SEND A KID TO CAMP
You can help make a difference in a kid's life by sending a kid to camp. Maybe you know a family or single parent in your neighbourhood or community with a child who would benefit from going to Camp Qwanoes, but they aren't able to send them. Fill out the simple application with a few details and we’ll take care of the rest. Please let us know ASAP as the camps are already beginning to fill up!

COLDEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR
The Coldest Night of the Year is Saturday, February 28th. This 2 kilometre walk benefits the Island Crisis Care Society in support of the vulnerable and homeless in our community. You're invited to join the TMP Trekkers or sponsor the team financially HERE.

TUESDAY MEN'S GROUP
Come hang out with us for an hour every Tuesday morning from 7-8am on Zoom. Email men@themeetingplace.org to get the link. Can’t make it every week? That’s ok, join us when you can.

WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY
We're doing a 24 week group video study on the Bible's book of Hebrews with the theme "Jesus is better". There are two options:
Wednesdays,10:00am at a home in the Rutherford area. We watch the videos together and have discussion and coffee. (Meets weekly.) -OR-
Mondays, 6:00pm at the McDonalds on Rutherford Rd. near Nanaimo North Town Centre. You watch the videos at home and we meet in person for discussion and coffee.  (Meets every other week.) Questions? Email otterfox4@hotmail.com

TMP CARE TEAM
When you, or someone you know are in need of practical, spiritual, or emotional help, please reach out to the TMP Care Team by emailing support@themeetingplace.org or by filling out the form online.

SUFFER FROM FOMO?
Do you have a Fear Of Missing Out on what's going on at TMP? Join our email update list--it's usually only one email per week, max, and it'll help keep you "in the know" around here. Sign up here.

DONATIONS RECEIVED
* The week of December 28, 2025 - $13,430.05
* The week of January 4, 2025 - $8,967.86
* Required weekly giving to meet budget - $6,400

Our Vision: to be people who are all about unleashing God's extravagant love on this city and around the world.
Our Mission is simple: to equip people to love God and love others - everyday, everywhere.

"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." - John 10:10

As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!" “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” - Luke 10:38-42

1. Where do you feel the most distracted right now? Is it work, family life, your phone, relationships, church stuff? What seems to pull your attention in the most directions?

2. Read Luke 10:38-40. Which character do you relate to more, Mary or Martha? Why?
When life gets busy, do you default to doing more or being present less?

3. What are some “urgent” things in your life that might be crowding out the “important” things? Not bad things - just loud ones. What’s quietly getting pushed to the margins?

4. Read Luke 10:41-42. Jesus said Mary chose “what is better.” What do you think that looks like practically in your life right now? 

5. If distraction causes us to drift just a few degrees at a time, what would help you stay on course? Is it a habit, a boundary, a schedule change, or accountability from someone?

What’s one small way you could “sit at Jesus’ feet” this week?