TFPC EM NEWSLETTER - JULY 21, 2021
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 9:23AM Jesus vs the Pharisees
Today is July 21, 2021
Welcome to your mid-week!
Jesus' rebuke of the Pharisees in Matthew 23 is really a rebuke on all Christians who sin. Instead of attacking the Pharisees for what they did toward him, Jesus, instead, had righteous anger for the people who were following the Pharisees.
Jesus' focus was not on himself but on those who were victims, on those who were being influenced negatively by the actions of the Pharisees.
Moreover, Jesus was sorrowful. Seven times Jesus says "woe," displaying a extreme amount of distress and grief at what was happening.
However, at the same time, Jesus showed compassion. Jesus' hope was not that the Pharisees would leave and never come back. Jesus' hope was that they would repent and come back.
In the face of being attacked by the Pharisees, Jesus showed a selfless focus, a maternal love, and a desire that all would come back to the Lord like chicks under the wings of a mother hen. And for us who call ourselves Christians, in the wake of other Christians sinning against us, Jesus' example is what we need to try to do.
God's blessing upon you as you wrestle with the example of Jesus and reflect upon the Christians who have sinned against you, 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 'Urban Picnic', July 25 (Sun) [THIS SUNDAY]
- 12:45pm in the back of the church (behind the Education Building where the basketball court is). Come for great food and fellowship!
- College Cell Group, please bring drinks (Water, etc)
- YMF Cell Group, please bring fruit or Ssam (쌈)
- S&P Cell Group, please bring fruit or Ssam (쌈)
- Over 40, dessert or any of the above
- Friday Night Youth Apologetics Seminar
- Starting July 09 (Fri) @7:30pm, TFPC Youth Ministry will be starting Apologetics Seminar, led by Tom Benedict. The 11+ weeks course will help our youth to defend their Christian faith. It will ask these three questions. 1) Does God Exist? 2) Are Miracles Possible and 3) Is the New Testament Reliable. A flyer with the calendar dates can be found in the back. If you have any questions or would like more information, please email tfpc.youthgroup@gmail.com.
- Schedule:
- Lesson 1 (July 9) – In the Beginning (How the Big Bang Evidence Aligns w/ a Biblical Worldview) [45 mins]
- Lesson 2 (July 16) – Divine Design Part 1 (Fine Tuning in the Universe) [45 mins]
- Lesson 3 (Aug. 6) – Divine Design Part 2 (Fine Tuning in Biology) [40 mins]
- Lesson 4 (Sept. 10) – What About Evolution? (Micro vs. Macro) [40 mins]
- Lesson 5 (Sept. 17) – Moral Law (Absolute Universal Laws Point to a Law Giver) [45 mins]
- Lesson 6 (Sept. 24) - Signs of God or Gullibility? (Naturalism vs. Supernaturalism) [45 mins]
- Lesson 7 (Oct. 8) - Gospels as Eyewitness Testimony (J. Warner Wallace) [45 mins]
- Lesson 8 (Oct. 22) - Do We Have an Accurate Copy of the New Testament? [45 mins]
- Lesson 9 (Nov. 5) - Did the New Testament Writers Tell the Truth? [50 mins]
- Lesson 10 (Nov. 12) - Analyzing Jesus: His Claims & Old Testament Prophecy [45 mins]
- Lesson 11 (December 3) - The Evidence for the Resurrection [50 mins]
- Pre-K's Chapel's chapel has moved!
- To give more room for a safer environment, the Pre-K Chapel has been moved to the chapel in the Education Building.
- Here is a video from the parking lot to their chapel: VIDEO
- Also, please see the map below.
- 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!
- 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.
- 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.
