Santa Clara Clarion

We went out to celebrate Celestine's coming home. It took us a while to get to the restaurant. It also took a lot of determination and small steps for Celestine to get into the restaurant. We had a great meal. Packed up with leftovers, we loaded up in our car to go home. So blessed to finally be out of the hospital and awake enough to get out of the house, we were ready to go home and rest.

That feeling of excitement quickly turned into fear and shock as I ended up driving the wrong way down a one way street. Not even realizing I did this until I saw a car coming towards me in the same lane and anther car honking as it passed us by. I turned around right away and pulled into the first place I could find off the road to catch my breath.

It is true, you never know what a day can hold. Again, brings me to think of how life is precious and what we do with our minutes is important. Lord help us to live lives with purpose and meaning for Him and for his glory. Give us strength and wisdom Lord, passion for You and Your Word, and the desire as for this.

"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength; and, "Love your neighbor as yourself'". Mark 12:30-31

All weekly programs will resume this week.

Pray our Young Adult Retreat delegates to get home safely.

Pray for Roxann as she attends the Territorial Youth Leaders Conference this week.

Remember to sign up your youth for the Youth Rally Day ASAP.

Major Shoshannah

FEBRUARY

2/1 Divisional Youth Chorus @ Santa Clara @ 9:30 am

2/8 Youth Rally Day @ Redwood Glen @ 10 am

2/9 Corps Cadet Sunday

2/14 - 2/16 Future Officer Fellowship Retreat

2/16 February Potluck

2/17 Presidents Day - Office Closure

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

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.

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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