SFC Women's Retreat — February 24-26 at Mount Hermon |
- "Real
Encounters with God — Life-Shaping Journeys" — Join us for community,
worship, teaching, reflection, laughter and celebration. This retreat will
focus on life-shaping encounters with God as revealed through Scripture
and stories from women in our congregation. There are three room options:
economy ($185), standard ($230) and deluxe ($265). Sign up at the table
on the courtyard on Sunday or register online.
Questions? Contact Olivia DCosta by email or at (408)
867-1000, ext. 246.
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Women's Fellowship Annual Soup Luncheon — Tuesday, February 7 at
11:00 am in Richards Hall |
- Our own Siggie Stillman will be talking about
her experiences as an accidental missionary around the globe. All ladies
welcome. Stop by the table on the courtyard on Sunday to reserve your spot.
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Men's Ministries Valentine's Brunch — Saturday, February 11, from 9:00
to 11:00 am in Richards Hall |
- . We are delighted Pastors Steve and Ellen
Steele, from Saratoga Presbyterian Church, will be our guest speakers.
This popular event will include music led by Bill and Diane Allison.
Tickets ($10) available at the table on the courtyard today. Don't miss this
opportunity to share a special time with your sweetheart.
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- Sunday, March 11 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Tickets are ($10) are available online or on the courtyard beginning today. Child care
for children ages 3 months through 5th grade will be available with advance
reservations only via the website, at the courtyard table or by calling Robyn
Swan or Melinda Chase at the church office.
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- Let's have a big team to
build our 100th house. Email Melinda Chase for further details. The registration deadline is February 14.
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- Our students
will be presenting a Love-More Amor Talent Show on February 26 at 6:00
pm in Richards Hall. Tickets (Adults - $10, Students - $8, Children - $4)
are available on the courtyard this morning and from the Student Ministries
office during office hours.
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- The next restaurant fund raiser will be Monday, February 6 at Aqui's in Cupertino. You must present the flyer for us to get the donation. Pick up a flyer on Sunday morning or download and print the flyer.
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- Prayer for our Church — We gather twice a month, on the first Thursday
at 6:30 pm and the third Sunday at 4:00 pm in the Library. Next meeting:
Thursday, February 2.
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- Adult Sunday School beginning January 22 — The Book of Esther taught by Jeff Davis at 9:00 am
in the Library. Learn how these ancient people struggled with the same
issues we do in the 21st century and discover what we can learn from their
actions to be effective witnesses for GOD in Silicon Valley. Bring your
Bible and join us for this interactive class.
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- Lenten Soup Supper — February 17 at 6:00 pm in Richards Hall. The
small group team invites you and your family to our annual soup supper
and Chapel service. Enjoying a shared meal and time of reflection with
fellow believers is a good way to prepare for Lent. Children are welcome.
This event has expanded over the past several years, and volunteer help is
necessary and greatly appreciated. If you are able to volunteer, please email Camille Chapman.
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- Living Lent: Lectio Divina — Join us for a focused time of praying the
scriptures each Thursday during Lent, beginning on February 23 at 7:00
pm in Douglass Hall. For more information, contact Sally Bryant by email or at (408) 867-1000, ext. 233.
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- Spring Inquirers Class — Friday, March 23 and Saturday, March 24. This
class is an opportunity to find out more about our church and become
a member. For more information, contact Olivia D'Costa by email or at the church
office, (408) 867-1000, ext. 246.
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4th Annual Agile vs. Fragile |
- In the previous years, Team Fragile has proven
that experience is better than youthful athleticism. On Super Bowl Sunday,
February 5 at 2:00 pm on
the Saratoga H.S. football field, you have an opportunity to show our kids
(ages 13+) once again what they have to look forward to when they grow
up. Please show up at the field to warm up at 1:45 pm. A mini-game for
kids 12 and under will begin at 1:00 pm.
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Worship Ministry Rehearsals Resume on January 18 |
- Kids Choir — Wednesdays at 5:30 pm in Douglass Hall
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- Choir & Orchestra — Wednesdays at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary
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- Moms Meet Monday Mornings — We meet at 9:30-11:30 am in Room
111. Our study, entitled "Telling Your Story," is led by Sally Bryant. Come for coffee and
conversation with other moms. Email Dorothy Araldi or Stacey Lewis.
Child care is provided.
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Go & Tell Next Sunday |
- Phil & Siggie Stillman will talk about their trip to
Ethiopia with Project Mercy in October 2011 at 11:45 am in Douglass
Hall. A light lunch will be served.
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Member Care & Community Care |
- Next Reflective Journey — Saturday, February 11, from 10:00 to 11:30 am
in Douglass Hall. If you have suffered a loss of any kind - bereavement,
divorce, health, employment - please join us. We will spend time in
meditation and fellowship, and experience the power of seeing how far we
have come. Refreshments will be served. For more details, email Barbara
Silverstein, Grief Ministry Coordinator.
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- Men's Honesty Hour — Mondays, 7:30-9:00 pm in the Care Center office
on Saratoga Avenue. No preregistration is required. Just show up. Open
to the community.
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- Eagle's Wings, A Chronic Pain Support Group — Wednesdays at 3:00 pm
in the Care Center. This weekly small group seeks to promote spiritual
support and encouragement for those dealing with chronic pain of any
type. We will explore the biblical views of pain, prayer and healing and
discuss how chronic pain affects our spiritual walk. Questions? Please
contact Susan Bollman at 867-1000, ext. 239.
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- CSIX Connect Networking Lunch — Thursdays, 10:30 am-1:00 pm in
Richards Hall. This luncheon is for those seeking employment. Information
available at www.csix.org. $10 for lunch and program.
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