SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2024
SAY WHAT? ASK, SEEK, KNOCK
~ ORDER OF SERVICE ~
THE DAY THAT I FOUND GOD
I STILL HAVEN'T FOUND WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR
MESSAGE
GOOD, GOOD FATHER
HOLY SPIRIT
LIVING HOPE
GOD SO LOVED
~ QUICK UPDATES ~
SAY WHAT? STORIES
We’ve been on a five month journey with our super-series Say What?, looking at what Jesus had to say about, well, a lot of things. We’ll be finishing up Say What? at the end of May and we’d love to hear what your biggest takeaway has been from this series! Go HERE to tell us your story!
LET'S CRAM THE PRAM!
From this Sunday May 12 to June 16, help us "Cram the Pram" with supplies for the Crossroads Pregnancy Centre in Nanaimo. The biggest needs are diapers (all sizes, but especially newborn and sizes 4, 5, & 6), formula (unexpired), and baby wipes. Maternity and baby clothes (new & used), unopened baby toiletries, and most pieces of baby equipment can be donated as well. Most items can be used, but car seats & bassinets must be new, and strollers can be used if they're no older than 2015. Look for the literal pram in the Avalon lobby on Sundays, and see the info table with questions.
ROUTE 55 GOES TO MILNER GARDENS
Route 55 (TMP's 50+ social group) is visiting Milner Gardens on Friday, May 24th at 11:00 am. No need to sign up ahead of time, we'll just meet up at the entrance to the gardens. Admission is $14.00 per person. See you there! [MAP] Here's a link to Milner Gardens' website if you'd like to read more.
TMP CLASS 3
In Class 3 we look at the experiences we’ve had in our lives and how God has given us gifts to love Him and serve others. Those could be the kinds of things you’re good at, and really enjoy doing. Ever wondered what your “spiritual gifts” might be? We’ll help you figure that out! Class 3 is happening Sunday, May 26 from 1-3pm at The Underground (4515 Uplands Dr.), and you can register right here.
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.
WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY
Join us on Monday mornings at 10am in north Nanaimo as we study the Bible 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
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. 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
DONATIONS RECEIVED
* The week of April 28, 2024 - $3,848.45
* The week of May 5, 2024 - $6,675.57
* 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.
We’ve been on a five month journey with our super-series Say What?, looking at what Jesus had to say about, well, a lot of things. We’ll be finishing up Say What? at the end of May and we’d love to hear what your biggest takeaway has been from this series! Go HERE to tell us your story!
LET'S CRAM THE PRAM!
From this Sunday May 12 to June 16, help us "Cram the Pram" with supplies for the Crossroads Pregnancy Centre in Nanaimo. The biggest needs are diapers (all sizes, but especially newborn and sizes 4, 5, & 6), formula (unexpired), and baby wipes. Maternity and baby clothes (new & used), unopened baby toiletries, and most pieces of baby equipment can be donated as well. Most items can be used, but car seats & bassinets must be new, and strollers can be used if they're no older than 2015. Look for the literal pram in the Avalon lobby on Sundays, and see the info table with questions.
ROUTE 55 GOES TO MILNER GARDENS
Route 55 (TMP's 50+ social group) is visiting Milner Gardens on Friday, May 24th at 11:00 am. No need to sign up ahead of time, we'll just meet up at the entrance to the gardens. Admission is $14.00 per person. See you there! [MAP] Here's a link to Milner Gardens' website if you'd like to read more.
TMP CLASS 3
In Class 3 we look at the experiences we’ve had in our lives and how God has given us gifts to love Him and serve others. Those could be the kinds of things you’re good at, and really enjoy doing. Ever wondered what your “spiritual gifts” might be? We’ll help you figure that out! Class 3 is happening Sunday, May 26 from 1-3pm at The Underground (4515 Uplands Dr.), and you can register right here.
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.
WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY
Join us on Monday mornings at 10am in north Nanaimo as we study the Bible 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
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. 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
DONATIONS RECEIVED
* The week of April 28, 2024 - $3,848.45
* The week of May 5, 2024 - $6,675.57
* 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 ~
“Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened. You parents—if your children ask for a loaf of bread, do you give them a stone instead? Or if they ask for a fish, do you give them a snake? Of course not! So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give good gifts to those who ask him." - Matthew 7:7-11 (NLT)
“Father, if you are willing, please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.” - Luke 18:42 (NLT)
“Father, if you are willing, please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.” - Luke 18:42 (NLT)
~ COFFEE QUESTIONS ~
Here are some questions to help you process this message and apply it to your life:
1. What are your first thoughts about prayer?
Read Matthew 7:7-11.
2. What are your first impressions of Jesus' words in these verses?
3. How do you make sense of unanswered prayer? How has it or does it affect your trust in God?
4. What has your experience been with prayer? Do you find it easy or difficult? Why?
5. What do you think it means that “prayer is not a task of expediency, but a practice of intimacy”? How does this idea change the way you pray?
1. What are your first thoughts about prayer?
Read Matthew 7:7-11.
2. What are your first impressions of Jesus' words in these verses?
3. How do you make sense of unanswered prayer? How has it or does it affect your trust in God?
4. What has your experience been with prayer? Do you find it easy or difficult? Why?
5. What do you think it means that “prayer is not a task of expediency, but a practice of intimacy”? How does this idea change the way you pray?