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. The walk starts and ends at John Barsby Secondary School (550 Seventh Street, Nanaimo). Feel free to come cheer & connect with the team at the start of the walk from 4:30 to 5:00 pm, or at the end of the walk from 6:00 to 7:00 pm, too.

TMP CLASS 3
In TMP Class 3, on Sunday, March 1st, we look at how we can give away our time, our talent, and our treasure to our church and community. We also explore ways that God has shaped you to serve and how you can do that at The Meeting Place. Want to figure out how you can plug in and serve? Sign up for Class 3 here by Wednesday, February 25th--lunch is included.

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?
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DONATIONS RECEIVED
* The week of February 8, 2026 - $6,510.21
* The week of February 15, 2026 - $5,723.41
* 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 equip people to love God and love others - everyday, everywhere.

Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. - Ephesians 5:21

Live no longer as the Gentiles [a Gentile is anyone who isn’t Jewish] do, for they are hopelessly confused. Their minds are full of darkness; they wander far from the life God gives because they have closed their minds and hardened their hearts against him. They have no sense of shame. They live for lustful pleasure and eagerly practice every kind of impurity. But that isn’t what you learned about Christ. Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him, throw of your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God - truly righteous and holy. - Ephesians 4:17-24

Slaves, obey your earthly masters with deep respect and fear. Serve them sincerely as you would serve Christ. Try to please them all the time, not just when they are watching you. As slaves of Christ, do the will of God with all your heart. Work with enthusiasm, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. - Ephesians 6:5-7

The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. - Genesis 2:15

Masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Don’t threaten them; remember, you both have the same Master in heaven, and he has no favorites. - Ephesians 6:9

[Jesus]...did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. - Mark 10:45

**COMMUNION**
For I pass on to you what I received from the Lord himself. On the night when he was betrayed, the Lord Jesus took some bread and gave thanks to God for it. Then he broke it in pieces and said, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way, he took the cup of wine after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant between God and his people—an agreement confirmed with my blood. Do this in remembrance of me as often as you drink it.” For every time you eat this bread and drink this cup, you are announcing the Lord’s death until he comes again. - 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

1. What’s the worst job you’ve ever had? What made it the worst? What did that experience teach you about work, people, or yourself?

2. This series was based on Ephesians 5:21 where Paul wrote: “Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.” What makes mutual submission difficult in workplace relationships? Where do you see pride or self-interest getting in the way?

3. Paul challenges Jesus followers to work as if they are working for the Lord rather than people. How might your attitude or effort change at work if you truly saw Jesus as your ultimate boss?

4. In the message, Garry mentioned that work is not a ‘necessary evil’ but part of how we reflect God’s image. Do you agree or disagree? Why? In what ways can your everyday work–even the parts you don’t enjoy–have purpose and meaning?

5. Think about a time you experienced either a great boss or a difficult one (without naming names!) What did that experience teach you about how authority should (or shouldn’t!) be used?

6. This week, before you start each workday, take 10 seconds and pray, “Jesus, today I’m working for you. Help me serve others with integrity, enthusiasm, and humility.” Then look for one intentional way each day to reflect Jesus in your attitude, effort, or interactions.