As officers, we're so blessed yet again to be with another congregation that helps take care of the corps and us as a family. We took the weekend to be present and help for my nephew's wedding and did not have to worry about a thing. You showed up, lead Sunday service and every detail that goes with that - you took care of our home and our dog! We thank God for the fellowship of believers who enjoy ministering to everyone! - Major Shoshannah Ruwethin

Continue to pray for Alex Sandoval. If you would like to bring a card or letter of encouragement on Sunday we can send them to him on your behalf.

**Next Potluck September 10. Remember, the church will provide a main dish and desert. If you can bring other entrees, side dishes, and drinks we'd appreciate it. HOWEVER, regardless if need the most.**

In the past two years, we've enjoyed starting up Sunday potlucks, monthly women and teen nights, music programs, Thursday dinner and Bible studies and even opened up a food pantry that will make it's year mark in September.

It's been a blur, but God continues to orchestrate people at the right time. We're hopeful to reach more families and build relationships in the community through more youth programming starting this Fall. We ask that you help us pray for a good outcome as we bring back Wednesday SAY (Salvation Army Youth) Club!!

Please spread the word! Starting up September 6.

2:00 PM Arrival/Open Gym

2:30 PM Opening Assembly

3:00 PM Snacks

3:15 PM Troops

4:15 PM Brass, Music and Creative Arts

5:00 PM Parent Pick Up

Registration is open. Please register no later than Sept 1st

Click here to Register

Special Guest: Pili Moore will join us from THQ

Schedule:

9:30 am Registration

10am Welcome Session

11:15 am Main Session I

12:30 am Lunch

1:30 pm Main Session II

2:30 pm Dismiss or Pool Time!

Pool: Modesto is making the pool available to us, please let us know on the registration form who is interested so we can plan accordingly.

Our first divisional music rehearsal of the program year is next Saturday in Suisun. I have updated the Del Oro Brass & Chorus folders in the dropbox and hope to update the youth group ones by the end of this week. Please note the following dates for this fall:

Rehearsals: 8/19, 9/16, 10/14, 11/4

Christmas Concert: 12/3

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/cuuuok3scof6gp20zaiao/h?rlkey=oq7wlww7b2t6t1zohmo1b0s9i&dl=0

Daniel Prince

Divisional Music & Worship Director

The Salvation Army Del Oro Division

3755 North Freeway Blvd

Sacramento, CA 95834

(916) 563-3760

Continue to keep Lahaina in your prayers.

Media Contact:

David Sayre/Sayre Public Relations

808-221-5025/david@sayrepr.com

The Salvation Army, USA Western Territory

Office of the Territorial President, Women’s Ministries

Greetings Friends,

Please see invitation email to women salvationists in our territory with an interest in Social Justice from Colonel Wendy Swan, Director – International Social Justice Commission. If you are interested, please fill out the application as soon as possible. -

Dear Leaders,

I write in collaboration with the Senior UN Representative, Major Victoria Edmonds with an invitation for women from your territory to participate in an initiative from the International Social Justice Commission – the SOCIAL JUSTICE WOMEN’S GROUP.

The group came out of the Commission on the Status of Women and the desire to hear from the grassroots their voices on social justice issues that are being addressed at the United Nations. This will give women the opportunity to have their ideas and voices heard at the global table.

This group includes uniformed Salvationist women who have an interest in Social Justice issues and have some knowledge of the Untied Nation Sustainable Developmental Goals. Women must be willing to commit one year to this group and be willing to attend a monthly meeting virtually on the third Thursday of each month 8:00 am NYC time.

The goal of this group (maximum of 25 women) is to:

• Give a voice to the issues on the table of the UN from a grassroots perspective.
• Share with other women in local Corps or Divisions the plights of women in the 21st Century.
• Give voice and ideas to the International Social Justice Commission on the Committees that we attend and sit on.

Being in this group may give opportunity (if visas allow to) attend the Commission on the Status of Women held in New York in March 2024. This the group commences in September. Please click on the link to apply: https://forms.gle/a8SxpkjLqGGjqSem7

As applications are received the ISJC will connect with territories.

Thank you for your support on behalf of women giving their voices to Social Justice issues.

From Joanne:

Our family is overwhelmed with gratitude for all the love and support we received during Bob’s short illness and, recently, since his passing. He is greatly missed. We cannot fully express all our appreciation for the many words of encouragement, prayers, and memories shared. Love to you all!

We hope you can join us as we celebrate Bob’s life!

Saturday, September 9th at 3:00 pm

The Salvation Army Torrance Corps
4223 Emerald Street,
Torrance, CA 90503

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If you are not able to make it to the Celebration of Life, you can continue to send cards to:

Joanne, Lia, and Alana Louangamath
331 Sparrow Street, Vacaville, CA 95687

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Prayer Focus – 21 – 27 August 2023

Germany, Lithuania and Poland Territory

Territorial Leaders: Colonels Cedric and Lyn Hills

Prayer requests:

The Germany, Lithuania and Poland territory values your prayers for:

§ Leadership – that people might respond positively to God’s call upon their lives

§ Officers and families who are moving to new appointments from 1st August

§ Candidates Lydia and Robert Beckert as they move into Corps Leadership for the first time

§ The on-going ministry and support to Ukrainian refugees in all 3 countries of our territory.

§ Special events planned for 2023

- Summer Camp for Teens and Music Camp – restarting after the COVID break

- Territorial PREPARE (Emergency) Training in Warsaw

- Territorial Leaders conference in October.

- Women’s Weekend in November

Please help us keep you informed by signing up for the Remind App. Simply follow the directions. The goal is to touch base with a newsletter once a week and avoid 25 responses to a group text. This is a secure way for us to do this. Text to: 81010, Send the message: @chkhc6.

Feel free to share the info. Thank you in advance.

Sunday:

• 9:30 AM Sunday School for Youth and Adults
• 10:30 AM Worship service
• 11:00 AM Junior Church
• 12:30 PM Potluck & Fellowship (2nd Sunday unless scheduled otherwise)

Thursday:

5:45 PM Intermediate Brass

6:30 PM Family Night Dinner

7:15 PM Adult Bible Study/Youth Music (3rd grade/8 years old and up)

Friday:

• 5:00 PM Teen Youth Group (Monthly - Dates vary)

• 7:00 PM Women's Fellowship - Ladies Night Out (Monthly - Dates vary)

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