TFPC EM NEWSLETTER - JANUARY 22, 2025

Faith Forward: Faithful in the Quiet

Today January 22, 2025

Good morning and welcome to your mid-week!

Of the 12 disciples, Judas (Not Iscariot), Simon the Zealot, and James son of Alphaeus are the quietest. In fact, when it comes to James son of Alphaeus, there is nothing recorded about the man.

One might ask why Jesus would call them at all if they seem to have no importance.

However, the fact that Jesus did call these men teaches us something. And, in the few things that we see and in the quiet that is recorded, we get a picture of their heart.

For Judas (Not Iscariot), we see his quiet missional heart.

For Simon, we see his quiet restraint and submission.

For James, we see his quiet faithful service.

And, when we think about our vision of starting faith relationships, having that kind of heart is the good soil where new relationships will thrive.

As we reflect on these disciples, let’s commit to following their examples in our faith relationships. Let’s cultivate hearts of evangelism, a heart of submissive to God, and a heart to serve faithfully, even when unnoticed.

And let’s remember: silence does not mean disengagement nor does it mean someone does not care. Your faith, and my faith, can be our faith even in the quiet.

God’s blessing as you mediate on the disciples and the quiet they express, 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

• Jan 25 (Sat) – Small Group Leaders Brunch @ Pastor Frank’s

• Jan 26 (Sun) – YMF Small Group

• Jan 26 (Sun) – PV Small Group

• Feb 1 (Sat) – YP Small Group Lunch

• Feb 2 (Sun) – EM Membership Class – 1pm

• Feb 2 (Sun) - Semi-Annual Congregational Meeting

• Feb 7-9 (Fri-Sun) – Spring Revival @ EM Chapel, Guest Preacher: Daniel H. Park, Head Pastor of Jesus Center

• Feb 15 (Sat) – Men’s Bible Study

• Feb 21 (Fri) – Women’s Bible Study

LA Wildfire Relief Offering

The church leadership, through the Session, is conducting a relief offering to support victims of the LA wildfires until Sunday, January 26. The funds will be delivered through the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (P.D.A.) ministry. We encourage everyone's active participation in this urgent offering. (For designated offerings, please specify “LA Wildfire.”)

Semi-Annual Congregational Meeting

The 2025 Semi-Annual Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday, February 2, at 1:00 PM in the sanctuary. All active members are strongly encouraged to attend as part of their rights and responsibilities.

Agenda:

• Election of the 2025 Nominating Committee

• Reports: 2024 Financial Report and 2025 Budget Report

Youth Winter Retreat Registration (Deadline: February 2)

Theme: Awaken

Dates: February 7–9

Registration Fee: $110

Location: Oak Glen Christian Conference Center

Questions? Contact: Pastor Michelle (347-394-9734)

Hannah & Barnabas Fellowship Membership Applications

(Registration: 1/12–1/26)

The Hannah and Barnabas fellowships for adults in their 50s–60s are accepting membership applications for 2025.

Registration: Church lobby

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.  

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