WHAT’S ON
Good news! The numbers are in and we made £787 from the Winter Market. Thank you to everyone who was there on the day, helping out or just down for a spot of Christmas shopping. It was great to see the building full and festive.
SUNDAY
Morning worship : Ascension : 12nn (prayer @ 11:15)
Evening worship : Evelyn Community Centre : 6pm (meal + worship, food prep @ 4pm)
MONDAY
Bear cubs XMAS PARTY : Leander Centre : 9:30-11:30am
TUESDAY
Women's Bible Study : The Albany : 1:30pm
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
Bear cubs XMAS PARTY : Leander centre : 1-3pm
FRIDAY
Bear cubs XMAS PARTY : Leander Centre : 9:30-11:30am
SATURDAY
THROUGH-OUT THE WEEK
Early morning prayer : zoom : 7am Mon-Fri
COMING UP
Christingle @ The Bear : Sunday 14th December 3:30pm
Carol & Nativity Service @ The Ascension : Sunday 21st December 12pm
IN OUR COMMUNITY
Over the four weeks of Advent we will be tracking a different part of the Magnificat alongside the themes of advent in the Sunday morning services.
This Sunday we look at Luke 1:48b-50 and the theme is LOVE.
From now on all generations will call me blessed,
For the Mighty One has done great things for me -
holy is his name.
His mercy extends to those who fear him,
from generation to generation.
Luke 1:48b-50
Excerpt from Mary's Song by Jennifer Garcia Bashaw (one of God's Stories as Told By God's Children):
"One day, Mary's baby, Jesus, would grow up and teach the same things that Mary preached that day - that the kin-dom of God is not like any kingdom in the world. Human kingdoms value people with money and privilege and power. But God's kin-dom values the poor, the people without power, and those who have been harmed and ignored by the people in charge. The kin-dom that Jesus teaches is more like a family - a family that turns the world upside down."
CLASSIFIEDS
Big Give appeal for Step UK: as a church we support the work of Step UK, a children's education charity based in Iraq. They have an appeal from the 2nd-9th of December where all donations given are doubled. Please consider giving to their Big Give campaign.
Candlelit Soul event: Sally, Suzy, Keith and Suzanne are all members of Soul Choir who will be hosting a night of soul and pop classics by candlelight at Borough Hall Greenwich on Sunday 7th December @ 6:30pm. Tickets are £20 / £17 concession and all profits go to Doctors Without Borders. For more details, check the flyer attached.
Deptford Ragged School history talk: Katharine and colleague, John price, are doing a Lewisham Heritage talk on history of the Deptford Ragged School at Deptford Lounge, Wednesday 10th December @ 6.30pm. All welcome, tickets are free but need to book through this link.
Salvation Army Toy Appeal: The Salvation Army are holding their annual Christmas Toy Appeal, helping to provide toys for children across Lewisham borough who would otherwise go without. The need for help has increased, so please take time to read the attached information to see if you might be able to help. If you would like any further information you can email Karl.Carpenter@salvationarmy.org.uk.
ESSENTIAL RECOMMENDS…
🙈 to see : Advent series by The Bible Project
🙉 to hear : O God, Will You Restore Us? by Bitfrost Arts from Lamentations: Simple Songs of Lament and Hope, Vol. 1
🙊 to read : God's Stories as Told By God's Children by The Bible for Normal People