December 13, 2024
Hey Radiant,
I’m looking forward to continuing our John the Baptist journey through Advent this Sunday at 10AM. We’ll ponder John’s words that “Jesus must become greater; I must become less.”
I wonder of how John’s words strike you? For me they stir up both a sense of loss and possibility….
Speaking of less — I am going to keep my part of the Radiant Weekly brief this week – but wanted to point to a couple of special giving opportunities this season.
SPECIAL ADVENT GENEROSITY
LOCAL FOCUS:
We are doing a supply drive for newly re-settled refugee families with World Relief. You can find a list of needed items here. Bring supplies to a Sunday Gathering. We will have an area near the welcome table where you can drop off things.
GLOBAL FOCUS:
Give clean water to a community in Mozambique in partnership with the Mozambique Covenant Church. We’ve partnered with Mozambique Covenant Church before are excited to continue this partnership. Here’s a description of the need:
With a presence in over 540 communities, Life for Mozambique is committed to bringing
clean water to needy and thirsty people. Our goal is to bring a clean water well to
every Life for Mozambique community. A water well will mean: More time for kids in school, less time for women collecting water, more time for earning an income, and better health. Clean water is basic, it’s foundational. It’s something we envision flowing in each and every one of our communities.
Some other facts: 53% of Mozambicans don’t have access to clean water. 6th worst ranked country for clean water access. 3 hrs per day spent collecting water. Here’s the giving link for giving clean water (select “wells for Mozambique” from the drop down menu).
KINGDOM COFFEE COOKIE FUNDRAISER
Our friends at Kingdom Coffee are nearly ready to open their cafe. Kyle Tanuma shared this fundraiser this Christmas Cookie fundraiser they are doing this weekend. Text Kyle if you’d like to place an order: (707) 672-3324
EVENTS CALENDAR
10AM SERVICE ONLY STARTING 12/8/2024
12/13 – Rad YTH Youth Outreach with Redeemer Youth and World Relief
12/18 – Men’s Gathering 6-7AM at ELC
12/24 – Christmas Eve Service at ELC 2PM
12/28 – Sunday Worship 10AM at MJC
1/26 – Newcomer’s Pizza 12:00-1:00PM at Zach and Jill’s
TONIGHT – RADIANT YOUTH GATHERING WITH REFUGEE FAMILIES
SPECIAL ADVENT SCRIPTURE STUDY NEXT THREE WEEKS
Matt and Martha Miles are inviting people to the Isaiah Advent study. It will be at their house, 3117 Maplenut on Sunday nights at 7pm till Christmas. Contact Martha Miles with any questions: 510.978.1934
MEN’S GATHERING – THIS WEDNESDAY – 6-7AM
6am, this Wednesday guys! At the ELC fellowship hall.
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
