TFPC EM NEWSLETTER - OCTOBER 16, 2024

…Makrothymia

Today October 16, 2024

Welcome to your mid-week!

One of the fruits of the Spirit is ‘makrothymia,’ which gets translated to the words ‘longsuffering’, ‘patience’, and ‘forbearance.’

Longsuffering is about enduring hardship without losing faith

Patience is about waiting without complaining.

Forbearance is about personal interactions.

Makrothymia encompasses all three ideas. And ‘makrothymia’ is what Jesus shows at his crucifixion.

Jesus did not give up on his mission despite what he endured (Hebrews 12:2). Jesus showed calmness throughout his trials and punishment (Isaiah 53:7). Jesus forgave those who crucified him (Luke 23:34) even though he had the power to punish them (Matthew 26:53).

And his example to show that kind of restraint and perseverance and grace to people is the fruit all of us can have when we abide in Jesus.

We all know that as Christians we should not do the opposite of makrothymia. We should not be resentful or restless or retaliate on people. However, the bible does not tell us to muster makrothymia by our own will power. One of the reasons the bible encourages us to draw near to the throne of God (Hebrews 4:16) is to be able to produce this kind of fruit.

And the beauty of makrothymia is that it equips us to navigate suffering, delays, and difficult people—not from our strength, but from the Holy Spirit's power working in us.

God’s blessing as you draw near to God and meditate on the fruit of makrothymia, 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

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Announcements

• Oct 12 (Sat) – Ministry Council

• Oct 19 (Sat) - Men’s Bible Study

• Oct 20 (Sun) - YP Lunch

• Oct 26 (Sat) – PV Cell Group, 12pm @ the Hongs

• Oct 26 (Sat) - YMF Pumpkin Patch Outing

• Oct 27 (Sun) – All Church Meeting, 1pm

• Nov 3 (Sun) - All Church Doubles Ping Pong Tournament

• Nov 23 (Sat) - Joint YP/YMF Friendsgiving @ the Juns

• Harvest Festival Volunteers/Cars Needed

  Education Department will be doing a ‘Trunk or Treat’ style Harvest Festival this year. Asking for volunteers to come with their cars decorated. The more the merrier! Candy and games will be provided. Theme: ‘Jesus’ Love is Sweet.’

  Interested? Question? Please contact Education Elder, Elder Khe at bryankhe@gmail.com

• Application for Baptism and Confirmation on Thanksgiving Sunday (until 10/27)

  On Thanksgiving Sunday, we will have baptism and confirmation. Those interested, please apply at the church office.

• 2024 Mexico Winter Overseas Short-Term Mission ‘Product Donation’ & ‘Designated Offering’

  We ask for your prayers and support for the winter short-term mission (Tijuana & Mechicali). Mission field goods donation: ‘Sunglasses’ and ‘magnifying glasses’ to be delivered to local churches, villages, and schools (When making a designated offering, please write ‘Short-term mission support’)

• All Church Meeting, Sunday, October 27, 1pm

  Main agenda: Election of Officers. From EM: Elder Nomination: John Hong. Deacon Nomination: Mike Lyu

• Grace Pak’s Funeral Service

  Esther Kimm’s Mother-in-Law, Grace Pak, will be laid to rest in

  Rose Hills Memorial Park (3888 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier, California 9060) in Hua Yuan’s Chapel at 11am.

• Audio and Praise Team Volunteers Needed!

  Those interested please fill out an application found in the back and give it to Esther

• Education Volunteers Needed!

  The Ministry of Education is recruiting teachers and volunteers who are dedicated to faith education for the next generation. For more details, please contact the department pastors or the church office. (Pre-K, Elementary, Youth)

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.