SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2026
WHALE, I DIDN'T SEE THAT COMING:
RUNNING FROM GOD, CHASED BY GRACE
~ SERVICE ORDER ~
RUNAWAY
WELCOME TO MY LIFE
MESSAGE
CAN'T STOP YOUR LOVE
FROM THE INSIDE OUT
BREAKTHROUGH
HE IS FAITHFUL
~ QUICK UPDATES ~
CRAM THE PRAM
Now through June 21, you can help "Cram the Pram" with supplies for the Crossroads Pregnancy Centre in Nanaimo to assist women and families in crisis. Donate diapers, formula (unexpired), baby wipes. maternity and baby clothes (new & gently used), and unopened baby toiletries. Look for the pram in the lobby.
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-
every other Thursday, 5:30pm 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 May 24, 2026 - $4,761.71
* The week of May 31, 2026 - $4,196.41
* 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 help people take their next step towards Jesus.
Now through June 21, you can help "Cram the Pram" with supplies for the Crossroads Pregnancy Centre in Nanaimo to assist women and families in crisis. Donate diapers, formula (unexpired), baby wipes. maternity and baby clothes (new & gently used), and unopened baby toiletries. Look for the pram in the lobby.
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-
every other Thursday, 5:30pm 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 May 24, 2026 - $4,761.71
* The week of May 31, 2026 - $4,196.41
* 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 help people take their next step towards Jesus.
~ FROM THE MESSAGE ~
One day long ago, God’s Word came to Jonah, Amittai’s son: Get up and go to the great city of Nineveh. Announce my judgment against it because I have seen how wicked its people are. But Jonah got up and went the other direction running away from God. He went down to the port of Joppa and found a ship headed for Tarshish. He paid the fare and went on board, joining those going to Tarshish—as far away from God as he could get. Then the LORD sent a great wind on the sea, and such a violent storm arose that the ship threatened to break up. - Jonah 1:1-4
Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. - Psalm 139:7-8
Now the LORD provided a huge fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. - Jonah 1:17
Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. - Psalm 139:7-8
Now the LORD provided a huge fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. - Jonah 1:17
~ COFFEE QUESTIONS ~
1. What’s a “Well, I didn’t see that coming!” moment from your life? (It could be something funny, surprising, disappointing, or life-changing.) What happened, and how did it affect you?
2. Read Jonah 1:1-2. Jonah's story begins with a clear call from God and an immediate decision to run from Him. Why do you think Jonah chose to go in the opposite direction? In what ways can you relate to a time when you knew the right thing to do, but chose another path?
3. Read Jonah 1:3. In the message Garry talked about our own "But Jonah..." moments. If you were to insert your name into Jonah 1:3 ("But ___ got up and went the other direction"), what situation in your life comes to mind?
4. Read Jonah 1:4. In the message Garry suggested that the storm “God sent” was an expression of God's grace rather than God's punishment. How does that idea challenge or change the way you view difficult seasons in life? Can you think of a storm in your past that eventually led to growth or a deeper relationship with God?
5. Read Psalm 139:7-8. We’re reminded that there is nowhere we can go where God is not present. Does that encourage you or frighten you? Why/why not? Why do you think people try to run from God? What are some modern-day "Tarshishes" people use to avoid dealing with God or the things he is asking of them?
6. Read Jonah 1:17. Chapter 1 ends with Jonah being swallowed by a great fish - a situation that probably felt like the end, but was actually God's provision. Have you ever experienced something that felt terrible in the moment but later realized God was using it for your good? What encouragement does Jonah's story give you about God's grace and second chances?
2. Read Jonah 1:1-2. Jonah's story begins with a clear call from God and an immediate decision to run from Him. Why do you think Jonah chose to go in the opposite direction? In what ways can you relate to a time when you knew the right thing to do, but chose another path?
3. Read Jonah 1:3. In the message Garry talked about our own "But Jonah..." moments. If you were to insert your name into Jonah 1:3 ("But ___ got up and went the other direction"), what situation in your life comes to mind?
4. Read Jonah 1:4. In the message Garry suggested that the storm “God sent” was an expression of God's grace rather than God's punishment. How does that idea challenge or change the way you view difficult seasons in life? Can you think of a storm in your past that eventually led to growth or a deeper relationship with God?
5. Read Psalm 139:7-8. We’re reminded that there is nowhere we can go where God is not present. Does that encourage you or frighten you? Why/why not? Why do you think people try to run from God? What are some modern-day "Tarshishes" people use to avoid dealing with God or the things he is asking of them?
6. Read Jonah 1:17. Chapter 1 ends with Jonah being swallowed by a great fish - a situation that probably felt like the end, but was actually God's provision. Have you ever experienced something that felt terrible in the moment but later realized God was using it for your good? What encouragement does Jonah's story give you about God's grace and second chances?