May the God of hope fill you with all JOY and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.’
Romans 15:13
Christmas at The Bear - this Sunday we'll be outside in Giffin Square at 3.30pm for a Christingle service. There'll be oranges, sweets on sticks, carols, mince pies and mulled non-wine as we celebrate Jesus's birth together. Do invite local friends and family. We'll meet at The Bear on Christmas Day (Saturday) at 10.30am instead of Boxing Day (Sunday). No services on Sunday 2 January 2022. All clear?! Contact info@thebear.tv if not...
Evening Service - we'll be gathering for soup after the Christingle service this Sunday. The next Evening Service will be Sunday 9 January - contact Richard to get involved. We are collecting toiletries for the congregation to access. Please bring your donations (deodorant, toothpaste, sanitary products, wipes etc.) to The Bear on Christmas Day or by arrangement (info@thebear.tv)
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.
Youth Social - TOMORROW at 2pm - mainly outdoors in Deptford. Contact bex@thebear.tv
Electric Eels and Flame Fish - back on Sunday 9 January 2022.
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, English Friday's, and Women's Bible Study - on holiday until January 2022.
Bear Cubs Coffee Morning CANCELLED - we have decided to cancel our alumni event on Monday but will be handing out Christmas craft activities on The Bear doorstep from 10.30am if anyone wants to pop by.
Christmas Book Group - Monday 20 December on Zoom. 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 for Zoom codes.
Summer 2022 - we have booked Birch Hall Adventures in Frinton for another Big Bear Camping Weekend. Put 15-17 July in your diary!
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 - 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 want to get involved with The Bear's cinematic offering, contact tessa@thebear.tv for details. The next meeting will be on Monday 17 January and the Festival will take place in April.
iNet - the annual Curry Night will be at The Bear on Tuesday 8 February 2022. This is an opportunity to hear from our cross-cultural workers and pray for iNet's work. Contact iain@thebear.tv for details.
This week at The Bear
Saturday
2pm Youth Social in Deptford
Sunday
3.30pm Christingle Service in the Square
4.30pm Evening Service Gathering at The Bear
Monday
7am Early Morning Prayer
8pm The Bear Book Group
Tuesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
8am Psalms and Stretches
Wednesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
Thursday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
Friday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
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