Food Pantry

For Individuals in Need of Food

The Food Pantry is to help our neighboors in need. The SCFBC Food Pantry provides free non-perishable food once per month to anyone in need.

Individuals in need of food can obtain non-perishable food items once per month.
Location: Church Office
Hours: Wednesday, between 10am - 3pm

If you are interested in making a tax deductible donation to the Food Pantry, checks can be made payable to "Santa Clara First Baptist Church" and indicate "Food Pantry" on your memo. We offer different opportunities for those who wish to donate their time to fight hunger. For questions, email us at office@scfbc.org.

Bethlehem Work Day

Every Saturday from November 8th, 9 AM - 3 PM

Experience the magic of Bethlehem over 25 years, a captivating FREE live outdoor drama hosted by Santa Clara First Baptist Church. Step back in time to the biblical era of Jesus Christ's birth as you stroll through a meticulously re-created nativity story, blending drama, music, costumes, live animals, an interactive marketplace, and life-sized sets.

To make this all possible, we need your help -- building sets, crafting props, and maintaining costumes. Please join us every Saturday from 9 AM to 3 PM (lunch provided) from November 8 until December. We welcome all willing hearts and hands.

Jerry Cintas

Church-Wide Reading Plan

GRATITUDE: The Book of Psalms

Rooted 365 is a year-long Bible reading plan for our whole church. Together, we will journey through God’s Word for 365 days, uniting our daily reading with Sunday preaching and Life Group teaching.

We are reading Psalms in November and the plan continues till August 31, 2026.

Set up Notifications today to receive daily Bible readings by text or email at a time that works best for you. You may pick up a printed copy of the plan from the connect table to track manually, or use notifications to get each day’s scripture automatically.

November Sermon Series: Gratitude

A New Song of Gratitude and Thanksgiving to God

Based on the book of Psalms
In this series, we discover how gratitude and worship flow from hearts inspired by God’s goodness and faithfulness. Journey through the Psalms and learn to sing a new song of gratitude and thanksgiving to the Lord.

Each Psalm invites us to pause, reflect, and rejoice—teaching us how to give thanks not only in times of blessing but also in seasons of challenge.

As we walk through God’s Word, we’ll learn what it means to trust in the Shepherd who provides, rejoice in the Lord who blesses the harvest, proclaim His glory among the nations, remember His goodness through answered prayer, and finally, celebrate the God who reigns forever. Come, let us worship and give thanks, for the Lord is good and His mercy endures forever.

New Title: NextGen & Discipleship Pastor

From Family Life & Discipleship Pastor to NextGen & Discipleship Pastor

Pastor Margareth Valui is now the NextGen & Discipleship Pastor. The title change from Family Life & Discipleship Pastor reflects both ministry evolution and clarity. In the early 2000s, Family Life Ministry became a common staff role across churches often centered on traditional nuclear families and did not fully represent today’s diverse realities—single parents, guardians, blended homes, foster families, and unchurched youth and young adults.

Shifting to NextGen Pastor (Cradle–College & Career) is more inclusive and culturally current. “NextGen” speaks to the holistic discipleship, regardless of family structure, background, or spiritual starting point. In today’s ministry landscape, where many young people come to faith outside traditional family systems, the NextGen model provides a more accurate, compassionate, and mission-aligned approach to leading the church forward.

The NextGen & Discipleship Pastor role broadens this further by emphasizing the spiritual formation of the entire emerging generation—Discipleship integrates a clear discipleship pathway for all ages.

Gratitude Series Three: God Is Good and Merciful

Sunday, November 16: Pastor Valui

Theme: Gratitude for Joyful Worship and Belonging

“ Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.” — Psalm 100:4 (NKJV)

True gratitude calls us to joyful worship. We give thanks because the Lord is good, His mercy is everlasting, and His truth endures to all generations. Thanksgiving becomes the doorway into His presence.

KIDZone this Sunday!

God Speaks to Elijah in a Whisper

When we feel alone, God is with us!

Key verse: “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
-Isaiah 41:10

At KIDZone (Kids in Discipleship Zone), we create an environment where learning, active participation, and enjoyment come together seamlessly.

Tithes & Offering

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