TFPC EM NEWSLETTER - DECEMBER 11, 2019

Do Not Lose Heart

Today is December 11, 2019

Welcome to your mid-week!

How did Apostle Paul keep going in the face of attacks, beatings, and imprisonment? Well, by holding on to the all-surpassing power and enduring love of God.

For Apostle Paul, the gospel was a treasure. And the more he held on to it, the more strengthen he became.

It's the same experience that Horatio Spafford had when, in the mist of losing his 4 daughters, he was able to pen the hymn "It Is Well With My Soul."

Peace. Joy. Strength. All of that is experienced in the light of heaven.

And the more I experience this world and the more I am connected with other people, the more I yearn for that place of no curse or tears or pain or death. At the same time, the more valuable heaven becomes and the more grateful I am that it is a gift.

Heaven; salvation; the gospel message is God's treasure and it is in that hope that gave Apostle Paul the ability to keep going and not lose heart. And that is both our challenge and encouragement.

God's blessing upon you this week and I look forward to seeing you all this Sunday.

- Frank Kim

Recording of the Sermon: HERE
Powerpoint Show: of the Sermon: HERE
Opening Praise: HERE

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Upcoming Events

• Dec 14 (Sat) – Praise Team Cell Group, 4pm @ Benedicts
• Dec 15 (Sun) - SBT Lawndale School District Toy Drive
• Dec 15 (Sun) – Stewardship Appreciation Dinner, 4pm @ Youth Chapel
  • Please bring unwrapped toys, $10-15 in value by this Sunday
• Dec 20 (Fri) – Christmas Pageant, 7:30pm @ Main Sanctuary
• Dec 21 (Sat) – CPG Cell Group @ EM Chapel
• Dec 25 (Wed) – Christmas Service, 10am @ Main Sanctuary
• Dec 26-29 - (Thu-Sun) - Youth Winter Retreat
  • This Sunday is the LAST DAY to register
  • $120
  • Registration forms 
• Dec 27 (Fri) – Skid Row Prep
• Dec 28 (Sat) – Skid Row Mission
• Jan 5 (Sun) - New Church Service Times: 9:45am & 11:30am 
  • A new additional 9:45am Children's Service will be offered for 4 year old's-5th grade
• Jan 17-19 (Fri-Sun) - EM College Retreat
  • Registration Forms available in the EM Chapel

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Volunteers Needed!

• Youth Ministry FEMALE 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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