Major's Minute
The last two weeks have been bouncing from one unique event to the next. The next day after the Officer's Councils ended we communicated final plans for the Parade of Champions. After that beautiful day we were blessed with Captains Kim on our Candidate's Sunday. On this Sunday, we specifically ask if anyone feels called to ministry, further ministry and even full time ministry as a Salvation Army Officer. We acknowledge that God is doing a work in all of these ways. We ask for your prayers for those who feel called for more and especially for the two who expressed the calling to full time officership. Pray for God's continued leading and His will.
The next weekend we welcomed the Keepers of the Covenant Brigade - made up of nine cadets and supported by Captain Travis Yardley and Captain Joy Groenleer. What a group of people on fire for the Lord! They began their journey at 7 am on Friday to drive eight hours from Rancho Palos Verdes, California to practice for worship and set up laser tag for the United Teen and Young Adult Fellowship and stayed until 9:00 PM. The delicious food was lovingly prepared by Captains Morrow from San Jose and everyone in attendance had a great time!!
Saturday morning, the brigade came back to lead a United Men and Women's Fellowship. It was another blessing filled with trivia, devotionals, prizes, encouragement, and great food. Showing that they were ready to work and bless Santa Clara in any way, the team scrubbed down the outdoor tables, organized the shed, decorated, trimmed the overhanging trees, then drove back to the camp and continued to set up for Sunday worship.
Sunday was a beautiful time of multi-cultural worship in scripture, prayers, and dance at beautiful Camp Redwood Glen. We thank the Cadet Brigade once again for sharing in scripture, praying, testimony, kids lesson, the message, and leading in worship. It was a blessing. Then another delicious lunch was served. Afterwards people enjoyed the camps grounds by going on hikes, creating crafts, and playing kickball.
There are many more events coming up and we are feeling a little apprehensive. But, I am reminded from the sunset pictured above - that God who created this beautiful earth and all in it - is concerned for the souls of this world. Whether or not we "fail or succeed" by the world's standard, we pray that we are faithful to the main mission - to see people coming to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.
I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases God our Savior, 4 who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:1-4
**Note - We are updating our volunteer files. We'll be asking current and new volunteers to complete the volunteer packet. We will also be giving you instructions on how to get additional fingerprinting (now required by law) for those who work with youth. You will not need to pay for anything. We will guide you on how to get this done.**
OCTOBER: We encourage you to bring your neighbors, family, classmates, and friends to church.
- 10/20 CANCELLED Monthly Potluck (3rd Sunday), next potluck is November 17
- 10/26 Divisional Youth Choir at Santa Clara for ages 12 & up, Arrival between 9 - 9:30 am.
- 10/27 Youth present at Society Tea Party
- 10/29 Santa Clara Red Kettle Kick Off with Silicon Valley Central Chamber of Commerce
- 10/31 Candy Corn Way - Trick or Treating at lawn games @ church from 5 - 7 PM.
Cadet Care Package
Cadets Brenden Armendariz and Kiara Armendariz along with their daughter, Irene (3 years old) are from our Golden State Division. Both Brenden and Kiara are officers children who have answered the call to become officers themselves. They left their home in Modesto and are dedicated to follow God wherever He leads. Although, they are committed, they are in their first few months of training away from the familiar. Would you help us, as a church to send off a Care Package to them? We will be setting up a bin to collect items for them and will send a care package at the beginning of November.
What you can gift?
*A signed card by you
*Gift cards ($25)/seasonal items
*Toiletries
*Family items
*Something for Irene
* Be creative
Cadets will enjoy receiving support & packages from us. If you want to send items directly and throughout this year, please send them to:
College For Officer Training at Crestmont
Cadets Brenden and Kiara Armendariz
30840 Hawthorne Blvd (Room #320)
Rancho Palos Verdes CA 90275
General Schedule
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 1st Fridays)
Saturday:
- 8:00 AM Second Saturday Sons Breakfast (Monthly)
- 10:00 AM Second Saturday Sisters (Monthly)
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