WHAT'S HAPPENING AT BEAR CREEK
Christmas Eve Services, Dec 24
4:45 Family Candlelight
7 candlelight
Join us on the night we commemorate the birth of Jesus and the hope of nations. At 4:45pm we will have a family candlelight service specially designed to engage the younglings and adults. At 7pm, we will host a traditional candlelight service with carols, telling of the nativity story, and more.
ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES
Camp summit Sundays
monthly on the 1st sunday @ 11:15-1
This special monthly activity for kids is fun for grades K-5! Kids split up by age, and enjoy age-appropriate crafts, games, lunch, and time with friends! Bring a friend! Starts up again Sep 7!
Youth Summit
twice monthly on the 2nd and 4th sundays, 11:15-1pm
Hey 6-12th graders, this is YOUR time for fun, games, activities, stories, FOOD, and hanging with friends! Join us each 2nd and 4th SUNDAYs of the month, from 11:15-1pm for Youth Summit.
Women at the Well
Weekly on Tuesdays @ 10am
A group for women of all ages, focusing on Bible study and relationship-building. Every Tuesday at 10am. We ARE meeting through the summer.
Going Deeper
Weekly on Sundays @ 11:15am
Each Sunday after worship, we go deeper on the topic of the day. No prep required, just come and share your thoughts! We learn best together.
GOING DEEPER will resume Sep 7.
Book Club
Monthly on second tuesdays @ 6pm
Join us for a lively discussion of a wide array of books -- fiction and non-fiction, fun and educational -- each month. Contact Connie for information on this month's topic!
Bear Creek Men
Monthly on second Tuesdays @ 7pm
Come for casual hangout and food! This rotates around different guys' homes so contact Doug Shirley or Andrew Walsh for location.
Bear Creek Choir
Weekly on Wednesdays @ 7pm
Love to sing? Join the Bear Creek Choir! You don't have to be a trained musician - just have a heart to share music in worship! Rehearsals are Wed @ 7pm each week, and begin Sep 3.
WAYS TO SERVE AND GIVE BACK
Help settle refugee family
Bear Creek is supporting a family of 10 who have come to the United States fleeing persecution. We are currently assisting them in setting up their new home. To support them, check out this Amazon Wishlist.
Bring a dish for safe parking
We regularly provide meals for the families living in their cars at Safe Parking @ LWUMC.
Any questions or if you are interested in providing a meal in the future, please contact Betsy McClelland
Join a Serve Team!
Bear Creek runs on volunteers!
If you're looking for a way to get involved, join a serve team on Sunday mornings. Reach out to Sonya G or the church office to find out where you might fit! You can complete a contact form here.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES
Will to Dream
Throughout December, we will be looking at the Will to Dream. The advent story takes us through the many shapes and sizes of dreams, and introduces us to people who dream of a better future and cling to hope despite desperate circumstances.
