O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever. Chronicles 16:34 Photo by E.LLamas and S. Village

The following note of thanks is for donations made to St. John Vianney Church.

To: Mission Committee of Foothill Community Presbyterian Church

St. Vincent dePaul (SVdP)Society of St. John Vianney Church would like to acknowledge the generosity of the Foothill Community Presbyterian Church for their donations of food and toiletries. SVdP greatly appreciates the kindness of your generosity and thoughtfulness that will help us to fulfill our goal to help thosein need.

May thanks and may God bless you.

Sincerely,

Rosie, SVdP volunteer

STATED CLERK OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Juneteenth reflection: Liberation and justice are not automatic

or simple

Acting Stated Clerk shares thoughts on special day

Office of the Stated Clerk - June 19, 2024

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Today we recognize the 159th anniversary of Juneteenth and celebrate the liberation of enslaved African Americans from chattel slavery in the United States. While the Emancipation Proclamation declared enslaved Black people in the Confederate states to be legally free at the stroke of midnight on January 1, 1863, we know this did not immediately lead to the freedom of all enslaved people in the United States. Juneteenth, in particular, was the day in 1865 when military forces arrived to finally enforce the Emancipation Proclamation for the 250,000 still enslaved African Americans in Texas.

This day is a reminder of our country’s complicated history and legacy of violence against Black people. It is a call for us to recognize that liberation, justice, and progress are not automatic or simple, and that for Black Americans the struggle for true freedom is an ongoing process. That Juneteenth has only been recognized as a federal holiday since 2021 is a reflection of this hard truth. In the PC(USA), we are also called to recognize the ways white Christians and our own denomination have been and are complicit in the ongoing oppression of Black people and the perpetuation of white supremacy.



These are hard, but important, realities with which to contend. Yet, we are called to be people of truth. But we are also called to be people of hope. And Juneteenth reminds us, too, that change can and does come, with effort, commitment, resilience, and faith. So let us take this day to recommit ourselves, as Presbyterians, as Christians, and as Americans, to the ongoing work of liberation, and strive onward toward a world that truly and fully reflects Christ’s kin-dom, where love and justice are uncontested and absolute.

Rev. Bronwen Boswell

Acting Stated Clerk of the General Assembly

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

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Hanging out at church is cool! Throughout the summer if you or someone you know needs a cool place to hang out, the church is always open. Text 408-766-1017 and Peg will make sure the door is unlocked. They shall not hunger or thirst, neither scorching wind nor sun shall strike them down, for he who has pity on them will lead them, and by springs of water will guide them. -Isaiah 49:10

Flea Market Saturday, July, 13, 2024 Rent a Space for $10 Volunteers and Donations Needed

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Volunteer to collect Sunday offering Look for a sign up sheet on the sanctuary welcome table. Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not regretfully or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7

Hand Chime Beginner Class with Sweet Treats for All Ages Sunday Mornings in Room 5 Join us and bring a friend! 9:45 AM - Donuts 9:56 AM to 10:20 AM - Class/Rehearsal

If you have food, share it with those who are hungry. Luke 3:11b Support the Lord's Pantry to help us fight hunger and nourish our community. Donate items that are Easy Open Resealable Shelf Stable No heating required Be the reason someone smiles at mealtime.

Bible Babble A safe place to raise random questions about the Bible with Pastor Lindsay 9AM Sundays in the library

Seek and read from the book of the Lord: Not one of these shall be missing; none shall be without its mate. For his mouth, it has commanded, and his spirit, it has gathered them. ~ Isaiah 34:16

Sunday Hospitality Sign up to make coffee or to bring refreshments Find the sign-up sheet on the sanctuary welcome table Be hospitable to one another without complaining. Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received. 1 Peter 4:9-10

Foothill Fineries 1st Saturday each Month 10 AM in the Church Library Bring a knitting, crocheting, or sewing project, meet folks, give and get help, and swap ideas. Whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God. ~1 Corinthians 10:31b

Weekly morning prayer meeting. Pastor Lindsay Monday and Wednesday. Pastor Andy Tuesday and Thursday. Monday through Thursday 8:30 AM live on Facebook @FCPCSanJose.

Men’s Breakfast Join us the first Saturday of the month at 8:30AM Omega Restaurant, 90 S Park Victoria Dr, Milpitas, CA 95035 FOR MORE INFO: 408-766-1017 (text) | FCPCSanJose@gmail.com For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them. -Matthew 18:20

The Lord announces the word, and the women who proclaim it are a mighty throng. Psalm 68:11. Women's afternoon bible study 2nd and 4th Tuesdays each month. Contact Nancy Leonard for details: admin@FCPCSanJose.org or 408-766-1017 (voice and text). T

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Birthdays

Dawn Imada 6/01

Joyce Banks 6/8

Sue Waldrop 6/8

Margaret Hardy 6/14

Jerry Siegfried 6/16

Michelle Heminger 6/17

Carolyn Trumello 6/20

Lily Wong 6/24

Anniversaries

Suzan & Kraig Williams 6/12

Jack & Kelly Drew 6/16

Woody & Clarissa Moore 6/27

Teaching Elders: Andy and Lindsay Wong

Ruling Elders on session: Earl Hardy, Sharon Rowser, Jennifer Stevenson, Carolyn Trumello, Clerk: Karen Withrow

Deacons on board of deacons: Susan Andersen, Emilio Barron, Margaret Hardy, Lydia Martinez, Eileen Parks, Jerry Siegfried, Yvonne Siegfried, Bill Waldrop, Jane Wallace