Santa Clara Clarion

Church, you were an amazing blessing to the Encore participants at last week's fundraiser. With four days notice, volunteers came together to set up, cook, and serve the most delicious. With no real notice at all, you managed to donate over $600 to this group of youth. Imagine what we can do together in the future with more lead time?!! What an amazing family of God we have.

Unfortunately, due to several factors with the kids schedules and more, we made the hard call not to participate in the Territorial Encore competition as we had hoped. We will honor your donations and will make sure that it goes to supporting the youth this year. Thank you again!

To all the parents and volunteers who helped the youth succeed in the divisional competition we thank you again!

Major Shoshannah

Community Clothing Closet

We thank God for the abundance of clothing that prompted the creation of a Community Clothing Closet. We haven't opened it yet, but took the first step in getting racks, hangers, and volunteers to set it up. Please continue to pray for God's guidance on how to provide this resource to those in need.

About WMI

The Western Music Institute or WMI is a 9-day music and creative arts training institute held annually by The Salvation Army USA Western Territory. WMI has a history of training quality music and creative arts leaders.

With delegates ranging in age from 14 to 25, WMI is designed to enhance students’ musical abilities and help them discover ways to use their talents to further the Kingdom of God.

Major Tracks include:

• Brass Band (brass / percussion)
• Dance
• Drama / Theater
• Vocal
• Worship Teams

In addition to participating in one of the above majors, delegates also participate in choirs and in the elective of their choice. With nearly a dozen electives to choose from, each delegate is sure to have a great time.

Visit https://www.usamusicwest.org/wmi2024/ to find the application and more information.

See you at WMI.

The Salvation Army

USA Western Territory Music Department

WWW - https://www.usamusicwest.org

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/USWMusic

If you know any children from the age of 7 - 16 years old. We highly recommend that you send them to the beautiful Redwood Glen camp for one or two weeks that they qualify for. We are blessed to be one of the corps who receives financial help to send kids to camp. Each week of camp full of great meals, fun activities, chapels, making friends, and being safe and engaged in the summer is valued at $300 per camper. Our Santa Clara office even drive the kids to/from the camp for your convenience. The kids we get to send only have to pay a registration fee of $50. This is a wonderful deal for such a LIFE CHANGING experience. Please click on the Camp Interest Form Button to see more information and please spread the word.

I am so excited to announce that I have the opportunity to serve APU this year in the Dominican Republic! I will be leading the team this year, which I am very excited about!

My team and I will be in the Dominican Republic from May 6th to June 4th, serving alongside Kids Alive International. My team has the opportunity to serve in Kids Alive schools throughout our time in the Dominican Republic, serving lower-income children and families. We will participate in teaching English, AWANA, math, art classes, sports ministry, various projects, and so much more. I am ecstatic to take this opportunity to serve the kingdom of God.

I cannot do this alone, so I would love it if you could consider partnering with me in prayer for my team, the trip, and Kids Alive; that would be amazing! Also, would you consider partnering with me financially? This trip is $3550, and I am confident the Lord will provide for me and my team to be confident in our YES to the Dominican Republic. There are two ways you can support me and my team financially! There is a link in my Instagram bio, and you can also click the link below, which will take you to the page where you can donate! You can also Venmo me at @Oscar-Sanchez-526. Your prayers and donations mean the world to me, and I could not have done this without you and your continuous support and love!

I have also attached some graphics below for you to share with your friends and your churches. It would mean a lot to me if you could spread the word to everyone and let them know about this amazing opportunity and how they can support it!

https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/GETeamSum/OscarSanchez

If you have any questions or want to know more about this trip, please feel free to contact me, and I would be happy to chat with you! Thank you again and again for your support in every way!

Blessings,

Oscar Sanchez

Although the Congress event is two months away, the registration is unfortunately closed. We pray that those who haven't registered will be able to join another year.

For those who have registered - this is a reminder of the things to look forward to:

• Date: June 13-16, 2024
• Location: Pasadena Convention Center
• Theme: Testify!
• Visiting Leaders: General Lyndsay and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham
• Mission Statement/Scripture: Teach, Train and Motivate Salvationists to tell the Story of Jesus more often, and to more people, through words and actions. “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” (1 Peter 3:15)
• ARC Command will be receiving their own travel subsidy for current beneficiaries. Those who have graduated and attend your corps can be included in your non-officer counts.
• 5 meals covered by your registration payment.

Ordination and Commissioning

The Ordination and Commissioning ceremonies will take place as part of the Friday night opening celebration session of the Congress, with the appointments being given out in the final meeting on Sunday afternoon. What an exciting way to start the Congress!

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 (3rd Sunday unless scheduled otherwise)

Wednesday:

Illuminate Youth Schedule

• 4:00 PM Troops Youth Character Building Program
• 5:00 PM Music Instruction: Singing, Timbrels, Drumming, Solo Practice
• 6:30 PM Dinner for All
• 7:15 PM Adult Bible Study/Youth Drama

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