🌟 SPECIAL DOUBLE ISSUE 🌟
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! The rota is here. There’s also an Evening Service Volunteers what’s app you can join for additional support. Email info@bear.tv to be added.
SUNDAY - 26th October
Morning worship : Ascension : 12nn (prayer @ 11:15)
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY - 2nd November
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
IN OUR COMMUNITY
SABBATH PRAYER
From Phillippe
Dear Creator,
You rested and saw that all you had made was good. Teach us that same kind of rest - the rest that pauses long enough to notice what already is, and to say from the heart, it is enough...and I am thankful for it.
Yes we confess how hard that is. In this restless world of constant motion - where messages, alerts, notifications, demands and to-do lists never stop - our rest so easily gets tied to screens, to noise, and to what's next. Our minds run ahead, and what's next crouches at the door. We find it difficult to stop, to breathe, to let you be enough.
So, in this Sabbath space, we thank you for the things we hold before you today - for light and creation, rest and presence, celebration, remembering, community, and all that is special.
Through these simple, physical things, help us to pause and connect with you - to see your grace in what we can touch and hold, and to sense your Spirit breathing through all that is ordinary.
Remind us that Sabbath is not a luxury but your gift - a Sabbath made to serve us.
Teach us that gratitude is the doorway to rest: that when we give thanks, we stop striving, chasing, comparing, fixing, and begin to dwell - simply dwell - in your goodness.
And as we rest in you, we remember those who cannot rest today - those carrying grief or illness, those whose minds are troubled, those living in fear or loneliness, and those whose nations know only conflict.
Let your Sabbath peace reach them, Lord: bring stillness where there is turmoil, healing where there is hurt, and hope where life feels fragile.
As we turn now to your Word, quiet our hearts, open our ears, and draw us into that deep, restoring stillness where we remember who we are - are whose we are.
Amen.
Also, coming up, we have the Winter Market. Spread far and wide!
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.
Meal Train Incoming: Ono has been unwell and we’d love to bless her with some delicious meals to build her up. Please sign up if you can join in. You can find all the details here.
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. Flyer attached.
New Cross and Deptford Free Film Festival 2026 launch: on Thursday 13 November, NXDfff are hosting a launch event at The Bear. There will be a free screening of ‘Cinema Paradiso’, refreshments and an opportunity to find out how to get involved in next year’s Festival. For more details, contact nxdfilmfest@gmail.com. Flyer attached.
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.