TFPC EM NEWSLETTER - June 23, 2021

Greetings
Today is June 23, 2021
Welcome to your mid-week!
This past Sunday was the first Sunday in 15 months that we had onsite worship for all ministries. 1 year and 3 months before re-opening our doors to everyone. And, since it has been so long, I want to reiterate and emphasize the word:
Welcome. You are all most definitely welcome.
The early church use to greet one another with the word 'shalom.' That word meant 'peace,' 'complete,' and 'whole.' And, when used as a greeting, it was to extend that hope to the person. That, as they came to church, that they would feel peace here, that they would experience feeling whole here.
However, very early on, that greeting had to change. With the persecution of the church by the Roman Empire it was hard to experience earthly 'peace' anywhere. And so, instead of 'shalom,' the early church greeted one another with the phrase:
'Maranatha' aka 'Come, O Lord' or 'the Lord is coming.'
If they could not find peace on this earth the early church knew that they could find peace in Jesus. That, with the 2nd coming of Christ, the Prince of Peace would establish an everlasting peace which would bring shalom to mankind, man and God, and the whole world.
And so, as we open up church again, I want to say 'welcome' and I hope that you experience 'shalom' here. However, if times are still difficult, then 'maranatha.'
God's blessing and protection over you and your family as you think about the peace of the Lord, and I look forward to worshipping with you this Sunday.
- Rev. Frank Kim
Youtube Link from last Sunday's Worship: HERE
Cell Group Discussion PDF: HERE
New Announcements
- Mask Requirement for Worship
- For the sake of all members, the session of our church has asked that all attendees wear masks during the worship service until further notice.
- VBS Prayer Request
- VBS is this week (Tues-Sat). Please pray for Pastor Haein, Director Anna, all teachers and volunteers, and all children who will be attending.
- Ministry Council Introduction
- The EM Ministry Council represents EM members and conducts affairs related to the ministry, as well as an acting bridge between the EM and the KM and Session. Our goal is to keep the congregation in the loop on EM affairs. You can find the names of each council members on the back of the bulletin, so if need be, please reach out to any of these council members for voicing concerns, comments, questions, or ideas for the EM. Every month, we will have the last month's Ministry Council minutes available for viewing at Pastor Frank's office. We will also be sharing an overview of those minutes once a month. Also, if anyone is interested in participating or being a part of the EM Ministry Council, please reach out to Pastor Frank.
Continuing Announcements
- Cell Group Leaders Needed!
- We are looking to create a ‘Singles & Professional’ (S&P for short) cell group to launch in September and we need leaders!
- Needs the group have made:
- Someone who understands this particular stage of life, though does not feel the need to teach what is the "right" way to live this stage of life
- Someone who is hospitable and able to create a space (both digital and personal) for members to gather and do life together, though not necessarily in their own home
- Because it has been over a year since members have had a community, it is important for the leader to allow time for fellowship so that the members can get reacquainted
- The leader should have a good rapport with most of the members
- Ideally, the group would be led by 2 people (1 woman and 1 man), either a husband and wife or 2 single members; this will ensure that if there are deeper conversations that take place, members can have someone they may feel more comfortable with
- Expectations of the leaders:
- A space where our members can be unapologetic and share about their experiences; re-establishing a cell and community for young singles
- A community where members can be encouraged by peers
- Meet every other week, ideally meet over a meal
- TFPC will cover the cost of meals, curriculum, supplies, and trips for the S&P Cell Group
- Please contact Pastor Frank at frankkim1@gmail.com if interested!
- Offering can still be done via online HERE or via mail: P.O. Box 622, Torrance, CA 90508
- For online offering, please select English Ministry (EM), write your EM Member number in the Member ID section, & place details in the memo section. Example: whether the offering is for tithe, thanksgiving, Sunday offering, designated offering, mission offering, etc.
- If you need your members ID# please contact Pastor Frank at frankkim1@gmail.com
- Our EM Elder designated to us from the KM for 2021 will be our Head Pastor, Daniel Ko.
- NEW starting this year, we will have an EM Representative to the Session. For 2021 our EM Representative will be Mike Lyu.
- Please continue to pray for all those affected by the coronavirus, especially those on the frontline of the disease who are putting themselves at risk in the service of us all.
