TFPC EM NEWSLETTER - JULY 17, 2019
Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at 9:15AM Cheerful Generosity
Today is July 17, 2019
Welcome to your mid-week!
In writing to the church of Corinth on the topic of generosity, Apostle Paul reminds us that generosity first stems from what God gave us.
God was generous in sending his son to us. He who was rich became poor so that we, who were in poverty, might become rich. And this was all via his grace. We could do nothing to earn it or work for it. This was the amazing grace of God given to us because he loves us so much.
This alone should convict us to be more generous to others, giving as much of ourselves as Christ gave to us.
However, Apostle Paul doesn't want generosity to stem from duty or obligation or guilt. He wants it to come out of joy. And, so, he tells us the benefits of being generous. Namely, giving leads to spiritual richness, thanksgiving to God, & helps other people see God.
Giving gives us joy and peace, it allows us to appreciate what we have when we give to those in need, and it is a way that we reflect the generous nature of our Lord to others so that they can see that God loves them.
God's blessing as you strive to be more generous this week and I look forward to seeing you all this Sunday.
- Frank Kim
Recording of last Sunday's message: HERE
PowerpointShow of last Sunday's message: HERE
Recording of last Sunday's praise: HERE
Upcoming Events
- July 17 (Wed) – CPG Cell Group. 7pm @ Pastor Frank's Office. Dinner is provided.
- July 18 (Thur) – YMF Cell Group. 6:45pm @ Fellowship Hall. Dinner and Child Care provided.
- July 26 (Fri) - Skid Row Prep. 6pm @ the Kitchen
- July 27 (Sat) - Skid Row Mission. Van leaves 6:20am and comes back by 8am
- July 26-28 (Fri-Sun) – EM Family Retreat
- July 28 (Sun) - SBT Backpack Drive for the Lawndale School District
- $15 per supply. Please make checks payable to TFPC and write the words ‘SBT’ on the memo section of the check/offering envelope. Please place the checks in a separate envelope than your tithe.
- Aug 11 (Sun) - Promotion Sunday
- Aug 18 (Sun) - Move-up Sunday
- Aug 24 (Sat) - Back to School Blessing
- Sept 15 (Sun) - Membership Class 1. 12:30pm-2pm
- Sept 22 (Sun) - Membership Class 2. 12:30m-1:30pm
- Sept 29 (Sun) - Members Class 3. 12:30pm-1:30pm
- Oct 6 (Sun) - New Members Dinner. 4:30pm-6pm
Prayer Requests
- Hollord Choi, Summer Missions to the Philippine, July 5-Aug 3
- Justin Chai, Summer Missions to Japan, July 7-Aug 5
Important Summer Dates
- Aug 2-4 (Fri-Sun) – Youth Retreat
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