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TFPC EM NEWSLETTER - February 21, 2018
Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 9:18AM Motivation to Pursue
Today is February 21 2018
Welcome to your mid-week!
The word 'pursue' is an active, intentional word that invokes urgency and importance. It is the word that is connected with our vision for 2018 - 'A Community that Pursues Holiness.' Our vision isn't a community 'stumbling' or 'moping' or 'being dragged' to holiness. No. Our vision is that we will 'pursue' holiness.
Now, how can we get the motivation to do that?
Well, in Philippians 1:22-28, we see Paul's motivation. It comes from his experience with Christ and from the need of those he saw around him.
For Paul, relationship with Christ was so good that he had to share it. In writing to the church of Philipi, Paul was in jail and was not sure if he would live or die. And yet he was courageous and confident and joyful because of Christ Jesus. In Christ he was experiencing peace through that storm, contentment in the face of opposition, and joy in the mist of hopelessness.
At the same time, Paul also saw the need of those in the community of God and he knew that his experience could directly help. For the sake of their joy and faith Paul wanted to be with the community of God. And that is where our motivation should come from.
To be holy is to obey the commands of God; to be set apart and to love Him and others. For Paul, Christ's love and the needs he saw in others was so overwhelming that he wanted to be holy. It was what motivated him and what should motivate us as a community.
God's blessing upon you this week and I look forward to seeing you all this Sunday.
- Frank Kim
The word 'pursue' is an active, intentional word that invokes urgency and importance. It is the word that is connected with our vision for 2018 - 'A Community that Pursues Holiness.' Our vision isn't a community 'stumbling' or 'moping' or 'being dragged' to holiness. No. Our vision is that we will 'pursue' holiness.
Now, how can we get the motivation to do that?
Well, in Philippians 1:22-28, we see Paul's motivation. It comes from his experience with Christ and from the need of those he saw around him.
For Paul, relationship with Christ was so good that he had to share it. In writing to the church of Philipi, Paul was in jail and was not sure if he would live or die. And yet he was courageous and confident and joyful because of Christ Jesus. In Christ he was experiencing peace through that storm, contentment in the face of opposition, and joy in the mist of hopelessness.
At the same time, Paul also saw the need of those in the community of God and he knew that his experience could directly help. For the sake of their joy and faith Paul wanted to be with the community of God. And that is where our motivation should come from.
To be holy is to obey the commands of God; to be set apart and to love Him and others. For Paul, Christ's love and the needs he saw in others was so overwhelming that he wanted to be holy. It was what motivated him and what should motivate us as a community.
God's blessing upon you this week and I look forward to seeing you all this Sunday.
- Frank Kim
Upcoming Events
- Feb 23 (Fri) - Skid Row Mission Prep. 5:30pm at the kitchen
- Feb 24 (Sat) - Skid Row Mission. Van leaves at 6:20am from church
- Feb 24 (Sat) - Hike with Mike!
- Feb 24, Saturday 9am. Meet at the church parking lot. We will hike to the top of Rock peak in Simi Valley. 3 to 4 hour of moderate hiking. Please contact Mike Lyu if you have any questions.
- Feb 24 (Sat) - CPG Small Group @ Elim Cafe. 5pm. Dinner is provided.
- Feb 25 (Sun) - Ministry Council Meeting
Service Opportunity
- TFPC Sunday Lunch Serving Volunteers Needed!
15min each week for a month after service (from 12pm-12:15pm) Please sign-up in the back of the EM Chapel! - TFPC Elementary Teachers Needed!
The Elementary Department has requested the need for teachers. Questions about responsibilities and commitment, please see Young Hong or contact Pastor Judie at yuilkimlee@yahoo.com
Additional Announcements
- TFPC Elementary and Youth Orchestra Recruitment!
TFPC’s Elementary and Youth Orchestra is accepting new recruits! They meet every Sunday from 1:15pm-3pm. If interested, please contact Deacon Ruth Chun at ki.ruth37@gmail.com. Also, they are looking for a volunteer conductor so please contact Ruth if you are interested. - Offering Request Form for Tax Purposes
To get your offering tax information from the 2017 year, please fill out the request form that is in the back of the EM Chapel (also found in the Main Office) and turn it into the Finance Office. Please allow 2 weeks for turn around.
1 John 4:19 - 'We love because he first loved us.'