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TFPC EM NEWSLETTER - May 26, 2020

DateWednesday, May 26, 2021 at 12:04PM

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Today is May 26, 2021

Welcome to your mid-week!

This past Sunday Pastor Diana preached on Pentecost and how we all have the gift of the Spirit, have been called to be part of something supernatural, and have been called to have a prophetic voice aka to speak God's truth.

And it was a good reminder of the power that we all have: the power of words. 

Whoever said ‘sticks and stones can break my bones but words will never hurt me’ is a liar. Why? Because words can hurt. Words have power. We have seen mere words on social media start a revolution that changed the face of a country and started the Arab Spring. We have seen mere words spoken from a podium in front of the Lincoln Memorial in 1963 and inspire a movement. We have seen how mere words can shape a nation.

That’s the power that mere words have.

And this power was given freely to us by God. He could have made us mute. He could have limited our expressions of communication. He could have regulated or limited; shortened or simplified; cut off or simply not give and, yet, He didn’t.

No.

He gives us the power to say words; the power to speak.

So, what do we do with this great power God has given us? Well, we speak words of arrogance. We speak words of gossip. We speak words of perversion and of division; of corruption and of destruction; of lies and of hatred.

Is this what God intended when he gave us this great gift?

No.

When God spoke, life was created. Life. And this is the same power God gives us through the gift of speech, the power to speak spiritual life to people. We have, right now, the power to build and to help; to strengthen and to encourage; to give hope and to express love to people who are spiritually dying.

That’s why we’ve been given this power to speak.

So let us not fight or argue or tear each other down with petty rivalry and comparisons. No. Our words were meant for far more greater purposes. 

God's blessings upon you as you wrestle with the prophetic voice God has given you, and I look forward to seeing you onsite or online this Sunday.

- Rev. Frank Kim

Youtube Link from last Sunday's Worship: HERE
Cell Group Discussion PDF: HERE

New Announcements

May 30 (Sun) - PV Cell Group, 4pm @ the Hongs. Please contact John for more information.
June 6 (Sun) - Ministry Council Meeting. 1pm.

Continuing 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!
  •  Thailand Summer Mission Support
  • 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.
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