TFPC EM NEWSLETTER - June 9, 2021
Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 9:50AM Self...Control
Today is June 9, 2021
Welcome to your mid-week!
One of Apostle Peter's top 8 virtues to have to be an effective and productive Christian is 'self-control.' And I believe he put it in his list because he experienced the pain of not having it.
Growing up as a Jew, Apostle Peter would have known about King Solomon and his book 'Ecclesiastes' which taught how indulging in this world does not satisfy. Apostle Peter was also taught directly from Jesus that we were made to indulge in God. Despite this, Apostle Peter still did not show a lot of self-control in his time with Jesus. He was the impulsive disciple, usually the first to act without thinking, and the worst indulgence he had was in his own understanding of what he thought the Messiah was supposed to do.
Apostle Peter was stuck in his own echo chamber. And the consequence of his lack of self-control was evident when he wept bitterly from denying Jesus three times.
No wonder, ~30 years later, facing his death and sharing his top 8 virtues to the church, he includes self-control.
If only Apostle Peter had paused and let God in. If only he had said no to himself and said yes to God. This is what self-control is all about and why Apostle Peter includes it in his list of virtues to be an effective and productive Christian.
It is his plea to the church to learn from his mistakes. Meaning, it is his plea to us.
God's blessings and protection over you and your family as you ponder and wrestle with the spiritual fruit of 'self-control', and I look forward to worshiping with you online or onsite this Sunday.
- Rev. Frank Kim
Youtube Link from last Sunday's Worship: HERE
Cell Group Discussion PDF: HERE
Continuing Announcements
- 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!
- 9:45am On Site Worship has Returned!
- The 11:30am adult and Education services will be onsite starting June 20 (Sun).
- For those coming to the 9:45am service, please wear masks and observe proper social distancing.
- Please note that 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.
- 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.
