TFPC EM NEWSLETTER - NOVEMBER 13, 2019
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 2:59PM Miracle Workers
Today is November 13, 2019
Welcome to your mid-week!
This past weekend I was away on missions, so Dr. Hak Joon Lee preached in my place. He preached from John 6:1-11, when Jesus feeds the five thousand, and, in that passage, Dr. Lee shared how Andrew and the boy with no name were miracle workers.
The miracle they did was not quick and supernatural - like you would expect from a magician. No. It was an act of faith; a response to the suffering they were witnessing and to the command of God they knew they needed to do.
And it is their response in faith that makes them miracle workers; workers that led to Jesus' miracle.
In Dr. Lee's words: "I believe our Christian life and ministry is a miracle working in slow motion. It doesn't happen immediately. But, when the gladness of our heart responds to the suffering of the world - no matter how meager [that response] is - [even] as meager as [bringing] 5 loves and 2 fish - God still gladly accepts it and...performs a miracle [with it]. [Therefore] God is waiting for our faith response."
God doesn't want people to observe and receive miracles like audience members watching a magic show. No. God wants us to perform the miracles; to be part of miracles that changes the lives of people. And that starts with us responding in faith.
God's blessing upon you and I look forward to seeing you all this Sunday.
- Frank Kim
Recording of the Sermon: HERE
Opening Praise: HERE
Upcoming Events
- Nov 15 (Fri) - YMF Cell Group. 6:45pm in the Fellowship Hall. Dinner and Childcare provided
- Nov 16 (Sat) - CPG 'Friendsgiving!' 6pm @ Elim Cafe
- Nov 24 (Sun) - Baptism Service, end of 11am KM Service
- Nov 24 (Sun) - EM Hosted Thanksgiving Lunch
- Nov 26-29 (Tues-Fri) – Pastor Frank’s Vacation
- Nov 29 (Fri) – Skid Row Mission Prep
- Nov 30 (Sat) – Skid Row Mission
- Dec 15 (Sun) – Stewardship Appreciation Dinner
- Dec 20 (Fri) – Christmas Pageant
- Dec 25 (Wed) – Christmas Service
Volunteers Needed!
- Youth Ministry Teachers Needed!
- "Youth Ministry needs more teachers to serve and minister to our youth! If you are interested in serving in the Youth Ministry as a teacher, please contact P.Edward Kim: shin.e.kim88@gmail.com
- Skid Row Mission Leaders Needed!
- Caroline and Phil (our current leaders) will be having their first baby early next year and need people to take over the mission. Responsibilities are one Friday night for a couple of hours and Saturday morning for the actual mission each month. Training is available. Questions/Interested please contact Caroline: ccshin@gmail.com
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