Fear and loathing, a potent and perilous cocktail. When consumed by these powerful emotions, individuals can be motivated to bring great change or spiral into destructive patterns, harming themselves and those around them. Johnny Depp gave us a great, albeit extreme, showcasing of how an unchecked descent into paranoia and resentment can distort reality, leading to a profound sense of isolation and disillusionment. So, what then do we do when we encounter these unsettling forces, not just in a cinema seat, but within our sacred texts, or maybe more uncomfortably, within ourselves?

This week at BCC, we explore fear and loathing in scripture. And just like Depp’s 1998 cult classic, our story has some adult-themed content. But, if we can find God at work in the most challenging stories of scripture, maybe we can find him at work in the most challenging parts of our lives.

Join us on Sunday at 9:30 am.

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Camping. It’s supposed to be all about fresh air, starry skies, and bonding with nature, but in reality, it’s more about fighting with a tent that won’t cooperate and accidentally roasting marshmallows to charcoal. And then there’s the wildlife—squirrels plotting a snack heist and raccoons holding meetings about your granola bars. I’ve had my share of camping fails, but none come close to the legendary story of Sisera & Jael we’re exploring this week. Trust me, this makes my tent pole incident seem like a walk in the park.

This week, we’re diving into the tale of the worst camping injury ever imagined a tent spike straight through the head. And why—despite how gruesome it sound — it holds some deep lessons for us today. This is not your family campout and it is certainly Not Your Kid’s Bible Story.

Join us on Sunday at 9:30 am.

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We’ve all heard it: “I am enough.” It sounds empowering. But what if, deep down, you’re not buying it? What if the truth is, you don’t feel like enough - and maybe never have?

Join us for a raw, honest conversation about weakness, doubt, and the limits of self-affirmation. We’re peeling back the polished slogans to wrestle with what it really means to be human - and to need help. Oh, and yes- there’s also a cool assassin story involved. Intrigued? You should be.

This isn’t a tidy Sunday School lesson. It’s not your kid’s bible story. It’s something better.

Join us on Sunday at 9:30 am.

www.bedfordcommunitychurch.org