TFPC EM NEWSLETTER - JUNE 14, 2023

King David's Commencement Speech

 Today is June 14, 2023

Welcome to your mid-week!

King David's deathbed charge to his son Solomon is the closest thing we get to his commencement speech. And, what is his message? Well, to have a

love for God and his word.

Everything else that might come up - no matter how challenging the future will be - we will be able to walk through victoriously if only we have a

love for God and his word.

And the simplicity of that message in light of all the life experiences of King David really add weight to his words and his challenge to us. I mean, how important is the word of God to us, really?

Scripture tells us that the word of God is what guides us in this life; that the word of God is what warns us from doing stupid things; that, not only is there great reward in keeping it but the word of God is our only weapon against the lies of the enemy.

Yes, the bible answers those big questions in life - why are we here? What is our purpose? What is the meaning of life? What happens when we die? - but, more importantly, the bible contains the message of eternal life; of salvation; of the gospel message.

Those are the eternal reasons why the word of God is so important. But there are also some very practical reason why it is important too.

The bible promotes kindness, compassion, and forgiveness toward others. It teaches about the importance of honesty, integrity, and humility. The bible teaches us how to make wise choice, how to manage our finances, and how to resolve conflicts. In its pages is wisdom on how to cultivate healthy relationships and how to mentally be well.

As eternally important as the bible is, the bible is also an incredibly practical book.

No wonder King David, instead of talking about finances and relationships and governing and politics; instead of talking about food or health or vacation or work; instead of talking about social or cultural or national issues; far more important than anything else – David’s legacy to Solomon was that he instill in him a

love for God and his Word.

And, ultimately, that is his commencement speech to us.

God's blessing upon you as you mediate on your love for him and his word, 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​

• Ministry Calendar
• June 17 (Sat) - Running Ministry
  • Running Ministry team and friends and family members are invited to meet at the Manhattan Beach Pier at 10am for a casual run. 
• June 18 (Sun) - Commissioning Sunday
• June 20-23 (Tues-Fri) - VBS
• June 24 (Sat) - YP Cell Group @ the Franz's
• July 1 (Sat) - PV Cell Group @ the Gills
• July 9 (Sun) – Town Hall Meeting
• August 4-7 (Fri-Mon) – Youth Retreat

• Education Announcements
• VBS Registration
  • Theme: “Twist & Turns”
  • VBS is from June 20-23 (Tues-Fri), 5:30pm-8:30pm
  • $40 per child 
  • Register here:
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• 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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TFPC EM NEWSLETTER - JUNE 7, 2023

Children: Our Mission, Our Example

 Today is June 7, 2023

Welcome to your mid-week!

One of the reasons we do VBS at our church is because VBS is an effective evangelistic tool that helps to fulfill the Great Commission. In fact, it is one of the few events at our church that brings all departments together and purposefully advertises out to the community.

However, more than just reaching out to children with the gospel message, VBS also is an opportunity to remember what it takes to enter the kingdom of God.

As Jesus reminded his disciples, "Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it." (Mark 10:15)

When a young child receives a gift, there is a level of joy that is expressed, a level of appreciation shown, and, particularly with amazing gifts, a level of awe there that adults just do not project as much.

Perhaps it is the fact that we've been too independent and have worked hard too much in our lives, but that 'helpless, totally dependent on the giver' attitude is just something we don't have.

But kids? They have that in spades. And that is the attitude Jesus is telling us we need to have when it comes to receiving and entering into the amazing gift of the Kingdom of God.

God's blessing as you mediate on the children in your life, 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​

• Ministry Calendar
• June 9 (Fri) – BCSG Small Group
• June 11 (Sun) - Graduation Sunday
• June 11 (Sun) – Ministry Council
• June 17 (Sat) - Running Ministry
• June 18 (Sun) - Commissioning Sunday
• June 20-23 (Tues-Fri) - VBS
• July 1 (Sat) - PV Cell Group @ the Gills
• July 9 (Sun) – Town Hall Meeting

• Education Announcements
• VBS Registration
  • Theme: “Twist & Turns”
  • VBS is from June 20-23 (Tues-Fri), 5:30pm-8:30pm
  • $40 per child 
  • Register here:
  •  ​

• 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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TFPC EM NEWSLETTER - MAY 31, 2023

Go and Do Like Wise

 Today is May 31, 2023

Welcome to your mid-week!

This past Sunday Pastor Young Myong Moon from Compassion International preached about Jesus' parable of the Good Samaritan; the parable of when a Samaritan showed compassion on a Jew who was left for dead by robbers.

And, what really spoke to me, was when he talked about how Compassion International was founded. How, in 1942, American evangelist Reverend Everett Swanson saw the plight of orphaned children in Korea during the Korean war and that is what inspired him to start the organization.

Meaning, for ~100,000 orphaned Korean children that were saved because of Compassion International, Reverend Swanson was their 'Good Samaritan.'

One person, saying yes to Jesus' command to 'go and do likewise' (Luke 10:37b) is what made a world of differences.

Now, imagine the difference if all of us did the same...

God's blessing as you meditate on the parable of the Good Samaritan and the command of Jesus to 'go and do likewise', and I look forward to worshipping with you this Sunday.

- Rev. Frank Kim

Youtube link from last Sunday's Worship: HERE
Cell Group Discussion: N/A

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Announcements​

• Ministry Calendar
• June 4 (Sun) – YMF Small Group
• June 9 (Fri) – BCSG Small Group
• June 11 (Sun) – Ministry Council
• July 9 (Sun) – Town Hall Meeting

• Education Announcements
• VBS Registration
  • Theme: “Twist & Turns”
  • VBS is from June 20-23 (Tues-Fri), 5:30pm-8:30pm
  • $40 per child 
  • Register here:
  •  ​

• 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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TFPC EM NEWSLETTER - MAY 24, 2023

Jesus' Disciples

 Today is May 24, 2023

Welcome to your mid-week!

