TFPC EM NEWSLETTER - December 5, 2018
Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at 11:25AM Giving Your All to All
Today is December 5, 2018
Welcome to your mid-week!
In Apostle Paul's farewell speech to the elders of Ephesus, he quotes Jesus saying "it is more blessed to give than to receive." So, what did Apostle Paul give in his ministry that he hoped the elders of Ephesus would emulate?
Well, Apostle Paul gave everything of himself to all people.
That's what Jesus did. That's what Apostle Paul dedicated himself to do. That was his challenge to the leaders of the church.
To give your all to all.
The beauty of Apostle Paul's farewell speech is that he describes how he gave himself to all people. In the first verses of that speech - Acts 20:19-21 - we see that, to give everything of himself to all people, it took humility, openness, and inclusivity.
Humility, openness, and inclusivity. That was how Apostle Paul gave everything of himself to all people. That was his gift. And, in this season of giving, that is our challenge. To give your all to all via humility, openness, and inclusivity.
God's blessing upon you as you wrestle with this challenge and I look forward to seeing you all this Sunday.
- Frank Kim
Recording of the last Sunday's message: HERE
Powerpoint Show of the last Sunday's message: HERE
Recording of last Sunday's praise: HERE
Pictures
- Harvest Festival 2018 - Courtesy of Tiffany Kim
- Thanksgiving Lunch 2018 - Courtesy of Tiffany Kim
- Thanksgiving Lunch 2018 - Courtesy of YouLim Kim
Upcoming Events
- Dec 9 (Sun) - New Members Class #3 @ 12:45pm, EM Chapel
- Dec 12 (Wed) - All Generation Apologetics Cell Group. 7pm @ the Benedicts. Topic: The Reliability of the Gospels, Pt 2.
- Dec 13 (Thurs) - YMF Cell Group. 6:45pm in the Fellowship Hall
- Dec 14 (Fri) - CPG Christmas Party. 5pm @ Fellowship Hall
- Dec 15 (Sat) - New Members Welcome Dinner. 4:30pm @ Elim Cafe
- Dec 16 (Sun) - SBT Toy Drive for the Lawndale School District
- Please donate $10-15 toys, unwrapped by Sunday, December 16. From Lawndale:
“We asked what the kids liked: "We would appreciate (if possible of course) if we can receive board games (i.e., Headbanz, Connect Four, Jenga) that children can use with their siblings, any sport related balls (e.g., basketballs, handballs, soccer balls) for the older students, lego sets, headphones, earphones, Super hero and/or Disney toys. Thank you so, so, sooooo much!!! Anything would be appreciated!!!"
- Please donate $10-15 toys, unwrapped by Sunday, December 16. From Lawndale:
- Dec 16 (Sun) - Stewardship Sunday Appreciation Night. 4pm in the Fellowship Hall
- Dec 21 (Fri) - TFPC Christmas Pageant
- Dec 28-30 (Fri-Sun) - Youth Retreat
- Permission slips are available at the Youth Chapel.
- Where: Oak Glen Christian Conference Center.
- Registration dates and price:
- 11/18-12/1 $80
- 12/2-12/15 $90
- 12/16 (last day to register) $100
John 3:16 - "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
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