Dear
SVPC Family,
This past week I heard so many stories about you reaching out to care for one another—by calling and checking in, by praying for each other, and especially by sheltering in place to safeguard each other’s health.
I also see God’s love and providence revealed in the ongoing strength of your stewardship support—providing resources that are essential as we develop new ways to be community online, continuing our community outreach by supporting the PELC and The Music School, and providing assistance to local partners Sunnyvale Community Services, Second Harvest Foodbank, and Home First Shelter.
Yes, we are journeying in wilderness times; but the love you’re showing and sharing proves we don’t have to do it alone. Let’s keep looking for signs of God’s faithfulness in the wilderness.
Peace,
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P.S. I’ve loved seeing your names show up as you “enter in” to worship with us on Facebook! I hope to see you again on Sunday at 2 p.m.
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Dear SVPCers,
It has been wonderful to join together for worship on Sundays at 2 p.m. I hope even more of you will join us live, preferably via Facebook. If you don’t know how to do this, email us at
info@svpc.us or call the church and we’ll do our best to help you get connected.
Many of you are receiving calls from officers or others in the church. We want to know how we can pray for and support you. And if you or those you love have COVID-19, please let us know so we can be praying for you and supporting you as we are able. We want to walk the journey of these days in community with one another.
Peace,
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Thoughts from Rev. Judy Joy, Parish Associate
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In this time when the rhythms of our lives are in turmoil, I am finding the rhythm of Lent a gift. And I am thankful to belong to a small group of SVPC women who have been studying Barbara Brown Taylor’s book on spiritual practices for all seasons. This week Taylor encouraged us to resist the rhythms of our driven, consumer culture in order to practice Sabbath. For we who live in God are the ones to say No to cultural demands and Yes to life with a different rhythm. Maybe this is the time when practicing Sabbath will return us to God’s rhythms and ground us in God’s unending love for us.
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JOIN US FOR "LIVE" WORSHIP SUNDAYS @ 2 PM
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Watch the live stream broadcast of our weekly worship service in one of two ways. Facebook users can watch directly from the church Facebook page. If you’re not a Facebook user, you can watch on the SVPC website.
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UPCOMING "VIRTUAL" EVENTS
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To get information about how to connect with the class or event below, click on the "Email" link, complete and send the email.
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- Saturday, April 4, Tech help by CARAVAN youth • 9 a.m.–Noon, Email
- Sunday morning Bible Study • 8:45–10 am, Email
- Online Church School • any time, Facebook
- Mondays/Thursdays, Yoga with Youth Ministry • 10 a.m., Info
- Tuesday Men's Bible Study • 6:30–7:30 a.m., Email
- Tuesday, April 7 • Parent Support Group Coffee • 9:30–10:30 a.m., Email
- Wednesdays, JAM • 2 p.m., Email
- Wednesday FLASH (Middle School) • 6–7:15 p.m., Info
- Wednesday CLUE (High School) • 8–9:15 p.m., Info
- Thursday Women's Bible Study Book Group • 10–11:30 a.m., Email
There are loads of virtual events, videos and at-home activities for Children and Youth—subscribe to the newsletters
here or check out the Children’s Ministry
Facebook Page or Youth Ministry’s
web page.
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RESOURCES
Some people are wondering where to refer people in need. Our long-time partner
Sunnyvale Community Services remains a great place to refer or to donate in these times. Know people in need and want places to refer people to for various needs? Check out
211 California for various resources in our state.
These Days,
Daily Devotions for Living by Faith
In lieu of our regular paper copies, you can access April’s
These Days
online here.
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IN OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS...
All healthcare workers and public safety officers, especially those in our community and related to our community:
- Erin Choi, Esther Luo, Amy McLeod, Robina Moen, Christine Roed, Paul Wang, Gloria Wu, Libby Boatwright and others.
- Eileen Chow’s two grandsons (Nathan & Jacob); Art Figueroa’s daughter (Audrey); Miriam & Ken Kishi’s son (Jeff); Rose Linn’s daughter-in law (Carolyn); Bethann Merriam’s sister (Dale), brother-in-law (Jesse), niece (Terren) and nephew-in-law (Andrew); Lynne & Larry Page’s son (Brady); Wendy & Bruce Smith’s daughter (Erin); Suzanne Ungson’s daughter and son-in-law (Alysha & Earl)
- And all the essential need providers who are out in the community working everyday including: food providers and workers; delivery drivers; postal workers; truckers; sanitation workers; transportation providers; gas station attendants; and so many more.
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