‘The heavens declare the glory of God...’
Psalm 19:1
Youth Bonfire Social - TONIGHT (Friday) – all Youth welcome to join Ese and Felix at Evan’s house for sausages, fireworks etc. Details from bex@thebear.tv
Night of Worship - it was a joy to see so many people at what was actually an hour and a half of worship. A privilege to be in God’s presence together! We are learning as we go, and are looking forward to the next one (date tbc)
Sunday Morning - it’s wonderful to be back together in The Bear building. We have missed it! However, with Covid-19 rates high, do bring a mask and be prepared to sanitise and do not come if you have any symptoms or are self-isolating. The service will be on Zoom
Sunday Evening – no service this week, but plenty of gaps in the rota for the rest of November. Here it is, 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 - it’s been great to have tea and coffee again. We still have specific vacancies to fill plus there is always room for creative serving/giving ideas. Don't hold back.
The Bear Book Group - next meeting is this 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 and Positive Parenting on Wednesday evenings (bearcubs@thebear.tv)
Women’s Bible Study - meeting this Tuesday. 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
Crowsfeet – some of The Bear’s finest, as seen at the Gig in the Garden and The Big Lunch, performing LIVE next Saturday 13 November at The Wickham Arms, Upper Brockley Road, SE4 from 8pm.
This week at The Bear
Sunday
10am Morning Prayer at The Bear
10.30 am Morning Service at The Bear
Monday
7am Early Morning Prayer
9.30am Bear Cubs
8pm Bear Leadership Team
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
8pm Book Group
Friday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
9.30am Bear Cubs
1.30pm English Fridays
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