TFPC EM NEWSLETTER - MARCH 24, 2021
Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 9:24AM Jesus Accused
Today is March 24, 2021
Welcome to your mid-week!
The false accusations that were thrown at Jesus are what led to the violence he experienced, culminating in his death. That's what Jesus experienced as he went through multiple unjust courts in the early morning of Good Friday.
Jesus experienced the worst situation, in the worst setting, ending in the worst result.
Why did Jesus experience that? So that, when false accusations are thrown at us, we would know, confidently, that Jesus understands us. What's more, we know that Jesus does more than understand us. Having come to where we are, he knows our perspective, the hardships we face, and he does something about it.
Jesus is our advocate who stands with us from a place of compassion. So, while others may not listen or understand or believe our perspective or do anything about it, we can always find peace in Christ knowing that he does. As John 16 reminds us:
John 16:33
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
God's blessing and protection upon you and your family and I look forward to worshiping with you online this Sunday.
- Rev. Frank Kim
Youtube Link from last Sunday's Worship: HERE
Cell Group Discussion for your mid-week: HERE
New Announcements
March 28 (Sun) - Palm Sunday - Communion.
- We will be having communion this Sunday. Please prepare elements at home if you plan to attend the virtual service. If you plan to come to church for the drive-thru communion (2-4pm), please register online HERE
March 29 (Sun) - Welcome and Fellowship [Last one!]
- Hosted by Grace Song and the Welcoming Team, "Welcome and Fellowship" will be held each Sunday from 10:45am-11:25am, between the 2 EM Sunday Services and will run through March. We encourage all members to stop on by for a chance to see each other face to face and to have some connection in the midst of this pandemic. The direct link can be found HERE. We will also give the link at the end of the 9:45am service in the youtube chat section.
Announcements
- Cell-Groups will continue to meet virtually. Please contact Pastor Frank at frankkim1@gmail.com if you have any questions or nee further information.
- PV Cell Group is meeting Sundays via zoom at 2pm.
- YMF Cell Group is meeting Wednesdays bi-weekly via zoom at 7:30pm.
- College Cell Group is now meeting Wednesdays weekly via zoom at 7pm.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
