Dear Radiant,
This Sunday we are talking about Jesus, the Son of God, the Second Person of the Trinity.
Which makes this Sunday just like every other Sunday.
This man from Nazareth appeared 2000 years ago and we can’t stop talking about him.Even in a contemporary culture that wants to either ignore Jesus or use Jesus, Jesus stands at the center. He’s everywhere.
I like how Dallas Willard puts it:
“Yet today, from countless paintings, statues, and buildings, from literature and history, from personality and institution, from profanity, popular song, and entertainment media, from confession and controversy, from legend and ritual—Jesus stands quietly at the center of the contemporary world, as he himself predicted. He so graced the ugly instrument on which he died that the cross has become the most widely exhibited and recognized symbol on earth.”
But beyond just talking about Jesus, who is Jesus to you?
This is really the question Jesus is most interested in asking us, just like he asked Simon Peter:
“But who do you say that I am?”
Even for those of us who think we’ve already settled that question, it is an important one to wrestle with:
But who do you say that I am today?
This hour?
This moment?
For this thing that you are going through?
This Sunday at 10am, we’ll gather to consider again the One who stands at the center of it all.
And yes, we’ll talk about Jesus.
Grace and peace,
-Zach
Radiant Events Calendar
6/7 – Radiant Youth Pool Parties!
6/10 – Men’s Gathering 6-7AM – ELC
6/9 – Emotionally Healthy Relationships Course begins
6/26 – Radiant Adoption into Evangelical Covenant Church in Scottsdale, AZ
7/19 – Lego Build Day (following church)
Radiant Events Calendar
6/7 – Radiant Youth Pool Parties!
6/10 – Women’s Gathering 6-7AM – ELC
6/9 – Emotionally Healthy Relationships Course begins
6/26 – Radiant Adoption into Evangelical Covenant Church in Scottsdale, AZ
7/19 – Lego Build Day (following church)
Emotionally Healthy Relationships – June 9 – SIGN UP DEADLINE THIS SUNDAY!
Tuesdays 6:30-8:00PM, begins June 9 concludes July 28.
The Emotionally Healthy (EH) Relationships Course has been developed over a 21-year period to directly address core biblical principles to guide you and others into an experience of discipleship that will deeply change your life. In the EH Relationships Course, everyone will learn 8 practical relationship skills to develop mature, loving relationships with others such as:
Stop Mind Reading and Clarify Expectations
Incarnational Listening
Climb the Ladder of Integrity
Clean Fighting
And since loving others and loving God cannot be separated, each person will also grow in their personal, first-hand relationship with Jesus by incorporating stillness, silence, and Scripture as daily life rhythms.
*if you plan on traveling this summer — there a video streaming options for independently completing sessions you miss.
Radiant Youth
RadCov Kids
We are excited about the gift of children in our midst! If you are interested in getting involved with kid’s ministry, contact our Children’s director, Crystal Nicholson – 408.802.7061
Community Notes
RADIANT ADOPTION INTO THE COVENANT – It was sweet being welcomed in to the Pacific Southwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church last Saturday. We will continue on to “Nationals” as we pursue the final, formal step of adoption at the denomination’s national gathering in Scottsdale, AZ on June 26th.
SHARING TABLE – One fun way we practice the gospel sharing and generosity is through our simple “sharing table.” We place a folding table where people can place items that they would like to give away to others (not junk!). These items could be clothes, fresh garden vegetables, toys, books, etc. It’s free – take them if you want it, no questions asked or obligations. If your sharing items are not taken that week – please be sure to take them back with you as we will not be storing items.
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!
“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
