TFPC EM NEWSLETTER - AUGUST 17, 2022
Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at 12:12PM Cheeky Evangelism
Today is August 17, 2022
Welcome to your mid-week!
The bible tells us that the wise are patient, that fools are quick tempered, and that peacemakers are children of God.
Jesus gives us the practical application of this by telling us to turn the other cheek in the face of personal insults. He doesn't say we can't be angry, but he does challenge us to not sin in our anger.
And the purpose? So that God can be revealed to people. In essence, turning the other cheek is evangelism.
Our God is a God who, in his grace, does not retaliate against us. Who did not ‘get even’ with us sinners but, rather, invited us into a relationship with himself. Who, in Jesus Christ, offers forgiveness.
When Jesus was arrested, he did not fight back or resist. He did not seek revenge or 'get even' on those who tried and crucified him. He did not retaliate but, instead, forgave those crucifying him.
Why?
2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
Yes, evangelism is what we say and do but, as Jesus teaches us, it is also what we do not do that is important.
And so, let us be patient and peacemakers and turn the other cheek so that more people would know who our God is.
God's blessing upon you as mediate on evangelism and your response to personal insults, and I look forward to worshipping with you this Sunday.
- Rev. Frank Kim
Youtube link from last Sunday's Worship: HERE
Cell Group Discussion: HERE
Announcements
- The Session has voted to continue to ask for masks to be worn indoors until further notice
- Back To School Blessing will be THIS Friday, August 19
- We will be having a Back to School bilingual worship in the Main Sanctuary at 7:30pm on Friday, August 19. There will be a time where families will be able to pray for one another. All families are invited.
- New EM Deacon Nomination and EM Congregational Vote
- In 2022, TFPC voted to give one of the deacon positions for the Deacon Board for 2023 to the English Ministry. If you are interested in running for this position, please contact one of the ministry council members. We will accept nominees up to August 23 (Tues) and will have a congregational vote on August 28 (Sun) to vote on who will become this deacon. Please note that to run you will need to be an active member of our church with good standing and be willing to commit to the full 3-year term. Bi-lingual is preferred but not a requirement.
- Women’s Seasonal Cell Group
- Starting Friday, September 9 from 7pm-8:30pm (which runs alongside with the FNF of the Education Department). Location: TBD. This 9-week bible study will go through the first season of ‘The Chosen,’ a drama about the life of Jesus Christ. Led by Anna Benedict. If you have any questions, please contact Anna.
- Upcoming Ministry Calendar
- Aug 14 (Sun) - EM New Members Lunch. 12:30pm @ Elim Cafe
- Aug 19 (Fri) - Back To School Blessing, 7:30pm @ Main Chapel
- Aug 21 (Sun) - Move Up Sunday
- Aug 28 Sun) – EM Congregational Meeting
- Aug 30 (Tue) – YP Cell Group @ Hyunjean’s
- Sept 9 (Fri) – Women’s Cell Group Begins
- Sept 12 (Sun) - Youth Open House
- Sept 19 (Sun) - Elementary Open House
- Sept 26 (Sun) - Pre-K Open House
- EM Ministry Needs
- We are looking for a College Small Group Leader to lead the group after the 9:45am worship service each Sunday. If interested, please contact Pastor Frank at frankkim1@gmail.com
- The 11:30am Praise Team is looking for more members to help lead the 11:30am service. If interested, please contact Peter at iampeterchu@gmail.com
- We are looking for a new 9:45am Praise Team leader to lead the 9:45am worship service. If interested, place contact Pastor Frank at frankkim1@gmail.com
- Finance Office Announcement
- For Online Offering (found HERE) please make sure to select 'English Ministry' and to scroll down and type in where you would want your offering to go in the 'Note / memo' area.
