October 6, 2023
Hey Radiant,
We’re back in our “The Simple Way” series this week and diving into Jesus’ teaching about committing adultery in one’s heart (Matthew 5:27-30).
Like so much of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus challenges us with his radical vision of goodness in God’s kingdom.
These verses are especially challenging for us — our sex-saturated culture is almost centered in the “lustful gaze.” Jesus’ words strike us hard — and it’s difficult to imagine how we can cultivate this kind of life in our world.
But as always, Jesus’ teaching contains really good news for the exhausted, the defeated, and the ashamed. This is news that those ravaged by the sexual and technological revolutions need to hear.
See you at 5pm! (And don’t forget it is Second Sunday Supper potluck following the service this week!)
EVENTS CALENDAR (see below for details)
Home Churches are now in session!
Tuesdays – The Alpha Course 6-8PM
10/6 – Youth All-Nighter
10/8 – Second Sunday Potluck – bring something to share!
10/27 – Women’s Christian yoga gathering
10/29 – Newcomer’s Pizza (following the service)
11/3-11/5 – Fall Middle School Retreat contact Uli to sign up.
11/8 – Men’s Ax Throwing Event
11/12 – Second Sunday Chili Cook-off
SECOND SUNDAY SUPPER – THIS SUNDAY
Hey it’s Second Sunday! We’re doing potluck following worship this Sunday. Bring a dish and enjoy some time in community. We’re also going to have a fun pumpkin painting activity for kids.
WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN YOGA – 10/27
Ladies, you are invited to join us for a night of peaceful Christian yoga. Stretch and slow down with us on a Friday night at 7pm as we explore meditating on God’s word and worshipping him through movement. We are planning on socializing afterwards. Bring a yoga mat or a large towel, water bottle and a treat to share. Looking forward to a night of connection!
THE ALPHA COURSE – TUESDAYS 6-8PM
Alpha just started last week — jump in this week to catch up!
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 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. Sign up here.
HOME CHURCHES ARE NOW IN SESSION
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, you can also directly reach out to the leaders listed below and they will get you connected.
UPCOMING YOUTH EVENTS
MIDDLE SCHOOL FALL RETREAT
Nov. 3-5 2023 at Mission Springs Conference Center, Scotts Valley, CA
These weekends are known for being wonderful places of connection for our students, a space to encounter God, and include ridiculously fun activities like 9 square, crafts/ board games, and even a zipline! Contact Ulisses Vasquez (209.541.8536) for more information and more details.
RE-VISION TRIP TO INDIA
Though we are young church plant, we believe God has called to global partnership and relationship with Jesus movements around the world — particularly among the global poor. As part of the discernment process, we are sending Ellie Gundlach to India to learn about the ministry of the Hindustani Covenant Church. She will be joining other Covenanters on a revision trip from 10/16-10/27. Please pray for Ellie. She will be posting to our band app a few updates while traveling as well as share in service after her return. If you would like to financially support the trip you can do so here (select the “India Re-vision Trip for the drop down menu”).
UPCOMING SECOND SUNDAYS – THE CHILI COOK-OFF IS COMING BACK!
We’ll have our Second Sunday Supper on 10/8 following our service. This will be a potluck supper — so bring something to share and enjoy time with the Radiant fam! On 11/12 we’re doing a chili cook-off contest. If you would like to bring chili – please let Laura Fowler know – fowlercsr@gmail.com
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 a
GIVING UPDATE
Thank you for your generosity and partnership in Radiant’s ministry. Your gifts are making an impact. Here’s the online link for giving, tithes, and offerings.
September giving total was $15,397 — our internal giving goal for September was $13,250
Grace and Peace,
Zach
zach@radcov.org
209-497-3710
www.radcov.org
