SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2024
THAT THING YOU DO: GIVE (YOUR TIME & TALENT & TREASURE)
~ SERVICE ORDER ~
IM RICH
GIVE A LITTLE BIT
MESSAGE
HANDS AND FEET
FOLLOW YOU
BUILD MY LIFE
AWESOME IS THE LORD MOST HIGH
~ QUICK UPDATES ~
BLANKET NANAIMO
During November we're collecting good used blankets, tarps, sleeping bags, coats, gloves, toques and socks for those who are living on the street or in their car. Bath towels are needed for the shower program, as well as men's & women's underwear (only new, please.) You can bring any donations you have to the theatre on Sunday mornings or drop them off during the week at 5665 Dustin Place in Nanaimo. Simply leave them on the front porch, no need to ring the doorbell. Thanks in advance for your generosity!
ROUTE 55 TREASURE HUNT
Route 55 (TMP's 50+ social group) is getting together for a Treasure Hunt on Friday, November 22nd at 6:30pm at Guy & Juanita's home. We'll form teams and be given clues to find the items, and join up later for refreshments. Bring your sleuthing skills and we'll see you there! RSVP online or at the info table by this Wed., November 20th and we'll make sure you get the address.
TMP CLASS 4
As Jesus followers, we've all got our own journey and history. How did you come to trust Jesus? Sunday, December 1 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.
Sign up by Wednesday, Nov. 27th right here.
WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY
Join us on Tuesday mornings at 10am in north Nanaimo as we learn from the Old Testament book of Daniel. Are you new to studying the Bible? That's ok, we'll do it together. Email admin@themeetingplace.org for more info.
TUESDAY MEN'S GROUP
Come hang out with us for an hour every Tuesday morning from 7-8am. Right now we're meeting on Zoom. Email men@themeetingplace.org to get the link. Can’t make it every week? That’s ok, join us when you can.
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.
HELP WANTED
The City Youth could use your help in an unexpected way--dinner for the teens attending Bible study and/or snacks for the youth group as a whole. Email peter@themeetingplace.org for more details. If you're not scared off by early Sunday mornings, and you'd like to get your steps in for the day, our Setup Team can use your help as we turn the theatre into a church. This behind-the-scenes team is a critically important one. If you'd like more details, check at the info table or email us at admin@themeetingplace.org. Kidz Place could use your help! Hang out with kids (play games, do crafts, listen to stories and share snacks) one Sunday a month. Email russ@themeetingplace.org. If you've been around TMP for a while, you know we love a reason to party! Whether it's a BBQ, a Valentine's dessert & games afternoon or a chili contest, bringing people together to connect, laugh, and eat together is something we really enjoy. We're looking for more people to join our Events Team. If you're someone who enjoys planning parties and organizing events, stop by the info table in the lobby or email admin@themeetingplace.org
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 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 3, 2024 - $8,495.30
* The week of November 10, 2024 - $3,413.85
* Required weekly giving to meet budget - $6,903
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.
During November we're collecting good used blankets, tarps, sleeping bags, coats, gloves, toques and socks for those who are living on the street or in their car. Bath towels are needed for the shower program, as well as men's & women's underwear (only new, please.) You can bring any donations you have to the theatre on Sunday mornings or drop them off during the week at 5665 Dustin Place in Nanaimo. Simply leave them on the front porch, no need to ring the doorbell. Thanks in advance for your generosity!
ROUTE 55 TREASURE HUNT
Route 55 (TMP's 50+ social group) is getting together for a Treasure Hunt on Friday, November 22nd at 6:30pm at Guy & Juanita's home. We'll form teams and be given clues to find the items, and join up later for refreshments. Bring your sleuthing skills and we'll see you there! RSVP online or at the info table by this Wed., November 20th and we'll make sure you get the address.
TMP CLASS 4
As Jesus followers, we've all got our own journey and history. How did you come to trust Jesus? Sunday, December 1 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.
Sign up by Wednesday, Nov. 27th right here.
WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY
Join us on Tuesday mornings at 10am in north Nanaimo as we learn from the Old Testament book of Daniel. Are you new to studying the Bible? That's ok, we'll do it together. Email admin@themeetingplace.org for more info.
TUESDAY MEN'S GROUP
Come hang out with us for an hour every Tuesday morning from 7-8am. Right now we're meeting on Zoom. Email men@themeetingplace.org to get the link. Can’t make it every week? That’s ok, join us when you can.
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.