Of Jesus' 12 disciples, there were: 

4 with respected, working class jobs,
1 with a job that was not respected,
2 that were educated,
1 that was passionate about politics,
1 that was best known for his skepticism, 
1 that was known as the younger,
1 that was fairly quiet, & 
1 that betrayed him.

And, oh, they were all most likely in their teens or twenties with only one of them mentioned as being married.

That was Jesus' 12 disciples. 

And who made them into a family? Jesus did. That is what Jesus chose to do and showed by his actions toward them. 

And, on one hand, that should encourage us. The more we see ourselves in the disciples, the more we can appreciate God's love for us. How God chose to give us an identity, a purpose, and a home in Jesus Christ. That we are now adopted children of God, heirs to the kingdom of Heaven. That we are family members with Jesus.

That act by God is his amazing love for us, and that act we can see in Jesus' actions with his disciples.

However, at the same time, the more we see Jesus' actions as the actions we should follow, the more we should be challenged to choose to love others with that same love. That, not only should I love my family members more, but I should choose to love the spiritual family that Jesus died to have.

And that is what Jesus died on the cross for. As Galatians 4:4-7 reminds us, Jesus died so that we might receive adoption to sonship, so that the Spirit of God may be in our hearts and that we can all cry out to God as 'Abba, Father'.

Meaning, Jesus and his relationship with his disciples should have us to ask, which is more important: our blood (as in our immediate family), or the blood of Jesus (who makes all who believe in him our spiritual family)?

God's blessing as you mediate on Jesus' disciples and the actions of Jesus with them, 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​

• Compassion International Presents: The Compassion Journey
  • This free event connects visitors to some of the realities faced by children growing up in extreme poverty. Step into a new culture, see life from a different perspective and participate in thought-provoking conversations with the rest of your group during this audio-guided journey through a series of interactive exhibits.
  • Dates:
    • May 27(Sat) - 9am ~ 3:40pm (For church members, we need to register to attend on this day)
    • May 28(Sun) - 9am ~ 2pm (For church members, we do not need to register if we come 2pm ~ 3:40pm on this day)
  • Registration and more information: HERE ​

• Ministry Calendar
• May 27 (Sat) - The Compassion Journey
• May 28 (Sun) - The Compassion Journey
• May 28 (Sun) - Guest Speaker: Pastor Yong Myong Moon of Compassion International
• May 30 (Tues) - YP Small Group
• June 4 (Sun) – YMF Small Group
• June 9 (Fri) – BCSG Small Group
• June 11 (Sun) – Ministry Council
• July 9 (Sun) – Town Hall Meeting

• Education Announcements
• VBS Registration
  • Theme: “Twist & Turns”
  • VBS is from June 20-23 (Tues-Fri), 5:30pm-8:30pm
  • $40 per child 
  • Register here:
  •  ​

• 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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TFPC EM NEWSLETTER - MAY 17, 2023

Jesus' Parents

 Today is May 17, 2023

Welcome to your mid-week!

Jesus' parents each had some amazing qualities. 

For Mary, based on her response to the angel Gabriel and compared to how her cousin's husband responded to a similar message from the angel, we can see that Mary had amazing faith. And that faith in God and faith in her son we see from the beginning of Jesus' ministry all the way to the cross where she is the only immediate family to be by his side.

For Joseph, based on the fact that there is not a single quote from him recorded in scripture, we can see that Joseph was an amazing man of action. And we see that action in his kindness and mercy shown to Mary and in his immediate obedience to the commands of God.

Both Mary and Joseph had some amazing qualities, and both loved Jesus in their own way. And, as image bearers of God who reflect the characteristics of God, both Mary and Joseph give different aspects of how our heavenly father loves us.

For, just like Mary, God has tremendous faith in us shown by giving us the free will to choose. And, just like Joseph, God acts on our behalf, extending his kindness and mercy in the hope that we would said yes to his amazing gift.

The bible makes it clear: our father in heaven loves us. And, like every good and perfect thing, the best qualities shown by Jesus' parents point to our father in heaven. By seeing that and understanding the reason for that amazing love shown by God, can we begin to love God's children the way Mary and Joseph loved Jesus.

God's blessing as you meditate on Jesus' parents and God's parental love for you, 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​

• Compassion International Presents: The Compassion Journey
  • This free event connects visitors to some of the realities faced by children growing up in extreme poverty. Step into a new culture, see life from a different perspective and participate in thought-provoking conversations with the rest of your group during this audio-guided journey through a series of interactive exhibits.
  • Dates:
    • May 27(Sat) - 9am ~ 3:40pm (For church members, we need to register to attend on this day)
    • May 28(Sun) - 9am ~ 2pm (For church members, we do not need to register if we come 2pm ~ 3:40pm on this day)
  • Registration and more information: HERE ​

• Ministry Calendar
• May 21 (Sun) - Church Picnic
• May 27 (Sat) - The Compassion Journey
• May 28 (Sun) - The Compassion Journey
• May 30 (Tues) - YP Small Group

• Education Announcements
• VBS Registration
  • Theme: “Twist & Turns”
  • VBS is from June 20-23 (Tues-Fri), 5:30pm-8:30pm
  • $40 per child 
  • Register here:
  •  ​

• 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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