TFPC EM NEWSLETTER - AUGUST 24, 2022
Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at 8:48AM Diakoneo
Today is August 24, 2022
Welcome to your mid-week!
With our EM congregational meeting to elect our first deacon coming up this Sunday, this past Sunday we looked at the root word of ‘deacon’ - the Greek word ‘diakoneo.’
And what does ‘diakoneo’ mean? Well, it means ‘to serve,’ it means to go ‘through the dust’ or ‘through the dirt,’ and when Jesus washed the feet of his disciples, using the principle of that word as a main focal point of his lesson on greatness, well then, that elevated the word to greatness.
Meaning, every time we ‘diakoneo,’ we remember the greatness of Jesus’ act of service for us. Moreover, every time we obey his commands to serve as he served, we are worshipping him.
Yes, ‘diakoneo’ might means to serve (with that act of service potentially being a dirty task to do) but, in Christ, it is also an act of remembrance, an act of obedience, and an act of worship. In that context it is an act of greatness.
And, who do we ‘diakoneo?’ Well, the word was first used by the early church to serve the needs of the poorest and most vulnerable in the community. While we are called to serve everyone (Galatians 5:3), when you think of who Jesus served, then starting with the poorest and the most vulnerable is a good place to start.
God’s blessing upon you as you mediate on the word ‘diakoneo’ and how you can apply that in your spheres of influence, 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
- EM Congregational Meeting to Vote for EM's First Deacon
- This Sunday, immediately after the 11:30am worship service, we will be having an EM Congregational Meeting to Vote for EM's First Deacon
- Current nominees (as of 8/24/22):
- Mike Lyu
- Tentative Order of Worship:
- Welcome
- Praise*
- Prayer
- Sermon
- Prayer
- Introduction of Nominee(s)
- Opening of Floor Nominations
- Nominee(s) Leave the Chapel
- Secret Ballot
- Nominee(s) are Invited Back In
- Results are Announced
- Lord's Prayer*
- Benediction*
- *Please rise
- Korean School Registration is Open TODAY
- Register online: HERE
- Cost: 1st child = $170, 2nd child, $160, 3rd child
- 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 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.
