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Is God Calling You to a Career In Christian Ministry, Missions or Marital & Family Therapy?

If so, come to Western Seminary-San Jose for Campus Preview Day on Thursday, May 8 from 7:00-9:00 pm. This open house is a great way to learn more about seminary along side current students, staff, faculty and others looking into seminary training. RSVP online at www.westernseminary.edu/sanjose or call Tiffany Halliday at (877) 900-6889, ext. 416. Flyers available at the Hospitality Center.

Dance of Wind, A Graduate Recital by Ruthanne Adams

Saturday, May 10 at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary. Bring your friends and come to enjoy an evening of beautiful music. Admission is free.

Emmaus Ministries of Silicon Valley

Emmaus Ministries of Silicon Valley invites you to a Renewal Retreat on May 16-17 at the Presentation Center in Los Gatos. "Discernment: Acquiring the Mind of Christ" with Dave Evans as the retreat facilitator. Cost: $125. Space is limited. For more information and to register, please contact Russ Ikeda by email or at 366-1497. Registration deadline is May 11.

Volunteer Needed

Robin Hood Ministry is looking for a volunteer to coordinate donations to the ministry. If you have a heart for people, and enjoy serving from home, this could be a great way to help provide households with needed furnishings. Call Keith Fraker at 867-7830 for more information.

Local Outreach

Robin Hood Ministry Thanks You for Your Continuing Support - Warm clothing is especially needed at this time of year. We welcome new or gently used items in the following categories: Work clothes (adult sizes), Sweatshirts (any size), Teenage girl or boy clothing, Children’s clothing (sizes 2-10), Blankets & towels, and Children’s books. Donations can be dropped o. in the barrel by the garage. Please call Pam Glader, (408) 323-9593, with any questions.

Katrina Recovery Mission

Please consider how you may be able to participate in the Katrina Recovery Ministry at Saratoga Federated Church.

Introducing Your Care Deacons

In case you are not acquainted with our ministry, we would like to introduce ourselves and the work we do. We give active attention to those members whose quality of life is, in some manner, at risk. Many things assault our joy: illness or grief, worry and conflict, addiction or unemployment, troubled children and parents, financial and relational crises. As often and as ably as we can, we serve such needs. There are many facets to our ministry, including visits to hospitals and homes, personal calls and cards, memorial service and grief after-care, support groups for job seekers or Alzheimer care providers, AA and addiction recovery referral, and prayer ministries. A confidential log of concerns is reviewed and prayed over each week by your care deacons. We are always seeking to improve our care of members' needs. During this season, as you reflect on the quality of your life and the health of your relationships, please consider your need for our ministry of care. We are a team of 11 members, shepherded by Pastor Arvin Engelson and supported by Barbara Silverstein. We hope you will feel free to contact Barbara at 867-1000, ext. 209, with any concerns you or your family might have. If you are drawn to the work we do, we will find a place for your unique contribution.

Send Us Your Pictures

One of the nicest elements of our Sunday bulletin is the picture that peeks through the arched windows of the cover. We know that groups are gathering together on a regular basis for small groups, ministry events, community outreach and social gatherings. As you meet together, think about taking pictures for the bulletin and newsletter. We would love to feature your gathering as a way of encouraging other to get involved. Digital photos can be sent to Nicki at the church office. For more information contact Nicki at extension 224.

There's more!

These are just some of the events happening at SFC. Each of the ministries has event information listed on their individual ministry pages. You can get to the ministry pages by using the Ministries menu in the navigation bar above.

Federated Family

SFC has a monthly newsletter called The Federated Family. This is a good place to find out what is happening in and around our church.

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