‘For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.’
John 3:16
Sunday Mornings - if you would like to join in and serve each other - welcoming, making tea and coffee, hoovering, PA, children's work, leading, preaching please speak to Tessa or email info@thebear.tv
Sunday Evenings Hygiene Bank - we are organising a collection of toiletries for our Evening Service congregation to access. Please bring your donations (deodorant, toothpaste, sanitary products, wipes etc.) to The Bear on Sunday mornings or arrange to drop them at other times by emailing info@thebear.tv
December Sundays - this Sunday morning we are in The Bear with the option to watch on Zoom. Next Sunday (19th) we'll be outside in Giffin Square for a Christingle service at 3.30pm. We'll meet at The Bear on Christmas Day (Saturday) at 10.30am instead of Boxing Day (Sunday). There will be no services on Sunday 2 January 2022. All clear?! Contact info@thebear.tv if not...
Covid-19 - please continue to access all the support available - vaccination, regular LF testing and hand hygiene. It is now mandatory to wear a face covering in the building.
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
English Fridays and Women's Bible Study -on holiday until January 2022.
Bear Cubs - is now officially on Christmas holidays. We had a fantastic week of Christmas parties - big thanks to our fabulous team and our trio of Santa's for making it magical.
Coffee Morning - for all Bear Cubs families whose little kids are no longer little. Monday 20 December between 10-12. Contact bearcubs@thebear.tv for full details.
Christmas Book Group - on Monday 20 December at the Elliotts house. The book is 'The Art of Advent' by Jane Williams - a collection of daily readings from the start of Advent to Epiphany. Contact bex@thebear.tv if you want more information.
The Bear Church Instagram(s) - the_bear_v_church or thebearchurch
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.
The Ragged Project - there has been BIG news this week as J49 passed registration, our Ground Source Heating funding got extended and Allchurches Trust sent us a cheque for £25,000! A little bit of God goes a long way. Contact fiona@thebear.tv or paul@thebear.tv if you have any questions or large amounts of cash to offer.
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’. Questions to finance @thebear.tv
Other Notices
New Cross and Deptford Free Film Festival 2022 - if you are interested in getting involved with The Bear's next cinematic offering, contact tessa@thebear.tv for details.
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
8pm The Bear Leadership Team
Tuesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
8am Psalms and Stretches
Wednesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
Thursday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
9.15am Fundraising Team
Friday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
Classifieds
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