WHAT’S ON
Please do consider if you’d like to sign up to serve the Bear’s evening service. It can be once every 3 months, once a month, or a one off! There’s also an Evening Service Volunteers whatsapp you can join for additional support. Email info@bear.tv to be added.
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
NXDFFF Launch : The Bear : 8pm
FRIDAY
Bear cubs : Leander Centre : 9:30-11:30am
SATURDAY
Box of Delights Winter Market: The Bear : 11am - 5pm
THROUGH-OUT THE WEEK
Early morning prayer : zoom : 7am Mon-Fri
COMING UP
Karaoke! : 21st November 8pm @ The Old School Yard
IN OUR COMMUNITY
A message from The Bear’s Environmental Group
A small group of us recently gathered to discuss the results of an environmental audit on the new Bear building. This rapidly developed into a discussion about wider issues relating to the responsibility we have as Christians towards our planet. We are aware that these are issues that many people have been thinking about for a long time, but we would like to develop a shared understanding in the Bear Church about what our responsibilities are - both individually and together.
The early chapters of Genesis are rich with references to humanity’s relationship to God’s new creation. For example, in Genesis 2:15 God places Adam in the garden of Eden “to till it and keep it.” There are further teachings in the Old Testament about how God’s people were to care for animals and the earth and warnings from the prophets about not caring for the environment - all of which lead to the beautiful vision in Revelation 21-22 of a new heaven and the new earth.
Looking at this as a group left us with a number of questions. Is this still relevant today? What does this mean for us individually and corporately? How does this affect how we operate in the Bear building? Can we communicate this to the local community of Deptford?
If you’d like to help us ask questions and discuss possible answers, we’d love you to get involved.
CLASSIFIEDS
Wreath-making workshop: Brigitte will again host a wreath-making workshop at her house AKA the Christmas grotto. On the 6th of December, between 1pm-9pm, people can book for a 90 minute slot with a total of 6 people per session. If possible, bring an old wreath frame, plus any evergreen branches (pine, ivy, eucalyptus, holly, anything with berries, etc.) and anything you might like to use to decorate. If you haven't got any of the above, don't worry, there will be plenty to go round. There will be mulled wine, mince pies and fire pit (weather permitting!) Pay by donation, proceeds to The Bear building.
Ignite in Advent: Hosted by the iNet community, the evening will start with some mulled wine and international snacks. There will be time for prayer and to hear all the latest news from some of our iNet family around the world. Thursday 27th November 7:30pm at Here for Good, 17 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5EX.
It's karaoke time!: The last group sing / public embarrassment was a hoot and we're going again, Friday 21st November 8pm @ The Old School Yard. RSVP to info@thebear.tv
The Snowdon Hikers: The hikers raised an incredible total of £1264! If you were still wanting to contribute, you can donate here.