TFPC EM NEWSLETTER - July 25, 2018

For those of you going to the EM Family Retreat, check-in is from Friday, 7:30pm-9pm. Please give yourself 3 hours to get there. Here is a copy of the 

Directions to Mount Kare    &    What to Bring. 

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Light Check

Today is July 25, 2018

Welcome to your mid-week!

This past Sunday we held a candle light service to remind ourselves of Jesus' call for us to be the light of the world. And we did this by looking at Matthew 5.

We talked about the beatitudes and the counter-cultural perspective on life they give. We then talked about how we need to be the 'salt of the earth' - redemptive preservatives and agents of change to the world. We then talked about how we do that; how we need to to do good deeds and shine that counter-cultural perspective on life to a dark world; to be ambassadors of hope for the purpose of pointing people to see God and to glorify Him.

And we brought our 3 week series together by walking toward the light of Jesus, reflecting it, and sharing that message together in a darken chapel via candles. It was a beautiful reminder of Jesus' commands to us:

Matthew 5:14-16
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

And that is our continued reminder; one, that hope is always there for us. And, two, of the command to shine that hope to other. God's blessing upon you this week and I look forward to seeing you all in August.

- Frank Kim

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Upcoming Events This Week

• July 16-31 (Mon-Tues) – Thailand Summer Missions with SBT
  • Please pray for Caroline's prayer request during this time. They are:
    • To see God working in the hearts of the children at Mango House, BN, and Happiness Center
    • To be renewed in spirit working alongside current long-term missionaries in Thailand
    • To encourage the children to study and learn an education that can help others
    • For safety and health of the missions team
    • To continue strengthening my new marriage
• July 27-29 (Fri-Sun) – EM Family Retreat at Mount Kare​
  • Please pray for the 37 of us who will be on retreat
• July 27 (Fri) - Skid Row Mission Prep. 6pm at the kitchen.
• July 28 (Sat) - Skid Row Mission. Van leaves at 6:20am.
• July 29 (Sun) - Guest Speaker: Pastor Tim Lee 
• July 29 (Sun) - Lawndale School District Backpack Drive with SBT
  • South Bay Together (SBT) is participating in the Lawndale Elementary School District Backpack Drive to help underprivileged families get ready for the new school year. If you would like to support, you can donate towards the purchase of a Backpack Kit. Each Backpack Kit is $25 and contains one backpack with school supplies.
  • If you would like to donate, click HERE below to sign up, or contact Phil Jun at philjun@gmail.com
  • You can pay by cash or make a check payable to "South Bay Mission Church" and Phil will collect it on Sunday. 
    Last day to sign-up for a backpack will be Tuesday, July 31. 
  • Video Advertisement for the event can be found here.

Upcoming Events in the Coming Weeks

• Aug 1 (Weds) - All Generation Cell Group Apologetics Study 
  • Weds, 7pm at the Benedicts. The topic: ‘What About Evolution?’
• Aug 5 (Sun) - Graduation/Promotion Sunday. After that Sunday, all grades will move up.
• Aug 11 (Sat) - Hike with Mike!
  • Hiking at Friendship park in San Pedro. Best view to Catalina island and LA harbor. August 11, 9am. Meet at 1850 w 9th Street San Pedro. Drive up to parking lot up on hill. 
  • Also, those interested in ‘Conquer the Bridge 2018’ on Labor Day, please talk with Mike Lyu on Sunday. Conquer the Bridge 2018: run/walk over Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro (5.3 miles). Expected to be a 2 hour brisk walk over the most scenic bridge in California. Registration at conquerthebridge.com. Ask Mike Lyu for any questions.   
• Aug 10-12 (Fri-Sun) – Youth Summer Retreat

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Psalm 25:5 - "Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long."