‘My soul is weary with sorrow, strengthen me according to your word’
Psalm 119:28
Sunday Morning - it’s wonderful to be back together in The Bear building. We have missed it! However, with Covid rates rising, do bring a mask and be prepared to sanitise and do not come if you have any symptoms or are self-isolating. There are no Gloworms, Electric Eels, Flame Fish or Youth groups happening this Sunday (or next) The service will be on Zoom
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, stick you name down - Bear Evening Service Volunteer Rota
The Bear Needs YOU - to make Sunday mornings and evenings work, all hands will need to be on deck. If you’re looking for a role, but are not sure who to approach, what you would like to do or how to make good use of your time and talents, please email tessa@thebear.tv Thank you to all who have done so already. We still have specific vacancies to fill plus there is always room for creative serving/giving ideas. Don't hold back.
Worship Night - Monday 1 November at the Bear. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs together with our super sung worship leaders. More details from paul@thebear.tv
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). The Positive Parenting Course has started – please pray for all involved.
Women’s Bible Study - Tuesday at The Bear from 2pm. NO meeting on Tuesday 2 November. Contact for details.
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. To give specifically to support local people in food poverty, please mark your gift ‘Fruit and Veg’.
Other Notices
iNet Youth Weekend Away 2021 - November 26-28 in Tonbridge, Kent. Cost £55. Contact inetyouth@gmail.com for more details and booking form.
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
Tuesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
8am Psalms and Stretches
2pm Women’s Bible Study
Wednesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
8pm Housegroups
Thursday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
9.15am Fundraising Team Meeting
8pm Housegroups
Friday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
Classifieds
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