September 26, 2025
Dear Radiant,
We are excited to hear from Isabella Andrews who is teaching this Sunday. Here’s a little preview from Isabella:
“What happens when Jesus crosses every cultural, religious, and personal barrier to meet someone in their place of deepest need?
This Sunday we’ll continue our series in the Gospel of John by looking at Jesus’ encounter with a Samaritan woman at the well. A moment that would have been seen as scandalous becomes a story of healing and transformation—one that still speaks to us today.”
See you Sunday at 10AM!
RADIANT EVENTS CALENDAR
HOME CHURCH — JOIN ONE NOW!
10/1 – Women’s Gathering 6-7am
10/2 – The Alpha Course (at ELC). *New start date.
10/3-10/5 – Women’s Retreat at Mission Springs
10/12 – Baptism Service and Brunch
10/17-19 – Jr. High Retreat at Mission Springs
10/24-26 – High School Retreat
FALL YOUTH RETREATS
Our Fall Retreats are coming up at Mission Springs!
Jr. High: Oct. 17–19 (reg. closes 10/10)
High School: Oct. 24–26 (reg. closes 10/17)
Cost is $199 for students —scholarships are available. It’s an awesome weekend with worship, games, and a chance to grow closer to God and each other.
Register at missionsprings.com/pswcyouth
FIGHTING SHADOWS MEN’S BOOK STUDY – SUNDAYS @8:30AM
Guys are gathering on Sundays for the next eight weeks to dig into Jon Tyson’s book, Fighting Shadows (get it on Amazon or listen on Spotify). We will meet from 8:30-9:30AM in the MJC Courtyard just outside the auditorium. Questions – contact Joe Muratore 209.534.9455
WOMEN’S GATHERING THIS WEDNESDAY 6-7AM
We’ll meet at ELC!
HOME CHURCHES START MID-SEPTEMBER
Home churches are getting back starting in mid-September. Radiant Home Churches are communities of discipleship in the way of Jesus and are foundational to our life as a church. If you are not currently in a home church, or would like to try a new home church, please fill out this interest form, or contact one of the leaders below and we’ll follow up with you!
THE ALPHA COURSE BEGINS OCTOBER 2
What is Alpha? Alpha is a series of conversations about things we all question in life: Why do bad things happen to good people? What’s the purpose of life? What’s next? It’s for those exploring Jesus, for those who are skeptical, for those who want to be refreshed. It is an 10 week course, but you are welcome to come to the first gathering to check it out, no commitment required. This is a great community to invite friends who are exploring faith — all questions welcomed! And more than that — dinner is included! Sign up here. The course will begin at 6PM at ELC on Thursday, 10/2* New start date.
BAPTISM SERVICE
Are you ready to make a public declaration of your trust in Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord? If you believe God might be leading you to this, please reach out to Zach (reply to this email or text 209.497.3710) for more information. Radiant is exploring holding a baptism service on 10/12.
RADCOV KIDS SCHEDULE:
COMMUNITY LIFE:MEAL TRAIN(S)
Welcome to world Asher Hideo Tanuma! Asher was born early this morning to Sarah and Kyle Tanuma. Congrats to them and big brother Levi. Here’s the link to their meal train.
Welcome to the world baby Margot Luke Domecq! She was born on 8/30! We are rejoicing with parents Jenessa and Luke. There is a meal train up and chugging along — sign up here.
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.
PRAYER
Join us for preservice every Sunday at 9am at MJC near the children’s ministry rooms.
GIVING
Thank you for your generosity and partnership in Radiant’s ministry!
Here’s the link to online giving.
Grace and Peace!
Zach
[email protected]
209-497-3710
www.radcov.org
