February 13, 2025
Dear Radiant,
From Jim Jacobs:
“Happy Valentine’s Day!
As we reflect on this holiday, and it’s meaning, let’s reflect on the one who loved us first. Let’s really think about and contemplate who he is, and what he has done.
Philippians 4:8 says that we should think about ‘whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent or praiseworthy.’ Let’s fix our gaze on Jesus as we come to him in prayer.”
Jim will be teaching on “Y” in the P.R.A.Y. acronym, Yielding to God in prayer. Excited to learn from Jim as we wrap up this prayer series.
See you this Sunday at 10 AM.
RADIANT EVENTS CALENDAR
Ongoing: Home Church!
2/8 – Super Second Sunday – Food and Football after service.
2/15 – Radiant Youth Game Night at Modesto Sports Center 6-8PM
2/18 – Women’s Gathering 6-7AM at ELC
2/18 – Ash Wednesday Imposition of Ashes Service 11:45-12:45PM at MJC EAST
2/19 – Financial Peace University Course 6:30-8:30PM at ELC
2/19 – Hope After Divorce Bible Study for women begins
2/28 – Sergio and Samantha baby shower 2-4PM at ELC
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS (INITIAL ROUND DUE 2/21 )
We are excited about the church membership process at Radiant as we move towards adoption in the ECC. If God is leading you towards membership at this time, please submit your application by 2/21. You can find resources and the application on linktree.
2/18 ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE AT MJC EAST 11:45AM-12:45PM
We begin the season of Lent remembering that “we are dust and to dust we shall return.” and we are going to continue our tradition of the imposition of ashes in a public setting at the MJC East campus (in front of the Student Center). We’ll be there from 11:45AM-12:45PM.
CHRISTIAN STATEMENT ON REFUGEES
Friends, these continue to be fraught times for many in our local community and nation, particular for immigrants and refugees. Often it is difficult to know how exactly we are to respond or engage in love in a meaningful way because of the speed of the news cycle and the fraught nature of the political discourse. But this is biblical bedrock for us: we believe that all people are made in God’s image and deserve to be treated justly, humanely, and with dignity.
As a church, we have partnered extensively with World Relief and their work with refugees locally. I deeply value their biblical posture in this current climate and their thoughtful political advocacy. I was drawn to sign this statement of support towards refugees and encourage those interested to read this statement, reflect, respond, and pray as God leads you.
HOME CHURCH COMMUNITIES 
If you are interested in joining a Home Church feel free to reach out to one of the leads listed above.
RADCOV KIDS SCHEDULE
There are some opportunities to serve in children’s ministry in 2026. Please contact Crystal Nicholson if God is leading you to explore serving in this area: (408) 802-7061
RADIANT YOUTH
COMMUNITY NOTES:
FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY IS HERE…NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN!
Financial Peace University is a nine-week class that’s helped nearly 10 million people learn step by step how to pay off debt, invest wisely for their future, give with outrageous generosity. This nine week course started yesterday and meets on Thursdays from 6:30-8:30pm at ELC Fellowship. Sign up here. Questions? Contact Rob Shank (209) 610-5459.
HOPE AFTER DIVORCE BIBLE STUDY FOR WOMEN
Begins February 19th ends April 2nd. If you have been through a divorce, are going through divorce, or are simply wondering how God views divorce you are welcome to join this group. We will be using Kay Arthur’s Bible Study guide: “Finding Hope After Divorce.” This group is for women only and will go for seven weeks. If interested or have questions contact Kristy Asire, [email protected], (209)261-4229. Dinner will be provided!
SAMANTHA AND SERGIO BABY SHOWER
This is co-ed on February 28th @ ELC 2-4PM
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!
“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” 2 Corinthians 9:7-8
Here’s the link to online giving.
Grace and Peace!
Zach
[email protected]
209-497-3710
www.radcov.org
