SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2026
I HAVE A QUESTION: IS GOD REAL?
~ SERVICE ORDER ~
EVEN BETTER THAN THE REAL THING
ONE OF US
MESSAGE
HIS GLORY AND MY GOOD
ALL THINGS NEW
YOUR GRACE IS ENOUGH
LOOK TO THE SON
~ QUICK UPDATES ~
CLASS 1
f you've been around The Meeting Place in Nanaimo and are wondering what this church is all about, then our TMP Class 1 is for you, and it's happening next Sunday, April 19th. Lunch is provided, and it's 2 hours where we cover what TMP believes about God, Jesus and the Bible (because, let’s face it, different churches believe all sorts of different things) and why we do things the way we do at TMP. Class 1 concludes with an explanation of what it means to be a partner at TMP and how you can get involved. You'll have plenty of opportunity to ask questions, and there's no pressure! Please register by Wed., April 15th.
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?
Do you have a Fear Of Missing Out on what's going on at TMP? Join our email update list--it's usually 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 March 29, 2026 - $5,607.06
* The week of April 5, 2026 - $8,563.21
* 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.
f you've been around The Meeting Place in Nanaimo and are wondering what this church is all about, then our TMP Class 1 is for you, and it's happening next Sunday, April 19th. Lunch is provided, and it's 2 hours where we cover what TMP believes about God, Jesus and the Bible (because, let’s face it, different churches believe all sorts of different things) and why we do things the way we do at TMP. Class 1 concludes with an explanation of what it means to be a partner at TMP and how you can get involved. You'll have plenty of opportunity to ask questions, and there's no pressure! Please register by Wed., April 15th.
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?
Do you have a Fear Of Missing Out on what's going on at TMP? Join our email update list--it's usually 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 March 29, 2026 - $5,607.06
* The week of April 5, 2026 - $8,563.21
* 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.
~ FROM THE MESSAGE ~
In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. He existed in the beginning with God. God created everything through him, and nothing was created except through him. - John 1:1-3
In the beginning God created... - Genesis 1:1
But the basic reality of God is plain enough. Open your eyes and there it is! By taking a long and thoughtful look at what God has created, people have always been able to see what their eyes as such can’t see: eternal power, for instance, and the mystery of his divine being. - Romans 1:20
In the beginning God created... - Genesis 1:1
But the basic reality of God is plain enough. Open your eyes and there it is! By taking a long and thoughtful look at what God has created, people have always been able to see what their eyes as such can’t see: eternal power, for instance, and the mystery of his divine being. - Romans 1:20
~ COFFEE QUESTIONS ~
1. What do you think are the biggest reasons people struggle to believe in God today?
2. Have you ever had a moment where your beliefs about God were challenged? What happened and how did you respond?
3. In the message Garry talked about “confirmation bias”. Where do you see that showing up in culture or your own life right now? How might that affect how people approach faith?
5. Which of the two arguments (moral or cosmological) stood out to you more, and why? Did anything about them challenge or affirm what you believe?
6. What else stood out to you in the message?
2. Have you ever had a moment where your beliefs about God were challenged? What happened and how did you respond?
3. In the message Garry talked about “confirmation bias”. Where do you see that showing up in culture or your own life right now? How might that affect how people approach faith?
5. Which of the two arguments (moral or cosmological) stood out to you more, and why? Did anything about them challenge or affirm what you believe?
6. What else stood out to you in the message?