ROUTE 55 GAMES NIGHT
Route 55 (TMP's 50+ social group) is having a games night on Friday, January 24th at 6:30pm at Guy & Juanita's home. Bring an appy to share and your competitive spirit and we'll see you there! Let us know you're coming by signing up online or at the info table by Wed., Jan. 22nd.

TMP CLASS 2 - HABITS
TMP Class 2 is all about the essential habits that are important in helping us follow Jesus better--it's happening Sunday, February 2 from 12:30pm-2pm at The Underground (4515 Uplands Rd.) We’ll help you develop your spiritual maturity as we look at things like spending daily time in God’s Word and how to pray and talk with God. Sign up here for Class 2 by Wed., Jan. 29 (it’s free just like all our classes & lunch is included) and let the adventure begin!

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.

WEDNESDAY WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY
You’re invited to come along with us as we explore different books of the Bible together. Interested? Email admin@themeetingplace.org and we’ll contact you with more information (location, current study, etc.)

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/3rd Space 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 January 5, 2025 - $11,219.70
* The week of January 12, 2025 - $5,116.75
* 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.

What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? You want what you don’t have, so you scheme and kill to get it. - James 4:1-2

The story of Nabal and David is found in 1 Samuel 25:2-13.

In your anger do not sin. - Ephesians 4:26

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but harsh words stir up anger. - Proverbs 15:1

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. - Ephesians 4:29

And David said, “Blessed be God, the God of Israel. He sent you to meet me! And blessed be your good sense! Bless you for keeping me from murder and taking charge of looking out for me"…Then David accepted the gift she brought him and said, “Return home in peace. I’ve heard what you’ve said and I’ll do what you’ve asked.” - 1 Samuel 25:32-33,35

‘Father forgive them! For they do not know what they are doing!” Luke 23:34

This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most. - Hebrews 4:15-16

God is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. - Psalm 103:8

1. Share a time when you found yourself getting angry, but later realized it could have been handled better. How did that realization change your perspective regarding anger?

2. What are some things that irritate you? (slow drivers, long lines, etc.)

3. Read 1 Samuel 25:2-13. What stands out to you the most in this story? In what ways do you identify with it? 

4. Read Luke 23:24. We heard how forgiveness is the weapon that will help us slay the dragon of anger. How does Jesus’ willingness to forgive model how we should respond to others in moments of frustration or conflict?

5. Read 1 Samuel 25:33-35. How does David’s recognition of God’s hand in Abigail’s actions challenge us to look for God’s intervention in our daily lives? 

6. Read Psalm 103:8. Pray and ask God to help you be compassionate, gracious, loving, slow to anger like he is.