Dear Radiant,
We will boisterously, resolutely, and defiantly proclaim the resurrection this Sunday.
Our declaration is not that everything is “fine” in our world (of course it is not), but that Love has plundered death and Light has conquered darkness.
Even now—especially now—the resurrection hope of Jesus is solace in our grief.
The words of 17th-century English poet George Herbert are just about right:
Arise, arise,
And with his burial linen dry thine eyes.
Christ left his grave clothes, that we might, when grief
Draws tears or blood, not want a handkerchief.
Join us this Sunday at 10am at MJC, where we will say with one voice:
“He is risen indeed!”
Peace be to you!
-Zach
Radiant Events Calendar
4/3 – Good Friday Service at MJC Recital Hall – 6PM
4/5 – Easter Sunday at MJC – 10AM (w/egg hunt for the kids after)
4/8 – Men’s Gathering 6-7AM @ ELC
4/19 – Park Day Potluck Picnic at Enslen Park
4/25 – Love Modesto Service Day
4/25 – Radiant Adoption into the PSWC
4/29 – Newcomer’s Pizza at Zach and Jill’s 6:30PM
5/2 – Women’s Tea (sign ups live now!)
5/3 – Youth Paintball Day
5/10 – Baptism Service (with Mother’s Day treats)
6/8 – Emotionally Healthy Relationships Course begins
Good Friday Service
Tonight we will gather at the MJC Musical Recital Hall for a 6PM Good Friday service. All ages welcome (note that there will be no separate childcare). We’re blessed to be joined by Redeemer Church for this gathering!
RadCov Kids
Kids ages 4 and up will join us in service for Easter (we have some special things planned for them). Our nursery will be open. We are really eggcited (forgive me) about an Easter Egg Hunt to in the MJC courtyard following the service.
Picnic in the Park – April 19
April 19 — join us after the service for food and games at Enslen Park – 501 Stoddard Ave. Softball anyone?
Love Modesto is April 25
Love Mo! Radiant is a sponsor of Love Modesto and encourages all to sign up to serve and demonstrate the love of Christ in a tangible way in this city wide service day! Sign up here.
Newcomer Pizza – April 29
If you are newer or newish to Radiant and would like to learn more about our story, what we believe and how to get involved — Jill and Zach would love to have you over for some pizza. Not only are we excited to share about the church — but we are most excited to get to know you too. Kids welcome!
Join us from 6:30pm – 8pm on Wednesday April 29. Sign up here to let us know who’s coming and so we can get enough pizza.
Women’s Tea – May 2
You’re invited to the Radiant Women’s Tea…Come and enjoy light brunch fare, delicious tea (iced or hot), and conversations. Fill your cup with renewal. (There’s also a rumors of a DYI bouquet bar).
Saturday, May 2nd, 10AM-12PM
Emanuel Lutheran Church – 324 College Ave. Modesto, CA 95350
Community Notes
RADIANT ADOPTION INTO THE COVENANT – This is an exciting moment for the church — Radiant is being adopted into the Evangelical Covenant Church this summer. It begins by Radiant being adopted into the Pacific Southwest Conference on the 25th of April at the Conference annual meeting in Davis, CA. In June, we will be adopted into the larger denomination on the 25th in Scottsdale, AZ. Anybody up for a roadtrip? We’d love to have anyone from Radiant join us — talk to Zach if interested.
BAND APP – One way to connect to the Radiant community 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!
For the remainder of this Lenten Season we are also partnering with a ministry in Nepal (Three Angels Nepal) that provides care for women rescued from trafficking. You can select this option from the pull down menu on the giving link.
“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
