THE GREAT TMP CHILI CHALLENGE
It's happening TODAY, beginning at noon at the Beban Park Social Centre!

ROUTE 55 DINNER FOR SIX
Several Route 55-ers will be hosting a "Dinner For 6", and they would love to have you as their guest! Here is how it will work: After you sign up as a guest, you will be contacted by a host family.  You will need to bring either a salad, side dish or dessert, along with whatever you plan to drink.  The host will prepare the main dish.  We are proposing the dinners take place during the week of April 13th, the specific date and time to be determined by the host.  You as a guest will have an opportunity to gather for a meal with 4 or 5 other people from TMP for food and getting to know each other better.
If you are interested in participating in a "Dinner for 6" in April, please RSVP here by Tuesday, April 7th and we'll get you connected!

FRESH START
March is time for a Fresh Start! Often when people are released from prison, they have little or no clothing and belongings. So during March, we're collecting donations of clothing such as t-shirts, jeans, and sweatpants for men. Other needs are tops and bottoms that are suitable for young women. (No shoes are needed for either group.) If you'd like to be part of giving people a fresh start, you can bring these items to the lobby on Sunday mornings or drop them off on the porch at 5665 Dustin Place during the week. (No need to knock or ring the bell.) Thanks for your generosity!

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 15, 2026 - $4,926.56
* The week of March 22, 2026 - $4,208.96
* 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.

“We are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and the teachers of the law. They will condemn him to death and will hand him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and flogged and crucified.” Matthew 20:18-19

“You have heard that our ancestors were told, ‘You must not murder. If you commit murder, you are subject to judgment.’But I say, if you are even angry with someone, you are subject to judgment! If you call someone an idiot, you are in danger of being brought before the court. Matthew 5:21-22

“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you…’ Matthew 5:43-44

Before the Passover celebration, Jesus knew that his hour had come to leave this world and return to his Father. He had loved his disciples during his ministry on earth, and now he loved them to the very end. John 13:1

It was time for supper, and the devil had already prompted Judas, son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus. Jesus knew that the Father had given him authority over everything and that he had come from God and would return to God. So he got up from the table, took off his robe, wrapped a towel around his waist, and poured water into a basin. Then he began to wash the disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel he had around him…When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. John 13:2-5, 12

1. Garry talked about moments we both dread and look forward to (like surgery or big life events). What’s a moment in your life that felt like that - and what made it worth it in the end?

2. Read Matthew 20:18-19 The disciples heard Jesus explain what was coming but didn’t really hear it. Garry suggested that we are the same in that we hear what Jesus said without hearing what Jesus said. What do you think about that?

3. Read John 13:2-5, 12  Jesus chose to wash feet - a job no one else wanted. What’s a “foot-washing” kind of task in your life that you usually try to avoid? 

4. Jesus washed the feet of people who would deny, abandon, and betray Him.
Think about someone who is difficult in your life right now. What would it look like to love them in a practical way this week?

5. Garry invited us to put ourselves in the story and picture Jesus saying, “This is my body… for you.” How does it change things when you make Jesus’ sacrifice personal instead of just something you know about?

This week, choose one small, unnoticed act of service - something no one expects and no one applauds - and do it for someone else as a way of living out what Jesus showed us.