December 29, 2023
Hello friends,
I hope you are enjoying this strange, liminal time between Christmas and the New Year.
At Radiant, we excited about what’s ahead in 2024. Not because we have special plans (though we do), or because we have a whole lot of confidence in ourselves (that’s really touch and go), or because we are excited about another election cycle (who is?!), but because Jesus is the Lord of 2024 just as he was Lord of 2023.
God has been faithful and will be faithful. As the apostle Paul writes: “And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.” Philippians 1:6
On that note, I’d like to invite you to our worship service this Sunday at 2pm (note the time change for this Sunday). Ulisses and Tristan are going to lead us in a time of of worship and reflection as we remember and give thanks for 2023 and look forward with hope and faith to the year of our Lord, 2024.
We’ll see you at 2pm on the last day of 2023!
EVENTS CALENDAR
12/31 – New Year’s Eve Worship Service – 2PM
1/7 – Sunday Worship – 5PM (back to our normal time)
1/14 – Second Sunday Supper — Pancakes for Dinner!
1/14 – Home Churches restart this week
1/17 – Guys’ Gathering 6-7AM
2/24 – Inner Healing Prayer Workshop
3/31 – Easter Sunday
4/13 – Women’s Tea
4/19-21 -Men’s Conference — registration opens 1/1/24
HOME CHURCHES RESTART WEEK OF 1/14
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! Groups are restarting the week of 1/14, so it’s an optimal time to jump in.
SECOND SUNDAY PANCAKE DINNER — 1/14
We are doing a pancake…dinner on 1/14. We’ll supply the food! Suggested donation $3 per person or $10 per family.
MEN’S CONFERENCE 4/19-21 at MISSION SPRINGS
Join us for a weekend of impact, challenge, and fun as we spend time in worship, fellowship, and growing in our faith journey. It is guaranteed to bless your soul. Our hope is that the men at the conference would feel empowered to rise up and seek out God despite feelings, circumstances, or situations. Register here, starting Jan. 1st. Also — the Fowlers have generously opened up their Mission Springs cabin and have room for ten. Let John know if you are interested. 209.345.5854
FRONTIER RANCH
The Covenant Church operates a phenomenal summer camp in the Santa Cruz mountains. There are week long options for 4-6th graders and 7-9the graders. Registration opened on 12/1. Spots will fill quickly. Scholarships available from the website. Register 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.
GIVING
You all are awesome. Thank you for your generosity and partnership in Radiant’s ministry over 2023.
Here’s the online link for giving, tithes, and offerings.
Grace and Peace,
Zach
