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TFPC EM NEWSLETTER - April 25, 2018
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 9:31AM Sabbath Rest
Today is April 25, 2018
Welcome to your mid-week.
When we think of the word 'sabbath' we usually think of a day; we usually think of the 4th commandment. And often we think of it as something we are suppose to do. We are suppose to have a 'sabbath' to worship God and to remember God and to do something for God and, for some of us, it is a burden.
We would rather spend that time making more money or doing more errands or enjoying more of this life.
But, since it is a command, we do it. Whether out of duty or out of our cultural/family expectation or guilt, we do it.
But that is not the 'sabbath.'
As Jesus teaches us in Mark 2:27 - “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.
The Sabbath was made for our benefit; not for our burden.
In Mark 4:35, Jesus and his disciples are out on the sea when a storm comes. And, for a moment, we see the disciples in stress and anxiety and we see Jesus at rest. When Jesus calms the storm he asks them - “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?”
Here we see the beauty and benefit of the 'Sabbath.'
When we choose to have our 'sabbath' - when we stop and trust in the Lord - we are reminded that this is not our world. That this broken and sinful and fallen world is not our home. The Sabbath is a reminder of where we put our trust and where our hope lies. This way, when the storms come - and they will come - you can still find rest.
And, what's more, Jesus tells us in Matthew 12:8 that he is 'Lord of the Sabbath.' Meaning that, as Christians who have declared Jesus Lord over our lives, we can find this rest any time; any place; any day.
So then, let us take advantage of what God has given us and have our 'Sabbath rest.' God's blessing upon you and I look forward to seeing you all this Sunday.
- Frank Kim
When we think of the word 'sabbath' we usually think of a day; we usually think of the 4th commandment. And often we think of it as something we are suppose to do. We are suppose to have a 'sabbath' to worship God and to remember God and to do something for God and, for some of us, it is a burden.
We would rather spend that time making more money or doing more errands or enjoying more of this life.
But, since it is a command, we do it. Whether out of duty or out of our cultural/family expectation or guilt, we do it.
But that is not the 'sabbath.'
As Jesus teaches us in Mark 2:27 - “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.
The Sabbath was made for our benefit; not for our burden.
In Mark 4:35, Jesus and his disciples are out on the sea when a storm comes. And, for a moment, we see the disciples in stress and anxiety and we see Jesus at rest. When Jesus calms the storm he asks them - “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?”
Here we see the beauty and benefit of the 'Sabbath.'
When we choose to have our 'sabbath' - when we stop and trust in the Lord - we are reminded that this is not our world. That this broken and sinful and fallen world is not our home. The Sabbath is a reminder of where we put our trust and where our hope lies. This way, when the storms come - and they will come - you can still find rest.
And, what's more, Jesus tells us in Matthew 12:8 that he is 'Lord of the Sabbath.' Meaning that, as Christians who have declared Jesus Lord over our lives, we can find this rest any time; any place; any day.
So then, let us take advantage of what God has given us and have our 'Sabbath rest.' God's blessing upon you and I look forward to seeing you all this Sunday.
- Frank Kim
Upcoming Events
- April 27 (Fr) – Skid Row Prep. 6pm
- April 28 (Sat) – Skid Row Mission. 6:20am
- April 29 (Sun) Thailand Summer Missions with SBT Training Begins!
- Dates of Mission: July 17-30 (Tentative)
Cost: $1000 + Flight
Registration Fee: $50. Checks made out to ‘South Bay Mission Church’
Mission Training will be weekly 4pm-7pm. Starting on 4/29,4pm @ SBMC - 19208 S Vermont Ave #100,
Gardena, CA 90248
- Dates of Mission: July 17-30 (Tentative)
- May 2 (Wed) – All Generations Apologetics Cell Group. 7pm @ The Benedicts. Topic: “The Nature of Truth and the Road Runner Tactic”
- May 6 (Sun) – Membership Class 1. 1pm-2pm @ EM Chapel
- May 12 (Sat) – CPG Cell Group
- May 13 (Sun) – Mother’s Day. EM will be serving dessert
- May 17 (Thurs) – YMF Cell Group [Date Updated]
- May 20 (Sun) – Membership Class 2. 1pm-2pm @ EM Chapel
- May 27 (Sun) – All Church Picnic @ Wilson Park after 11am service
Important Summer Dates to Note
- June 25-28 (Mon-Thurs) – VBS
- July 14-21 (Sun-Sat) – Youth Summer Missions
- July 17-30 (Tues-Mon) – Thailand Summer Missions with SBT
- July 27-29 (Fri-Sun) – EM Family Retreat
- Aug 5 (Sun) – Graduation/Promotion Sunday
- Aug 10-12 (Fri-Sun) – Youth Summer Retreat
Service Opportunities
- Praise Team Members Needed!
- The EM Praise team is looking for members to join the team. They practice every Saturday from 10am-12pm and play for both Sunday services coming in at 9am on Sunday to sound check. Questions about responsibilities and commitment, please contact Praise Leader Charles Roh at chuckyroh@gmail.com
Matthew 11:28 - “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."
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