Santa Clara Clarion

Most every night, Celestine and I prayer together before we go to sleep. Sometimes prayers are delayed or forgotten when we're too sleepy or when we've just had a disagreement. 😇 But, since he's lost his voice, he's had to whisper in order for me to hear. In order to understand, I really have to concentrate, get closer, and really focus on him. It literally brings us closer.

This makes me think of a chorus that my late grandpa used to sing, "Whisper a prayer in the morning. Whisper a prayer at noon. Whisper a prayer in the evening to keep your heart in tune."

This is the confidence which we have before Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.

And if we know that He hears us in whatever * we ask, we know that we have the requests which we have asked from Him. 1 John 5:14-15

Major Shoshannah

FEBRUARY

2/8 Youth Rally Day @ Redwood Glen for registered youth and chaperones

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. Deserts not necessary.

2/17 Presidents Day - Office Closure

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)

We start the series with Colonel Genevera Vincent:

It’s that time of the year again for our SAY Rallies! We are excited to announce that our rallies will be at Camp Redwood Glen, February 8. All kids from 6-17 are welcomed to join this event even though they are not registered in troops. So, bring them over to this great event!

This year’s theme is “Mission: Possible”, and we are going to dive into the Full Armor of God.

Golden State SAY Rally Details

Camp Redwood Glen(3100 Bean Creek Rd, Scotts Valley 95066)

• Ages: 6-17
• Cost: $10 per person
• Date: Feb. 8th, 2025
• Registration Deadline: Jan. 19, 2025

General Schedule (Tentative)

10:00am - 10:30am Registration open

10:30am - 12:00pm SAY RALLY Main Session

12:15pm – 1:00pm Lunch

1:00pm - 3:00pm Free time Activities

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