officers and soldiers who want to be rekindled and reminded of daily holiness and Holy Love. Join Dr. Bill and Rev. Diane Ury as guest speakers as they discuss the pursuit for holiness in our lives.

Registration is now open to all officers and soldiers.

See you there!

Event Registration link to registration

As we all know, Commissioning is coming!! Commissioning Events will be held at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, June 13-15.

We are continuing with an evangelism-based theme for the weekend, following on from “Testify”. The Theme for the weekend will be “This Is My Story”.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RvUEemy-MA

There are some important changes to the schedule:

· The Friday evening program will incorporate Commencement, a celebration of Long Service (officers)….recognition of Long Service (Local Officers) and more!

· During the day on Saturday the annual Encore Competition and Bible Bowl Final will take place

· The Saturday Evening program will feature the musical “This is My Story”, which is a series of stories behind some of the world’s best loved hymns.

· Sunday Morning Holiness meeting will include the Ordination and Commissioning.

· Sunday Afternoon meeting will include the appointments of the new officers.

Register at: events.usawest.org

Happy New Year! We are thinking and praying for you and your corps ministries. We are excited to introduce GROW – a brand-new digital learning series designed to help corps members and officers Mature, Equip, Improve, and Expand their spiritual lives in becoming effective disciple of Jesus Christ. As online training continues to grow in effectiveness and accessibility, GROW offers an opportunity to participate in impactful learning from the comfort of home.

Why GROW?

1. Convenient & Effective: Online/Live training can be just as powerful as face-to-face sessions, with added flexibility and reduced costs for everyone involved.
2. Relevant Topics: In 2025, GROW will focus on key areas essential to church growth and spiritual development, including:
1. Evangelism
2. Discipleship
3. Local Lay Leadership

We will have different sessions focusing on training for Corps Members, Local Officers and Officers, and Ministry leaders. Each digital training will include 3 to 8 weekly sessions, depending on the topic. Participants may have to pay a fee per course (if needed), covering the cost of training, handouts, and supplementary learning materials.

The first course of five sessions will take place from March 6 to April 10, 2025. It will be held every Thursday at 6:30 pm (PT). There will be no fees for this class. This session, led by Lt. Colonels Phil and Debbie Lum and is offered only for Corps Members (Soldiers, Adherents, Attendees) at this time. The course will also incorporate the Pray and Go book as part of the Lifestyle Evangelism course.

The deadline to register is February 14, 2025.

Register here: https://form.jotform.com/243376177674165

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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)

Saturday:

• 8:00 AM Men's Brunch (Monthly)
• 10:00 AM Women's Fellowship (Monthly)

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