FRESH START
March is time for a Fresh Start! Often when people are released from prison, they have little or no clothing and belongings. So during March, we're collecting donations of clothing such as t-shirts, jeans, and sweatpants for men. Other needs are tops and bottoms that are suitable for young women. (No shoes are needed for either group.) If you'd like to be part of giving people a fresh start, you can bring these items to the lobby on Sunday mornings or drop them off on the porch at 5665 Dustin Place during the week. (No need to knock or ring the bell.) Thanks for your generosity!

THE GREAT TMP CHILI CHALLENGE
It's baaaack! Bring a pot of chili made from that secret family recipe and we'll have a "best of" contest with prizes (we'll eat at 12:15.) RSVP here. Deadline for entering your chili in the challenge is Sunday, March 22nd at 11:59 pm.

CLASS 4 (SHARE YOUR STORY)
It's happening Sunday, March 22 from 12:30-2:30pm.  As Jesus followers, we've all got our own journey and history. How did you come to trust Jesus? In Class 4, we'll help you think through how to tell your story briefly and naturally to anyone who asks. This is not a public speaking class, it's more like sitting around a table chatting with friends. It's a low key, relaxed atmosphere, and there's no pressure. You'll enjoy hearing other people's stories, too. There's no charge, and lunch is included. Sign up here by Wednesday, March 18.

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.

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DONATIONS RECEIVED
* The week of February 15, 2026 - $5,723.41
* The week of February 22, 2026 - $4,162.66
* 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.

After Jesus had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ say, ‘The Lord needs it.’” Those who were sent ahead went and found it just as he had told them. As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, “Why are you untying the colt?” They replied, “The Lord needs it.” They brought it to Jesus, threw their cloaks on the colt and put Jesus on it. - Luke 19:28-35

The next day the great crowd that had come for the festival heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, “Hosanna!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the king of Israel!” - John 12:12-13

Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it, as it is written: “Do not be afraid, Daughter Zion (Israel); see, your king is coming, seated on a donkey’s colt.” - John 12:14-15

At first his disciples did not understand all this. Only after Jesus was glorified did they realize that these things had been written about him and that these things had been done to him. - John 12:16

1. When you hear “3, 2, 1,” what kind of moment comes to mind for you–excitement, fear, anticipation, dread? What’s the most vivid countdown that you remember?

2. Read Luke 19:28-35. As Jesus gets ready to enter Jerusalem, the capital city of Israel, he gives his disciples some strange instructions. When Jesus told the disciples to go untie a donkey and say, “The Lord needs it,” what do you think was going through their minds? Have you ever sensed God nudging you to do something that felt weird, awkward, or improbable?

3. Read John 12:12-13. The crowd expected a conquering king on a war horse, but Jesus rode in on a donkey - a symbol of peace. Where in your life are you tempted to want Jesus to show up with power and force rather than with peace and humility?

4. Read John 12:14-16. The disciples failed to understand the things that were happening at the moment. Why do you think it’s so hard to see what God is doing in the moment? How do you personally respond when life doesn’t make sense right away?
 
5. We learned from the story of the disciples and the donkey that when God tells you to go and do something “over there”, it is because God has already been “over there” doing something before you get there. Where have you seen that play out in your own life–either where you obeyed and later saw why, or where you ignored the nudge and wondered what might have happened?

3, 2, 1 - Who is someone God is pointing out that you need to invite to come and see over the next few weeks? Go!