August 30, 2024
Dear Radiant,
Enough of me talking. We need some real life stories.
This Sunday YOU are welcome to share how Jesus has changed, is changing, or needs to change your life. So instead of a sermon, we’ll have an open mic.
Don’t get me wrong, we want honest sharing. Sometimes the two minute testimony can come across as a little too neat and tidy a little too shiny. Life change is usually messy. It is usually an up and down journey.
But Jesus is still changing lives.
Including in our community.
Do you want to share? Pray about it and pay attention to the prompting.
I know it might feel a little scary to share up front — but something powerful happens when we give voice to God at work.
We’ll see you at 5PM at ELC!
*Reminder — our second preview at MJC is coming soon — September 8 at 10AM.
EVENTS CALENDAR
9/4 – Women’s Gathering 6-7AM at ELC
9/8 – Second Preview Service at Modesto Junior College Recital Hall – 10AM
9/10 – Rad YTH Night 6:30 – 8:30PM
9/15 – Home Church Gatherings Begin
9/15 – Second Sunday Supper (& Alpha Course Preview)
9/20 – Trivia Night
9/22 – Samantha and Sergio Wedding Shower
9/26 – The Alpha Course begins
10/4-10/6 – Women’s Retreat at Mission Springs *registration now open.
NEXT PREVIEW SERVICE AT MJC – SEPTEMBER 8 – 10AM
Our next 10AM preview service will be on 9/8 at at the MJC recital hall (1130 Stoddard Ave.). We are in a season of discerning service times and locations! If you are interested in providing feedback about this process — here is survey form. Radiant exists to be a place the unchurched and dechurched can encounter Jesus. Let’s see what God is up to by joining together on mission, inviting thoughtfully to this new service.
*Reminder — in addition, we’ll have our normal 5PM services at ELC. 
WOMEN’S GATHERING – THIS WEDNESDAY – 6-7AM
It’s the ladies’s turn! This Wednesday at ELC fellowship hall 6-7AM.
HOME CHURCH STARTS 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, and we’ll follow up with you
TRIVIA NIGHT – SEPTEMBER 20 – 6:45PM
Mark your calendars. Join us at Contentment Brewery for Trivia Night! This is chance to connect with others and test your knowledge. Proceeds will benefit World Relief Modesto. Sign up here
THE ALPHA COURSE – BEGINS SEPTEMBER 26
The Alpha Course is returning!
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 8 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 If you’re looking for a judgment-free space to ask hard questions, share your own opinion, or even just observe, there’s a place for you. And more than that — dinner is included! Sign up here.
SAMANTHA AND SERGIO WEDDING SHOWER SEPTEMBER 22 2PM
We are so excited for Sergio and Samantha! They are getting married in November and the church is hosting a co-ed wedding shower for them on 9/22 at 2PM. All welcome! They are registered at the knot.
WOMEN’S CONFERENCE AT MISSION SPRINGS OCTOBER 4-6 2024
BE SURE TO SIGN UP — SPACE IS RUNNING OUT!
BLESSED AND BROKEN: Jesus took the bread, blessed the bread, broke the bread, and gave the bread. These four words not only summarize the life of Jesus but are central to our spiritual lives as well. Join us for an unforgettable weekend with other women where we dive into what it means to live as chosen, blessed, broken, and given children of God. This conference is hosted at Mission Springs conference center in Scotts Valley, CA and will be a gathering of women from many Covenant churches in our region. Register here: https://www.missionsprings.com/camp-event/womens-conference/
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
