TFPC EM NEWSLETTER - SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The Fruit of Encouragement

Today September 25, 2024

Welcome to your mid-week!

Encouragement is so important. Encouragement

boosts morale

reduces stress

builds confidence

increases motivation

promotes perseverance

reinforces positive behavior

builds trust and loyalty

cultivates a positive environment

deepens empathy

deepens compassion

helps in recover and healing

guides others toward their potential

& builds and unifies and promotes growth

No wonder the bible tells us to encourage one another daily. To encourage through

words

service

gifts

being there

listening

giving guidance and wisdom

& celebrating together

But Barnabas teaches us another way to encourage and shows us the true purpose of encouragement. For Barnabas encouraged John Mark via

forgiveness, and by giving him

a second chance

Forgiveness and second chances are some of the most profound forms of encouragement because they communicate a deep truth: that no one is beyond redemption, and that everyone has the capacity to grow and be transformed by God's grace.

And this act of encouragement paved the way for John Mark to reconcile with Apostle Paul and ultimately write the Gospel that bears his name.

In the same way, when we forgive others and offer second chances, we reflect God's heart for restoration and invite people to step into their God-given potential, fostering reconciliation and deeper relationships in Christ. Meaning, encouragement isn’t just about making people feel good in the moment—it’s about nurturing their long-term growth in Christ.

And that is the fruit of encouragement.

God’s blessing as you mediate on encouragement, 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

• Education Ministry Open Houses Are Coming

  Please come to worship and stay for the open house afterward!

  • Sunday, September 15 –- Youth

  • Sunday, September 22 – Preschool

  • Sunday September 29 - Elementary

• Christian Kindergarten Name Contest

  We are inviting a name contest for our Christian Kindergarten that is being prepared. Write down the name and meaning of the kindergarten. You can enter the contest through the submission box provided in the lobby or by email to the church. To those selected, we will give you a small prize. (Prize: Elim Cafe voucher 1st place:$300, 2nd place: $200, 3rd place: $100). Email address:tfpcpcusa@hotmail.com Contact: Elder Gonggyun (310-386-1215)

• TFPC ‘Grit Stream’ Retreat

  TFPC has created a retreat for Korean Missionary families, to give them a place to recover and recharge from missions. The retreat will be held September 30th – October 6th. Please pray for the families attending and the planning of this retreat. If you wish to give a designated offering, please put the word ‘Grit Stream’ in the notes section

• Short-Term Winter Mexico Missions

  KM is offering short-term missionary work in Mexico to Mexicali and Tijuana. The missions will be 3 days and 2 nights. Schedule: Tijuana (11/8-10), Mexicali (11/15-17). Please contact Elder Jeong Eun-hyeon at 213-820-5100 if interested.

• Sept 25 (Wed) – YP Cell Group

• Sept 29 (Sun) - PV Cell Group

• Sept 30-Oct 6 (Mon-Sun) – Grit Stream Retreat

• 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.