"At this, she bowed down with her face to the ground. She asked him, 'Why have I found such favour in your eyes that you notice me - a foreigner?'"
Ruth 2:10
WHAT’S ON
It is officially Black History Month and the theme this year is 'Standing firm in power and pride'. But, as Chine highlighted last Sunday, it is a challenging moment for people of colour to navigate such a rally cry. On the 22nd of October we will be hosting a screening of After the Flood: The Church, slavery and reconciliation. It is a documentary that explores the complicity of the church in historical and contemporary racial injustices and we hope the night will generate meaningful discussions around repentance and a hope for the future.
It might be hard to believe but it's been a whole year since residents moved into Bear House! There will be a one year anniversary celebration for the residents on the 17th of October. Keep the team and the tenants in your prayers as they prepare for that event.
SUNDAY
Morning worship : Ascension : 12nn (prayer @ 11:15)
Evening worship : Evelyn Community Centre : 6pm (meal + worship, food prep @ 4pm)
MONDAY
Bear cubs : Leander Centre : 9:30-11:30am
TUESDAY
Women's Bible Study : The Albany : 1:30pm
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
Bear cubs : Leander Centre / outdoor play : 9:30-11:30am / 1-3pm
FRIDAY
Bear cubs : Leander Centre : 9:30-11:30am
SATURDAY
THROUGH-OUT THE WEEK
Early morning prayer : zoom : 7am Mon-Fri
COMING UP
Eat Your Way Down the High Street (EYWDHS) : 16th October 7pm @ Arks
After the Flood film screening for Black History Month : 22nd October (more details TBC)
IN OUR COMMUNITY
The hike to Snowdon : Last weekend, Ama, Amy, David, Donna, Mel, Mike and Tim scaled Mount Snowdon to raise money for The Ragged Project. The result? Stunning views, great memories and no serious injuries! Their fundraising page is still open, so if you would like to donate or share you can check it out here.