TFPC EM NEWSLETTER - June 17, 2020

The Goal

Today is June 17, 2020

Welcome to your mid-week!

Usually the goal of the work that we do is to succeed in the work. Whether that work is working on a project, or our taxes, or to spend quality time with a love one - the goal is usually to succeed in that endeavor. And, if that is the goal, then, if we fail, we usually experience stress or anxiety, disappointment, doubt, or even depression.

Well, in Philippians 3, Apostle Paul tells us that the goal is not whether you succeed or fail in the work that you do. No. The goal is to know Christ. That is the goal.

Now, does that mean we don't need to work hard? Does that give us a license to be lazy? No. As image bearers of God we need to emulate God. As He is excellence so we should strive for excellence. As He gives His best, so we should give our best.

However, the encouragement we have is that, even if we fail, it is okay. It is okay. In your success and failures, what is revealed to you about Christ? What is revealed to you about His power and love, about His suffering and death? How are you knowing Jesus more through the work you are doing?

Because, the more we know Christ, the more we understand and appreciate His great act of love for us, and that, in turn, should lead us to worship Him more.

Knowing Christ. That is the goal. The focus is not on the outcome. The focus is on He who overcomes. 

God's blessing and protection over you and your family and I look forward to worshiping with you onsite or online this Sunday.

- Frank Kim

Youtube Link to last Sunday's Worship: HERE
Cell Group Discussion for your mid-week: HERE

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Announcements

• On-site Worship for KM, EM, and Youth Worship has begun at 25% capacity. For us, that is a max of 23 people per service.
  • A video of what to expect can be found HERE 
  • Online registration to reserve seating ahead of time can be found HERE
  • Please come 20 minutes early for temperature check, registration, and pew assignment.
  • Currently, registration and pew assignment will be done at the EM welcome desk next to the main entrance of the EM Chapel. Location of the EM Chapel can be found HERE
  • Registration is required to communicate if someone is found to have covid-19.
  • A general map of where to enter the chapel, what pews will be available, and where to exit can be found HERE
  • Masks will be required at all times.
  • Spill over room will be in the cry room. 
• EM will continue to live-stream both the 9:45am service and the 11:30am service.
• Children's worship will open up later at a predetermined time. Love Ministry and Pre-K worship will open up at a later date, after Children's Worship. 
• Cell-Groups will continue to meet virtually until a predetermined time.
• TFPC has created a '5 Loaves & 2 Fish' Ministry. If you are able, please donate dry goods, cleaning supplies, and paper products to the main lobby. If you are in need, please stop by the church lobby and take whatever is available for you and your family.
• KM is encouraging all families to pray together for those effected by the coronavirus at 9pm daily.
• VBS has been postponed, as of now, to October and will be a Harvest Festival/VBS. However, please note that, due to the pandemic, everything is subject to change.
• EM Family Retreat has been canceled.
• Women's Cell Group is meeting each Friday via Zoom. 7:30pm. Please contact Anna Benedict for more information.
• College Cell Group will be meeting each Friday via Zoom. Please contact Pastor Diana for more information.
• PV Cell Group will be meeting each Sunday via Zoom. 3pm. Please contact Pastor Frank for more information.
• YMF Cell Group is meeting each Thursday via Zoom. 7:30pm. Please contact Pastor Frank for more information.
• Offering can still be done via online HERE or via mail: P.O. Box 622, Torrance, CA 90508
• If you need your members ID# please contact Pastor Frank at frankkim1@gmail.com
• Please continue to pray for all those affected by the coronavirus, especially those on the frontline of the disease who are putting themselves at risk in the service of us all.

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