July 14, 2023Hey Everyone, 

Yep. It’s going to be hot this Sunday. 

We are adjusting accordingly in our building– we’ll have some water activities for our children’s church, and we’ll meet in the fellowship hall which cools better.  We’ll bring in fans, set up water and lemonade around tables, and do out best to stay cool. 

Be safe, stay hydrated.  If you need to stream — you can do so here: https://radcov.org/livestream/

Even so, I am excited about gathering together — and the refreshment that Jesus brings when we do so.

This Sunday we are with Paul in Athens in Acts 17.   In typical Paul fashion and in the wild spirit of Acts, what begins as a travel layover ends up with Paul debating thinkers  in a world famous philosophical forum.  

I’m struck by what Paul suggests about God to this wise ones: “He is not far from any one of us.  For in Him we live and move and have our being.” 

This means that even in Athens, or in Modesto, God is right here, waiting to be found.  This was and is the incredibly good news of Jesus Christ that Paul couldn’t stop talking about.  

And this is the news that we can’t stop talking about either.  

Even when it’s 110 degrees.  

See you Sunday at 5! .  
  
SUMMER EVENTS CALENDAR (see below for details)
*Summer Youth Events –High School and Middle School contact Ulisses Vasquez for updates:  209.541.8536
7/18 – Emotionally Healthy Spirituality 6:30-8PM
7/22 – Dad, Kids, and Catapults (RSVP by 7/15)
8/3 – Trivia Night (in support of World Relief)
8/6 – Child Dedications during worship — let Zach know if you are interested. 
8/18-19 – The Missio Conference (a collaborative event with Covenant Grove and Modesto Covenant Church).  
9/29-10/1 – Women’s Conference at Mission SpringsHEY DADS – INVITE SOME OTHER DADS AND REGISTER ASAP!  


TRIVIA NIGHT – 8/3 – 7PM

Mark your calendars: Tuesday, August 3rd at Contentment Brewing Company.  Test your knowledge, win prizes, raise money for local refugees as we raise money for World Relief Modesto.  Invite some friends — sign up at linktr.ee/radcov

THE MISSIO CONFERENCE – 8/18-8/19 

This is exciting. We are joining forces with our Covenant brothers and sisters at Modesto Covenant Church and Covenant Grove to go deeper in Christ and further in mission together.  This will be a Friday and Saturday in-town conference shared across our three sites. This is all about creating space for the Holy Spirit to encourage, empower, and equip us for participating in God’s mission in Modesto and beyond. Click here to learn more about schedule, speakers, and to register. 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY WITH WORLD RELIEF
World Relief Modesto is looking for volunteers for their Afghan youth program. This is for Afghan teens ages 13-17 who have come to the country in the last few years (some will have been in the last few weeks). Word Relief recognized a need for this program a few years ago when so many families were coming from a war torn country, and needed community in order to heal. The teenagers have been through so much, and having friends and volunteers who are caring will mean the world to them. 
The program will run July 10-28 from 9am-2pm every week day. This time will be filled with games, activities, sports, community speakers, and field trips to places like the bowling alley, MJC’s campus, dry creek, funworks, and more. It is totally free for you to join.  Volunteers must be 18+ and clear a background check. Click the link to fill out your volunteer application (which can be brief) to get started!

WOMEN’S CONFERENCE AT MISSION SPRINGS 9/29 – 10/1
Registration for our conference’s Covenant Women’s Conference is now open.  This conference will take place at the beautiful Mission Springs Conference in Scotts Valley, CA.  This will also be a weekend of encouragement, fellowship, and rich memory-building, all with one goal in mind, that you leave Mission Springs knowing that you are loved by God and your purpose is to love others.  Click here to learn more about speakers and worship and to register. 

BAND APP 
One way to connect at Radiant is to join our BAND APP group.  Think of this as a sort of Radiant message board — our own little social media space. People can extend invites, share about needs and resources, and commit to pray for one another.  Please join us! https://band.us/n/adaa739aX4Rca

GIVING
Here’s the online link for giving, tithes, and offerings. Thank you for your generosity and partnership in ministry.  

Grace and Peace!

Zach

zach@radcov.org
209-497-3710
www.radcov.org

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