Santa Clara Clarion

This Saturday, Amber and Braden Begonia had their baby shower. Although, we weren't able to be there in person, we were facetimed in during the opening gifts. By the way on behalf of Santa Clara church, they received a Hello Kitty stuffed animal and blanket, a Baby shower book, and a Noah's Ark story book. Everyone was having fun and enjoying the games and the revealing of the presents.

But the most exciting part for us, is when someone joked at the end of the party, so, aren't you going to tell us the name of the baby now? And they replied, Yes, followed by screams of joy!! As you can see from the photo above, their baby girl's name is going to be Miley Alaula Pearl Begonia - each letter of the name represented by one of the grandparents. M is for Amber's mom, A is for Braden's mom, P and E are for the dad's. Amber and Braden gave so much thought to the naming of their daughter and the meanings of the name are:

Miley - A joyful light

Alaula - A sacred beginning

Pearl - A treasured soul

Begonia - A blooming legacy

There is power in names. What we call ourselves, what we call others, what people call us, what people call other people ... but you know what God calls us when we are His?

Beloved children, set apart, chosen, holy, loved .. the list is endless.

What do we call God? Sometimes, we stop it as Friend. Provider. Healer. But God wants to be known by us as Father, Leader, Deliverer, King, Worthy, Loved, and so much more. Let's continue to seek his Name, so His name and character will be on our lips and our hearts and we will KNOW HIM.

7 I will give them a heart to know me, that I am the Lord. They will be my people, and I will be their God, for they will return to me with all their heart. Jeremiah 24:7

Major Shoshannah

There are lots of announcements in this newsletter. Please take a good look. One thing to note is that you can no longer get "texts" from the Remind app due to phone carrier restrictions. If you want the announcements, reminders, and newsletter, you must download the Remind app or provide your email address.

AUGUST

Aug 1 - Corps Council Zoom Meeting 7:00 PM

Aug 2 - Youth Volleyball 6 - 7:30 pm (3rd grade and up)

Aug 3 - Junior Soldier Enrollment for Fallon Richards

Aug 4 - 6 Camper Connection/VBS,

9 am - 3 pm, for ages 8 and up, bring lunch

(Volunteers needed, please let us know if you can help.)

August 4 - 8 Office closed for Camper Connection

Program and staff training

August 4-9 Anthem (WYI) @ Camp Redwood Glen

Aug 9 - 16 National Holiness Seminar

August 10 - Youth Sunday and POTLUCK wi/

visiting officers Majors Tammy and Larson

August 15-17 Men’s Ministries Retreat @ Camp Redwood Glen (let Major Celestine know if you are interested)

August 24 - Majors Larson visit again

This is going to be a fantastic weekend for the men of the Golden State Division. Those attending this retreat will be blessed by great teaching, workshops, worship, fellowship, and of course… lots of great food. The men of the Golden State division will also be giving a warm welcome to our new Divisional Leader – Major Michael Zielinski.

The guest speaker for the weekend will be the dynamic and spirit-filled man of God. Rev. Dr. Robert Marshall – Senior Pastor the Los Angeles Community Church. Along with his wife Donna, the Marshalls have served at Los Angeles Community Church since 2013. Robert earned a Master of Theology degree from George Fox Theological Seminary in Portland Oregon in 2005, and he completed a Doctor of Ministry degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in 2016. He is a regular speaker at conferences around the country and brings the Word of God in a powerful way.

Saturday Evening will be a time of fun and fellowship with guest award winning comedian Dennis Gaxiola. One of America’s funniest clean comedians, with two Dry Bar comedy specials ranked in the top ten, including his new special at #1. With over 20 television appearances and 150 million views on social media, the Air Force veteran has toured with the Latin kings of comedy and the Fluffy tour. Comedy is Dennis' gift, but his relationship with Jesus Christ is the driving force in his life and he uses his comedy as ministry for groups.

Important information to know about the retreat:

Who: All men in the Golden State Division

What: Men’s Fellowship Retreat – Fit 4 Glory

When: August 15-17, 2025

Where: Camp Redwood Glen, 3100 Bean Creek Rd, Scotts Valley

Cost: Each unit will be charged the following amounts per delegate. Please determine the amount of subsidy you wish to provide to your men at the unit level to help minimize the cost borne by each individual. The Santa Clara church will help pay $100 toward your rooming.

$200 for a regular room/cabin (bring bedding)

$250 for a lodge (bedding provided)

$100 for a flat fee to cover the cost of meals/programs to all Day Campers

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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)

Tuesdays:

• 6:30 PM Dinner for All
• 7:15 PM Bible Study

Wednesdays:

• 5:30 PM ARC Service and graduations

Thursday:

• 7:15 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: santaclara.salvationarmy.org
Location: 3090 Homestead Road, Santa Clara, CA, USA
Phone: 408.247.4588