TFPC EM NEWSLETTER - APRIL 2, 2025

Season of Lent: Tension

Today April 2, 2025

Good morning and welcome to your mid-week!

In the face of all the tension Jesus was experiencing before making his choices – his personal desires, the expectations of individuals around him, and the societal expectations placed on him - Jesus sought the Lord in prayer.

And his experiences means we will experience the same kind of tensions before we make our choices of faith.

We will face the tension between what is good and what is best. The tension between personal desires and God’s calling. The tension between what people expect from us and what God requires of us. The tension between what society expects from us and what God calls us to do.

And, when we find ourselves in that place – in the middle of that tension - where do we turn? Especially when the path forward does not seem clear?

Well, Jesus is our example – he is our trail blazer – he is the one we follow. And what did he do? He turned to the Father in prayer. He sought the Father’s wisdom before making his decision.

And so must we.

Because sometimes the choice isn’t between right and wrong, but between what is good and what is best. And if we are not walking in step with the Father, we may settle for good and miss out on what is best.

God’s blessing upon you as you meditate on the tension you experience before the choices you make, and I pray that you too will have the courage to follow Jesus’ example - seeking the Father’s guidance, embracing his mission, and trusting that his best is always greater than our good.

- Rev. Frank Kim

Sunday Worship this past Sunday: HERE

Cell Group Discussion: HERE

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Announcements

2025 Summer Short-Term Mission Recruitment

Applications are now open for the first round of 2025 overseas summer short-term mission trips. This initial round includes missions to the Philippines (Missionary Won In-Kyu) and Guadalajara (Missionary Choo Ki-Sung).

• Contact: Elder Choi Eun-Kyung (213-270-5006)

• Upcoming announcements for Uganda and Native American mission trips will follow.

• Schedule:

• Philippines: May 22 - May 31

• Guadalajara: June 28 - July 5

• Arizona (Indian Mission): TBD

"Use One or Less" Paper Cup Campaign

To promote environmental protection, our church is encouraging everyone to limit paper cup usage to one or less per person each Sunday. Please bring your own reusable water bottle or cup whenever possible.

TFPC Library Information

Our church library holds approximately 13,000 faith-related and high-quality books, including new releases. We encourage all members to utilize this resource.

Operating hours: Sunday 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Loan period: 3 weeks (1-time renewal available)

Note: We do not accept used book donations.

Upcoming Ministry Calendar

• April 18 (Fri) - Good Friday - Joint with Youth @ EM Chapel

• April 20 (Sun) - Easter Sunday - Joint Worship @ Main Sanctuary

• July 4-6 (Fri-Sun) – EM Family Retreat

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.  

2025 Offering Statement Request

If you need a donation receipt for tax purposes, please request it via phone or email.

• Phone: 310-618-2222

• Email: financetfpcusa@gmail.com

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