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.

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DONATIONS RECEIVED
* The week of May 3, 2026 - $7,042.44
* The week of May 10, 2026 - $4,970.66
* 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 help people take their next step towards Jesus.

“Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” - 1 Samuel 16:7

God’s will is for you to be holy… - 1 Thessalonians 4:3

…live as God’s obedient children. Don’t slip back into your old ways of living to satisfy your own desires. You didn’t know any better then. But now you must be holy in everything you do, just as God who chose you is holy. For the Scriptures say, “Be holy because I am holy.” - 1 Peter 1:14-16

For we are God’s handiwork. - Ephesians 2:10

1. If you could go back and give your 18-year-old self one piece of advice about life, work, or following God, what would it be?

2. Garry suggested that we often overcomplicate God’s will by focusing on what we should do instead of who we are becoming. Why do you think we naturally focus more on “do” questions than “who” questions?

3. In the story of David being chosen as king, God says people look at outward appearances but He looks at the heart. What are some outward things people tend to value today that God may care less about?

4. In 1 Thessalonians we read how ‘God’s will is for you to be holy.’ Holy means to be set apart, different. What do you think that actually looks like in everyday life?

5. Garry shared how he once thought he had “missed” God’s will, only to realize God had been shaping his character and story the whole time. Have you ever looked back and realized God was working through a season you didn’t understand at the time?

6. Instead of asking, “What do you want me to do, God?” what might change if you regularly asked, “Who do you want me to become?” What’s one area of character or growth God may be working on in you right now?