January 10, 2025
Dear Radiant,
A word on the wildfires…..
By the latest accounts, 10 people have died and around 10,000 structures have been destroyed by the wildfires wreaking havoc in Los Angeles. Many of you have family or friends impacted by this tragedy.
Join me in praying for God’s mercy to be evident: that the fires would be contained, for the long term recovery of these communities, and that the people of God would bear witness to the goodness and presence of Jesus in a catastrophic time. We are grateful that evacuations have spared so many lives — but the road of recovery will be a long one.
This is from a Facebook post of a friend and colleague of mine, Steve Wong who pastors Pasadena Covenant Church (many families have lost homes from this church) to give you some inside perspective:
https://www.facebook.com/reel/574874148697994
We will create some space to pray together this Sunday as well as consider our response as a community to this tragedy.
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Looking forward…new series and brunch:
NEW SERIES: We are starting a new series on Exodus 33 and 34 this Sunday. I am excited about the new year for our Radiant community and how we will encounter God’s goodness, faithfulness and compassion in the season to come.
BRUNCH: This Sunday’s worship service will be followed by a pancake brunch. We are providing food — suggested donation is $3 per person $10 max per family.
See you Sunday at 10AM!
EVENTS CALENDAR
1/12 – Second Sunday Brunch — Pancakes!
1/14 – Rad YTH Night – 6:30-8:30PM at ELC
1/15 – Guys Gathering, 6-7AM at ELC
Mid-January – Home Churches restart
1/25 – Youth Conference at Mid-town Church
1/26 – Newcomer’s Pizza 12:00-1:00PM at Zach and Jill’s
2/2 – Children’s Ministry Volunteer Meeting 2-3:30PM at ELC
NEW? GETTING PLUGGED IN….
NEWCOMER PIZZA – If you are newer, newish with us, we’d love to get to know you a bit. We’re relational here — so Jill and I like to invite you over for post-church pizza on 1/26 at 12pm. Sign up here.
HOME CHURCH – Is where the really good stuff happens as we grow as disciples of Jesus. They are on hiatus right now but these smaller communities will reconvene in mid-January. You can fill out the form here if interested.
RADIANT YOUTH! Youth (6th-12th grade) are regathering on Tuesday, January 14th from 6:30-8:30pm at ELC! Excited to see you there. Contact our Youth Director, Ulisses Vasquez (209-541-8536) with any questions and for more updates!
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 opportunities.
GIVING
Thank you for your generosity and partnership in Radiant’s ministry!
Here’s the link to online giving.
Grace and Peace!
Zach
zach@radcov.org
209-497-3710
www.radcov.org
