TFPC EM NEWSLETTER - May 12, 2021
Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 9:19AM Biblical Gentleness
Today is May 12, 2021
Welcome to your mid-week!
When it comes to being gentle, sometimes it is tough. It's tough to show gentleness when the emotions run high and you are triggered. Perhaps it was one too many appeals; a moment of jealousy or selfish ambition; a moment of quarreling or resentfulness. Whatever the reason, it is hard to show gentleness sometimes.
But that is what Christ showed us. He was gentle. He showed it in humility and grace as he came into Jerusalem on a donkey. He taught on the selfless nature of it in the sermon on the Mount. Gentleness is who Jesus is and what he implied was part of the 'yoke' that we need to carry. Meaning, as tough as it is sometimes to show gentleness, that internal struggle to be gentle is part of the good work we are created to do in Christ Jesus.
As Christ showed and taught and is, so we must try to do. We must try to be gentle. 'To show that humble, gracious, assertive, selfless, good work, Christ following, biblical gentleness. For it is this gentleness that scripture tells us to pursue (1 Tim 6:11), to be clothed in (Col 3:12), to bear (Gal 5:22-23), and to be evident to all (Phil 4:5).
God's blessing upon you as you wrestle with biblical gentleness and showing it in your lives, and I look forward to worshipping with you online or onsite this Sunday.
- Rev. Frank Kim
Youtube Link from last Sunday's Worship: HERE
Cell Group Discussion PDF: HERE
New Announcements
- EM Banner Designer Needed!
- We’ve been given permission to put an English Ministry Banner on the side of our church and are looking for designs! The design must have the EM logo* and the service times: 9:45am & 11:30am, the rest is up to you!
- Location:
- EM logo: Design1 Design2
- Banner size: ~4'X15'
- Please submit designs to Pastor Frank at frankkim1@gmail.com by June 5 (Sat).
- The final design will be chosen by the EM Ministry Council.
- Cell Group Leaders Needed!
- We are looking to create a ‘Singles & Professional’ (S&P for short) cell group to launch in September and we need leaders!
- Needs the group have made:
- Someone who understands this particular stage of life, though does not feel the need to teach what is the "right" way to live this stage of life
- Someone who is hospitable and able to create a space (both digital and personal) for members to gather and do life together, though not necessarily in their own home
- Because it has been over a year since members have had a community, it is important for the leader to allow time for fellowship so that the members can get reacquainted
- The leader should have a good rapport with most of the members
- Ideally, the group would be led by 2 people (1 woman and 1 man), either a husband and wife or 2 single members; this will ensure that if there are deeper conversations that take place, members can have someone they may feel more comfortable with
- Expectations of the leaders:
- A space where our members can be unapologetic and share about their experiences; re-establishing a cell and community for young singles
- A community where members can be encouraged by peers
- Meet every other week, ideally meet over a meal
- TFPC will cover the cost of meals, curriculum, supplies, and trips for the S&P Cell Group
- Please contact Pastor Frank at frankkim1@gmail.com if interested!
- May 21-23 (Fri-Sun) - Pastor Frank will be away on a conference.
Continuing Announcements
- 9:45am On Site Worship has Returned!
- Due to lowered COVID numbers, the leadership of the church has decided to have the 9:45am adult worship service be a hybrid service: onsite & streamed online starting May 2. NO Education services yet.
- Upon monitoring the covid numbers in May, a decision will be made concerning the 11:30am adult service and Education services. Both will open at the same time whether in June or July.
- For those coming to the 9:45am service, please wear masks and observe proper social distancing.
- Please note that, during the month of May the 11:30am online EM worship will be the 9:45am service restreamed.
- 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 Mondays weekly via zoom at 7pm.
- VBS Volunteers Needed! Sign-up HERE
- VBS “Treasure: Discovering You’re Priceless to God” will be held online June 22-25, Tuesday to Friday evening with a Saturday Onsite event TBD.
- Training information TBD once volunteer sign-ups are completed.
- If you have any questions please contact Pastor Haein at phaeinj@gmail.com
- VBS Registration has begun!
- Treasured Online VBS 2021 - "Discovering You're Priceless to God"
- 6/22~25 (Tue-Fri), 6-8pm.
- Early Registration ($25, 5/2~5/23)
- Regular Registration ($40, 5/24~6/6)
- Late Registration ($40, picking up VBS materials from church, 6/6~6/21)
- Register at tfpc.ticketleap.com/vbs2021
- 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
- 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.
