‘…where does my help come from?’
Psalm 121:1
Sunday Morning - it’s wonderful to be back in The Bear. We’re keeping Covid-safe as much as we can, so bring a mask and be prepared to sanitise. The London Marathon (go, John Ford!) might get in the way if you’re driving to church... and a heads-up that we will be doing some light exercise of our own during the morning.... The service will be ‘streamed’ on Zoom
Gloworms, Electric Eels, Flame Fish and Youth - all happening in some way, shape or form this Sunday as part of the Morning Service. Contact tessa@thebear.tv or bex@thebear.tv to join in…
Sunday Evening - come and prep, cook, serve, wash up, pray, sing - be church together with those in Deptford who need a meal and company. Here’s the rota - Bear Evening Service Volunteer Rota
The Bear Book Group - next meeting is on Thursday 11 November. The book is ‘Inspired Imperfection: How the Bible's Problems Enhance Its Divine Authority’ by Gregory Boyd. Contact bex@thebear.tv for more details
Early Morning Prayer - all welcome to pray from 7-7.30am Monday to Friday
House Groups - usually meet on Wednesdays or Thursdays. To join one, or try one, contact iain@thebear.tv
Bear Cubs - for pre-school children and their parents/carers. Sessions on Mondays, Thursday and Fridays (bearcubs@thebear.tv)
Women’s Bible Study - is NOT happening this Tuesday.
English Fridays - a free conversational English class for students of all levels at 1.30pm. Contact iain@thebear.tv
The Ragged Project - keep up to speed with the building project by clicking on https://www.facebook.com/The-Ragged-Project-Fundraising-101670845368740
The Bear Church Instagram(s) - the_bear_v_church or thebearchurch Contact to post.
The Bear WhatsApp Broadcast Group - to receive updates add The Bear Church 07707 524977 to your contacts, then message the number and ask to join the group.
Giving - is part of our worship. We want to continue to pay our staff, our bills and support our local community and our cross-cultural workers. The Bear Church bank details are 'Deptford Ragged Trust' HSBC Account no. 21361317 Sort Code 40-02-25. If you want to give specifically to support local people in food poverty, please mark your gift ‘Fruit and Veg’.
Other Notices
The Walk - join Little Amal, a 3.5m puppet as she arrives in Deptford High Street on Friday 22 October. Created by The Handspring Puppet Company, this child refugee is currently journeying from Syria to the UK embodying the message ‘don’t forget about us!’. More details from www.thealbany.org.uk
This week at The Bear
Sunday
10am Morning Prayer at The Bear
10.30 am Morning Service at The Bear
6.30pm Evening Service at The Bear
Monday
7am Early Morning Prayer
9.30am Bear Cubs
8pm Sung Worship Leaders
Tuesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
8am Psalms and Stretches
Wednesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
8 pm Positive Parenting Course
Thursday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
9.15am Fundraising Team Meeting
10am/1pm Bear Cubs
8pm Housegroups
Friday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
9.30am Bear Cubs
1.30pm English Fridays at The Bear
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