SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2026
I HAVE A QUESTION: WHEN IS THE WORLD GOING TO END?
~ SERVICE ORDER ~
UNTIL THE END OF THE WORLD
IT'S THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT (AND I FEEL FINE)
MESSAGE
PEOPLE GET READY
GREAT IN ALL THE EARTH
WAY MAKER
FOLLOWING AFTER YOU
~ QUICK UPDATES ~
ROUTE 55 HABOURFRONT WALK
On Wednesday, May 13th, Route 55 (TMP's 50+ social group) is meeting for a walk along the downtown seawall with a stop for coffee together. We'll meet up at 9:30am near the restrooms at Maffeo Sutton Park. Please let us know you'll be there so we can watch for you.
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 April 19, 2026 - $4,975.58
* The week of April 26, 2026 - $3,435.41
* 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 help people take their next step toward Jesus.
On Wednesday, May 13th, Route 55 (TMP's 50+ social group) is meeting for a walk along the downtown seawall with a stop for coffee together. We'll meet up at 9:30am near the restrooms at Maffeo Sutton Park. Please let us know you'll be there so we can watch for you.
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 April 19, 2026 - $4,975.58
* The week of April 26, 2026 - $3,435.41
* 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 help people take their next step toward Jesus.
~ FROM THE MESSAGE ~
His disciples came to him privately and said, “Tell us, when will all this happen? What sign will signal your return and the end of the world?"
Jesus told them, “Don’t let anyone mislead you, for many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Messiah.’ They will deceive many. And you will hear of wars and threats of wars, but don’t panic. Yes, these things must take place, but the end won’t follow immediately. Nation will go to war against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in many parts of the world. But all this is only the first of the birth pains, with more to come. Then you will be arrested, persecuted, and killed. You will be hated all over the world because you are my followers. And many will turn away from me and betray and hate each other. And many false prophets will appear and will deceive many people. Sin will be rampant everywhere, and the love of many will grow cold. But the one who endures to the end will be saved. And the Good News about the Kingdom will be preached throughout the whole world, so that all nations will hear it; and then the end will come." - Matthew 24:3 -14
“...if anyone tells you, ‘Look, here is the Messiah,’ or ‘There he is,’ don’t believe it. For false messiahs and false prophets will rise up and perform great signs and wonders so as to deceive, if possible, even God’s own people.” - Matthew 24:23-24
"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." - John 13:34-35
They say that what is right is wrong and what is wrong is right; that black is white and white is black; bitter is sweet and sweet is bitter. - Isaiah 5:20
Jesus told them, “Don’t let anyone mislead you, for many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Messiah.’ They will deceive many. And you will hear of wars and threats of wars, but don’t panic. Yes, these things must take place, but the end won’t follow immediately. Nation will go to war against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in many parts of the world. But all this is only the first of the birth pains, with more to come. Then you will be arrested, persecuted, and killed. You will be hated all over the world because you are my followers. And many will turn away from me and betray and hate each other. And many false prophets will appear and will deceive many people. Sin will be rampant everywhere, and the love of many will grow cold. But the one who endures to the end will be saved. And the Good News about the Kingdom will be preached throughout the whole world, so that all nations will hear it; and then the end will come." - Matthew 24:3 -14
“...if anyone tells you, ‘Look, here is the Messiah,’ or ‘There he is,’ don’t believe it. For false messiahs and false prophets will rise up and perform great signs and wonders so as to deceive, if possible, even God’s own people.” - Matthew 24:23-24
"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." - John 13:34-35
They say that what is right is wrong and what is wrong is right; that black is white and white is black; bitter is sweet and sweet is bitter. - Isaiah 5:20
~ COFFEE QUESTIONS ~
1. If you knew for certain the world was ending in one year, what would you do? (quit your job, stop dieting or exercising, try an extreme sport?)
2. Jesus didn’t give a timeline, but He gave signs. Why do you think people are often more interested in predicting dates than paying attention to what Jesus actually said?
3. Read Matthew 24:3-14. Which of the eight signs mentioned stands out to you the most and why?
4. Jesus warned about spiritual deception. How can you personally grow in discernment so you’re not easily misled? What helps you recognize truth?
5. Read Matthew 24:14. Jesus said that everyone will hear the Good News. What role do you think you personally play in that happening?
6. What else stood out to you from the message?
2. Jesus didn’t give a timeline, but He gave signs. Why do you think people are often more interested in predicting dates than paying attention to what Jesus actually said?
3. Read Matthew 24:3-14. Which of the eight signs mentioned stands out to you the most and why?
4. Jesus warned about spiritual deception. How can you personally grow in discernment so you’re not easily misled? What helps you recognize truth?
5. Read Matthew 24:14. Jesus said that everyone will hear the Good News. What role do you think you personally play in that happening?
6. What else stood out to you from the message?