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TFPC EM NEWSLETTER - May 9, 2018
Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 10:04AM Choose to Do Right
Today is May 9, 2018
Welcome to your mid-week!
In Genesis 4, before Cain killed his brother Abel, there was a moment when God spoke to Cain. This was right after Cain's emotions were triggered and right before Cain's act of murder.
And, in this moment when God spoke to Cain, God did two things. He made Cain aware of the danger before him and He showed him that he had a choice to do what was right. God showed Cain that sin was like a lion ready to pounce; ready to devour him, and the choice was to either open that door to that lion or to leave that door closed.
Cain chose to open the door.
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For us, every single time we are triggered emotionally in a negative way, that scenario should plays out in our minds.
Do I 'a.)' choose to sin against my brother or sister in Christ? or do I 'b.)' choose to do what is right?
Do I 'a.)' let my emotions dictate my actions? or do I 'b.)' let my emotions gauge where my hope and trust is?
Because that's what emotions are. They show us what are heart loves and trusts and fears. And the more we are aware of the consequences of our emotions and the power of the choice we have, the more we have the ability to choose right and to grow; to be more mature and to bear the fruit of the Spirit.
So, that is our challenge. To not be like Cain. To hear when the Holy Spirit speaks to us, to not be enslaved by our emotions, and to choose to do what is right.
God blessing upon you this week and I look forward to seeing you all this Sunday.
- Frank Kim
In Genesis 4, before Cain killed his brother Abel, there was a moment when God spoke to Cain. This was right after Cain's emotions were triggered and right before Cain's act of murder.
And, in this moment when God spoke to Cain, God did two things. He made Cain aware of the danger before him and He showed him that he had a choice to do what was right. God showed Cain that sin was like a lion ready to pounce; ready to devour him, and the choice was to either open that door to that lion or to leave that door closed.
Cain chose to open the door.
...
For us, every single time we are triggered emotionally in a negative way, that scenario should plays out in our minds.
Do I 'a.)' choose to sin against my brother or sister in Christ? or do I 'b.)' choose to do what is right?
Do I 'a.)' let my emotions dictate my actions? or do I 'b.)' let my emotions gauge where my hope and trust is?
Because that's what emotions are. They show us what are heart loves and trusts and fears. And the more we are aware of the consequences of our emotions and the power of the choice we have, the more we have the ability to choose right and to grow; to be more mature and to bear the fruit of the Spirit.
So, that is our challenge. To not be like Cain. To hear when the Holy Spirit speaks to us, to not be enslaved by our emotions, and to choose to do what is right.
God blessing upon you this week and I look forward to seeing you all this Sunday.
- Frank Kim
Upcoming Events
- May 12 (Sat) – CPG Cell Group Bible Study. This Saturday @ 5:30pm in the EM Chapel.
- Book of Study: Song of Songs 2:8-5:1. Topics: Courtship, Wedding, & Honeymoon
- May 13 (Sun) – Parent's Day. EM will be serving dessert
- May 13 (Sun) - KM Golf Tournament Fundraiser for Honduras Mission - Last Day to Sign-Up
- The Tournament will be on June 2 (Sat) at Los Amigos Golf Course (7295 Quill Drive, Downey 90242). Questions? Please contact Elder Lee at 213-820-7381
- 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
Volunteers Needed!
- Parent's Day Dessert Prep and Service Volunteers Needed!
- For Parent's Day (May 13), the men of EM will cut and serve cake for all 3 services. For those that signed up, please come at your appropriate time! If you did not sign-up, just show up, we need all the help we can get. Again, men only!
- VBS Volunteers Needed!
- Training Sessions are held after lunch, Sundays on May 20, June 3, 10, 17, & 24 and Saturday June 23. VBS is from June 25-28. Registration forms are in the back. Questions or concerns please contact Pastor Judie at yuilkimlee@yahoo.com
- TFPC Lease Committee Volunteer Needed!
- TFPC has been getting inquiries for renting availability and the KM would like to organize a committee to deal with these inquires made up of KM and EM members. They plan to meet once a month and are looking for either a CPA, lawyer, or property manager to join from our side. If interested please contact Elder Joy Chung at jc@towerescrowtorrance.com
Service Opportunities
- Praise Team
- 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
1 Peter 5:8 - "Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour."
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