TFPC EM NEWSLETTER - DECEMBER 29, 2022
Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at 9:11AM Walking in the Truth Amidst the Storm
Today is December 29, 2021
Welcome to your mid-week!
This past year our church's vision was 'Walking in the Truth Amidst the Storm.' It was a vision aimed at the current storm that we all are facing: the pandemic.
And what was it a call to do? Well...
It was a call to go to the word of the Lord and to learn from the men and women of God through their storms.
It was a call to look at the example of Jesus and to see things from God’s perspective.
It was call to pray and to get out of our boats, to focus on the true hope and peace and joy and love that we have through Jesus Christ.
And it was a call to follow Peter's example; to draw near to God and to learn from him.
When we draw near to God we are able to fight the fears of our storm because God is love (1 John 4:8) and perfect love drives out fear (1 John 4:18).
When we draw near to God we need not worry about own failings because God forgives us (Psalm 103:8-12).
When we draw near to God we are able to once again learn the truth of his word: that he is the rock (1 Samuel 2:2), our fortress (Psalm 18:2), our firm foundation (2 Timothy 2:19), our refuge and strength (Psalm 46:1), the Alpha and Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end (Revelation 22:13), the same yesterday, today and forever (Hebrews 13:8).
From the truth of who God is and who we are in Christ, we can confidently move forward through any storm.
With us going into the 3rd year of the pandemic, now more than ever do we need to abide with our savior - to draw near to him and to learn from him - because, when we do, we will be able to walk in the truth amidst the storm.
God's blessing upon you as you meditate on this past year and I look forward to worshipping with you this Sunday.
- Rev. Frank Kim
Youtube link from last Sunday's Worship: HERE
Cell Group Discussion PDF: HERE
Announcements
- EM College Ministry Kickoff
- Led by Pastor Diana, starting Sunday, January 2 the EM College Ministry will be having their own separate worship service. It will be at 9:45am in the chapel located in the north-west region of the Education Building. Questions? Contact Pastor Diana at: diana.dk.kim@gmail.com
- Jan 2 (Sun) - Start of Lunch being served once again in the Fellowship Hall Cancelled due to COVID.[Update]
- Jan 9 (Sun) – EM Townhall Membership Meeting. 12:45pm.
- Agenda Item: TFPC Active Membership. Please see the Ministry Council's Statement: HERE
- Woman’s Bible Study Starting Friday, January 14
- 7pm-8:30pm @ Elim Cafe. Will run for 9 weeks. If you have any questions, please contact Anna at: kongbenedict@yahoo.com
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Feb 6 (Sun) – TFPC Congregational Meeting
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EM Ministry Needs
• The Audio/Video Team is looking for more members to help with the audio/video needs of both services. If interested, please contact Phil at philjun@gmail.com• The Welcoming Team is looking for more members to help welcome people for both services. If interested, please contact Mike Lyu at lyu33@yahoo.com - Mask Requirement for Worship
- For the sake of all members, the session of our church has asked that all attendees wear masks during the worship service until further notice.
- Due to COVID, please do not eat in the Fellowship Hall
- The leadership at church has asked that all eating be done outside in the tents.
- 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
- Our EM Elder designated to us from the KM for 2021 will be our Head Pastor, Daniel Ko.
- NEW starting this year, we will have an EM Representative to the Session. For 2021 our EM Representative will be Mike Lyu.
- 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.
