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Note from Hardy
Dear SVPC Family,

These past couple of weeks have been a whirlwind of health alerts and a struggle to feel “normal” in while sheltering in place. Yet, we’re still called to be the Church together— “a community of hope, rejoicing in the sure and certain knowledge that, in Christ, God is making a new creation.” —PC(USA) Book of Order 

We want to stay connected as a church family. For now, this means live-streamed worship—but also through other online opportunities. Your church staff has worked so hard to make these things available. We’ll be communicating about these opportunities and more through this new weekly electronic newsletter!

I pray that, in ways we might not have expected or experienced before, you will feel the warmth of our caring fellowship.

Faithfully, 
P.S. If you (or someone you know) would like someone to reach out from the church, please email info@svpc.us to provide us contact details.
News from Karin: OGHS
Dear SVPCers, 

I am so grateful for your care for one another in these days. As a church, we are continuing to seek to reach out.

Another opportunity we have to reach out and make a difference in people’s lives (especially during this COVID-19 crisis) is through our One Great Hour of Sharing offering that we’ll receive on Palm Sunday.

You should have received a mailing recently with a letter and links to more information. The envelope enclosed in the mailing can be used to mail in your OGHS gift, or you can give online and indicate “OGHS ” to direct it to that account.

Thank you for extending your compassion near and far in these times.

Peace,
JOIN US FOR "LIVE" WORSHIP SUNDAYS @ 2 PM
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:
Need help accessing worship services or virtual events online? Check out this cheat sheet, or contact us at info@svpc.us or 408-739-1892.
VIRTUAL EVENTS THIS WEEK
We may be physically separate, but you are never apart from your SVPC family.
Your church staff and leaders have been hard at work creating ways for our community and ministries to continue while we shelter-in-place at home. 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 calendar.
  • Sunday morning Bible Study • 8:45–9:45 am, Info
  • Sunday online Church School • any time, Info
  • Tuesday Men's Bible Study • 6:30–7:30 a.m., Info
  • Tuesday, March 31 & April 7 • Parent Support Group Coffee • 9:30–10:30 a.m., Info
  • Wednesday, April 1 • JAM (Just Among Moms) • 3 p.m., Info
  • 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., Info
IN OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS...

  • For Recovery... Shannon Birdsong; Kip Brown; Kathleen Newby; Sally Ricci; Bruce Smith
  • Continued Prayers: Robert Pope; Mildred Prasad; Sue Slavik
  • In Cancer Treatment: Judy Black; Harry Shaver
  • In Hospice: Lyn Kramp; Bonny Morley
  • For the loss of loved ones: Max Mikles’ mother (Phyllis Mikles); Barbara Osborn’s husband (Charles Osborn); Jeff Reilly’s mother (Barbara Reilly); the friends and family of Sam Pickard

PRAISE & CELEBRATION...

  • Praise for... the birth of Paula White’s two great-grandsons, Krew Alexander Rivas and Kane Jasper Rivas