SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2025
PUTTING THE X BACK IN CHRISTMAS: XTRAVAGANT LIVING
~ SERVICE ORDER ~
IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS
SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN
MESSAGE
HOW MANY KINGS
YOU ARE GOOD
YOUR LOVE NEVER FAILS
GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN
~ QUICK UPDATES ~
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE
Who is that person who's close to you but far from God? That’s the person you should invite to our Christmas Eve service on December 24th, 5:30pm at Beban Park Social Center. Just like our Sunday morning services, our Christmas Eve service is designed to be welcoming, encouraging, and easy for anyone to connect with, no matter what they believe or where they are on their spiritual journey. Pick up some invites at the entrances to the theatres or the info table!
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'll be looking at some of the parables (stories Jesus told) in the Bible. This study is great for new Bible readers as well as those very familiar with it. We'll learn a lot about Jesus through his parables, and get to know each other better, too. Please bring: a Bible & a copy of "Parables: The Mysteries of God's Kingdom Revealed Through the Stories Jesus Told" by John MacArthur. It costs $25 and is available on Amazon. Worksheets will be provided.
TWO opportunities! Monday evenings, 6:30 to 8:30pm and Wednesday mornings, 10:00am to noon. 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 November 30, 2025 - $ n/a
* The week of December 7, 2025 - $ n/a
* 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.
Who is that person who's close to you but far from God? That’s the person you should invite to our Christmas Eve service on December 24th, 5:30pm at Beban Park Social Center. Just like our Sunday morning services, our Christmas Eve service is designed to be welcoming, encouraging, and easy for anyone to connect with, no matter what they believe or where they are on their spiritual journey. Pick up some invites at the entrances to the theatres or the info table!
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'll be looking at some of the parables (stories Jesus told) in the Bible. This study is great for new Bible readers as well as those very familiar with it. We'll learn a lot about Jesus through his parables, and get to know each other better, too. Please bring: a Bible & a copy of "Parables: The Mysteries of God's Kingdom Revealed Through the Stories Jesus Told" by John MacArthur. It costs $25 and is available on Amazon. Worksheets will be provided.
TWO opportunities! Monday evenings, 6:30 to 8:30pm and Wednesday mornings, 10:00am to noon. 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 November 30, 2025 - $ n/a
* The week of December 7, 2025 - $ n/a
* 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.
~ FROM THE MESSAGE ~
Above all, you must live as citizens of heaven, conducting yourselves in a manner worthy of the Good News about Christ. - Philippians 1:27 (NLT)
Meanwhile, live in such a way that you are a credit to the Message of Christ. - Philippians 1:27 (The Message)
He (Joseph) traveled there (Bethlehem) from the village of Nazareth in Galilee. He took with him Mary, to whom he was engaged, who was now expecting a child. And while they were there, the time came for her baby to be born. She gave birth to her firstborn son (Jesus). She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them. - Luke 2:4-7 (NLT)
Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father! - John 14:9 (NLT)
The Father and I are one. - John 10:30 (NLT)
There was once a man traveling from Jerusalem to Jericho. On the way he was attacked by robbers. They took his clothes, beat him up, and went off leaving him half-dead. Luckily, a priest was on his way down the same road, but when he saw him he angled across to the other side. Then a Levite religious man showed up; he also avoided the injured man. A Samaritan traveling the road came on him. When he saw the man’s condition, his heart went out to him. He gave him first aid, disinfecting and bandaging his wounds. Then he lifted him onto his donkey, led him to an inn, and made him comfortable. In the morning he took out two silver coins and gave them to the innkeeper, saying, ‘Take good care of him. If it costs any more, put it on my bill - I’ll pay you on my way back.’ “What do you think? Which of the three became a neighbor to the man attacked by robbers?” “The one who treated him kindly,” the man responded. Jesus said, “Go and do the same.” - Luke 10:30-37 (The Message)
Meanwhile, live in such a way that you are a credit to the Message of Christ. - Philippians 1:27 (The Message)
He (Joseph) traveled there (Bethlehem) from the village of Nazareth in Galilee. He took with him Mary, to whom he was engaged, who was now expecting a child. And while they were there, the time came for her baby to be born. She gave birth to her firstborn son (Jesus). She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them. - Luke 2:4-7 (NLT)
Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father! - John 14:9 (NLT)
The Father and I are one. - John 10:30 (NLT)
There was once a man traveling from Jerusalem to Jericho. On the way he was attacked by robbers. They took his clothes, beat him up, and went off leaving him half-dead. Luckily, a priest was on his way down the same road, but when he saw him he angled across to the other side. Then a Levite religious man showed up; he also avoided the injured man. A Samaritan traveling the road came on him. When he saw the man’s condition, his heart went out to him. He gave him first aid, disinfecting and bandaging his wounds. Then he lifted him onto his donkey, led him to an inn, and made him comfortable. In the morning he took out two silver coins and gave them to the innkeeper, saying, ‘Take good care of him. If it costs any more, put it on my bill - I’ll pay you on my way back.’ “What do you think? Which of the three became a neighbor to the man attacked by robbers?” “The one who treated him kindly,” the man responded. Jesus said, “Go and do the same.” - Luke 10:30-37 (The Message)
~ COFFEE QUESTIONS ~
1. Christmas is full of all kinds of traditions and celebrations. What kinds of things do you like to do during Christmas?
2. Russ talked about words that have “extra” added to them like extraterrestrial, extraordinary, extravagant. What “extra” words can you think of?
3. If the old word “vagant” meant “a wandering or aimless way of life”, then maybe “extravagant” living could be “MORE THAN a wandering or aimless way of life”. So what are some ways you could intentionally try to live extravagantly that are “MORE THAN a wandering or aimless way of life”?
4. When you ask yourself the question “Who can I love, what can I give? - that’s how I’ll live”, who comes to mind and what can you give?
5. What do you think about this statement:
Live your life in such a way that those who know you but don’t know Jesus the Christ (the X in Xmas, the X in Christmas), will come to know Jesus the Christ because they know you.
2. Russ talked about words that have “extra” added to them like extraterrestrial, extraordinary, extravagant. What “extra” words can you think of?
3. If the old word “vagant” meant “a wandering or aimless way of life”, then maybe “extravagant” living could be “MORE THAN a wandering or aimless way of life”. So what are some ways you could intentionally try to live extravagantly that are “MORE THAN a wandering or aimless way of life”?
4. When you ask yourself the question “Who can I love, what can I give? - that’s how I’ll live”, who comes to mind and what can you give?
5. What do you think about this statement:
Live your life in such a way that those who know you but don’t know Jesus the Christ (the X in Xmas, the X in Christmas), will come to know Jesus the Christ because they know you.