TFPC EM NEWSLETTER - SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Thoughts and Ways to God

Today is September 16, 2020

Welcome to your mid-week!

To the people of Isaiah, the description of the Messiah and the plan described by God through his prophet would have been confusing if not incomprehensible.

How can someone bring peace and safety and yet be despised and rejected?
How can someone rule in justice and righteousness and yet be poured out unto death?
In an era before crucifixion was invented, what does it mean that he has to be 'pierced for our transgressions?'

To the people of Isaiah, the description of the Messiah and the future plan of deliverance would not have made sense, especially in their current situation of facing invasion and exile. 

But this is why God tells them in Isaiah 55:6-9 to basically not worry about understanding it all but to do what he asks them to do: to turn to him, forsake any wicked ways or thoughts, and trust in him. 

Now, for us knowing who the Messiah is and seeing God's plan unfold throughout the bible, we can confidently say that God definitely had a plan and it was ultimately for the good of, not just the people of God, but for all people. And, if we can go back in time and talk to the people of God during the time of Isaiah, that is what we would tell them. That things may not make sense to you now but God does have an amazing plan and it is for the good of everyone, so trust him.

And that message for them is our message now. 

Murder hornets, the pandemic, social unrest, double hurricanes, California on fire. It may not make a lot of sense now but, just as God told his people in Isaiah, he is telling us the same thing now: there is a plan, it is ultimately for our good, so turn to Him, forsake any wicked ways and thoughts, and trust in the Lord.

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

- Rev. Frank Kim

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

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Announcements

• VBS will be a held on October 29-31 (Thu-Sat; Thu & Fri 6pm-8pm, Sat 10:30am-12:30pm). Early registration (NOW-9/27): $20 per child. Regular registration (9/27-10/17): $40 per child. Late registration (10/17-Event): $40 per child and you must pick up supplies from the church. Registration can be done HERE. Supplies will be mailed to houses. Video of this information can be found HERE. Question? Please contact Pastor Haein at tfpc.children@gmail.com.
• Youth Ministry is asking for 3 Youth Teachers (2 boys, 1 girls) for the upcoming academic year. If interested, please contact Pastor Edward Kim at shin.e.kim88@gmail.com
• YMF Cell Group is now meeting Wednesdays bi-weekly via zoom at 7:30pm.
• College Cell Group is now meeting Thursdays weekly via zoom at 7pm.
• Sept 22-27 (Tue-Sun) - Pastor Frank's Vacation
• Oct 4 (Sun) - World Communion Sunday. Joint worship with KM. No 9:45am service.
• Due to California's order, there will be no on-site worship until further notice. There will still be online worship for 9:45am and the 11:30am service. It will be offered only via Youtube for the time being.
• Cell-Groups will continue to meet virtually. Please contact Pastor Frank at frankkim1@gmail.com if you have any questions or nee further information.
• The '5 Loaves & 2 Fish' Ministry continues. If you are able, please donate dry goods, cleaning supplies, and paper products to the main lobby during church office hours. 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.
• Offering can still be done via online HERE or via mail: P.O. Box 622, Torrance, CA 90508
  • For online offering, please select English Ministry (EM), write your EM Member number in the Member ID section, & place details in the memo section. Example: whether the offering is for tithe, thanksgiving, Sunday offering, designated offering, mission offering, etc.
  • 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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