‘Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.’
Psalm 20:7
Sunday Mornings - if you would like to join in and serve - welcoming, making tea and coffee, hoovering, PA, children's work, leading, preaching please speak to Tessa or email info@thebear.tv
The morning service (21st and 28th) will be on Zoom
Sunday Evenings - are going so well! There are plenty of gaps in the rota for the rest of the month. Contact r.bell@jubileeresource.org to sign up.
Jobs at The Bear - we are recruiting! There are three part-time roles, or one full-time role for the right person to work with the church and The Ragged Project. Please see attached, and feel free to share to anyone who might be interested.
Early Morning Prayer - all welcome to pray from 7-7.30am Monday to Friday
Women's Bible Study - meeting this Tuesday. Contact
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 and Positive Parenting on Wednesday evenings (bearcubs@thebear.tv)
New Cross and Deptford Free Film Festival 2022 - if you are interested in getting involved with The Bear's next cinematic offering, there is an initial meeting at 7pm on Monday 29 November at The Bear. Contact tessa@thebear.tv for details.
Women’s Christmas Drinks - on Friday 10 December at Esther’s in Hither Green. Put the date in your diary - more details to follow.
Christmas Book Group - on Monday 20 December at the Elliotts house. The book is 'The Art of Advent' by Jane Williams. Contact bex@thebear.tv
English Fridays - a free conversational English class for students of all levels at 1.30pm. Contact iain@thebear.tv
The Ragged Project - thanks to Crowsfeet and all those who came to support last Saturday night. £206.59 was raised for the Project 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
Blackheath Art Society - a collaborative exhibition (featuring our very own Nadine) starts with a private view on Wednesday 24 November 6-8pm at Blackheath Halls. The exhibition runs until Wednesday 22 December.
Ignite in Advent - give thanks with iNet on Thursday 25 November at The Bear. Hear from their cross-cultural workers, including our very own Merritts. 7.30pm start. Mulled wine and mince pies included!
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 The Ragged Trustees
Tuesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
8am Psalms and Stretches
2pm Women’s Bible Study
Wednesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
8pm Positive Parenting
Thursday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
9.15am Fundraising Team
10am/1pm Bear Cubs
Friday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
9.30am Bear Cubs
1.30pm English Fridays
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