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TFPC EM NEWSLETTER - February 14, 2018
Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at 9:51AM Meeting Together
Today is February 14, 2018
Welcome to your mid-week!
The author of Hebrews wrote to the early church about the importance of meeting together. He says in Hebrews 10:24-25
"And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching."
His words were in the face of persecution that would see the loss of a home or the blocking of access to schools and markets. However, for the author of Hebrews, meeting together was more important than those losses. For the author of Hebrews, meeting together was a necessity for the Christian faith.
And, if you read the bible, you can see why.
Meeting together gave the early church the ability to obey God's command to love one another. Meeting together is where they could honor and encourage; serve and forgive; be kind and compassionate and give instructions in the lessons that life had given them.
Meeting together was a necessity for the Christian faith.
So then, if it is so important, why is attendance dropping in churches across America? Why have people substituted the local church with the internet or the radio or their favorite author? Why is disloyalty and a sense of isolation, effectively privatizing Christianity, increasing?
It is because we have forgotten the gospel message; we have forgotten our salvation and who Christ died for.
This is why one of the most important things we are commanded to do – what we are to participate in when we meet together - is communion. Communion helps us to remember the gospel message and what God has done for us. It is a reminder of why we meet, why we love, and what should drive every action we do as Christians.
So, this past Sunday, that's what we did. We remembered the cost of our salvation and rededicated ourselves to not giving up meeting together. I pray God's blessing upon you and I look forward to seeing you all this Sunday.
- Frank Kim
The author of Hebrews wrote to the early church about the importance of meeting together. He says in Hebrews 10:24-25
"And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching."
His words were in the face of persecution that would see the loss of a home or the blocking of access to schools and markets. However, for the author of Hebrews, meeting together was more important than those losses. For the author of Hebrews, meeting together was a necessity for the Christian faith.
And, if you read the bible, you can see why.
Meeting together gave the early church the ability to obey God's command to love one another. Meeting together is where they could honor and encourage; serve and forgive; be kind and compassionate and give instructions in the lessons that life had given them.
Meeting together was a necessity for the Christian faith.
So then, if it is so important, why is attendance dropping in churches across America? Why have people substituted the local church with the internet or the radio or their favorite author? Why is disloyalty and a sense of isolation, effectively privatizing Christianity, increasing?
It is because we have forgotten the gospel message; we have forgotten our salvation and who Christ died for.
This is why one of the most important things we are commanded to do – what we are to participate in when we meet together - is communion. Communion helps us to remember the gospel message and what God has done for us. It is a reminder of why we meet, why we love, and what should drive every action we do as Christians.
So, this past Sunday, that's what we did. We remembered the cost of our salvation and rededicated ourselves to not giving up meeting together. I pray God's blessing upon you and I look forward to seeing you all this Sunday.
- Frank Kim
Upcoming Events
- Run TFPC!
- Is an exercise fellowship that will meet each Sunday at 1pm unless notified differently. Meet at the church parking lot. We will walk or jog around Wilson park for up to 1 hour depending on your ability. See Mike Lyu after church for more information.
- Feb 23 (Fri) - Skid Row Mission Prep. 5:30pm at the kitchen
- Feb 24 (Sat) - Skid Row Mission. Van leaves at 6:20am from church/
- Feb 24 (Sat) - Hike with Mike! [Date Updated]
- Feb 24, Saturday 9am. Meet at the church parking lot. We will hike to the top of Rock peak in Simi Valley. 3 to 4 hour of moderate hiking. Please contact Mike Lyu if you have any questions.
- Feb 24 (Sat) - CPG Small Group @ Elim Cafe. 5pm. Dinner is provided.
- Feb 25 (Sun) - Ministry Council Meeting
Service Opportunity
- TFPC Sunday Lunch Serving Volunteers Needed!
15min each week for a month after service (from 12pm-12:15pm) Please sign-up in the back of the EM Chapel!
Additional Announcements
- Offering Request Form for Tax Purposes
To get your offering tax information from the 2017 year, please fill out the request form that is in the back of the EM Chapel (also found in the Main Office) and turn it into the Finance Office. Please allow 2 weeks for turn around.
Hebrews 10:25 - not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.