HELP WANTED
The City Youth could use your help in an unexpected way--dinner for the teens attending Bible study and/or snacks for the youth group as a whole. Email peter@themeetingplace.org for more details. If you're not scared off by early Sunday mornings, and you'd like to get your steps in for the day, our Setup Team can use your help as we turn the theatre into a church. This behind-the-scenes team is a critically important one. If you'd like more details, check at the info table or email us at admin@themeetingplace.org. Kidz Place could use your help! Hang out with kids (play games, do crafts, listen to stories and share snacks) one Sunday a month. Email russ@themeetingplace.org. If you've been around TMP for a while, you know we love a reason to party! Whether it's a BBQ, a Valentine's dessert & games afternoon or a chili contest, bringing people together to connect, laugh, and eat together is something we really enjoy. We're looking for more people to join our Events Team. If you're someone who enjoys planning parties and organizing events, stop by the info table in the lobby or email admin@themeetingplace.org
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 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 3, 2024 - $8,495.30
* The week of November 10, 2024 - $3,413.85
* Required weekly giving to meet budget - $6,903
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 ~
All of you together are Christ’s body, and each of you is a part of it. - 1 Corinthians 12:27
The human body has many parts, but the many parts make up one whole body. So it is with the body of Christ. - 1 Corinthians 12:12
Yes, the body has many different parts, not just one part. If the foot says, “I am not a part of the body because I am not a hand,” that does not make it any less a part of the body. And if the ear says, “I am not part of the body because I am not an eye,” would that make it any less a part of the body? If the whole body were an eye, how would you hear? Or if your whole body were an ear, how would you smell anything? - 1 Corinthians 12:14-17
Yes, there are many parts, but only one body. The eye can never say to the hand, “I don’t need you.” The head can’t say to the feet, “I don’t need you.” - 1 Corinthians 12:20-21
So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up. Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone - especially to those in the family of faith. - Galatians 6:9-10
Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment. - 1 Timothy 6:17
Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others. - 1 Timothy 6:18
What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone? Suppose you see a brother or sister who has no food or clothing, and you say, “Good-bye and have a good day; stay warm and eat well” - but then you don’t give that person any food or clothing. What good does that do? So you see, faith by itself isn’t enough. Unless it produces good deeds, it is dead and useless. - James 2:14-17
The human body has many parts, but the many parts make up one whole body. So it is with the body of Christ. - 1 Corinthians 12:12
Yes, the body has many different parts, not just one part. If the foot says, “I am not a part of the body because I am not a hand,” that does not make it any less a part of the body. And if the ear says, “I am not part of the body because I am not an eye,” would that make it any less a part of the body? If the whole body were an eye, how would you hear? Or if your whole body were an ear, how would you smell anything? - 1 Corinthians 12:14-17
Yes, there are many parts, but only one body. The eye can never say to the hand, “I don’t need you.” The head can’t say to the feet, “I don’t need you.” - 1 Corinthians 12:20-21
So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up. Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone - especially to those in the family of faith. - Galatians 6:9-10
Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment. - 1 Timothy 6:17
Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others. - 1 Timothy 6:18
What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone? Suppose you see a brother or sister who has no food or clothing, and you say, “Good-bye and have a good day; stay warm and eat well” - but then you don’t give that person any food or clothing. What good does that do? So you see, faith by itself isn’t enough. Unless it produces good deeds, it is dead and useless. - James 2:14-17
~ COFFEE QUESTIONS ~
1. What has stood out to you the most so far from this series?
2. If you listened to the previous messages in this series, how’s it going with taking up the challenges to Pray (to God) and to Read (your Bible)?
3. In this message, we looked at how the church is like a body made of different parts (1 Corinthians 12:12-27) and If you’re not here, we’re not complete and If you’re not serving, collectively we’re missing out. What do you think about those Bible verses and those two statements?
4. What are some ways that you could give your Time & Talent to serve at TMP and in your community? (maybe you’re already doing something, so tell us about that)
5. What are some ways that you could give your Treasure (your money) to serve at TMP and in your community? (maybe you’re already doing something, so tell us about that)
6. You can’t give EVERYthing. But you could give SOMEthing. If you’re not yet volunteering at The Meeting Place or giving some of your money to TMP, what’s holding you back?
7. In the message, we looked at some Bible verses (James 2:14-17) that talked about how faith without deeds is kind of useless. What do you think about that idea?
8. Phil (the first manager of The Wonders) gave his Time & Talent & Treasure to help the band. Russ told a story of how Dr. Earl and people from West Vancouver Baptist Church gave to him. Who can you think of from your life that has given their Time & Talent & Treasure to help you?
2. If you listened to the previous messages in this series, how’s it going with taking up the challenges to Pray (to God) and to Read (your Bible)?
3. In this message, we looked at how the church is like a body made of different parts (1 Corinthians 12:12-27) and If you’re not here, we’re not complete and If you’re not serving, collectively we’re missing out. What do you think about those Bible verses and those two statements?
4. What are some ways that you could give your Time & Talent to serve at TMP and in your community? (maybe you’re already doing something, so tell us about that)
5. What are some ways that you could give your Treasure (your money) to serve at TMP and in your community? (maybe you’re already doing something, so tell us about that)
6. You can’t give EVERYthing. But you could give SOMEthing. If you’re not yet volunteering at The Meeting Place or giving some of your money to TMP, what’s holding you back?
7. In the message, we looked at some Bible verses (James 2:14-17) that talked about how faith without deeds is kind of useless. What do you think about that idea?
8. Phil (the first manager of The Wonders) gave his Time & Talent & Treasure to help the band. Russ told a story of how Dr. Earl and people from West Vancouver Baptist Church gave to him. Who can you think of from your life that has given their Time & Talent & Treasure to help you?